Why BS goes viral | Maarten Schenk | TEDxEindhoven

In his talk, Maarten will share ideas about why social media recommendation algorithms make us vulnerable to false information and what we can do about it. Instead of letting ourselves be manipulated by algorithms, let's just manipulate them back!
The co-founder of fact-checking website leadstories.com and the inventor of the online virality-tracking tool Trendolizer. Maarten is endlessly fascinated by the many ways people keep fooling each other on the Internet for reasons of money, politics, or even through simple misunderstandings. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@mascara-da-jornada]

We must be critical and responsible in our online interactions. We can choose not to be simply passive receivers, but rather conscious agents that contribute to a more informed and trustworthy digital environment. Every action of ours has the potential to shape what is recommended for others, and this is a responsibility that should not be underestimated.

[@kyanoang3l0_old]

I have my watch history disabled (which disables the Home Feed) and the Home Feed, Video Sidebar, and End Screen Feed hidden altogether via the Unhook browser extension. So I came to this video out of my own free will. At least I hope so.

[@joylox]

I came here from my subscription box as I also have watch history disabled. It seems like only drama and disaster are promoted otherwise.

[@ysa4473]

Truth is powerful but still truth needs our help!

[@vivalaleta]

I fear the wicked algorithm.

[@shameless3331]

i came, i watched, i left, checked it every day.

[@muzfarsofi8492]

Very best

[@antlures845]

Best? In comparison to?

[@rubydhingra]

woohoo go Maarten!

[@user-nu8lf3he8i]

👍👍

[@annies8994]

Algorithm bought me here

[@Taranmahla-786]

I only here becouse i need to strong my listening in PTE exam❤

[@mansoursadigi443]

❤️🙏🏿🌹

[@feetycool3884]

😂

[@neweyeswideopen]

My subscription ❤❤❤

[@antlures845]

Huh?

[@Mariahugo472]

The smartest thing that should be on everyone's mind right now should be to invest in different streams of income that are not dependent on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a good time to invest in gold, silver, and digital currencies (BTC ETH...).

[@astridvonderosten8494]

Even with the current dip in the market I'm still glad I can smile 😊 back at my portfolio of $19750 built from my weekly trading with Mrs Olivia.

[@kislyjdozhdik1618]

Mrs Olivia is the strategic trader that manager my account. She's really a professional i earn my first investing profit of €55k and she does not fail.

[@ron.porter.10]

Same here, I earn $19,500 a week. God bless Mrs Olivia, she has been a blessing to i and family.

[@douglasrodriguez250]

Oh please, how can someone get in touch with Mrs Olivia!!?

[@Dyk949]

I will leave her number just below this comment

[@MrJdebest]

I will watch it first....

[@Gqrk]

Wonderful, you've achieved something in your life 👏🏿

[@whodatcatt]

I fear the wicked algorithms less than I fear legacy media and the government

[@nylonkid01]

😂 "object in the mirror maybe Faker than it appears to be" that's a mindful takeaway worthy of a bumpersticker.

[@neweyeswideopen]

👏👏👏

[@annies8994]

😅😅😅

[@SiddhuSharma-ms4yc]

Second 🥈😊

[@Gqrk]

Wonderful. You've achieved something in your life 👏🏿

[@antlures845]

Imaginary trophy for you!

[@c.f.3503]

First

[@Gqrk]

Grow up please

[@c.f.3503]

@@Gqrk and you should be more creative with responses

[@Gqrk]

​@@c.f.3503😂

[@Gqrk]

​​@@c.f.3503need a participation medal? Wait... You must be American... Pat yourself in the back please

[@cayjutler1262]

Algorithm brought me here

[@antlures845]

My own choices brought me here. Such differences are much more significant than they might appear to be.

[@OolalaFive]

Remember when TED removed Graham Hancock’s talk?

[@bukurie6861]

Thank you for your love❤ video

[@JasonRyanWilson410]

The search algorithm predicts many things. It predicts conflict more than anything.

[@CuchBe]

😂

[@neweyeswideopen]

My subscription ❤❤❤

[@diemtuatinhthan98]

I fear the wicked algorithms less than I fear legacy media and the government