Beyond the Algorithm Part II: Breaking the System

Sure, I had the thought of finding things without the aid of the algorithm. This is the next step.

What Do I Rate This?

As I was rating a recent book, I realized the conundrum we all encounter each time we log something: What Do I Rate This?

The Ruining of Netflix Ratings & Amy Schumer

Netflix has pushed the button on changing its ratings system. Now, instead of the apparently-overwhelming star rating system used by everyone from common reviewers to Letterboxd, they’ve made it a thumbs-up and thumbs-down. They’ve moved, then, from a nuanced system to a plain binary, without even the opportunity to write a review that may explain the […]