Are Algorithms Exploiting Our Emotions? Tackling Emotional Surveillance Discover how social media algorithms mirror your unspoken emotions and the impact it has on your mental health. From feeding you content that reflects your sadness to trapping you in endless loops of emotional pain, this episode dives into the darker side of emotional surveillance. Learn how platforms profit off your feelings and find out how to disrupt the cycle and reclaim your feed. Join us as we explore ways to curate a more uplifting digital experience. Plus, stay tuned for our next topic on digital rejection and its effects. Don’t forget to visit alexiscardoza.com and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube!

00:00 Introduction: The Algorithm Knows Your Emotions

00:30 The Emotional Echo Chamber

01:39 The Comfort and Trap of Algorithmic Content

02:12 Emotional Surveillance and Capitalism

02:43 Breaking the Loop: Curate Your Own Recovery

03:40 Conclusion: Change the Channel

04:02 Next Episode Teaser and Farewell

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