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Is Gen Z trapped by AI? | BBC News
Young people were told artificial intelligence would make them sharper, faster, more creative — and more employable. But for many, that promise now feels more complicated. From students leaning on chatbots to write essays… to graduates sending out hundreds of AI-assisted job applications — only to be filtered out by algorithms on the other side — artificial intelligence is no longer a future story. Presenter Marc Cieslak and AI Decoded co-host Stephanie Hare are joined by author of 'We are not machines' Sarah O'Connor and Rumman Chowdury, Founder of Humane Intelligence.
How to Make a Photography Zine (from 1 Sheet of Paper)
Make an 8-page mini photography zine from one sheet of paper.
I turned my photos into mini zines (now I'm obsessed)
In this video, I turned some of my favorite photos into mini photo zines. Lately, I've been missing the feeling of holding photos in my hands. We take more photos than ever before, but most of them end up buried in camera rolls and forgotten. So when I pulled "Make a mini photo zine" from my Jar of Creativity, it felt like the perfect excuse to finally print some of my images and turn them into something tangible.
Why You Can’t Read Anymore (And How to Start)
Do you wish you could read more books? You’re not alone. These days, fewer people are reading for pleasure, and even those who do tend to struggle with distractions. Is this a literacy crisis, or has our attention just been warped? And what can we do? In this episode of “Galaxy Brain,” John Paul Brammer joins Charlie Warzel to talk about how he managed to ditch the allure of his screens and social media and rewild his attention. This is a conversation about how to reignite your curiosity, what deep reading does to your mind, and how anyone can learn to love to read again.
The New Yorker: What Backrooms and Obsession mean for the future of movies
Many of horror’s most striking films have come from first timers working on shoestring budgets, from “Night of the Living Dead” to “The Blair Witch Project.” These days, new talent can be found, increasingly, on YouTube. Alex Barasch, a culture editor at The New Yorker who's reported on this fresh cohort of filmmakers, talks about the record-breaking success of “Backrooms” and “Obsession” and what it means for Hollywood as a whole.
The Movie Music Trick You Never Noticed
Mickey-mousing is the practice of matching music precisely to on-screen action — every footstep paired with a musical note, every punch synced to a drum hit. The name comes from early Disney animation, but this film music technique goes far beyond cartoons. Timothy Corrigan and Patricia White define it as 'overillustrating the action through the musical score, drawn from the conventions of composing for cartoons.'
The Dystopian Reality of Online Advertising
Venus Theory—who usually makes great videos about music on YouTube—investigates the industrialization of authenticity, exploring how influencer marketing agencies leverage algorithmic sentiment analysis and synthetic content to commodify human connection. This deep dive into the creator economy examines the rise of user-generated content, AI-driven personas, and the psychological mechanisms brands use to turn viewers into consumers.
Australian musicians fight against AI | 7.30
A renewed push by big tech to weaken Australia's copyright laws has caused consternation among Australia's songwriters and musicians. Today some of the nation's leading creatives went to Canberra to stiffen the government's resolve.
The Movie Sound Secret Everyone Uses
Footsteps. Punches. Sword clashes. None of it was recorded on set. Here's how Foley sound works — and why it's been the secret behind cinematic audio for over 100 years
The Invisible Rule Behind Every Movie
Continuity is one of cinematography's most essential — and most overlooked — skills. While flashy lighting and bold framing get all the attention, continuity is what keeps audiences oriented and immersed. As Mascelli puts it, it is continuity that "decides success or failure of the production."
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