Filtering vs Sharing in cultural conflict

1 much of our cultural conflict right now seems to be the intersection between filtering and sharing

2 in a hyper connected world we want to share everything. We share our thoughts and our actions and the opportunity for action

3 with all this sharing we get overwhelmed. Too many things and options, too little time. So we need filters to identify what is important. But what is important is a value proposition.

4 perhaps I value things differently from you. Perhaps I don’t want to see what you think is important. Perhaps you want me too. The clash between my filter and your sharing can become conflict

5 can be made even worse when what you share is fine to you but I view it as taboo, inappropriate, or even temptation.

6 algorithms try to solve this by silently filtering. My indication of likes and dislikes means I won’t see some of what you share. But this is now viewed with suspicion, as a form of censorship - either secretly by the algorithm or unfairly by me.

7 in addition this conflict of filtering vs sharing leads to self reinforcing echo chambers where those passionate about an idea positively reinforce but grow hostile to those who don’t share it. Filter/sharing walls can lead to hard boundaries of exclusion and pain.