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jsemrau on Dec 3, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Instagram Is Over

In my eyes, TikTok is a social entertainment app where simple user-generated content is created with the purpose to provide enjoyment. It's not focused on the needs of other users, but entirely about one's own needs. Hence, I call this new version of social Eigensocial.

kodisha on Dec 3, 2022 [–]

I think it's safe to assume that it's purpose is to gather data.

jsemrau on Dec 3, 2022 | [–]

Valid point. Also always reminds be of the people on the Axiom in Wall-E. Consume until you are consumed.

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