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The Illusion of Randomness in Music Shuffle

This chapter explores listener perceptions of randomness in music shuffle features, particularly in Spotify. It delves into the technical workings of the Fisher-Yates algorithm, contrasting it with user expectations and frustrations. The discussion also highlights concepts like the Monte Carlo fallacy and the impact of clustering techniques on enhancing user experience.

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