An Acquired Taste Podcast S4 Ep343: Recommendation Algorithms & Happy Tidbits For A Cheerful Day
Aug 5, 2021
01:24:23
Need a little pick-me-up? How about a tip on easily working out? Bethany’s insecure about how many rants she went on last week, so she’s making amends by talking about a few of the things that she loves right now! From spooky Instagram accounts to simple ways to get an ab workout, Bethany’s (mostly) a happy flower this week and is passing the savings on to you! Then, Kathleen is going to turn you into that “confused math lady” meme when she peels back the layers on social media and streaming algorithms. Do you TRULY love the things you love, or do you love them because an algorithm has DECIDED you’ll love them? Are we human, or are we dancers? Who was phone?
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WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
-Last Podcast on the Left: Episode 461, “USS Indianapolis”
-Bebe’s Insta Suggestions:
@Useless_Farm
-TV Show To Watch: The Prince on HBO MAX
-Walter the Cat in the Chevy Commercial: https://musebycl.io/advertising/walter-chevy-cat-becomes-unlikely-star-olympics
-Is Kombucha Good for You? Health Benefits, Dangers, and More -- https://www.glamour.com/story/is-kombucha-good-for-you
-TV Show To Watch: The Prince on HBO MAX
-Walter the Cat in the Chevy Commercial: https://musebycl.io/advertising/walter-chevy-cat-becomes-unlikely-star-olympics
-Is Kombucha Good for You? Health Benefits, Dangers, and More -- https://www.glamour.com/story/is-kombucha-good-for-you
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KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/26/1000529597/runaway-recommendation-engine
https://www.npr.org/2021/05/26/1000529597/runaway-recommendation-engine
PODCAST: Planet Money – Episode 1433 – Runaway Recommendation Engine