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Need a quick pick instead? Explore movie vibes.

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Nov 24, 2025·5 min read·Austin Burke

Why picking a movie gets harder the more options you have

The science of decision fatigue explains why you spend 45 minutes browsing and end up watching nothing. What's happening in your brain, and seven ways to fix it.

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Nov 17, 2025·3 min read·Austin Burke

Stop scrolling, start watching: a better way to choose what to watch

Decision fatigue is real. Here's a practical framework (and a tool) for picking something you'll actually enjoy.

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Nov 10, 2025·6 min read·Austin Burke

The cold start problem: how recommendation systems handle new users

When you sign up for a streaming service, it knows nothing about you. Here's how recommendation algorithms try to figure out your taste from scratch.

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Nov 3, 2025·6 min read·Austin Burke

Beyond the algorithm: why streaming recommendations miss the mark

Netflix knows a lot about what you've watched, but recommendations can still feel off. Here's why platform algorithms miss the mark and what actually helps.