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The Ezra Klein Show

How to Discover Your Own Taste

Jan 9, 2024
01:02:26
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The podcast discusses the impact of algorithms on taste and aesthetics, exploring how they have led to a loss of individuality. It examines the connection between independent coffee shops and digital platforms, and highlights frustrations with the current state of the internet. Additionally, the podcast explores discovering connections between electronic music and minimalist composers, and the democratization of culture.
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Quick takeaways

  • The internet's reliance on algorithms has made it harder to find individual experiences and has reduced the ability to be an individual online.
  • Cultivating a personal sense of aesthetics and taste is crucial for resisting the homogenizing effects of algorithms and digital culture.

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The Shift from Curation to Algorithms

The internet has transitioned from a period of curation to an era dominated by algorithms. This shift has made it harder to find individual experiences online and has reduced the ability to be an individual on the internet. As people yearn for a more authentic digital life, the importance of cultivating a personal sense of aesthetics and taste has grown.

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