Andrew McCluskey
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Creator / Contributor at musicto
Andrew McCluskey
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I often quote the example of a metal band who produced this one acoustic ballad. That ballad was great and ended up in a big editorial playlist, generating a lot of saves and listenership. However, the band suffered algorithmically. Algorithms learned that their music was adequate for ballad lovers, recommending it to more of them. When that... See more
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The algorithm is not human - don’t forget!
Put simply, the masses hate experts. If forced to choose between the advice of the learned and the vague impressions of other people just like themselves , the masses invariably turn to the latter.
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The Power Of Grieving — Even If By Proxy
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Things I Want to Revisit and Grief and music
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One-Pot Braised Beef Rigatoni
Not gonna lie—doing dishes is my least favourite part of cooking. So if I can pack all the flavour into one pot? Say less. This one’s cozy, hearty, and hit just right with the cold weather lately.
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People think freedom is the power to change what you dislike about the world around you.
You can quit a job you hate. Leave a person who hurts you. Switch cities for a change of scenery. Chop your hair for a new look.
What freedom actually is: the power to change what you dislike about yourself.
Julie Zhuo • The Looking Glass: Prioritize until it hurts
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