The algorithms suggesting your next video or purchase aren't reading your mind. They're reading everyone's behavior, and that turns out to be enough.
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Casey Cooper is a curious generalist with degrees in both physics and history, a combination that reflects an unwillingness to pick just one interesting thing to study. After years in science communication and educational content development, Casey now focuses on exploring topics that deserve more depth than a Wikipedia summary. Every article is an excuse to learn something new and share it with others who value genuine understanding over quick takes. When not researching the next deep-dive topic, Casey is reading obscure history books, attempting to understand quantum mechanics (still), or explaining something fascinating to anyone who will listen.
The algorithms suggesting your next video or purchase aren't reading your mind. They're reading everyone's behavior, and that turns out to be enough.
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