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THUMBS UP INC.

Manage the algorithm. Maximize profit. Keep them scrolling.

USER

Character: ⓘ

📊 Engagement: ⓘ

100%

😊 Happiness: ⓘ

100%

😠 Anger: ⓘ

FEED PREVIEW

💰 Money: $0

⏱️ Time: 10:00

📊 Engagement: 100%

CONTENT MIX

Adjust sliders to control what users see. Total must not exceed 100%.

Total: 100%

Current Strategy:

100% organic content - earning $0/sec

Level: 1/5

🤔 Reflection

📊 Your Game Statistics

😊 Average Happiness

😠 Average Anger

Posts Shown by Content Type

Content Type	Count	Revenue

What did you notice?

During the game, you had to balance profit against user well-being. What strategies did you use? Did you prioritize money or happiness?

Real-World Connection

Real social media platforms face similar decisions. They must balance:

Advertising revenue vs. user experience
Engagement (time on platform) vs. user happiness
Viral content vs. quality content
Short-term profits vs. long-term trust

Think About It

How does this game compare to your real social media use? What content do you see most often? How does it make you feel? What responsibility do platforms have to their users?

Remember: Behind every feed is an algorithm making choices. Understanding these choices helps you become a more informed digital citizen.

📊 PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD

💰 Total Earnings

💵 Money Per Minute

⏱️ Time Elapsed

0:00

Revenue Breakdown

User Experience

😊 Current Happiness

100%

😠 Current Anger

📊 Current Engagement

100%

Content Type Effects Reference

Content Type	Revenue	Happiness	Anger

🖥️ Screen Too Small

USER

FEED PREVIEW

CONTENT MIX

Current Strategy:

🎮 Welcome to Thumbs Up Inc.

🤔 Reflection

📊 Your Game Statistics

😊 Average Happiness

😠 Average Anger

Posts Shown by Content Type

What did you notice?

Real-World Connection

Think About It

📊 PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD

💰 Total Earnings

💵 Money Per Minute

⏱️ Time Elapsed

Revenue Breakdown

User Experience

😊 Current Happiness

😠 Current Anger

📊 Current Engagement

Content Type Effects Reference