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Truly democratizing cultural creativity, one might argue, would promote the development of skills and capacities rather than minimize the need for them.
Rogers Brubaker • Hyperconnected Culture and Its Discontents
This was what personal style was to me in 2008: a cipher for something much broader, a glimpse into the lives of others.
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Character is gone, because eccentricity is harder to duplicate and sell in bulk.
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In a way, recommender systems have become some of the most important opinion leaders in the industry. The same way a recommendation from a trusted friend can go a long way — compared to, let's say, an ad you see on Instagram — a recommendation from a "trusted" algorithm brings about a sort of post-social proof.
Music Tomorrow • Towards Recommender System Optimization: Our Data Tool for Algorithmic Optimization on Spotify [Part 1]
good taste and curation are even more important in a world where artificial intelligence and technology lower the barrier of entry for the creative arts.
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It’s only on platforms where controversy and drama are prioritized for driving engagement where we’re rewarded for despising each other.
Vox • Every "chronically online" conversation is the same
Here we see a really pivotal moment of change, when art must become something that does not make people uncomfortable, so that they will spend money. The kind of person who is expected to consume art is transformed in the mind of the producer. The people who might very possibly love being expanded by what they see are never given the chance.
... See moreSarah Schulman • The Gentrification of the Mind
2020 was the first year when streaming services overtook "family and friends" as the primary channel for music discovery, with over 62% of music listeners in the US naming DSPs among their top discovery sources.