August 29, 2017

Social Media Recommendations Recreated in Real Life

 

 If you have used one or more social media networks, then you most likely have been given a recommendation at one point.  Usually you will be shown recommendations based on who you follow or are friends with and what you "like".  It's a funny concept to believe that an algorithm actually knows what you might be interested in.  Imagine if these algorithms existed in everyday life?  Well, artists Scott Kelly and Ben Polkinghorne have recreated social media recommendations in real life.  In a world that is seemingly governed by social networks, their project "Signs of the Times" pokes fun at what our future could potentially look like.  Check out the images below!

   

 
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