Can We Design Algorithms For Better Mental Health?

30/01/2025 24 min
Can We Design Algorithms For Better Mental Health?

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Send us a textWe explore an emerging question in social media: can we move beyond algorithms for addiction and design systems that support mental health? Our signals research reveals a complex landscape where immediate solutions, like teaching algorithmic literacy, exist alongside calls for emerging alternatives and policy changes. Through examining current research, platform experiments, and community-focused models, we uncover possibilities for how social media might evolve beyond engagement metrics towards wellbeing.For the full transcript and references: Episode WebpageReferences available on the Episode Webpage New episodes every Thursday! Sign-up for our mailing list by clicking 'JOIN" to stay updated on group discussions, workshops and other upcoming events. Share your thoughts and suggestions, access our Terms & Privacy Policy, contact us and more at: www.horizonshiftlab.com

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