So, exactly one trip down the rabbit hole later, I emerge with more questions than answers.
If you love the library like I do, or you're interested in how recommendation algorithms fundamentally change how we discover and consume information, I'd love your thoughts!
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I love the library and I love data, so when I found a super clean dataset about Seattle Public Library circulation, I went data spelunking hoping I'd yield fun facts to share at parties.
Turns out, it was just the beginning of a rabbit hole into a larger cultural shift in how we consume books.
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POV @audriswong.com realizing she can use the Atmosphere account she uses for @bsky.app for her @leaflet.pub
How Seattle's shift to ebooks and recommendation engines challenges the library's mission to serve every reader.
