The Algorithmic Mirror

<p><strong>Prologue:</strong></p><p>Before the first notification before the algorithms began shaping</p><p>attention I existed in a quiet space of thought curiosity and</p><p>imagination. I remember the early moments of my digital life: the</p><p>thrill of connection the excitement of possibility and the subtle</p><p>unease that came with it. The internet promised freedom and</p><p>creativity yet I soon realized it also held mirrors-reflections of</p><p>who I was distorted by code trends and expectation.</p>