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How Did Goodreads Get So Bad?
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How Did Goodreads Get So Bad?

Welcome to a book lover's hellscape
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A platform where you can record what you’re reading and talk to others about what they’re reading doesn’t sound like a recipe for dystopia. But throw in a negligent billionaire conglomerate owner, optimization culture, and a competitive industry in which the line between reader and author is continually blurred… and you have a legitimate book lover’s he…

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The Culture Study Podcast
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A podcast about the culture that surrounds you — with Anne Helen Petersen and a bunch of very smart co-hosts