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Reset the Algorithm

“Reset the Algorithm” is a short 15-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. Every 3 mo, delete history + watched + watch only specific content 1 week. Algorithm relearns from scratch. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Every 3 mo, delete history + watched + watch only specific content 1 week. Algorithm relearns from scratch.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

Clear what algorithm thinks you like, give it new picture of you.

Steps

1

YouTube/TikTok/Instagram: Settings > History > Clear all.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Feed changes radically within days.

Evidence base

School: Algorithm Studies

Founders: Zeynep Tufekci · Tristan Harris (2018)

Zeynep Tufekci's "Twitter and Tear Gas" 2017 and Harris's Center for Humane Technology recommend "algorithm hygiene" as basic digital right.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Reset the Algorithm" take?

This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Reset the Algorithm"?

Feed changes radically within days. In the short term: You discover content type you weren't seeing before.

Is "Reset the Algorithm" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Algorithm Studies (Zeynep Tufekci, Tristan Harris (2018)). Zeynep Tufekci's "Twitter and Tear Gas" 2017 and Harris's Center for Humane Technology recommend "algorithm hygiene" as basic digital right.

Is "Reset the Algorithm" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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