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Feed Curation: Deliberate Following
Every account you follow builds your feed. Remove harmful, keep building, add teachers.
Goal
Reclaim feed ownership from platform algorithm, with conscious follow decisions.
Steps
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Open Instagram/Twitter/TikTok > Settings > Following list.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Feed shifts from "wasted time" to "light learning".
Evidence base
School: Information Diet / Curation
Founders: Clay Johnson · Jenny Odell (2012)
Clay Johnson's "Information Diet" 2012 and Jenny Odell's "How to Do Nothing" 2019 advocate choosing "information diet" with same care as food.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Feed Curation: Deliberate Following" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Feed Curation: Deliberate Following"?
Feed shifts from "wasted time" to "light learning". In the short term: After 1 week, you feel better mentally after scroll.
Is "Feed Curation: Deliberate Following" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Information Diet / Curation (Clay Johnson, Jenny Odell (2012)). Clay Johnson's "Information Diet" 2012 and Jenny Odell's "How to Do Nothing" 2019 advocate choosing "information diet" with same care as food.
Is "Feed Curation: Deliberate Following" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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