SymptomsThe algorithm is optimized for engagement. You are optimized for meaning.
Sophia Algorithmic Burnout Protocol
Algorithmic burnout is the specific exhaustion that comes from constant exposure to content curated by engagement algorithms. Your brain is processing thousands of micro-decisions per scroll. This is a space with no algorithm, no feed and no recommendations. Just quiet.
Quick Summary
- What it is
- Exhausted by feeds and recommendations? Just quiet.
- What it helps with
- Curated reality exhaustion, social media fatigue, comparison overload, attention economy despair.
- How to use it
- Open Sophia → Describe how the pattern shows up today, as plainly as you can → When it comes back, write again and notice what has changed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it private?+
Yes. Everything you write is stored only in your browser (IndexedDB, via PGlite) and is never sent to a server. Sophia does send a few content-free usage signals so we can see what to fix; the privacy page lists exactly what.
Do I need an account?+
No. There are no accounts or logins. Open Sophia and start writing.
Does it work offline?+
Yes. Once it has loaded, Sophia works offline as a Progressive Web App, including in airplane mode.