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The illusion of digital control

the false sense of total control that people may experience in their relationship with digital technology. In the age of artificial intelligence and intelligent applications, people may believe that they are in complete control of what they see or how they interact with the digital world. In reality, however, algorithms indirectly influence their choices by determining the content they see based on their past behavior. This illusion can lead to a loss of awareness of the true impact of technology on their personal lives and increase feelings of powerlessness when aware of the impact of digital systems on their decisions or life in general. This illusion can lead to feelings of anger or resentment toward the systems that they feel control over their personal choices.