Kevin Systrom: Instagram | Lex Fridman Podcast #243
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Systrom describes two stages of feed selection. Creators anticipate what will get a response, then the ranker gives engaging posts more exposure. Observed preferences reflect both stages.
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rank the things up higher that get the most engagementThey wanna share things that are gonna get likes