Browse No More: The magic we once had with browsing the web is dwindling(paulstamatiou.com)
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Browse No More: The magic we once had with browsing the web is dwindling
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You still have the option to use search engines which prioritize indie authors if you so wish.
However, I think getting an answer to any question in seconds is more magical than the semi-human connection you get reading an informational content piece written by an identifiable author.
However, I think getting an answer to any question in seconds is more magical than the semi-human connection you get reading an informational content piece written by an identifiable author.
Short version: magic means serendipity, finding the obscure thing you were looking for, rather than an answer soup. The author argues for "adding more intentional personalization" in AI tools, though that is left an open proposition, IMO having big technical and philosophical problems, i.e. how much do you want some LLM to know about you?
I purposely use anonymous search with zero profiles (DDG) and don't get personalized search results. I ive with that, rather than letting someone else know all my personal info. (voluntarily, anyway)