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Platforms, Creative Communities, and the Need for a Radical Reimagining - The Reboot
Tim Maughanthereboot.comThe force of algorithmic pressure is not theoretical. It’s not a gloomy dystopian future but, rather, a pervading force that is already influencing cultural consumers and creators. On the consumer side, the bombardment of recommendations can induce a kind of hypnosis that makes listening to, watching, or buying a product all but inevitable—whether
... See moreKyle Chayka • Filterworld
Something I keep seeing is 'if you're lucky enough to go viral, just use the exposure to generate income some other way'. Musicians should be able to generate income via their music. Do you want good music or do you want what you paid for?
If we want quality music somebody is gonna have to pay for it. Streaming services don't pay properly, labels wa
... See moreAnd it will get worse as Spotify and other music streamers learn how to replace human music with AI slop. They are already doing this—and with more success than anyone anticipated.
Unless record labels develop exciting new human talent, they will have no response to these initiatives. Musicians and listeners will both suffer from the resulting creat... See more
Unless record labels develop exciting new human talent, they will have no response to these initiatives. Musicians and listeners will both suffer from the resulting creat... See more
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