alice smith
@alicesmith
alice smith
Overmining, extracting and under funding, are we killing culture?
morningfyi.substack.com
this is interesting bc with the abundance of info, we are now turning to each other and those who we aspire to to see what they’re consuming to get the 'best' and their personal curations. Additionally, as ppl become more comfortable with wanting to know every detail, it's only a matter of time before we start using the 'following' feature on IG
... See moreBecause brands are only as old as the people who direct them. That’s why you’re now seeing a deterioration of people following brands, as opposed to designers and stylists.
So it’s going to be about celebrity?
It’s going to be about visionaries.
So it’s going to be about celebrity?
It’s going to be about visionaries.
Thom Bettridge • VIRGIL ABLOH: “Duchamp is my Lawyer”
It’s long past time that we realized these systems are not benefitting culture. Creators and consumers alike are pushed into preset formats that we may ultimately have no organic interest in. By giving in to algorithmic feeds, we are letting tech companies determine our tastes.
Welcome to Filterworld｜Dirt
have we lost our sense of taste? which is why we need curators now
Digital platforms are largely devoted to making users consume more, faster—think of TikTok’s frenetic “For You” feed or Spotify’s automated playlists. Curators slow down the unending scroll and provide their followers with a way of savoring culture, rather than just inhaling it, developing a sense of appreciation
Kyle Chayka • The New Generation of Online Culture Curators | The New Yorker
We don’t tell stories anymore.
We sell them.
Wrapped in rhythm. Dressed in sincerity. Built for reach.
And if you listen closely enough, you can hear the moan of the algorithm.
We sell them.
Wrapped in rhythm. Dressed in sincerity. Built for reach.
And if you listen closely enough, you can hear the moan of the algorithm.
Abram Shaffer • The New Porn
“A post for the creatives who just need to hide
away. It is safe to hide away for a while darling. Momentum
won’t leave. You will make momentum. You won’t lose
opportunities, you will make them. Because in the quiet
you will find more and more art. In the silence ideas will... See more
instagram.comthe idea of what “public space” looks like on the internet... Not as in anyone can see , but as in a place that can be crowded or empty. A place where you can run into people you know or interact with others who are there at the same time.
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grey areas of the web
One way to monetize curation is through a paid newsletter, with the Everything Bundle as a great example. Other opportunities include blogs, ebooks, e-commerce stores, and consultations/speaking gigs. I even came across ReadBase during my research, which allows curators to monetize their bookmarks and reading lists. In any case, curators can find... See more