There is No Algorithm for Truth - with Tom Scott

Why it was recommended

did a really good segment on the parasocial relationship as part of his talk to the Royal Institution

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What it covers

Tom Scott's Royal Institution discourse on science communication in the age of social media, how recommendation algorithms shape popularity, and why view counts can matter. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

The Royal Institution

Length

59 min 34 sec

Year

2019

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