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Algorithmic Blindspots - David Perell
In my new book, I came up with the word “Filterworld” to describe our interwoven environment of algorithms. These equations have become inescapable, influencing the vast majority of what we consume online — and thus what kinds of culture we consume, period. I use “filter” because algorithmic recommendations are ultimately filters that sort content.... See more
Welcome to Filterworld｜Dirt
We find growth while searching for other things. Algorithms give us exactly what we want on demand, so we never need to search, and never find what we never knew we needed.
Gurwinder • 40 Useful Concepts You Should Know
The danger of being rewarded with only what you already like, however, is that you can spin into an egotistical spiral, becoming blind to anything slightly different, even if you’d love it. This is called a filter bubble. The technical term is “overfitting.” You get stuck at a lower than optimal peak because you behave as if you have arrived at the
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... See more"Corrupt personalization is the process by which your attention is drawn to interests that are not your own," Sandvig wrote. The recommendation system "serves a commercial interest that is often at odds with our interests." In the case of Netflix, the misleading images and the omnipresent Fast & Furious suggestions may serve to increase user en