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ALGORITHMIC DETERMINISM

The future of the “file” you are in will matter. Algorithmic determinism is a concept in the realm of data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. It refers to the idea that an algorithm's decisions or predictions are predetermined by the patterns learned from the data it was trained on, irrespective of human beliefs, feelings, or thoughts. The quote "trapped within the mirror of their digital reflection" vividly expresses the concept that our online behavior, which is tracked and analyzed by algorithms, can form a "digital reflection" of ourselves. This reflection is essentially a data-driven profile that algorithms use to predict our behavior, preferences, and interests. This can lead to a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy, where our online experiences are increasingly shaped by what an algorithm predicts we will like or dislike, based on our past behavior. This "trap" can limit our exposure to new ideas, perspectives, or content that doesn't fit the established pattern, which is a phenomenon known as an "echo chamber."

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