Chaos & Amazement #2328 More Threads, DaVinci Resolve, and Cursed Heidi
Shorter edition because I’m traveling.
Tech News
Intriguing blog post by @stratechery about the impact of Meta's Threads on Twitter and the evolving social media landscape. Learn about the shift from time-based to algorithmic feeds and the rise of user-generated content platforms like TikTok. Understanding Threads and its threat to Twitter means understanding the current landscape of social media.
The demise of the internet's "town square" is evident as new platforms like Threads emerge. Power over speech leads to corruption. The future holds multiple town squares with differing moderation policies, fueling a political divide. The internet's "town square" is dead
Fresh AI
Free video editing software DaVinci Resolve version 18.5 is here with new AI tools, simplified proxy workflows, cloud collaboration, and more. https://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/whatsnew
Just read about the Urtopia Fusion e-bike with ChatGPT integration. Who wouldn't want their own personal tour guide while cycling? https://designboom.com/technology/urtopia-fusion-installs-chatgpt-e-bike-07-04-2023/
From My Blog
Excited to be at the @mozambikes office in Maputo, Mozambique for their digital week! Mozambikes is a social enterprise that provides affordable and quality bicycles to people in rural areas of Mozambique, to improve their access to education, health, water and jobs.
In a fascinating 1964 BBC archive YouTube video, renowned science fiction writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke discusses his predictions for the future, many of which have striking parallels to the advancements we witness today. From AI to Interstellar Exploration: Sir Arthur C. Clarke's 1964 Predictions for the Future
Weird and Wonderful
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