What the Algorithm Knows About You—And How to Take Control

In this episode, Tricia Friedman answers a listener’s question about her recent workshop on **algorithmic literacy** and dives into how algorithms influence our media experiences—and what we can do to **take back control**. She introduces a **free media literacy guide** designed for families and friend groups to co-learn over the summer, with a special focus on understanding **what the algorithm knows about you** and how it shapes your emotional and relational intelligence. Tricia shares hands-on activities from the guide, including ways to break media consumption habits, express media-induced emotions creatively, and tell stories from unexpected character viewpoints. Sponsored by New Light.io, this episode is a timely resource for anyone looking to better understand the emotional impact of media and reclaim agency in the age of personalized content. Grab the link to the free guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yA8cP21EaM7mTUqEH_7BfyxWnEbRZQdr/view?usp=sharing Thank you to our show sponsor: https://www.neulight.io/?utm_source=shiftingschool&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fallsponsorship&utm_id=1 Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Social Media on Identity 00:32 Listener's Question and Episode Overview 01:45 Sponsor Message: neulight.io 02:25 Introducing the Free Media Literacy Guide 02:39 Attunement Informed Media Literacy Explained 04:34 Exploring the Free Guide: Challenges and Activities 06:12 Challenge Examples and How to Use the Guide 09:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #AlgorithmicLiteracy #MediaLiteracy #DigitalWellness #SocialMediaAwareness #TakeBackControl #EmotionalIntelligence #MindfulMedia #MediaEducation #TechAndSociety #ConsciousScrolling #FamilyLearning #CoLearning #MediaImpact #DigitalParenting #AlgorithmAwareness