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The dangerous trend ruining modern television
Modern TV is being hurt by long gaps between seasons and shorter episode orders, unlike older shows with 20+ weekly episodes. These changes disrupt audience engagement and storytelling rhythm, weakening series’ cultural impact and fan loyalty. The trend toward irregular schedules and fewer episodes is presented as a key factor undermining television’s traditional strengths.
Why are people starting to sound like ChatGPT?
Through feedback loops, AI systems influence how people think and communicate.
Let’s talk about zines and why you should make one
In this video, the creator explains their enthusiasm for zines as small, self-published explorations of personal interests. They frame the video as an introduction to the world of zines and zine-makers, noting that there is much more to explore and that further content will follow. The video closes with an open invitation for viewers to try making a zine themselves, if they choose.
Cory Doctorow - Rescuing the internet from enshittification
Cory Doctorow explains how the internet has gotten worse due to “enshittification,” a term he coined for the way platforms degrade over time by prioritising profit over user experience. He discusses how tech giants lock in users, shift value from users to advertisers and shareholders, and argues for stronger antitrust laws, interoperability, and policy changes to rescue the internet.
Inside the secret psychology of horror games – and why we can’t help pushing play
The article describes the psychology behind horror games and why they are so effective. The article highlights the importance of sound design in creating tension and fear. It also emphasizes the role of the human element in horror games, exploring themes of humanity and the unknown.
Money, muscles, and anxiety: why the manosphere clicked with young men - a visual deep dive
The manosphere is known for misogyny, but that's not the only thing that influencers in this space offer. Young men explain the allure and the problems of the manosphere in their own.
The Ensh*ttification of Everything with Cory Doctorow
The internet is getting shittier. Hell, the whole world is getting shittier. The thing is, it’s no accident—it’s by design. The tech giants who run the internet have figured out how to make bank off of making our everyday experience with the internet worse, and this process is bleeding over into the physical world. This process is called “enshittification”, a term coined by the massively influential tech writer Cory Doctorow. In this episode, Adam sits with Cory to discuss where everything went so wrong as well as Cory’s new book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It.
Sofia Coppola: The Politics of Pretty
Accessible and nuanced film analysis by Broey Deschanel, looking at three Sofia Coppola films. YouTube description: "In this video we examine Sofia Coppola’s bad faith critics and tell you why we think she’s an auteur!"
News Corp Australia chair says social media platforms are ‘true monsters’ and ‘torment our children’
News Corp Australia chair Michael Miller told the Melbourne Press Club that social media platforms “tear and fray the social fabric” and “torment our children,” blaming them for global social cohesion issues. He urged media organisations to unite against tech and AI companies seeking to use content for free, warning that proposed copyright exemptions for AI text and data mining would “legitimise theft.” Miller also backed Australia’s upcoming under-16 social-media ban and demanded greater accountability for digital platforms.
Students are using AI apps to summarise whole books in minutes. Experts are alarmed
AI-powered book summary apps are gaining popularity among students, raising concerns about declining literacy rates and the potential impact on authors’ livelihoods. While these tools offer convenience, they often lack accuracy and may not align with academic expectations. Experts emphasise the importance of critical reading skills and the unique value of engaging with texts directly, rather than relying solely on AI-generated summaries.
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