Algorithms for Interesting

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Algorithms for Interesting (Wherein, no actual algorithms are divulged) Bryce Glass Columbus, OH — Ignite 2008

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How, exactly, do social media sites decide what’s good and what’s not?

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Algorithms for Interesting (Wherein, no actual algorithms are divulged)

Bryce GlassColumbus, OH — Ignite 2008

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How, exactly, do social media sites decide what’s good and what’s not?

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The classic love triangle…

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Sally has found her Bits.

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Bob is rewarded for his Bits.

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And, yes, Sally admires Bob.

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How, then, do social media sites decide what’s good?

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Socially! The community decides what is worthy of attention and what is not.