I seem to confuse the algorithms. They usually give me ads in languages I do not speak (maybe because I consume a lot of content that I run though translators), keep changing what gender they think I am (probably because I'm non-binary), and other odd behaviors. I love it though because it keeps giving me fresh content perspectives. If I got stuck in an echo chamber of content, I would abandon a platform.
@@AboveTheNoise I knew the algorithms existed before your video, but I didn't realize how lucky I have been. I choose to stop using Google's search engine because it constrained results too much, but so far I've seemed to have avoided negative repercussions of many of the other algorithms. I wonder if there is something we can learn from pooling the experiences people have to figure out how to break out of these algorithms. I doubt my behaviors are optimal, and I bet that there are many tricks out there -- like the example shared in the video on having a second account to consume content from a different (sub) culture. I would love to learn more on that.
Interests getting more and more niche is a good thing in my book. It means that advertisers and content creators will have to actually think of their specific AUDIENCE rather than trying to make "The most broadly liked content possible." As far as the "Echo Chamber" issue; the ownness is on the VIEWER to seek out conflicting opinions and viewpoints. To leave that up to anyone else, especially an AI, is foolish and just BEGGING to be manipulated. Seek out conflicting sources, do your homework, expand your mind
More good stuff. We need to be proactive in what we consume, not just take what comes. This has _always_ been hard. It is _so_ much easier now to find diverse views. But you still have to actively try!
I think I might try setting up the duplicate account and playing with the algorithm. See what happens 🤷♀️. One thing I will say, the ads that I’m targeted with are of ZERO interest to me though. I get targeted with high end clothes, jewelry, and cosmetics as one example. I couldn’t care less about a Tiffany necklace or some Gucci shoes. How much do you want to bet, as soon as I resume scrolling, I’m going to get hit with both JUST because I typed it in a comment. I’ve texted people about something and then get ads for it. Future-thinking me wonders how far they plan on taking this.
This is well worth thinking about to find some way to keep in control of your life and even your money. My way is to pretty narrowly limit my time on "social media". Another thought provoking video.
How do you feel about the content that dominates your social media feeds? Do you feel it represents you and what you care about? Ever try to game the algorithm to have more control over what you see?
An odd thing: I've had a harder time gaming the youtube algorithm since getting a membership. They re-introduce adds if you attempt to browse 'incognito' or the like, which is just a worse experience overall. The silent changes to how subscription works hasn't helped over the years...
How interesting that your video on AI algorithms targets one side of the political spectrum (twice). Good news! You can use this video to teach about bias!
Very rarely does the RU-vid algorithm actually suggest something I like. My interests are so all over the place that most algorithms struggle. Netflix never suggested anything I wanted to watch and even Google struggles. Lol. I guess I'm "special" in all the wrong ways.
I have some conservative people on my Facebook and they frequently post conspiracy theories and the like. Once in a while I'll get conservative ads on here (more than liberal) and I have no idea why. Also, I keep getting inundated with Mud Water ads on here even though I keep hitting "don't show this ad again". The algorithm is strange. 😆
Huehuehue... This is the only social medium I've ever used (unless you count olde tyme off-line BBSs) and I only watch things from my subscriptions bucket. My 300+ channels are pretty much not getting an algorithm penalty or bump from me. For example: Primitive Technologies hasn't uploaded for yonks until last week and I still watched, QI uploads almost daily and I only watch the ones without Clive Anderson in them.
Wow a topic that isn’t politicized… Yet! Although the bit about conservative TikTok users as an example of echo chambers did reveal this channel’s liberal bias hehe. To answer the video’s main question: I think the internet can both expand and narrow your mind. It’s just another tool. Tools can help or harm, depending on how they’re used.
yes that comment about rightwing content leading to radical white supremacist is a telling example. otherwise the video is very good. The more conservative example would be how looking up gender bias lead to content about how to you determine if you are really a girl and how to transition to being a boy.
Good point, and thanks for sharing that feedback. There’s also the advice of making it a point of talking to people in your life who think differently to you. But we hope it’s clear, too, that actively searching for and watching content that challenged your POV will eventually serve you more contrasting content from different sources. You might not agree with what you see, but at least you’ll have that exposure.
Oh, we're just commenting on how it all works and how you can have more agency over what you see. So, by all means, like and subscribe so that our fine content is in there for nutritional value. Lol.
Well..... you made a couple of clearly biased negative comments toward conservative views. Why not equally comment negatively on liberal views? Hmmm??? Frustrating.
In Instagram, I went to Search section and got too many otter and hedgehog posts because I enjoyed searching up for otter and hedgehog contents. Thanks to the so-called “algorithm”.