“A coda is a musical element at the end of a composition that brings the whole piece to a conclusion. A coda can vary greatly in length. My life’s coda is generous and rich.” - AP
Escapism is more tempting than ever in the digital age and is often associated with guilt or laziness. But some are unlearning those narratives, teaching each other to normalize radical rest and permit healthy doses of escapism with the popularization of concepts like “rot day.” - The Tyee
As conversational AI agents become more interactive and personalized, they will surpass human influencers in their ability to shape our decisions without us realizing it. - Big Think
I asked Gagosian about the comments of one of his former rivals, Arne Glimcher of Pace Gallery, who said five years ago, "This market has nothing to do with art. It's all about how fast one can make money." - CBSNews
I believe we need to blow up the outdated, embedded public stereotypes of art and culture, and fashion a wholesale public reimagining of what the sector can really do. And this is the perfect time to do it. - The Tyee
The outcome could have implications for the more than 39 copyright-related AI lawsuits currently working their way through U.S. courthouses. That said, it’s not necessarily a slam dunk for plaintiffs who allege that AI companies violated their IP rights. - TechCrunch
Am I stuck in an AI-curated loop, feeding the same preferences back into the system until my tastes become a closed circuit? Is Spotify’s recommendation algorithm making me predictable – and, dare I say it, boring? - TechRadar
“The Substance is a mess, full of sound and fury, signifying little, with Moore given scant else to do besides ‘react with horror to her latest mutation.’ Indeed, Moore is, well, just fine in it.” (Note: Sometimes, that’s not why people win Oscars … sadly.) - Slate
Brandon Jay "said he drew inspiration from buy-nothing groups that encourage participants to give and receive items within a community rather than buy them. … 'It’s been so heartwarming and lovely to connect people,’” he said. “'And a big portion of it is helping heal what you lost.’” - LAist
The project was "an anarchic happening somewhere between a pop concert, a community sewing party and experimental theatre,” partly in reaction to Germany’s far-right party - The Guardian (UK)
Praise or blame Col Needham, “he is in many ways one of the last remaining relics of the promise of the internet, of a community-minded goodness that gave rise to other user-run platforms.” His site, the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), turns 35 this year. - Washington Post (Yahoo)
Oscars voting is finished, but who is one of the bigger voting blocs for the Oscars? That’s right … the actors. So Demi Moore’s win for The Substance and the win for the British film about choosing a new Pope might be strong bellwethers for next week’s big show. - The New York Times
The director at first claims his Oscar wins changed nothing, but then he says that "the Oscars probably did help raise budget and ease along the casting process, particularly with regards to securing participation of” star Robert Pattinson.” - The Guardian (UK)
A complaint signed by thousands of people has been filed, but artist Fabián Cháirez says, “I think there are other issues we should be protesting against, such as the church’s abuse of power and sexual abuses within the church.” - Hyperallergic
