Surrogation Insights
The conversation explores how our preferences are often influenced by the choices of others rather than our own stated desires. Tim and Shankar discuss the Netflix example, highlighting how algorithms can better predict what we enjoy based on collective viewing habits. They also emphasize the importance of consulting multiple surrogates to gauge the strength of opinions, suggesting that consensus among several people can be a reliable indicator of our own preferences.In this clip
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