The question is not whether algorithms can ever foster greatness—they cannot. Their design is fundamentally at odds with the qualities that define great art: depth, complexity, and the capacity to provoke discomfort or transformation. The question is whether we, as creators and consumers, are willing to resist their influence.

Resistance does not... See more

The rise of micro-communities as cultural sanctuaries is remarkable. 🪩 As Boiler Room's research reveals, 65% of young people believe true self-expression emerges through authentic community rather than individual performance. This contradicts the prevailing narrative of a narcissistic youth culture obsessed with personal branding. 🏝️ I witnessed... See more

If Algorithmic Modernism was focused on:

• Algorithmic success / max social marketing


• Templates


• Vibes


• Conspicuous provocation


• Optimization


• Attention


• Being online


• Conspicuous consumption


• Industry and consumerism

Then Post-Algo Design is focused on:

• Taste


• Humanism


• Romanticism


• Emotional depth


• Intimacy (see the Intimacy Economy)


• Going analog/Offline


• Nostalgia


• Privacy and

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