Netflix and Algorithmic Literacy

The film and television industry has been nowadays transformed by video streaming services, like Netflix, Disney +, Apple TV+, HBO, all of which rely heavily on the use of algorithms. When these services compete for subscribers, what attracts users may depend not only on the content they provide, but even more on how that content is organized and recommended by algorithmic technology.

Researchers studying algorithmic cultures are concerned that algorithms are displacing the fundamentally human process of decision-making because of this shift. Meantime the technological revolution has changed the way people consume video content, making them feel like they’re in control of the time, content, place, and device they use to watch. How it is in reality? What do we need to know about Netflix streaming service to rise our algorithmic awareness and to stay more independent in our choices? What is the Netflix Recommender System? What does it do for you and how does it help Netflix make money? Is binge-watching a pleasurable pastime or a dangerous addiction? Let’s learn together to find answers to these questions! 🎬