Cores are everywhere. From the film-inspired Barbiecore to Cottagecore – but how does a new core threaten to surveil everyday people?On today’s episode, Jamie provides us with a dispatch about the differences between Cores and aesthetics, the ways Cores present themselves online and offline, and why #humancore should be viewed with a critical eye.Show Notes & Resources:Once upon a time, there was cottagecore - Rebecca JenningsTaylor Lorenz on living life extremely online - The Digi FairyPanopticontent - Buzzfeed NewsWhy women of color are missing from TikTok's 'stay-at-home girlfriend' trend - InsiderCreditsHosted by Josh ChapdelaineAudio edited and mixed by Josh ChapdelaineDigital Void Podcast is a production of Digital Void, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did an early YouTube vlog style return to popularity after a generation of TikTok and YouTube creators including Emma Chamberlain and Charli D'amelio went mainstream? On today's episode, Jamie and Josh discuss how early YouTube creators like Tyler Oakley pivoted from creating content for family and friends to developing a public personality that came to define influencer culture at-large – and how a new generation of creators are documenting the banal and mundane in their content.Show notes and resourcesVlog Like Nobody's Watching - Kate Fowlersunday in edinburgh - WhatzaralovesRaindrop - Tyler OakleyInfluencer Culture is Everywher – Even in Academia - Brooke Erin DuffyThe Presentation of Self in Everyday Life - Erving GoffmanFollow Digital VoidSubstack: https://substack.com/@digitalvoidTwitter: https://twitter.com/digivoidmediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalvoid.mediaPress: hello at digitalvoid dot mediaCreditsHosted by Josh ChapdelaineAudio edited and mixed by Josh ChapdelaineDigital Void Podcast is a production of Digital Void, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will AI, algorithms, creators, and data transparency shape the future of Hollywood?On today's episode, Jamie and Josh dive into the key issues behind the SAG-AFTRA strike. How do major studios plan to use AI – and how can they come to an agreement with unions to ensure actors and writers are fairly compensated? How does a lack of data transparency from streamers and studios influence residual structures and the development of future projects? Why are non-union creators and influencers standing in solidarity with the unions – and what is their role in the evolving digital ecosystem?Show notes and resourcesWhat Happened the Last Time SAG and the WGA Went on Strike Together - TIMEBackground Actors Sound Off on Alarming AI Future and What's At Stake In The Actors Strike - HuffPostChristopher Nolan: Companies Don't Want To Take Responsibility For Whatever That Algorithm Does - DeadlineFAQs For Influencers - SAG-AFTRASAG-AFTRA issues strike guidance specifically for influencers amid confusion - NBC News5 Predictions for the Future of Digital Media - BuzzFeedFollow Digital VoidSubstack: https://substack.com/@digitalvoidTwitter: https://twitter.com/digivoidmediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalvoid.mediaPress: hello at digitalvoid dot mediaCreditsHosted by Josh ChapdelaineAudio edited and mixed by Josh ChapdelaineDigital Void Podcast is a production of Digital Void, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Barbie and Oppenheimer become a highly anticipated double feature audiences have named Barbenheimer? This week, Josh and Jamie explore the history behind one of the summer's most anticipated box office weekends. How did a falling out between Christopher Nolan and WBD lead to this weekend's double feature? How have studios done an effective job allowing audiences to be creative and have fun with the film releases – and why shouldn't studios use this weekend as a blueprint?Show Notes & Resources:DiscussingFilm's viral tweet@ULTRAGLOSS/ Trish's tweetAirbnb Malibu Barbie Dream HouseOver 20,000 people buy tickets to BarbenheimerMargot Robie signs a fan's Barbenheimer shirtCillian Murphy endorses BarnenheimerEntertainment Tonight asks: What should you wear to Barbenheimer?CreditsHosted by Josh ChapdelaineAudio edited and mixed by Josh ChapdelaineDigital Void Podcast is a production of Digital Void, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta’s primary Twitter competitor Threads earned more than 100 million downloads in its first five days - but what are the three key components required for the platform’s long-term success?On today’s episode, Jamie and Josh discuss the factors that led to the platform’s successful launch, how trust and safety protocols gave it an edge, and if Threads will allow Meta to shake off some of its negative reputation.This episode was recorded on Thursday, July 6, 2023.Show NotesTwitter’s US Ad Sales Plunge 59% as Woes Continue - NYTInstagram’s Threads bursts out of the gate with more than 30 million sign-ups - NBC NewsCreditsHosted by Josh ChapdelaineAudio edited and mixed by Josh ChapdelaineDigital Void Podcast is a production of Digital Void, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we be critical of fear-based AI hype cycles? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently made headlines when he issued a 22-word statement warning of extinction due to the threats posed by AI - but what is Altman referring to, and what did he omit from his argument?This week, Jamie and Josh offer a critical discourse about the current AI hype cycle, the push for regulation by the most influential tech companies, and how the public's cynicism about emerging technology might support regulatory efforts.Show Notes22-word statementGartner Hype CycleTech leaders call for a six-month pauseCreditsHosted by Josh ChapdelaineAudio edited and mixed by Josh ChapdelaineDigital Void Podcast is a production of Digital Void, LLC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch Horowitz, PEN Award-winning author, discusses rebellion in the digital age and provides strategies for moving forward. Topics include the veneration of rebellion, navigating negative relationships during the holiday season, the impact of social media, and exploring shame and self-image.

How did one of Broadway’s newest shows become a cringeworthy TikTok trend that earned tens of millions of views?Rolling Stone internet culture reporter CT Jones discusses how Bad Cinderella became an ironic trend for audiences. How did the show’s development and debut on London’s West End hurt the Andrew Lloyd Weber production? What does cringe mean in the context of trends and why does it drive discourse? How can we differentiate between genuine enthusiasm and ironic enthusiasm from fans on social media?About CT JonesCT Jones is an internet culture reporter for Rolling Stone focused on creator culture and LGBTQ+ news.Keep up with CT JonesTwitter | Linktree | Rolling Stone ArticlesShow Notes and Resources:Even TikTok Couldn’t Save Broadway’s ‘Bad Cinerella’ - Rolling StoneLinedy Genao spray paint video - TikTokMorbius gets resurrected by memes, flops on its first day back in theatres - The VergeSpitgate🔮 Digital Void’s Memes, Myths, and Magic premieres at Caveat on Saturday, April 29, at 7:00 PM ET! Join a prolific speaker lineup as we explore the ways memes, myths, and magic influence our world in a digital age. From AI ethics to historical creepypasta trends - you’ll hear from a range of experts about how we can make sense of digital culture in live communities. Featuring CT Jones, Moises Mendez II, Kelsey Weekman, Abby Govindan, Annie Rauwerda, Alex Petros, Morris Kolman, Ryan Broderick, and Jamie Cohen. Tickets are now available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can creators avoid being creatively trapped by the audiences they worked to build? Where is there space for creators to take risks?Zine writer Matt Klein discusses his first-ever printed edition: Audience Capture. Klein explains the social theory behind the phenomenon, what happens to creators and audiences when audience capture is taken to its extreme, and how creators can resist becoming stuck. Klein’s insights help to empower creators and audiences to create a healthier landscape between creators and audiences.📰 You can order Audience Capture now.🗳 Vote for Zine in this year’s Webby Awards!About Matt KleinMatt Klein heads the foresight practice at Reddit where he studies culture and helps brands across all verticals identify emerging social shifts and author future-proofing business strategies.As a quantitative futurist with a decade of experience in trend forecasting, marketing and innovation, Matt has consulted with the United Nations and Fortune 100 businesses, to venture capital investors, TV producers, and startups on what comes next. With a background in CyberPsychology and Memetics, Matt’s POV is rooted in the psycho- and sociological implication of emerging tech.Keep up with Matt KleinZine | Twitter | LinkedInShow Notes and Resources:The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life - Erving GoffmanRick Rubin: The audience doesn’t know what they want - 60 Minutes🔮 Digital Void’s Memes, Myths, and Magic premieres at Caveat on Saturday, April 29, at 7:00 PM ET! Join a prolific speaker lineup as we explore the ways memes, myths, and magic influence our world in a digital age. From AI ethics to historical creepypasta trends - you’ll hear from a range of experts about how we can make sense of digital culture in live communities. Featuring: Kelsey Weekman, Abby Govindan, Annie Rauwerda, CT Jones, Moises Mendez II, Alex Petros, Morris Kolman, Ryan Broderick, and Jamie Cohen. Tickets are now available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has a Type 2 diabetes drug become a go-to for celebrities and influencers looking to lose weight — and what are the damaging effects of its popularity?This week, we invited Buzzfeed reporter Kelsey Weekman to discusses her article, The Oscars Were a Nightmare For Fat People at Every Turn,. Weekman discusses how this year’s Academy Awards highlighted the stigmas fat people face in Hollywood and influencer culture — and why she decided to speak out. Further, Weekman explains the rise of Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss. Why is the drug more popular than ever? What can tech companies and influencers do to promote more inclusive spaces?About Kelsey WeekmanKelsey Weekman is a journalist specializing in internet culture and Gen Z. She is currently a social news reporter for BuzzFeed News. On the side, she writes a newsletter about online youth culture called okay zoomer.Keep up Kelsey WeekmanTwitter | Instagram | Buzzfeed Articles | okay zoomerShow Notes and Resources:The Oscars Were A Nightmare For Fat People At Every Turn - Kelsey WeekmanMaintenance Phase -Aubrey Gordon🔮 Digital Void’s Memes, Myths, and Magic premieres at Caveat on Saturday, April 29, at 7:00 PM ET! Join a prolific speaker lineup as we explore the ways memes, myths, and magic influence our world in a digital age. From AI ethics to historical creepypasta trends - you’ll hear from a range of experts about how we can make sense of digital culture in live communities. Featuring Kelsey Weekman, Abby Govindan, Annie Rauwerda, CT Jones, Moises Mendez II, Alex Petros, Morris Kolman, Ryan Broderick, and Jamie Cohen. Tickets are now available! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.