Not Investment Advice 209: Studio Ghibli ChatGPT, Hiyao Miyazaki, Meme Cycles & xAI Acquires X
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Apr 2, 2025 The hosts dive into the clash between traditional animation and digital techniques. They discuss the viral nature of meme culture, especially in relation to Studio Ghibli's influence. AI advancements in text and image generation take center stage, sparking debates on creativity and ethics. Resilience in animation is highlighted through a leader's crisis management. Finally, the impact of recent tech acquisitions on the landscape of social media and art is examined, revealing the ongoing evolution of creative expression.
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Bilal's Goggins Workout
- Bilal Zaidi created a workout video featuring David Goggins and Rocky audio.
- Trung Phan uses this video for motivation during his longer runs.
Keys to Virality
- The key to viral content is making it easy for others to participate and remix.
- The Studio Ghibli trend succeeded due to its low barrier to entry and remix potential.
Ghibli Remixes
- Several Twitter users, including PJ Ace and Jordy Hayes, remixed popular memes in the Studio Ghibli style.
- These remixed memes further amplified the trend's virality.