Derek Thompson: From Acting to the Eminem of Macroeconomic Analysis
How I Write
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The Impact of Algorithms on Writers and the Paradox of Familiarity Bias
Algorithms homogenize writers, but everyone's favorite writer doesn't cater to algorithms. The average nonfiction book is algorithmic and lacks creativity. People have a bias towards familiarity, but individuals are weirder. The internet allows you to be weird at scale and attract niche audiences.
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