Social Media Algorithms

Social Media Algorithms

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Heard in 8 episodes across 6 shows since Jun 2026

Social media algorithms, often referred to as algorithmic curation, are automated systems and recommender technologies used by platforms to select, organize, and prioritize content for individual users. By analyzing user behavior, preferences, and interactions, these algorithms determine what posts, videos, or advertisements appear in a user's feed. This personalized filtering plays a critical role in user engagement, information dissemination, and the shaping of online public discourse.

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8
across 6 shows

First heard

Jun 2026

Expert statements

13
1 positive · 7 negative

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What experts have said about Social Media Algorithms

13 statements · 1 positive · 7 negative · 3 mixed · 2 neutral

  1. David Heinemeier HanssonNegativeAug 26, 2026· Lex Fridman Podcast

    Optimizing social-media systems for engagement drives content toward base instincts.

    “as soon as the reward function is engagement, engagement is going to follow base instincts”

    Listen at 4:55:22

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  2. Mark CubanNeutralJul 20, 2026· All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

    Social-media algorithms strongly influence voting behavior in the United States.

    “the algorithms drive how people vote in the United States”

    Listen at 26:24

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  3. Aravind SrinivasNegativeJul 1, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Algorithmically selected social-media feeds reduce users’ curiosity.

    “when you're just fed a feed and the algorithm of the social media company decides what you're going to see next, it curbs your curiosity”

    Listen at 1:53:24

    Open the episode · #2521 - Aravind Srinivas
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