Does the algorithm still work when it includes it's own effects?
If an algorithm like this was widely used, the predicted topics will trend just because they have been picked -- the algorithm will fulfill the prophecy itself.
Exactly. I was also thinking that Finacial Engineering also tries to garner the advantage of statistical analysis of stock market based on previous trends. But I am sure there is no 100% accurate model. Moreover statistical model need to be changed as behavior start changing.
I wonder if that will reflect here as well.
In any case, It has some interesting applications as they mentioned in ticketing.
If an algorithm like this was widely used, the predicted topics will trend just because they have been picked -- the algorithm will fulfill the prophecy itself.