AI and Aesthetics: The Social Media Spectrum

Georgia talks with Tim Lawrence about the posts emptying dancefloors, and the team gathers to ask What Is Going On Here. Also: Signoffs!

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Intro Links

• WhatsApp is bringing subscription model and ads to its messaging platform
• Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement
• Download festival rockers told to take off smartwatches after moshpits spark emergency alerts
• Thirst Traps and Quick Cuts: The Effects of TikTok “Edits” on Evaluations of Politicians
• Nexus Mods' new owner is a company whose co-founder has already had to reassure folks that NFTs and crypto aren't incoming 
• End of an era: Nexus Mods has change in ownership after 24 years following "stress-related health issues"
• An Update From Dark0ne

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An Exuberance Entombed

• Find Tim
• Dancing In The Streets by Barbarba Erenreich 

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What Is Going On Here

• Reembot
• r/FifthWorldPics
• r/WackyTicTacs
• The Sufi Blower
• https://www.tiktok.com/@maydonoztadi/video/7322541177171971333?lang=en
• @haqkhattebhussain

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Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. This episodes contributing producer was Tori Dominguez Peek. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.

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