“I do think it's worth understanding these algorithms as a whole and then learning how you can exploit them for lack of better term right like how can you play into the incentives of the platforms in a way that aligns with your goals”

Align with platform incentives, don't fight them

Don't moralize about algorithms or pretend they don't exist. Learn what each platform actually rewards — Twitter punishes outbound links, LinkedIn rewards comments and reshares — and shape your content so the platform's incentives push you toward your own goals. Alignment beats resistance every time.