A Humorous Approach to Reframe Failure
My Recent Humorous Stories Failed Statistically, But They Did Well Qualitatively
Here’s how I feel as a passionate non-fiction creator after a preliminary analysis of a new style trial before and after the new algorithmic changes
Prologue: Failing Forward with Finesse
Imagine, as a passionate writer, you’re strutting into the grand arena of life, ready to conquer new challenges, armed with all your might. Life throws a curveball, and you find yourself face-planting right into the mud of so-called failure. Ta-da! Here’s the comedic truth: failure isn’t a defeat.
The algo whispered in my ear, “Ease up on the laughter, friend. The economy’s having a tough time keeping up with the demand for new underwear. We can’t afford wasted products in this difficult economic climate. Let’s play it cool with a cozy circle of around 50 to 100 affluent readers who are fans of your tales, shall we? No 40K magic for you!”
Well, you can imagine how busy and insensitive the algorithms can be. I have been dealing with them since I started informatics in the 1980s. Besides, algos have no funny bones to tickle yet. But they…
