[2021.03.02.Tue]입이 트이는 영어 Recommendation Algorithms in Our Daily Lives

[Brainstorming]
One purchase goes another purchases. Personalized recommendation.

[Speaking] Talk about Recommendation Algorithms in Our Daily Lives
Recommendation Algorithms are being used in lives, sometimes right under your nose. There are times when I see something and wonder whether it came from an algorithm.

Once, I saw a video that grabbed my interest on Youtube. After I finished watching it, there were several recommendations for similar videos. This is was an example of an algorithm *at work. And I remember how helpful it was. When I search for products to shop online or put something in my shopping cart, an algorithm recommends similar or related products.

I am usually satisfied with these algorithms. Sometimes, they come in handy. But there are times I worry that the algorithms make me act passively. I am not a fool, and I have my head on straight. But I sometimes ask myself whether I am becoming a slave to algorithms.

at work 작동하고 있는
come in handy: convenient
have one’s head on straight: make sensible decisions 사리분별하다

right under one's nose 바로 코 앞에

[2021.09.16.Thu] 영국영어 It was right under my nose the whole time. 그것은 내내 바로 내 코앞에 있었어

[2021.09.16.Thu] 영국영어 It was right under my nose the whole time. 그것은 내내 바로 내 코앞에 있었어

 

[Pattern]
Once, I saw a video that grabbed my interest/attention on Youtue.
The cover of the book grabbed my interest.
I think that the prequel of the movie trailer grabbed people’s interest.

When I put something in my shopping cart, an algorithm recommends similar products.
I put it in my shopping cart, but I haven’t decided yet whether I would purchase to buy it or not.
I put it in my shopping cart, and I wanted to look around several items more.
-> I wanted to see a few more items, so I put it in my shopping cart.

I am not a fool, and I have my head on straight.
This is a very an important presentation, so be sure to have your head on straight.
He usually makes jokes a lot, but he always has his head on straight.

[Dialogue]
A: Do you watch a lot of movies at home?
B: Sure! Watching at home is less bit of hassle, and it’s easier on the wallet.
A: After you watch a movie, doesn’t the app give you recommendations for similar films?
B: It does. It suggests content that is just my cup of tea.
A: That’s right. That makes it a lot easier to select another movie
B: It’s because those services are running algorithms these days.

[Composition]
1. 그는 사람들의 관심을 잘 끄는 것으로 유명하다.
He is famous for grabbing people’s interest.

2. 장바구니에 그냥 넣기만 하고 아직 사지는 않았다.
I just put it in my shopping cart, and but haven’t bought it yet.

3. 우리는 사리분별을 잘 하는 사람이 필요해
We need a person who has one’s his/her head on straight.

4. 어디서 식사할지 아직 못 정했으면, 내가 추천해줄 수 있어
If you haven’t decided where to have meals, I can give you some recommendations.
-> I can give you a recommendation if you haven’t decided where to eat yet.

5. 이게 네 취향에 맞을지 모르겠어
I am not sure if this is will be your cup of tea.