Chaos & Amazement #2350 The, Post-Platform Era, Deepfake News Anchors, and Project Iceman
In this week's newsletter, explore insightful perspectives on the intersection of digital technology and our lives. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and joyful festivities ahead! 🎄✨
Tech News
Conde Nast's Sarah Marshall navigates through 2024's publishing landscape, dissecting social shifts and offering key insights for the year ahead. Explore the evolving scene with a focus on audience prioritization. We get past “post-platform”
The Digital Quality of Life Index shows which countries are doing a better job than others in providing accessible and affordable internet.
https://visualcapitalist.com/cp/which-country-has-the-best-digital-well-being-in-2023/
66 Good News Stories You Didn't Hear About in 2023: untold good news stories spanning health, environment, social issues, and more. From disease elimination to clean energy growth, countries worldwide are making strides for a better future. https://futurecrunch.com/goodnews2023/
Fresh AI
Channel 1's realistic AI anchors look impressive, but the worry is about potential job losses. They claim a blend of AI and human oversight, promising a unique news delivery approach.
Dive into director @paultrillo's latest music video, "Absolve," where art meets AI at the Musée Du Louvre. Traditional artworks get a modern twist with experimental visual effects. AI isn't just a tool—it's a creative game-changer.
From my blog
Grateful to contribute to "The vision of 24 digital marketers for 2024" on Mediaforta Blog. Shared my thoughts on generative AI's impact—just one perspective among many. Feel free to download and explore.
The Distorted Funhouse Mirror of the Internet in 2023
The Atlantic's Charlie Warzel portrayal of the internet in 2023 is spot-on:
"We live in a world where it's easier than ever to be blissfully unaware of things other people are consuming. It's also easier than ever to assign outsize importance to information or trends that may feel popular but are actually contained."The internet is becoming increasingly complex, and we're all navigating our digital worlds with our arms stretched out, afraid to stumble.
The Power of Free: Yes Theory’s Strategic Move with Project Iceman
Yes Theory, known for their adventurous spirit and engaging content, has strategically chosen to release Project Iceman for free on their YouTube channel.
Weird and Wonderful
Keep Calm and Poke Me
Live feed from Grindavík, Iceland, capturing the eruption after weeks of seismic activity . Grindavík eruption - Sýlingafell - Vél 2 https://youtube.com/live/Bqudj0x0POA?si=34Q2IpcVPJxq__7M
Gravel For Life!
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