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‘Have I been influenced, or is this actually me?’ How personal taste fell out of fashion
Our favourite music, clothes and books used to be markers of individuality – but the algorithm has made us all sheep. Meet the style rebels fighting back
TL;DR
- Algorithms have homogenized personal taste in music, clothing, and books.
- Individual identity is being eroded by algorithmic influence.
- A counter-movement of 'style rebels' is emerging to resist conformity.