Lingering is Out; Optimization is In

Amanda’s writing is all fascinating. She has an incredible ability to present data in ways that are so relatable. This article about lingering in public spaces, and I instantly felt the connection to ideas that have been wrestling around in my head about the control that algorithms have on our daily lives.

“What I find most interesting is the data on lingering: Across all the sites, the portion of people just hanging about dropped significantly. Lingering even declined at the Metropolitan Museum, one of the most popular tourist spots in New York.”