“Things I’ve Learned from Lately” is a regular compilation of articles that have made me a smarter marketer. Hopefully, they’ll help you, too.

Uncovering the Secrets of Algorithms through Journalism - Caroline O'Donovan writes about the perspective of Nick Diakopoulos, a Tow Fellow at Columbia, who wants change the way journalists write about and tell stories on algorithms. As algorithms grow in prominence, they're becoming the "new power brokers in society." Diakopoulos believes journalists need to do more to discuss and critique the power of algorithms.

When Robots Take Over - Jack Smith IV writes about a recent conversation on Reddit between two bots competing for approval within the thread. The bots went back-and-forth to post the most accurate information on black ice as possible. It's interesting to see how machines and humans are interacting online.

Teens and Tech - Dana Boyd, an authority on teens, is interviewed in this piece from The Verge. In it she discusses the psychology of teens and how they interact with technology.

The Future of Agencies and Social - Digiday's John McDermott looks at the changing social media marketing landscape from the perspective of agencies as organic reach on platforms like Facebook declines and media grows in prominence.