You think that scrolling videos every day and reading recommended posts is “observing the world.” Actually, what you’re seeing is you, as viewed by the algorithm. The feed isn’t a window into the world; it’s a mirror that the algorithm creates for you based on your interests, behavior, and cognitive habits. You think you’re learning about the world, but in reality you’re constantly reinforcing the world you already believe in—until you end up trapped in the prison of your own cognitive construction.