Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
You probably know that algorithms play a huge role in what we see online, but what happens to society when this type of curated content begins to influence our real lives? Join The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath and a special guest for a conversation about how personalized and relatable content on social media is redefining our feeds and creating a new lens through which millions view the world.
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You probably know that algorithms play a huge role in what we see online, but what happens to society when this type of curated content begins to influence our real lives? Join The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath and a special guest for a conversation about how personalized and relatable content on social media is redefining our feeds and creating a new lens through which millions view the world.
This program is presented in partnership with The Verge.
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![Jerry Saltz: Art Is Life [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/otIAqP4kbo8/mqdefault.jpg "Jerry Saltz: Art Is Life [CC]
Picture an art critic, and you probably think of Jerry Saltz: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer on the importance of art in our cultural lives. At the top of his field, Saltz has a knack for making contemporary art cool and accessible in a way few critics have before. In a conversation with Michael Darling, Saltz looks at how visionary artists have documented and challenged our culture, our times, and our lives.
The Richard Gray Program recognizes the significant contributions of CHF founding board member Richard Gray., This program is presented in partnership with CHIRP Radio.
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