In this episode, I discuss how modern society increasingly pressures people to “optimize” themselves for evaluation systems and algorithms. In the past, workers adapted themselves to bosses and corporate culture. Today, many people optimize for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and social media algorithms instead. Titles, thumbnails, speaking styles, and even personalities are shaped to maximize clicks and engagement. While optimization may improve visibility, it also creates sameness and reduces individuality. I explore how algorithm-driven culture encourages uniform behavior and emotional exaggeration, while genuine human qualities such as imperfection, randomness, and long-form thinking may become more valuable in the AI-driven future ahead.

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