How the algorithm controls your life
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2021
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Cody Ko is a demigod and he did not deserve my roast
A frictionlessly executed roast.
Now I'm frantically trying to find where you roasted him in the vid
@@RyanCantDrum Watch Cody's latest video on his 2nd channel :)
The mashup we need.
@@yaroslavromanyuk5669 well said
ay shoutout to the algorithm for recommending me this
big facts
In the future, the algorithm might be smart enough to not recommend these.
@@hylthekj5927 that's deep
@@hylthekj5927 this just fucked me up... 😮
@@hylthekj5927 Nah, these videos still accrue a lot of views.
Dude you crushed this edit. Also I think your perspective on this is gonna help a lot of people. I appreciate that you value the well-being of your audience over your own personal gain.
Love it when you guys collab
Keep up the good work lads. You are the ones who are making the change in this twisted reality that we are living.
Absolutely. This video inspired me to probably delete my RUclips account al together and better ideas would be first on my list on handwritten subscriptions I’ll check in w periodically
Hey Nathaniel, love your videos! Very helpful and inspiring! (:
great collab
"If you find yourself constantly escaping from reality, then you need to work hard to create a reality you don't want to escape from." This really spoke to me. I find myself constantly wanting to check my phone if I'm frustrated or unsure what to do next in the day. I think I'm doing better by having a to-do list that I complete throughout the week but I still struggle to hold myself accountable. Here's to creating a better reality.
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I never write a "to-do list". Instead, I mix up the words to make it less like a chore and more like something that's even more important and fun. I write a "success plan". Start writing "success plans" and you'll notice that you will start to take action sooner and procrastinate less. :) Who wants a "have to do" list when you can have a PLAN for Success? Sounds better right? Same thing applies with schooling and work life. Instead of saying "I have to study" say "I get to study". Reality is, if you live in a technologically advanced world, you are lucky. Not everyone does and it's easy to forget that. Try to be more grateful and you'll realize even though you are not where you want to be you are somewhere other people dream to be...
Do a schedulle its rly usefull
@@devonmaple9369
Wow...wisely said
Thank you!
This channel should be named "Things ruining your life"
It should be named "Stop watching stuff on youtube, go do something with your life"
YESS omg i commented kinda the same before i read this
i think Athlean X has that copyrighted
@@irvingncnc8539 HAHAAHHAHAAHAH GOOD OL JEFF
...if you let it. It's just a big momentum instrument and you can use it to either really improve your life or totally drain your life.
RUclips algorithm be like: At this point, they'll watch anything
"Here is 20 cute animal videos that you never wanted to see but you would watch them anyway"
@@DeviantPicturess right when you say that ,my home page showed me so many videos
True 🤣🤣🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I watched a video of a UPS man running away from a dog the other day, it cracked me up, but it’s not something I would search 😂
...From 8+ years ago
"If you find yourself constantly escaping from reality, then you need to work really hard to create a reality you don't want to escape from"
Dude, this hit hard
This!
Yeah, I'm just writing the same and came to see if anyone else had already commented that.
Also, you don't need youtube / social media to escape reality. Books do that just fine.
Not gonna be possible in a couple years the way shit’s going
@trickShot2Shot where did you get that idea from?
“literal human egg”
Laughed at this more than i should have
I am the funniest RUclipsr of all time I watched my latest video and laughed for 69 minutes straight I am extremely funny I am dangerously funny and I have two girlfriends who think I am extremely dangerously funny and they watch all of my videos thanks for listening dear muha
@@AxxLAfriku bruh what
@@AxxLAfriku Bruh your channel is nightmare fuel tf?
@@AxxLAfriku what even?
It was so unexpected, I did not see it coming. I laughed so hard as well
"We can't control the economy"
Reddit: *Nani?*
Hahahaha
🤣🤣🤣
Gamestonks
stock market and the economy aren't the same thing
@@twogrov but money is same
A bit extreme, but I just keep my phone tucked away in my closet for about 90% of the day on most days. My desire to engage with technology is quite low (even though I have a tech background and have been on the other side of the algorithm) because it’s a vortex in which time disappears, guilt arises, headaches form, and overall it’s never as satisfying to use in the first place. It is actually quite satisfying and enjoyable to just be bored. In my opinion, boredom breeds creativity. Boredom (while intentionally keeping the phone away) allows me to seek joy from other sources, such as cooking, admiring nature, drawing, nature walks, etc. it allows me to be “free” in a busy, noisy, over stimulating world. boredom with the phone in hand, on the other hand is a different story. Anyways, just keep the damn phone in a drawer somewhere, and go live life everyone 🙃 there is much fun to be had. If anyone here is a 90’s kid, you know we had our ways of having fun “back in the day” without all the technology stuff
Loved this. How good do you feel when you spend time being present in the moment? being in nature is my meditation, spending time speaking to interesting people who I can learn from and reading a good book are some of lifes greatest pleasures.
Great advice! What your eyes don't see can't hurt them. I try to control my SM usage with blocking apps (10/10 recommend) so I'm not so tempted all the time.
So true. Technology is so stressful, and it feels like it is too easy to get distracted nowadays.
@Tracy Muir I love it. There is something so magical about being present, not sucked into technology, and just being the observer of myself and my space. Like you, I can also appreciate a good book, and of course I adore the moments of silence between the words on a page ☺️
@Jackson touchè. I am quite introverted but I can see your point. It’s a great time to pick up new hobbies for all those folks, my friend.
“If you yourself don't choose what thoughts and images you expose yourself to, someone else will.”
- Epictetus
Crazy how it still applies. Even 2000 years later. Let's go stoicism!
Really Stoicism? Touché Jacob
I think the algorithm has also destroyed a lot of creators’ confidence. If your video, post, content, etc. doesn’t “perform well” then creators internalize that feeling and equate themselves to failures
Yes!! I completely agree. I'm a creator too, and the irony is I have a channel about menatl health and clarity, and MY mental health is struggling because of the algorithm 😅 I hope we can both find the right balance for the future :)
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Next up: how living is ruining your life
Next up: how ruining is living your life
Next up how RAJAT CHOPRA ruining your life 😂🤣
Next up: how your life is ruining you
@@jeanclgn LOL this is a good one.
Lmao
"A literal human egg" 😂😂
Furry egg.
"Unclick the bell icon" "don't binge my videos"
Next video: How I am ruining my RUclips Account
Lol
Sorry. Accidentally clicked thumbs down instead of thumbs up. LOL
lmfao
I like how this dude has categorised everything in two groups.
1. Things that change your life.
2. Things that ruin your life.
At this point we'll need a "why thinking things are ruining your life is ruining your life" video as well...
The algorithm recommended to me this video about why the algorithm is bad 😂
It's clearly getting way too cocky.
like a crazy girlfriend saying lets break up when she's mad. but she doesn't want it
I think it's because you are probably subscribed to this channel.
Nathaniel Drew:
A literal human egg:
LMAO IM CRYING
There there. It's gonna be okay
You're not wrong. With quarantine and not being able to do whatever else I did before this pandemic, when I am not working, I spend nearly 90% of my day on my computer or phone. I found myself scrolling/consuming whatever I could on socials during my free time. Decided I needed to stop and went cold turkey. I am on day nine of no social media (besides the occasional YT video.) I have found doing other things and staying off my phone, interesting. It was hard at first. Asking myself, what should/can/could I do? Now, I have a long list of things I want to do and plan to do. But at the start, sitting with that anxiety and discomfort you talk about, I felt that and am still feeling it. The boredom and almost feeling like I could be and should be doing something else. Definitely a time to sit in the discomfort and process those feelings. Ask myself the same question Nathaniel asked, "What is your relationship with yourself?"
On day 7: I went to the museum by myself, (wore a mask and distanced from others there!), didn't even touch my phone I was so engrossed in the art.
The algorithm can eat my shorts.
dude ive become so addicted to your content recently and I love it. im completely turning my life around and I have a few friends that im converting as well but I am 16 so most of us are very lazy lol
I’m 16 too! I’m so glad I’m not the only one who’s interested in self-development as a teen.
@@dsatish1997 thank you, I feel more energized than ever
@@aimeejane_writings honestly I wish everyone would try it
“You need to work really hard to create a reality you don’t want to escape from.”
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Yeah, just writing the same comment... That sentence...
love those titles
"WHY BREATHING IS RUINING YOUR LIFE"
"WHY RUINING YOUR LIFE IS RUINING YOUR LIFE"
@Marius Seifferth "Why death is ruining your life"
@@catherineflores5025 death would solve all my problems.
@@seaque. It really feels like that sometimes.
Hang in there, you got this.
Stay strong!
"Work really hard to create a reality you don't want to escape from" I really like that sentence
The best in the video
"If you find yourself constantly escaping your reality, then you need to work really hard to create a reality you don’t want to escape from." - I loved this
Me: „Today i‘m going to be productive!“
Bald Head: „Hey, look at this notification, about why this notification and algorythm is ruining your life.“
Me: „Sounds great!“
20 Minutes later:
Only watched this Video, created an Social Media App Timer and closed RUclips.
Thanks for this Video bald-headed man! 😎
@@tollermarc "They had us in the first half, not gonna lie."
@@tollermarc at least you got the balds to act! Many people fail to use their own will. Guilty as well.
Appreciate these vids man, when you mentioned anxiety about stepping away from social media, I can relate.
The near irresistible urge social media has over our life/attention because of its instant gratification, can get disturbing when looking back on the times wasted. It's so ingrained in our lifestyle many wouldn't know what to do with ourselves without it.
“You need to work really hard to create a reality you don’t want to escape from”.
This is big because it implies being intentional with your daily life. Like the video says I think intentionality is key here. To not allow ourselves to get into that “doomscrolling” habit where we’re just on social media because we’re bored. That takes being mindful like the video says. Between 2019 and 2020 I had to spend a lot of time being more mindful of my thoughts than the average because I nearly died and was suffering from some PTSD from the experience. Being aware of my thoughts helped me climb out of that dark place mentally. The exercise of doing those mental checks dailiy has helped during the pandemic to help me limit my time on social media.
I don’t always get it right but being mindful makes a huge difference.
And I second the recommendation of reading Digital Miniminalism. Such a great read!
How to roast Cody Ko in a god honoring way
1:34 AYO WHY'D YOU DO CODY DIRTY LIKE THAT
I love listening to you. You´re so very good at explaining things in a simple yet precise way. Even though I know why some stuff really are not doing me any good (like spending countless of hours online) it´s so much easier to really make sense of it while listening to you. Thank you for constantly making me think about and question my daily choices and also for making me laugh out loud often!!
Editing was so good and this video has an awesome message. My favorite part was when you talked about how we shouldn't try to escape our anxieties, we should work through them. Powerful stuff man.
I needed this video right now. Yesterday my phone screen time was 14 hours, because I couldn’t control myself from phone. My morning usually starts from reading a book and having a good cup of tea away from my phone, but yesterday I understood how it got me again.. Couldn’t accomplish anything..
“if you find yourself constantly escaping from reality, then you need to work really hard to create a reality you don’t want to escape from” best line in this video
Absolutely true, the social media algorithm just keeps us busy with nothing.
Thank you for this...you're helping out a bunch of strangers and it's greatly appreciated!
I love this video, it helped me acknowledge how the algorithm keeps me in a rabbit hole of watching content instead of producing them knowing full well that I'm self conscious about only having 17 Subscribers
Does anyone ever defend algorithms? The contrarian in me wonders what those arguments would be like.
Probably their arguments are the algorithm gives me what interesses in and makes me happy so it's good.
Well Ig it gives the consumers the content that they are interested in and look forward too instead of throwing random videos/posts. So the person would enjoy that!
I've found genuinely interesting channels thanks to RUclips's algorithm with videos that - I feel like - improve my life to a certain extent. It's a bit of symbiotic relationship in that regard. They get to analyze my viewing behaviors and interests and serve me relevant ads (as long as I don't block them) and I get a quick and easy way to access relevant information.
The core issue is TOO MUCH...the excess of things are what ruin it...
do it
The collab that i didn't thing abaout, amazing seeing 2 of my fav youtuber in one video 🔥🔥
Hey man, been watching your videos for a while and I think you really hit the nail on the head with this one. This topic is something thats been on my mind these past few months and I actually got into reading (or rather listening) to books again because of you. I wanted to know if you've considered making a discord for this community where people could openly discuss the types of topics you bring about in your videos, comment on things we've read or just share general insight and... better ideas
(Obviously, this kind of goes against the whole "limiting one's time on the internet" deal but if I'm gonna be on here regardless I think that's a damn healthier alternative)
I have trouble with the internet because, I have to use it for my study, but at the same time it is super distracting. You can't just shut off a part of the internet by yourself. It comes down to not looking and that is hard if you are doing something that is boring.
I get distracted just by sitting behind the PC, whatever I do, since it always reminds me of a serie, a youtube channel or something else online.
It's getting out of hand >.
There are some browser extensions (leechblock), some study / work methods (pomodoro technique) some concepts (time blocking) that have helped me in the past and that can help with this. I'm trying to reimplement them into my life now as they were definitely useful back then.
Don't be harsh with yourself when you have setbacks (when, not if, as there will be some, smaller or bigger), life is a marathon and not a sprint and even one year is nothing compared to the 40/50/60/70 that you'll live after the current one.
Also, ultimately everything is an habit. For example now I have the habit of going to youtube as soon as I sit in front of the PC, which I'm slowly trying to transform into the habit of doing relevant work as soon as I sit in front of the PC, no matter how much work I'll do then (two minutes are enough!). zen habits (from Leo Babauta) has one book about how to build habits that's quite on point and really nice.
POV: your here from Cody’s vid
You are amazing, I love how you explain everyting you say with perfect examples and your voice is so calm... You should have a podcast.
That’s why I binge on your videos ! Hahaha ! Thank you for that one because it makes me rethink about my lifestyle, thank you !
“We can’t control our economy.”
*Redditers have entered the chat*
Hahaha love it
Haha! 😂
GameStop?
More like, game stonks
reddit facilitated that, it has an algorithm too
Diamond 💎💎 fucking hands ✋✋🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀
I had such FOMO after I dipped out on FB 5-6 yrs ago but it was the best thing I ever did. I chose to focus on real-life instead of reel life...highly recommend it.
Thanks for making this video. You're such a realist and I appreciate your help
Awesome collaboration man! Great job guys
"If you find yourself constantly escaping from reality, work really hard to create a reality you don't want to escape from."
The algorithm recommended me this amazing video
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GUYSSS!!! I use the app 1Focus to block all of my social media on my Mac and it's great! For youtube (I can't block it since I need it for school) I use the ''remove recommendations'' chrome extension, that way those colorful thumbnails won't distract me, you can also hide comments, home recommendations, and right recommendations. Setting timers for each task is super helpful as well. Reminding myself of how bad I feel about myself when I get nothing done helps too. Good luck!!!! I believe in you! Don't let social media steal your time! Go live!
Great video, very insightful but I also noticed the quality of your b-roll shots is really impressive for a channel not about filmmaking.
I think conscious behavior is important for most actions. ✨
Whether it’s binging on TV shows or overeating or even day dreaming!
The solution is to get disciplined about being conscious and recognize when the behavior is likely to cause harm.
Thanks for sharing this topic and your thoughts 👍🏽
Yes! We need to be conscious of our behaviour and how these things work! I also try to control my social media usa with blocking apps (10/10 recommend) so I'm not so tempted all the time. It's hard to be disciplined all the time so having that little help has been good for me.
Nice, a discussion with a literal human egg, I love that guy!
Man speaking from his heart . so genuine not just try to get his content out there but instead he's spreading awarness and most kindest possible way . a typical Canadian always.
Absolutely loved hearing this perspective. Thankyou!
Anything: exists
Joey: It's ruining your life
AI was specially created to manipulate you, thus the difference.
I’ve had time restrictions on my social media apps for a few months now. It cut my Instagram time from 2-4 hours to 5-10 minutes a day. RUclips from 8-10 hours to 8-10 hours. Okay RUclips is my crack I can’t stop
"We are not the customer we are the product" hit me like a brick wall.
Thank you Joey. You have made a difference in me in the past few months. Thank you!
The Social Dilemma is a must watch.
I put all my addiction energy in RUclips now....At least I have some control 😎🙌
Agreed! Excellent
@@grunpfeilschild3996 True. Gab, parler Rumble and Telegram for starters.
"We can't control the economy" Wall Street Bets begs to differ.
Video editing goalsssss. Well RUclipsr goals in general 🙌
Thank god for spreading this kind of message! Self responsibility! My perception of our culture is that of entitled victims. I live in New England, every winter, ice happens, although we should do something about it, it’s also up to people to remember, it’s f-ing cold out, I better watch my step. Same here in your virtual concept. There is so much, free, instant access to information. I try to use it to be my best me, as independent, responsible, altruistic as I can be today. I think the age of frivolous lawsuits made there scare on culture and right after that media and advertising pounding away the message “you deserve “ . I stopped watching cable 15 years ago, back then in one commercial break it would be said 2-3 times in different commercials. This got my sub click.
No one is stealing your time, it is a choice in the moment. When consuming so much it is becoming a problem in your normal life, then it needs to be managed.
No Cody Ko disrespect allowed
Agreed
Thanks for this video dude, the DF Tube chrome extension has really helped me when it comes to using youtube without distractions
The collab I needed
The algorithm has just saved me with this.
"As entrepreneurs, we must constantly dream and have the conviction and obsession to transform our dreams into reality - to create a future that never existed before."
I have clicked on the like button a few seconds before you told :)
The problem it's not just the algorithm of every site on the Internet which tries to keep us as much as possible in the net, it's also our lack of privacy.
Most people are not conscious about how much information we give (voluntary and free!) when we use an app, when we visit a site... So people need to be aware of two facts: the time they spent in the Internet and the data they are giving.
I hope I have explained myself correctly, sometimes it's difficult to express what it is inside and specially in a language that it's not my native language. Loved the video. Greetings from Spain.
I was feeling exactly the same after I watched the social dilemma. Always coming back to your channel for good content. keep it up!
Video summary: Smart phone bad. Books good. 🙃
Mindfulness > Algorithm Indulgences🙂
Future billionaire has read this and he is on his way now
Thank you for the good content, I can really relate to this. In fact I have blocked youtube entirely for a few days. But sometimes i just need to inform myself about an ongoing topic or need to watch some interview/talk for university. I´m still figuring out how to find the right balance, but here are a few less radical steps that helped: time-limit on my macbook, having separate youtube accounts for education/entertainment, only using youtube on one "entertainment-device", not going to the start-page but only to the subscriptions-page.
Thank you for your work, Joey!
"Nathanial drew" ... "A literal human egg" 😂💀
The algorithm: "so you've chosen death"
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Dude, i thank the algorithm for recommending this video and thank u much more, keep this great work up!
Aside from the idea of the video I REALLY enjoy your edits and your narration, keep up the good work
did my boy Cody dirty
You did my boy cody dirty
The video I just needed!! Thanks for such an amazing content, Joey. 💖
Thank you for this!
I'm on a self-improvement journey and social media is definitely a big problem.
I've started turning off my phone and leaving it in my room when I have things to do. Hopefully I can keep it up lol 😆
You’ve reached your limit on RUclips.
Ignore for today.
Tru
Yup same
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One side of the fence: some of the smartest people in the world training algorithms to continuously improve the accuracy of the output
On the other side: simple humanoids who saw a Better Ideas thumbnail and clicked fast
In all honesty, until these behemoth tech companies are disincentived from collecting every morsel of data possible then we stand no chance 😌
Just read digital minimalism last week, such a good book. Great job at summing it up!
Pure and genuine content. Keep going, you're telling something great and interesting that many people wouldn't have thought about.
I have been gradually distancing myself from this form of media but never entirely. I think this stems from generational differences and self interest in tech. But the most important part is what you're saying with being conscious about our media usage. To just commute without staring at the phone turns a "boring" bus trip into an actual oppurtunity to reflect and look out the window and go "whoa" at the outside world we often take for granted. Or a simple meal becomes way more enjoyable if you just stop to think and focus on the meal. (I guess Im just preaching mindfullness now. Maybe I'll start a channel)
Thanks again for your inspiring work
Cody Ko sent me
I diactive my Instagram, Faceboo, Snapchat accounts, but youtube is the hardest.
@Farb S yes, that is why i think youtube is not a bad social media if we use it in good ways, thanks
@@haziqanuar01 nah RUclips for me is the replacement of the TV. You can choose the program and I'm mostly use it for learning stuff.
@@92AlexanderS yes, i agree 😄
youtube has so many great documentaries that are useful in my life
I absolutly agree with this video. I struggle really hard, specially now, to not spend some time on social media that I don't totally need. Since I have a smartphone, I never felt bored again and strangely I miss it. I was more intuitive, more curious, more active. I am trying to be more thoughtful on my use of social media but its not easy. Thank you for the amazing content once again!
6:41 what a great quote. . . seriously good advice!
Damn why you sneak diss my g Cody Ko like that smh
i wish this guy did hot ones but instead of having celebrities he'd interview people with strong internet addictions and help them
I'm doing monthly resolutions this year and February is literally "break my phone addiction" so this couldn't have come at a better time. So helpful! Thanks!
Love your mind and your contents! Thanks for this video, I was waiting for it 🔝🙏
The algorithm is being mind f*cked right now Joey 😂 I’ve recently been using “No Distractions for RUclips” (from the App Store) which blocks suggested videos, HUGE game changer for not getting sucked into the RUclips algorithm
Plzz tell me the complete name of the app or send the link....it would be a great help😊
@@revatiwadikar5259 apps.apple.com/gb/app/no-distractions-for-youtube/id1482507016?mt=12 of course 🙌
@@IsaacNatoli i have android phone so it is not working for me☹️
Algorithms are like the weather - we can try to predict them, though we never fully control them, and we're better off noticing the beauty of the natural world than stressing over weather patterns anyway.
Extremely well put brother, keep at it! You're awesome man!
Your content has changed my life for the better. Thank you sir.