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How to save culture from the algorithms, with Filterworld author Kyle Chayka

The Verge · 1y ago

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Kyle Chayka, author of "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture," discusses the concept of Filterworld, where algorithms and algorithmic recommendations have become dominant forces in shaping culture. He explores how algorithmic feeds on platforms like Google Search, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok dictate what content is created, distributed, and consumed, leading to a convergence of tastes. Chayka highlights the tension between algorithmic distribution and the need for human gatekeepers and curators to maintain diversity and authenticity in culture. He also suggests being more thoughtful about our personal tastes and having genuine, unfiltered experiences with art and culture.