How a Dutch Auction Clock Works at Royal FloraHolland
Tom Scott · Explainer · 7 min · 2022 · YouTube title: This clock was famous, but the internet ruined it.
Why it's here
HN cites it as a fascinating explanation of a real Dutch auction, in threads about auctions and ticket sales.
What it covers
Tom Scott explains the famous Dutch flower auction clock at Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer, a literal Dutch auction, and how the internet changed it. It is a short look at how the system worked then and now.