Idea: The algorithm you create building deep, long lasting relationships > any algorithm created by the memetic virus on your black mirror.
As technology and AI continue to proliferate, and there’s a race to techno-optimize every part of our existence, it’s hard not to get sucked in and focus on how to feed the algorithms more data so it gives you more personalized items, news, and information.
With that said, I think we’re going to see pockets of society seeking to reinvigorate old trends. More and more people are craving analog and time away from devices to be truly present with friends and family. And it’s not that the problem is necessarily the technology, but it’s what the technology is keeping us from–connection, fun, belly laughs with friends, and shared experiences.
And this is the genesis of the idea. I don’t use any social media, but manage to “keep up” with the constantly changing landscape in areas like technology, business, markets, spirituality, culture, etc. I credit that almost entirely to the network I’ve built over the last 30 years. The relationships that have been cared for over decades where there are shared interests, curiosity, the ability to disagree constructively, humility, and a desire to learn and engage together to improve our lives.
You don’t need more technology, more subscriptions, or more AI, and you don’t need a better algorithm. What you need is to surround yourself with people who have shared values, who you can learn from, grow with, and challenge each other. That becomes the only algorithm you’ll ever need in life. There is no replacement for human connection and real relationships.
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