algorithmic anxiety
exploring algorithmic authority over our lives, and what it's doing to us
Kasper Jordaens and
algorithmic anxiety
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Elan: How do you think about success when publishing a piece? If you have the traditional KPIs of number of page views or how far it spreads, what does success look like for The Pudding?
Matt: Great question. It’s definitely not hard metrics for us. Everyone has their own barometer of success, just as they have their own barometer of quality.
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Matt: Great question. It’s definitely not hard metrics for us. Everyone has their own barometer of success, just as they have their own barometer of quality.
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No one cares when you stop tweeting; the algorithm will simply slot in the content of some more willing participant, because, in Filterworld, everyone is replaceable. The majority of your followers are unlikely to even notice your absence because, at least to the algorithm, your sleepy account is deemed no longer worthy of prioritization.
Kyle Chayka • Filterworld
Special Edition of Temp Check: Recorded Live @websummit Nov 2, 2021
youtube.comalgorithms should serve our vibes, not dictate them
What we’re not noticing enough is the fact that algorithms have flattened our cultural landscape and induced a sense of passivity and numbness, challenging our capacity to engage deeply or be genuinely curious.
Just a moment...
models, despite their reputation for impartiality, reflect goals and ideology
Weapons of Math Destruction Quotes by Cathy O'Neil
"models are opinions embedded in mathematics"
This theme isn’t just confined to bookstores; it sprawls throughout our urban fabric, notably into the realm of generic coffee shops. Both scenarios – bookshops and coffee shops – underscore a broader trend: our tastes and preferences, once diverse and eclectic, are being molded into a uniform, digitally driven aesthetic.
In this realm, what wins is... See more
In this realm, what wins is... See more
