Nov 22 2008
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“ …there’s something slightly antisocial — “narrow-minded” — about hyperpersonalized recommendation systems. Sure, it’s good to have a computer find more of what you already like. But culture isn’t experienced in solitude. We also consume shows and movies and music as a way of participating in society. That social need can override the question of whether or not we’ll like the movie
— The Screens Issue - If You Liked This, Sure to Love That - Winning the Netflix Prize - NYTimes.com
