Sublime
An inspiration engine for ideas
While there are notable differences in the complexity, nuance, allusion, artistic innovation and experimentation found in mass, mid, and high culture, the argument that one is intrinsically more valuable than the others is, of course, fundamentally elitist. It’s no accident that this sort of cultural work—by Macdonald and others—is often the pet pr
... See moreAnne Helen Petersen • Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: The Rise and Reign of the Unruly Woman
The advent of streaming, and cord-cutting, allowed viewers a more intentional relationship to TV, at least in theory. When Netflix and other platforms began dumping entire seasons of shows at once, binging became a byword for paying deep attention, as viewers gave themselves over to intricate drama or quirky comedy. But now we’re learning to stream... See more
Kyle Chayka • “Emily in Paris” and the Rise of Ambient TV
portraying the Hollywood approach to sex, poured into the homes of puritanical
Martin Gurri • Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium
The Finale of “The Rehearsal” Is Outlandish and Sublime
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Zoom Bachelorette tapped into everything I love about consumer tech. Every product that makes it easier for individuals to create gives rise to novel behaviors and ingenuity in applications. Breakthrough consumer apps—from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and now Clubhouse—all satisfy a core user need and make it simpler to express one... See more
Li Jin • Zoom Bachelorette, Minimum Viable Shows, and the nature of celebrity in quarantine
Netflix pioneered the filtering of culture through recommendation engines.
Kyle Chayka • Filterworld
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