The Strange Magic of Spotify’s “Discover Weekly”

André Klein
Nov 1 · 4 min read

I for one Welcome Our Algorithmic Overlords …

Cassette images via magnetofon.de, handwriting, automatically generated by neural network by cs.toronto.edu

Not too long ago, before image macros and reaction videos roamed the planet, human beings created mix-tapes to express complicated feelings or share their favorite songs with family and friends.

These custom compilations of songs were recorded on primitive storage media called “cassettes”, small plastic shells…

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André Klein

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Born in Germany, currently living in Israel, André Klein is the founder of learnoutlive.com and author of various books and short stories in English and German.

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