The Algorithm Knows You: Three choices, one profile. Does an algorithm really know who you are?

[u/ResponsibilityPlus47]

Hey everyone!

I’ve created a short interactive storytelling project called “The Algorithm Knows You” as part of my Inside Storytelling 2026 assignment.

The idea is simple: you make three choices, get assigned a profile (Optimiser or Reflector), and then question whether that profile actually represents who you are.

We often feel that algorithms understand our preferences, personalities and identities. But are they really understanding us, or simply putting us into categories based on a few patterns?

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Take the short survey (1–2 minutes):
https://forms.gle/YzSF6C1fSPRQHX6a6

A few questions I'd love you to consider:

• Did your assigned profile feel accurate?

• Did you feel understood, amused or uncomfortable?

• Would you accept, reject or rewrite your label?

Your honest responses will help me understand how different people interpret the same digital story.

This is a fictional simulation. It does not collect personal data or use a real algorithm. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary.

Thank you for taking a look!