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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.
Under-16s ban: how hard will it be for Australian social media users to prove their age?
Australia’s planned under-16 social media ban will rely on age-assurance technology, but trials reveal major flaws. While facial age tests can take as little as 40 seconds, some users spent up to an hour, with high error rates—especially for 14- and 15-year-olds, many of whom could slip through. Errors also varied by gender and ethnicity, raising fairness concerns. Those misidentified may face intrusive ID checks, risking privacy breaches. Smaller platforms may avoid compliance altogether, leaving uncertain outcomes when the law begins in December.
Why everyone is quitting social media
Over the past five years, social media has shifted from fostering connection to maximizing profit by exploiting user attention. Features like infinite scroll and algorithmic feeds—pioneered and perfected by TikTok—prioritize virality and outrage over genuine relationships, fueling anxiety and social comparison. Once user-centered, platforms now serve advertisers, converting attention into revenue. This has sparked rising backlash, digital detox movements, and calls for balance. Though social media remains dominant, growing disillusionment suggests people are beginning to push back.
How Will AI Reshape the Future of the Film Industry?
The video explores how AI is reshaping filmmaking. In pre-production, AI tools generate scripts, dialogue, schedules, and concept art. While production applications remain limited, AI can create quick design assets and experimental footage. Post-production is where AI excels, with editing assistance, VFX improvements, de-aging, and background removal. Yet concerns remain over the loss of human creativity and formulaic storytelling.
AI Is Remixing Everything We’ve Ever Made. Here’s What That Means.
Kirby Ferguson explores how generative AI transforms creativity by remixing existing human-made content. It reframes concerns over originality in the context of remix culture—demonstrating that all innovation builds on the past. The film examines whether generative AI marks the end of human creativity or offers a new evolution.
Cat soap operas and babies trapped in space: the ‘AI slop’ taking over YouTube
The article describes the rise of AI-generated content on YouTube, particularly in the form of bizarre and surreal videos. The article highlights the impact of AI-generated content on the online landscape, including the potential erosion of online communities and the monetization of low-quality content.
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