How does YouTube know what you "want" to watch?

YouTube Algorithms: How To Avoid the Rabbit Hole Above The Noise

Premiered June 21, 2019
YouTube Algorithms: How To Avoid the Rabbit Hole

We all know how easy it is to spend hours watching videos on YouTube. Why do we go down that rabbit hole? Mostly because of a combination of computer programming and marketing know-how called ALGORITHMS.

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Above The Noise

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

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