Explore the complex relationship between humans and algorithms in the digital age with “Living with Algorithms: Agency and User Culture in Costa Rica” by Ignacio Siles. This insightful book challenges the notion of absolute algorithmic control by examining user experiences with platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and TikTok in the global South. Siles offers a unique perspective, grounded in rich empirical evidence, revealing how users in Latin America actively navigate, integrate, and even resist datafied systems. Discover the nuanced ways individuals form relationships with algorithms, influencing their identities and everyday lives. “Living with Algorithms” provides a vital understanding of user agency in a data-driven world, offering a balanced view of our technological future.