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What Moneyball-for-Everything Has Done to American Culture
the quantitative revolution in culture is a living creature that consumes data and spits out homogeneity.
Derek Thompson • What Moneyball-for-Everything Has Done to American Culture

Metrics: The New Meaning of Life
One of the most insidious effects of algorithmic curation is its redefinition of success. In the pre-digital age, greatness was measured by critical acclaim, cultural impact, or historical longevity. Today, it is measured by metrics: views, likes, shares, and subscriptions.
This shift has profound implications for cre... See more
One of the most insidious effects of algorithmic curation is its redefinition of success. In the pre-digital age, greatness was measured by critical acclaim, cultural impact, or historical longevity. Today, it is measured by metrics: views, likes, shares, and subscriptions.
This shift has profound implications for cre... See more