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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.
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!"
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.
AI Slop: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
John Oliver explains why you’ve been seeing more AI-generated content online, the harm it can do, and – sadly – why it is threatening his marriage. Do you hear us, cabbage Hulk?
You’re Not Addicted to Content, You’re Starving for Information
Hank Green rejects the idea that social media is like cigarettes—purely addictive and harmful—and instead compares it to food. Information, like food, can nourish or harm depending on its quality. In a world of information abundance, platforms compete to make content hyper-palatable, often at the cost of depth and truth. The solution isn’t abstinence but building cultural awareness and better habits—learning to recognize and avoid junk information while seeking out what truly feeds us.
TikTok Ban: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver discusses the looming TikTok ban in the U.S.
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