A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
Though TikTok’s algorithm appears to be highly personalized by your taste, the company’s algorithm may not have this in mind. Andrea Ruehlicke investigates issues of agency and implications of presuming the personal is self-determined.
Read moreMark D. Pepper ponders the effects of Netflix’s algorithm on categorization, diversity, and truth.
Read moreYsabel Gerrard examines social media platforms’ content moderation and community guidelines through online pro-ED communities.
Read moreRamon Lobato considers discoverability. Apps, portals, and platforms each have algorithms meant to surface particular content over others and media industry scholars should be paying attention.
Read moreJP Kelly takes a look at the thumbnails of Netflix, how they are decided, personalized, and what effect that can have for viewers.
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