Today we’re talking about popularity, hits, and going viral. How does popularity “happen” in the digital age. We discuss one-hit wonders, Sarah’s obsession with Angry Birds, and the science of making something popular. We also interview Derek Thompson, the author of Hit-Makers: Popularity in an Age of Distraction.
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