The Illusion of Novelty and Consumerism in Art and Technology

The perceived improvements in new technology products may only be slight details designed to create the illusion of novelty, while the overall form and function remain unchanged. This dynamic is also seen in TV shows, movies, and music, where the same content is recycled with minor variations to correspond with mass demand. Consumers end up getting the same product they like without experiencing real novelty. The emphasis on small details in judging art is highlighted, despite the overall work being a recycled, familiar product, spoon-fed to the audience repeatedly over time.