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[–] clara@feddit.uk 17 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

the implication of this, is that algorithms now have actual influence on the natural selection of humans. small influence of course, but, unsettling to think about for too long.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

So tinder's long term goal is eugenics?

[–] clara@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

from the tinder algorithm's perspective, it "wants" to select for babies that will grow up and use the app when they are older too

[–] 7heo@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)
[–] greendakota99@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

The implication…