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Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
References
1.Bucher, T. (2018). If...Then: Algorithmic Power and Politics. Oxford University Press.
2.McChesney, R. W. (2013). Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism Is Turning the Internet Against Democracy. The New Press.
3.Zuboff, S. (2019). The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power. PublicAffairs.
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1.Bucher, T. (2018). If...Then: Algorithmic Power and Politics. Oxford University Press.
2.McChesney, R. W. (2013). Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism Is Turning the Internet Against Democracy. The New Press.
3.Zuboff, S. (2019). The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power. PublicAffairs.
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Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
The algorithm does not care whether art challenges, inspires, or innovates. It cares only that it is consumed.
Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
Algorithms of Mediocrity William Tue Dec 31, 2024
When success is measured by retention rates and clicks, the incentive is to produce work that fits established patterns.
Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
When success is measured by retention rates and clicks, the incentive is to produce work that fits established patterns.
Metrics: The New Meaning of Life
One of the most insidious effects of algorithmic curation is its redefinition of success. In the pre-digital age, greatness was measured by critical acclaim, cultural impact, or historical longevity. Today, it is measured by metrics: views, likes, shares, and subscriptions.
This shift has profound implications for... See more
One of the most insidious effects of algorithmic curation is its redefinition of success. In the pre-digital age, greatness was measured by critical acclaim, cultural impact, or historical longevity. Today, it is measured by metrics: views, likes, shares, and subscriptions.
This shift has profound implications for... See more
Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
In 2006, the launch of YouTube promised a democratization of creativity. Anyone with an internet connection could now share their work with the world, bypassing traditional gatekeepers in publishing, music, and film. Over the next two decades, platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and Instagram further dismantled barriers, offering creators direct... See more
Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
This shift has profound implications for creators. To succeed in an algorithm-driven system, they must produce work that not only fits the platform’s criteria but also generates consistent engagement. The pressure to conform stifles originality, creating a homogenized cultural landscape. Even when exceptional works do emerge, they are often drowned... See more
Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
Maybe the next time something truly exceptional enters the zeitgeist, we should implore people to slow down. Don’t immediately move onto the next show or background movie. Let it marinate in your mind for a while. Demonstrate that it is worth your attention over the course of a day or two, even if you don’t necessarily rewatch it. This is not a real solution, but an interesting idea tied to this problem
The algorithms that shape our cultural landscape are not inherently malicious. They are indifferent. Their purpose is not to destroy art but to optimize engagement—a goal that, while profitable, is fundamentally incompatible with the principles of artistic innovation.
Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
opposite of good isn’t evil, it’s indifference
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
Resistance does not... See more
Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
One of the most insidious effects of algorithmic curation is its redefinition of success. In the pre-digital age, greatness was measured by critical acclaim, cultural impact, or historical longevity. Today, it is measured by metrics: views, likes, shares, and subscriptions.
This shift has profound implications for creators. To succeed in an... See more
This shift has profound implications for creators. To succeed in an... See more