Why We Trust Ratings More Than People
In a world saturated with data points, we’ve outsourced our discernment to algorithms. Restaurant recommendations? Check the stars on Google Maps. Film worth watching? Glance at Rotten Tomatoes. Need a plumber? Scroll through the five-star sparkle on Trustpilot. Our digital existence is increasingly choreographed by rating systemsโomnipresent constellations that guide our decisions with mathematical authority….