People vs Algorithms It’s Cool to Be Human
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Oct 10, 2025 The hosts dive into Anthropic’s quirky humanist branding and discuss Gen Z's nostalgia for the analog world as a form of rebellion. They debate whether AI-generated art is 'slop' and how taste shapes our perceptions of creativity. The intriguing dynamics of Paramount's acquisition of The Free Press are analyzed, including why the deal may lead to significant staff changes. Plus, the conversation touches on what defines 'cool' in the AI landscape and how storytelling dynamics are shifting in our digital age.
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Aesthetics As A Competitive City Advantage
- Milan's strict public aesthetics show taste can be a civic competitive advantage.
- Enforcing local design standards shapes higher-quality advertising and urban experience.
Taste Will Differentiate AI Output
- Taste will shape how AI-generated media is judged as tools normalize creation.
- Widespread access shifts what counts as quality and elevates taste as a differentiator.
'Slop' Reveals Cultural Mourning
- 'Slop' labels risk dismissing diverse AI outputs and signal cultural anxiety.
- Language like this reflects mourning for lost craft and shared cultural rituals.