

Embracing serendipity and breaking free of algorithmic shackles
Mar 5, 2023
Clive Thompson, creator of the Weird Old Book Finder search tool, discusses the importance of embracing serendipity and breaking free from algorithmic control. Topics include the rise and fall of Google Glass, the limitations of algorithm-driven profiles, and the risks of super fast finance.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Concerns and Expectations of Google Glass
02:20 • 7min
Breaking Free from Algorithmic Shackles and Rewilding Our Attention
09:23 • 2min
The Internet's Evolution and the Limitations of Algorithmic Profiles
11:26 • 2min
Rewilding Attention and Discovering Weird 19th Century Literature
13:25 • 6min
The Risks of Managing Money Too Quickly
18:58 • 10min