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@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-08-30 23:40:51

An inside look at how Netflix's use of data led to generic "algorithm films" intended for broad appeal, with AI set to further entrench the production style (Phil Hoad/The Guardian)
theguardian.com/media/20…

Bland, easy to follow, for fans of everything: what has the Netflix algorithm done to our films?
When the streaming giant began making films guided by data that aimed to please a vast audience, the results were often generic, forgettable, artless affairs. But is there a happy ending?

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2025-08-31 07:45:35

TikTok suspends its live feature for the "next few days" in Indonesia, citing "increasing violence in protests" over lawmakers' pay (Stefanno Sulaiman/Reuters)
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific

@inthehands@hachyderm.io
2025-08-31 22:38:26

Also failing to squish “portmanteau” and “mangle” together in a way that preserves both.
Portmantangle?
Portmangleteau?
eh

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2025-09-30 18:30:41

Good evening folks! these are the last two #photos from our hike in the #schwarzwald (seen on my blog).
I saw that little stream next to our route and stepped down there to take some photos. The strong highlights in the back made it very hard to take the photos that I had intended. I guess …

A serene landscape featuring a river flowing gently through moss-covered rocks and surrounded by lush green trees. The image showcases the beauty of nature, with the black foreground and background setting a peaceful and calming atmosphere.
A serene landscape featuring a stream winding through moss-covered rocks. The water flows gently, creating a soothing sound that complements the peaceful atmosphere. The rocks are adorned with various shades of green moss, adding a touch of vibrancy to the scene. The surrounding area is lush with plant life, enhancing the natural beauty of the setting. This picturesque outdoor scene captures the essence of a tranquil watercourse in a pristine natural environment, perfect for relaxation and cont…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-08-30 16:30:46

TikTok suspends its live feature for the "next few days" in Indonesia, citing "increasing violence in protests" over lawmakers' pay (Stefanno Sulaiman/Reuters)
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific

@inthehands@hachyderm.io
2025-09-30 01:49:51

@… I really thought I was already following you?! Oh well, retry, rebort, and refail!

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2025-08-29 13:11:04

An inside look at how Netflix's use of data led to generic "algorithm films" intended for broad appeal, with AI set to further entrench the production style (Phil Hoad/The Guardian)
theguardian.com/media/20…

Bland, easy to follow, for fans of everything: what has the Netflix algorithm done to our films?
When the streaming giant began making films guided by data that aimed to please a vast audience, the results were often generic, forgettable, artless affairs. But is there a happy ending?

@inthehands@hachyderm.io
2025-08-31 22:37:41

Trying to find a way to elegantly portmanteau-mangle together “Liquid Glass” and “fiasco”…
Liquid Fiass
Liquid Figlassco
Liquid Gliassco
…and failing

@inthehands@hachyderm.io
2025-09-30 16:50:17

Fascism offers them a “strong man” carnival photo cut-out where they get to put their face in the hole and take a selfie. They can tuck that selfie under their pillow at night, admiring their fake muscles in the photo and believing they are strong. It lets weak people play-act a strong person. It gives people with creeping feelings of worthlessness a magical sense of worth they don’t have to earn, just believe in.
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@inthehands@hachyderm.io
2025-09-30 16:43:42

My reaction to the little snippets I caught is similar to @…’s, and of course this is the whole point:
Fascist movements have always, always rested on insecure, mediocre men who feel like the world owes them something and it’s slipping away, who will do •anything• and believe •anything• as an alternative to the nagging feeling that actually they just kind of suck.
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