Tom Scott on Algorithms, Truth and Science Communication
The Royal Institution · Talk · 60 min · 2019 · YouTube title: There is No Algorithm for Truth - with Tom Scott
Why it's here
HN returns to it in discussions of algorithmic feeds, misinformation and parasocial relationships, as a clear and thoughtful talk.
What it covers
Tom Scott's Royal Institution discourse on science communication in the age of social media, how recommendation algorithms shape popularity, and why view counts can matter more than truth. It includes a segment on parasocial relationships.