[slowtrek]

Have we uncovered how crowds swarm digital content? It feels like these hidden algorithms trapped away inside Meta probably have the answer as well. Those would be meaningful research papers from Meta if they were ever to do it.

[kulahan]

I’m sure how they swarm digital content is well-understood (internal to these companies, at least). They’re interested in the why, though. Being able to make viral content on demand would be incredibly valuable.