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Why are people starting to sound like ChatGPT?
Through feedback loops, AI systems influence how people think and communicate.
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!"
Trying to wind down after a hard day's work? Don't turn on your TV
The article explores how modern TV increasingly portrays workplaces as toxic, exhausting, and soul-crushing, reflecting real-world disillusionment with labor. Shows like Severance, The Bear, Hacks, and The Pitt highlight stress, burnout, and emotional detachment, diverging from earlier, more optimistic depictions of office life. As the notion of “work as family” fades, television mirrors a generation grappling with instability, poor work-life balance, and a lack of meaning or reward in their jobs.
Seeing Ourselves on Screen—Screen Australia report
A report indicating increases in the levels of diversity since 2016, including higher representation for First Nations people, disabled people, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and non-European people in Australian TV dramas.
A UCLA Report On Hollywood Finds the Top Shows Are More Diverse
The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report shows a positive trend towards more diverse casts and creators in top-rated shows. However, there is still a need for improvement, particularly in increasing representation of people with disabilities and ensuring equal budget allocations for diverse creators.
Everyone on LinkedIn is absolutely crushing it – or so it seems
LinkedIn is a platform full of self-promotion, performative success, and exaggerated accomplishments. Despite the cringe, it’s essential for networking and business, even if most users feel like imposters.
Let’s ditch the tired tropes about video games – and research their impact properly | Pete Etchells
The perception of video games has evolved from a niche, negative stereotype to a mainstream cultural force, yet public and academic discussions remain limited, often focusing on harms. A new government research framework aims to address gaps by fostering robust studies, encouraging data sharing, and exploring both the benefits and risks of gaming.
AI-enhanced images a ‘threat to democratic processes’, experts warn
Experts warn of AI risks in politics after a Labour MP shared a manipulated image of Rishi Sunak. Concerns grow over AI's potential to undermine elections, prompting calls for ethical principles, regulations, and watermarking of AI-generated content to ensure transparency and protect democratic processes ahead of key elections in 2024.
TV and movie sets used to be messy. What happened?
TV set designs have shifted from the lived-in, cluttered homes of the 1990s to the pristine, staged interiors of the 2010s. Factors include cultural trends, social media aesthetics, budget constraints, and the decline of physical media, with production designers balancing realism, character storytelling, and modern aspirational standards.
Playing Wolverine, Hugh Jackman shows how male body ideals have warped
Male body ideals have shifted towards a more extreme, mesomorphic standard, influenced by Hollywood and social media. This unrealistic expectation, often achieved through unhealthy means, has led to a tripling of body image dissatisfaction among men in the last 25 years. To combat this, experts suggest promoting performance-based goals, media literacy, and a broader understanding of masculinity beyond physical appearance.
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