Speaks Volumes with Derrick Gee

New Yorker's Kyle Chayka on Algorithmic Culture, Artisinal Content & Gatekeeping

Jun 19, 2024

Cultural critic Kyle Chayka discusses algorithmic culture, gatekeeping, and the impact of algorithms on modern society. They explore the homogenization of global tastes in cafes, the evolution of music styles, and the unintentional virality of Japanese artists online. The conversation delves into personal frustrations in an algorithm-driven society and the need for more personalized curation amidst abundance of content.

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Quick takeaways

Algorithms influence culture authenticity and gatekeeping in digital content curation.

Content creators balance organic expression with platform optimization and algorithmic trends.

Value human curation for meaningful cultural filtration amidst algorithmic dominance in media consumption.

Deep dives

The Impact of Algorithms on Culture

The podcast explores the influence of algorithms on culture and media consumption. It discusses the role of recommendation curation and gatekeeping in shaping internet content authenticity and genuineness. The conversation with Carl Chaker and his book 'Filter World' delves into the dilution of culture and the blurred lines between genuine content and financially motivated media.

Intro

3min

Exploring the Impact of Algorithms on Culture

14min

Exploring the Impact of Online Communities and Cultural Connections

15min

Navigating Content Creation and Social Media Platforms

15min

Globalization of Taste and Influence of Digital Platforms on Music

8min

Exploring the Algorithmic Appeal of Japanese Culture and Artistic Content

3min

Exploring Gatekeeping, Cultural Filters, and Human Curation in the Digital Age

4min

Exploring Human Curation vs Algorithmic Feeds in Media Consumption

4min

Algorithms = Music discovery made easy? Or lazy consumption?

In “Kyle Chayka Speaks Volumes,” Derrick confronts the relevance of taste and the meaning of gatekeeping in an ever-flattening cultural landscape, and together they unpack how algorithms have shaped modern culture (from cafes that look the same to viral memes about Donghua Jinlong, a Chinese glycine factory).

Listen to Kyle's conversation with Nilay Patel on Decoder: https://www.theverge.com/24094338/kyle-chayka-filterworld-algorithmic-recommendation-tiktok-instagram-culture-decoder-interview

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Kyle's latest book, "Filterworld" here: https://www.kylechayka.com/filterworld

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New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/kyle-chayka

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