Beyond Algorithms: Reclaiming the Interdisciplinary Roots of Recommender Systems (BEYOND 2025)

Abstract

This workshop challenges the machine learning-centric focus of modern recommender systems research by reconnecting the field with its interdisciplinary origins and exploring the non-algorithmic dimensions that are crucial to effective recommendation. It fosters a space for reflective, critical, and creative discussions on recommender systems that embrace human values, user experiences, and societal impact. The workshop emphasizes methodological diversity and invites contributions from psychology, human-computer interaction, ethics, design, and other disciplines.