Taste

the real distinction is active curation versus algorithmic passivity.

Those who maintain curated RSS feeds, follow specific critics, actively seek content rather than accept recommendations—they occupy a different position in the status hierarchy than those who let the algorithm feed them.

This is the new elite: the curators. The ones who resist the... See more

A great recommendation that’s shared without personal context, is ultimately worthless. I need to know who you are, why you like this thing, and what else you’re into, in order to make an informed decision on “is this worth my time.” There’s far more weight to a recommendation if it comes from Lou Reed (i.e. his Yeezus review for Talk House, one of... See more