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[–] 62 points 10 months ago (7 children)

The dialog pushing AI media seems to start from this assumption that I consume media just to have colors and words and sounds enter my face holes. In fact, I consume art and media because I like hearing, seeing, and reading about how other humans experience the same world I do. It's a form of communication. I like the product but also the process of people trying to capture the bonkers, ineffable experience we all seem to be sharing in ways I would never think of, but can instantly verify.

What's funny is, due to the nature of media, it's kind of impossible to not communicate something, even if the artwork itself is empty. When I see AI media I see the communication of a mind that doesn't know or give a shit about any of this. So in their attempt make filler they are in fact making art about how inarticulate they are. It's unintentional, corporate dadaism.

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  • [–] 21 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    Yes, this is it right here. The whole point of art is communication and connection with another human being.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    While I fully agree with you regarding my reasons to consume media, I'm not so sure if that's actually a majority opinion. I get the impression that for a lot of people, the point of consuming media is actually just entertainment, something to take your mind off other things, and they don't care about the communication and connection aspect.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago

    The people pushing AI don't like like hearing, seeing, and reading about how other humans experience the world. They actually do just want flashing colors and sounds poured into their face holes. They're basically incapable of understanding art.

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