preference search engines: pros and cons
October 3, 2005If you like a certain kind of music, these preference searches can help you find more along the same lines. Same for books and gifts. But sometimes the system goes a bit awry when you buy a one-time gift for someone other than yourself.
In an age of overwhelming choices, it’s reasonable to expect some help based on collaborative filtering. Detractors say that such filtering limits the interest range of individuals.
