On Ultra-Processed Content
Parallels between social media content and ultra-processed food
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Cal Newport draws an analogy between ultra-processed foods and social media content, arguing both break down natural ingredients into hyper-palatable combinations designed to be irresistible. Just as food scientists engineer Doritos to be addictive, social platforms use algorithms to create "digital Doritos" from user-generated content
