Signal - The Algorithm Is Lying to You: How Curation Killed Discovery

In this episode, host Lenny Vaughn dissects how streaming algorithms have replaced human-driven music discovery with comfort-driven playlists designed for retention, not surprise. Drawing from radio history and college station culture, Vaughn argues that collaborative filtering creates narrowing taste spirals while homogenizing music production. Advocating for deliberate listening and human curation over data-driven recommendations, this episode challenges listeners to reclaim adventurous discovery.

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