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Neutering Google

2024/11/22
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People vs Algorithms

Chapters

The hosts discuss their impressions of London compared to New York, highlighting the city's charm, cleanliness, and lifestyle.
  • London is perceived as cleaner and more beautiful than New York.
  • The city's parks and absence of homeless people are noted.
  • Economic figures may not reflect the positive experiences visitors have in London.

Shownotes Transcript

This week on People vs. Algorithms, we unpacked London’s charm, the shifting dynamics of media and search, and why Google’s dominance feels both indispensable and fragile. Troy and I contrasted American and British publishing cultures—bigger isn’t always better, as UK publishers adapt to constraints with scrappy innovation. Search’s transformation, fueled by AI and shifts in Google’s strategy, dominated our discussion. While it offers consumers better tools, publishers are left scrambling, questioning their survival amid frictionless AI-driven content.