If it wasn’t about click-bait,

if it wasn’t about top results,

if it wasn’t about attention-getting,

would it lead to a stronger focus on how to solve customer problems?

constant and deeper improvement of products or services based on testing & feedback (prioritizing building in the open over advertising)?

creative ways of building supportive niche communities?

powerful search options for customers based on detailed content instead of targeting from data mining?

improved product discovery based on the qualities of a product instead of how much is spent on advertising?

web of trust signaling instead of top placement based on highest ad budgets?

low time preference for building trust and loyalty over time, as well as higher quality customizable products & services?

default privacy mindfulness?

richer experiences?