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I'm convinced that Facebook's algorithmic newsfeed is deliberately filled with things they know I'm not interested in because the time it takes me to scroll past them increases "engagement".

EDIT: And creates more ad slots, obviously

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Like how milk is always in the entrance-opposite corner of the grocery store

And also likely uses psychological techniques to keep you checking as much as possible e.g. behaviorism.

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