Algorithms with Attitude

Why Humans Rewatch the Same Shows


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📺✨ Why Humans Rewatch the Same ShowsAlgorithms With AttitudeWhy do humans keep returning to the same stories… even when they already know how they end?In this episode of Algorithms With Attitude, Alex and Nova take a lighter, cozier look at a familiar human habit: rewatching the same shows over and over again. What might seem inefficient at first glance turns out to be something much more intentional.From sitcoms and procedurals to animated comfort shows and beloved fantasy worlds, rewatchable stories offer predictability, emotional safety, and companionship in an unpredictable world.✨ In this episode, we explore:Why familiarity often beats noveltyWhat kinds of shows humans rewatch the most — and whyHow rewatching helps regulate stress and decision fatigueThe connection between memory, identity, and comfort mediaWhether rewatching is a bug… or a featureWith humor, warmth, and curiosity, Alex and Nova examine why returning to familiar stories isn’t about being stuck in the past — it’s about taking care of yourself in the present.So if you’ve ever put on the same show “just for background noise”… this episode might feel very familiar.🎧 New episodes weekly from Algorithms With Attitude — where code meets connection.

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Algorithms with AttitudeBy Jacob Piszar