Chapter

The Interestingness Problem with Social Media Algorithms
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08:03 - 11:14 (03:10)

Social media apps have an "interestingness problem," where only a small portion of content is deemed "interesting" enough to promote and gain traction, leading to a saturation of low-quality content online.

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The speaker discusses the difficulty of creating valuable content on YouTube, where the majority is considered junk, and how to make sure your content stands out.
08:03 - 09:46 (01:42)
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YouTube
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The speaker discusses the difficulty of creating valuable content on YouTube, where the majority is considered junk, and how to make sure your content stands out.

Chapter
The Interestingness Problem with Social Media Algorithms
Episode
#162 - Why Clubhouse Will Fail
Podcast
My First Million
The interestingness problem is a challenge for apps, where the focus is on getting users to engage with frequently updated content.
09:46 - 11:14 (01:27)
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App development
Summary

The interestingness problem is a challenge for apps, where the focus is on getting users to engage with frequently updated content. With the availability of billions of pieces of content, the challenge is to find out what is both interesting and being created live at the moment for the user to engage with.

Chapter
The Interestingness Problem with Social Media Algorithms
Episode
#162 - Why Clubhouse Will Fail
Podcast
My First Million