AI
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
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Dr. Felix S. Grenwood • Algorithms of Mediocrity — william
There is foul play on both sides here: candidates apply to hundreds of jobs when they probably shouldn’t, and use AI to help when they definitely shouldn’t. This overwhelms hiring managers, who then need systems to deal with the quantity. The question of who started matters less than the fact that both sides are stuck in this trough: they use... See more
Oliver Meredith Cox • Why is hiring software so impersonal?
On the state of online applications
Google universal-assistant project; possibly uses neurosymbolic AI/
From Ezra Klein:
AI might be able to churn out content faster than we can, but we still need a human mind to sift through and figure out what’s good. In other words, A.I. is going to turn more of us into editors. But editing is a peculiar skill. It’s hard to test for, or teach, or even describe. But it’s the crucial step in the creative process that
... See more- Public discourse evolves from "Will AI replace creativity?" to "How do we preserve human creative identity?"
25 Predictions for AI and Creativity in 2025
Patrick Morgan, 25 Predictions for AI and Creativity in 2025
The real impact of AI on jobs isn't about who adopts the technology first—it's about how we prepare for a world where AI-driven productivity transforms the very nature of work. This isn't about resisting progress—it's about ensuring that progress serves everyone, not just a select few.
Patrick Morgan • The Inconvenient Truth About AI and Jobs
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