Algorithmic predation
It builds on binary of negation
0s and 1s chopped up into chunks
Packets routed through fibers crossing
mountains and ocean
The IP taps screen with an easy assurance
of a serial killer
Taken in by the charm but still wary,
the sixth sense wagging crazy
You type in the request
“O hell is that what you want I could
feed you more” gush the algorithm jinn
Go ahead click it. Give me your
attention.
Trust me on this.
Biological evolution superseded in
dopamine groom.
Cognition accumulated in experiences,
valuing, accessing
go haywire into sinister grip
tightens on latent neural circuitry
mastered in caves
Feedback frenzy loop recommends meaningless
outrage, generously reward addiction, suggest self-worth
Targeted, tailored, depleted for
data
Carbon units morph into silicon units
in full self-awareness
the freedom of choice
into a pixelated world of pixelated
dreams of next depravity
next fantasy, next alternate truth
and conspiracy clubs
Sure you want more. This is fun. No strings
attached.
Hunter troll dredge deep for prey
and meet the mob
chasing matrix of likes, shares,
comments, cults
and death wishes.
