Ep49 Who is the Louis XIV of Slop?

The Net Society crew talks about gearing up for Marfa with a look at the upcoming programming at Glitch, live coding competitions, and Chris’ upcoming book and apps. The conversation turns to the rise of Sora and Meta’s AI social experiments, and what new feed mechanics could mean for personalized algorithms. They dive into the risks of post-literacy, media evolution, and shifting cultural power, drawing parallels from Gutenberg to TikTok to memes as political weapons. The episode closes with a discussion on AI in Hollywood and the creative industries, and what comes next as adaptive media systems reshape how stories are told.Mentioned in the episodeMeta Vibes AI video feed https://x.com/alexandr_wang/status/1971295156411433228Sora 2 https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1973075422058623274The age of books and brainrot https://resobscura.substack.com/p/the-age-of-books-and-the-age-of-brainrotTilly Norwood https://x.com/Variety/status/1972792784752193553Show & HostsNet Society: https://x.com/net__societyAaron Wright: https://x.com/awrigh01Chris F: https://x.com/ChrisF_0xDerek Edwards: https://x.com/derekedwsPriyanka Desai: https://x.com/pridesaiProduction & MarketingEditor: https://x.com/0xFnklSocial: https://x.com/v_kirra(00:00) - Marfa Countdown and Vibe Coding (02:06) - Glitch Marfa Events (and Competitions) (06:54) - Chris’ Book, Apps, and Complex Adaptive Media (10:12) - Sora, Meta Backlash, and AI Social Platforms (17:22) - The Future of Feeds and Personalized Algorithms (31:44) - Post-Literacy, Media Evolution, and Cultural Shifts (45:25) - AI in Hollywood, Creative Industries, and Beyond (50:43) - Welcome & Disclaimer