What does the presence of such videos on YouTube say about the ways by which similar videos can quickly propagate the platform, and be easily viewed by young children?

You will be watching a 16 minute TED Talk by the writer and artist James Bridle titled, ‘The nightmare videos of childrens’ YouTube — and what’s wrong with the internet today.’

1) What are ‘surprise egg’ videos? Why do children enjoy watching them? What does the presence of such videos on YouTube say about the ways by which similar videos can quickly propagate the platform, and be easily viewed by young children?

2) Beyond generating advertisements revenue, what are some concerns that James Bridle brings up in the motives behind making oddly themed videos that exploit YouTube’s algorithmic-driven recommendation system? Why should parents and adults be concerned about them?

3) According to Bridle, what is automation? How does the automation of content on media platforms like YouTube raise larger questions about their effects on young children?