If you have an adaptive algorithm optimizing for your wants, not your "want to wants", then it will learn not to show you disconfirming evidence.

2025-04-28 · Bits and Bobs 4/28/25

If you have an adaptive algorithm optimizing for your wants, not your "want to wants", then it will learn not to show you disconfirming evidence.
- It doesn't want to make you better, it wants you to stay engaged.
- It speaks to your lizard brain.

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