Algorithms are Discipling Us:
Everyone is being discipled by something. The only question is what - or who.
Some suggest our daily habits are shaping us. Others suggest it’s our 5 closest friends. But what about the algorithms controlling the content we see in our social media feeds?
Unlike in the past, these powerful and persuasive technologies are influencing what we see and shaping our thoughts and behaviour more than we realise. The trouble is, this is not just happening to us but it’s also happening to our kids.
Little by little, the algorithm is learning what hooks them and exposing them to more extreme content, steering them in a direction.
So take stock. Not just for you but also for the young people around you. What would it take for you to be more influenced by the words found in scripture and the people in your Christian community, rather than an algorithm designed to capture your attention?
I discussed this idea with Simon Smart( of CPX ) in my recent interview. He has written a book called The End of Men? and has a lot of great thoughts on boys, men and how we shape the next generation.
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