Will algorithms run our digital lives?

Gerd Leonhard has a thoughtful essay on the impact of what I’ll call “presentation algorithms” on the production and quality of content.  He writes:

… Content that is produced only because of keyword popularity and because eager and / or desperate producers (no blame there, btw, just stating a fact) are willing to work for exceedingly cheap rates may bring in the immediate bacon but in my opinion will not last in terms of continuous popularity and therefore in long-term revenues. And if they do, great for them - but it does not mean that all content production will move in this direction. …

The essay is short but is rich with links that add important depth.  Take the time to check them out also.

Link:  Media Futurist.  --Dennis

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Well definitely, algorithms seem to have spread to the roots of every technology especially digital ones. One can definitely bet algorithms running the future digital world.

[Gleonhard]

Thanks much Dennis!!! Happy new year. Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist