Computer Says Maybe The Age of Noise w/ Eryk Salvaggio (replay)
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Jan 9, 2026 Eryk Salvaggio, an artist and critical writer, discusses the shift from the information age to what he calls 'the age of noise.' He explores how generative AI blends stereotypes rather than creating something truly innovative. Eryk critiques how algorithms serve as modern gatekeepers, shaping our access to information and creativity. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining human agency in art and reveals how archival decisions can erase context. The conversation also highlights the intersection of AI, capitalism, and democratic participation.
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From Information Scarcity To A Wall Of Noise
- Information abundance has shifted us from an age of information to an age of noise.
- Generative AI amplifies that wall of signal by producing more filtered, similar outputs rather than clearer facts.
The Illusion Of Personalized Filters
- A few central algorithms and company decisions still shape broad filtering despite apparent personalization.
- The apparent variety often masks a concentrated center enforcing common patterns.
AI's Newness Is Mostly Recombination
- Generative models recombine stereotypical, compressed features from training data rather than inventing conceptual visions.
- 'Newness' can be superficial combination, not genuine reimagining at larger cultural scales.