Today is my first day since long without browsing any algorithmic social media feed (mostly X), and I am already much clearer, more productive, more in the moment. It is somehow ironic that without using X.com constantly, you miss out all the dramas of the world but you also miss out the real-time view on technological and societal developments. On the other hand, I asked myself, do I really need to know? Do I really want to know? Somehow I am torn between: YES, I have to know, because not being informed about societal, technological, geopolitical trends is absolutely irresponsible with respect to the future my children. On the other hand: NO, because the exact algorithms that bring me the “news” also destroy my spiritual sereneness – which in turn also impacts indirectly my children. Somehow, what I wish to have, is a “The Economist” of my personalized X.com feed. A weekly magazine that accurately selects what is actually relevant, removes any negativity, printed or delivered to my Kindle. The Economist solved news- and information overload in the daily newspaper and online headline age. We need a solution for algorithmic feeds, without missing out.


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