I'm not an insider in the music industry so I can't comment on this teacher's view but that seems... possible sure yeah I can see it. That's totally separate from the algorithm/genre issue though. The genres have never ever really perfectly matched up with the music but it doesn't matter. If the algorithm perfectly selected more music you like you still wouldn't be more likely to look up the name of the track I don't…
> If the algorithm perfectly selected more music you like you still wouldn't be more likely to look up the name of the track I don't think. The causation goes the other way. People are more likely to want to learn about the background behind the music in order to more deeply immerse themselves into a scene where they can be exposed to more music like this. It's why if you go into the record store looking for a recomm…
Interesting angle that I hadn't considered but I think you're right. I'm reconsidering my position on this one, thank you!