Pandora’s music genome project
The internet radio service Pandora has for several years now peddled its music magic— choosing music you might like based on music you do like, but until now, little has been known about its selection process. In his recent article, Rob Walker reveals the founder who’ll go impressive lengths to drown out peer pressure in the interest of musical merit and the methods behind the Music Genome Project.
The internet radio service Pandora has, for several years now, peddled its music magic— choosing music you might like based on music you do like. But until now, little has been known about its selection process. In his recent article, Rob Walker reveals the founder who’ll go to impressive lengths to drown out peer pressure in the interest of musical merit -- and the methods behind the Music Genome Project
Guest:
Rob Walker writes the Consumed column for the New York Times Magazine and is the author of “Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are.”
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