Alex and Liz talk about algorithms and how they select and serve content, with an extended riff on an academic paper about bureaucracy (don't worry! we make it easy to understand). Also, if you've ever wondered what recursion is, we've got you covered with a simple definition and some basic examples.
Liz’s website: lizmakesstuff.com
Essay “The concept of algorithm as an interpretative key of modern rationality” (view-only; no PDF download without premium sub): https://www.academia.edu/6470892/The_concept_of_algorithm_as_an_interpretative_key_of_modern_rationality
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