Rituals are an important transition markers for the human mind to mark changes in our lives, but now we also have “algorithmic rituals” which may create different versions of ourselves online and offline (like an innie and outie self). Interesting read!

Rituals are an important transition markers for the human mind to mark changes in our lives, but now we also have “algorithmic rituals” which may create different versions of ourselves online and offline (like an innie and outie self). Interesting read! 

https://etymology.substack.com/p/the-ritual-of-the-algorithm

Playing “The SIMS Pets” except this feels real. Cannelle is dog. Cruella is cat. I am mother.

- an MFer :—)🚬☕️ & a Barca fan 💙❤️ & a cold-blooded RG ↩️ & I cast my thoughts 😶‍🌫️ & The most entertaining account on FC.

He’s an etymology nerd. Honestly I’d probably read his book. He’s such a nerd about words. It’s his special interest.

Fascinating take algorithmic rituals really do blur the line between who we are and who we perform as. Almost like living in parallel timelines.