Some videos for thought 9.19.2023

Things that have entered into my algorithms (I guess it's not always bad?).

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As much as we like to hate on algorithms, sometimes they can bring you stuff that at least makes you think.

Or at least makes me think. I’m not sure about the rest of my readers. I will also say that hovering over a cooking video will somehow lead your entire recommendations list to be filled with just those types of videos. It is strange to be getting recommendations for Christmas recipes…

Anyways, here are a few videos that have made their way into my feed that I thought may be interesting to readers, with one covering cultural issues, one to groan about when it comes to vaccine persuasions, and one about celebrity doctors (or really how public perception can obfuscate actual scientific/medical malfeasance).