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An interesting plain-English explanation of the multiple algorithms behind Amazon’s seemingly capricious and constant price changes. Authors are often surprised to learn that while Amazon may pay royalties according to the prices they enter when uploading their new title, the price seen by potential purchasers will vary from day to day.
“Though daunting to many, these algorithms don’t have to be intimidating once you know what they want and how they work. ”
An excellent explanation from the consistently great Veritasium channel examining the way algorithms shape content and vice versa. The sheer volume of posted YouTube videos requires algorithm settings that encourage sensational/clickbait content, and make it difficult for serious content providers to maintain their audience. Some of the principles at play here also show up in surfacing material on other algorithm driven services such as Amazon, Audible, Google and Facebook. A balanced and fascinating examination of a key online issue, presented by Canadian Australian Derek Muller.
