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Tara McMullin shares her unexpected results from rethinking social media for distribution and discusses interest-based algorithms.

A few episodes ago, I shared that I was rethinking social media as a way to fix my "distribution problem." Well, it's been a month, and I've posted 8 videos. The results have been not at all what I expected. In this quickie, I share my results so far, what's changed, and—because I can't help myself—a bigger question I have about interest-based distribution algorithms. Summer Seminar is back! Join me for this pop-up reading and discussion group that combines speculative fiction with critical thinking and personal reflection. We start July 7. Flexible pricing. Learn more and register! Footnotes : Read the essay version of this episode (with charts!). " Can Patreon fight fire with social media fire? " Patreon CEO Jack Conte in conversation with Nilay Patel Audience capture ★ Support this podcast ★

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Host: Tara McMullin

Topics covered

• social media
• distribution
• algorithms
• entrepreneurship
• speculative fiction

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