Culture
The Grip of Algorithms That Lead Vulnerable People Into Darkness
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Tussen Kunst & Kitsch celebrated Dutch television's 75th anniversary with item valuations and discussions on media influence. The program highlighted the documentary Molly versus het algoritme, which examines how social media algorithms contributed to the suicide of British teenager Molly Russell by feeding her depression. Conversely, the travel series Dwars door de Pyreneeën featured presenters Arnout, Philippe, and Ruben hiking through the Basque country, focusing on local identity rather than digital issues.
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