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FBL114: David Marx - Status & Culture in the Digital Age

The Singularity Discussion Series

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The Impact of Social Media Algorithms on Culture

This chapter explores the influence of social media algorithms on culture and the music industry. It discusses the concept of the long tail and its failed revolution, as well as the diminishing communal experiences in the digital age. The speakers conclude that the internet has transformed the cultural landscape driven by business models and algorithms, rather than a conspiracy to destroy culture.

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