> Even better, discovery was through human recommendations rather than algorithms designed to keep you hooked on the platform. Yeah, that's one thing that is d

> Even better, discovery was through human recommendations rather than algorithms designed to keep you hooked on the platform. Yeah, that's one thing that is definitely noticeable. Online social services basically became data-driven psychology research companies, with the goal being to improve engagement. Every page refresh became an A/B test designed to keep you hooked.