the internet loves fake media | S1:E2

Fake pins on Pinterest, AI slop on YouTube, and now we got moltbook??? What is with this fascination towards a less human, inauthentic experience?As I sat here screaming my head off today, and wishing I could touch some non-frozen grass, a thought hit me: There’s always been a draw towards what’s not real, no matter how harmful or outlandish it seems. Fake news always gets more shares and heated chatter, influencers who seem like they’ve “made it” in life got popular (when in reality, they’re renting 90% of their lifestyle), and now AI generated content is being pumped through our feeds faster than we can scroll. What a time to be alive(ish), am I right?With all this noise, there’s no wonder why folks are returning to physical media, community spaces, and disconnecting from being so wired in all the time…Resources related to this topic:* Check out moltbook* What is Moltbook? Everything to know about the manmade social media app for AI bots [Primetimer]* Humans welcome to observe: This social network is for AI agents only [NBC News]* Moltbook topic on Threads This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit talesofablackwoman.substack.com