Under the Influence - How Algorithms Shape Content Quality

The balancing act of authenticity and visibility

I've been writing almost daily for the past couple of weeks.

During this time, I have tried to consume less than I produce. This relates to time invested; if I spend one hour writing, I have earned 30 minutes of content consumption.

This had a big impact on my creativity and rate of content production, and I've become more picky about what I consume. I will read more instead of scrolling through TikTok or Instagram. It has also made me aware of the games some people play in the chase for attention.

When I think back to the early days of the Internet and compare it to now, I can't help but notice a lack of creativity and a tendency to play games with the algorithms.

Become visible

While it is necessary to filter and serve the right content to the right audience, the challenge is not only with the power the algorithms get through their selection. It is how they influence the creators.

Creators even mention 'the algorithm', like it is their new g…