The choice between "Algorithm" and "Chronological" is a false dichotomy. Lemmy has several choices and the default for me is "active", not chronological. And why can't I have multiple separate streams of subscriptions by a grouping of my choice?
The essay is not about suggesting a dichotomy. The article is about how corporations sort their content feeds based on maximizing profitability, and the subsequent consequences that result for the end user (humans) in the form of endless distractions.