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Control freaks are poisonous. I’m looking at you Instagram.
Well this is synchronicity. I woke after a dream last night to jot this idea down. In the news this morning? Instagram is returning to the chronological feed.
I like Instagram. I liked it more in its original incarnation.
It’s a problem when businesses loses sight of their core value proposition. Did I just say core value proposition? Excuse me, I need to go and have a shower.
OK, I’m back. I’m glad the chronological feed has returned. An algorithmic feed, especially when you’ve got no idea what the algorithm is, is nothing more than a monetisation gaslight.
Here’s Sam and Sammie standing at the top of the waterfall.
“Love this, just so beautiful, looks like you had a really special day!”
Oh, here’s Sam lying at the bottom of the waterfall with a broken leg waiting for the ambulance.
The above comment seems a little insensitive coming after the news that Sam is going to need to get his leg amputated.
