The Casino That Never Lets You Leave
A social media algorithm is like a casino designed to trap you inside.
At first, it gives you small, fun wins—harmless content, funny videos.
But then, it starts steering you toward more intense games: high-risk bets, addictive slot machines, and flashing lights that manipulate your emotions. You weren’t planning to stay this long, but the system knows exactly how to keep you hooked.
Algorithms work the same way: They push progressively extreme content because outrage, controversy, and addiction drive the most engagement—and more engagement means more profit.
You can check out anytime,
But you can never leave…
Photo by Alp Duran
