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Algorithmic information: content selected for you by systems
Algorithmic information: content selected for you by systems optimized for engagement rather than cognitive benefit, fundamentally different from information chosen to meet your actual needs
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes 'algorithmic information' by identifying its genus (content selected) and differentia (systems optimized for engagement rather than cognitive benefit). It distinguishes it from other information types by emphasizing the fundamental difference between engagement optimization and cognitive need fulfillment.