Curation prioritizes discovery and sharing over the content itself.
Combining human curation with algorithms enhances content discovery and caters to diverse preferences.
Deep dives
The Importance of How Things Are Discovered and Shared in Curation
In a world of overabundance, the process of discovering, contextualizing, and sharing curated content is more crucial than just what is being curated. Curators play a vital role in distinguishing relevant and meaningful content amidst the vast options available, emphasizing utility over mere entertainment. The challenge lies in structuring knowledge into formats that offer practical value, moving beyond platforms like Instagram and Twitter towards more durable and purposeful curation approaches.
The Interplay Between Human and Algorithm in Content Discovery
While algorithms excel in displaying average content, humans outshine in recognizing exceptional yet niche material. Contextual relevance remains a challenging aspect for algorithms, prompting a need for a balance between human insight and algorithmic efficiency. The discussion delves into the potential of combining human curation with algorithmic sorting to enhance content discovery and cater to diverse preferences.
A Vision for Collective Sense-Making and Knowledge Exchange Platforms
The evolution of curation extends to fostering collective tools for sense-making and knowledge exchange, beyond individual research or information organization. The quest for better platforms to navigate the abundance of online content drives the need for varied approaches that prioritize sense-making and context. The future of curation lies in providing diverse choices for organizing, accessing, and sharing knowledge effectively.
A New Era of Curation and Connection Through Shared Knowledge
The emerging curator economy embraces diverse perspectives and talents, democratizing access to valuable insights and expertise. Curators navigate through a world of infinite information, guiding individuals towards quality content and meaningful interactions. The essence of curation transcends mere content selection, emphasizing the importance of creating connections, context, and trusted sources in an era dominated by digital noise.
âA lot of the curation and knowledge management is happening in single-player tools. It'd be a lot more powerful to combine the richness and the utility of all these tools with a more networked discovery and communal approach to building knowledge.â â Sari Azout
When we talk about curation, the first question that usually pops to mind is: What is the thing being curated? Could be information, music, art, sneakers, NFTs and on and on.
Startupy World founder Sari Azout has another viewpoint. She posits that in conditions of extreme information abundance, like we are experiencing today, what is being curated isnât as important as how those things are discovered, contextualized and shared.
Sari is adamant that we need more choice around how we discover content. She advocates for going beyond the feed with systems that focus on utility over entertainment and could help to surface content that makes our souls sing. (Gems that might be overlooked or not gamed to death.)
Highlights, inspiration and key learnings:
A âcontroversialâ take on curation
Pros and cons of democratized tastemaking
What even is good taste?
Who thrives in the curator economy?
Curators and monetization
đ Say "hi" to Sari. đ Browse the companion Storyboard to get the episode, plus Sariâs own curated culture picks. â This podcast was created by Flipboard, the popular social magazine, where enthusiasts are curating stories they recommend across thousands of interests. Learn more.
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