The Verge published an article that delves into 😼 how we are starting to “sound like ChatGPT”. Our relationship with language is evolving because of LLMs, impacting our thinking in ways we may not yet comprehend.
I came across some articles examining how automation is impacting South Korea’s mass food catering, specifically school lunches and highway restaurants. I really enjoy eating healthy and inexpensive meals at places like these. But this also means that they are facing significant challenges because of labour shortages and rising costs.
According to Nikkei Asia, the trend of longer movies is at odds with the rise of faster playback speeds on streaming platforms, reflecting viewers’ desire to watch videos more efficiently. Streaming removes traditional movie constraints like physical media limitations (e.g., 120 mins VHS tapes), giving creators more freedom. This, however, may not align with what consumers are looking for.
Check out these two recent articles exploring the influence of 4chan’s “shitposting” on internet culture and politics.
In a Wired article, Ryan Broderick examines the pervasive influence of 4chan-like sites on the mainstream internet. My main memory of the site is my friends using its random posts to view shocking, often sexually explicit and racist content, which I felt was affecting their views. His refresher on 4chan’s functionality was helpful:
As of today, March 5, 2025, Microsoft has shut down Skype. I honestly thought Teams had already replaced it years ago. Still, reading the news made me nostalgic about how I, my friends, family, and colleagues once used Skype.
I’m disgusted by the White House’s official account posting an ASMR video on deportations.
To better understand, let’s revisit sociologist Zygmunt Bauman’s perspective on the Holocaust. His argument was that the Holocaust’s origins were in modernity itself, not only in the unique histories of Germany and the Jewish people.
A Tedium article by Ernie Smith reveals a potential connection between a technical Linux kernel coding issue and the influence of the creator economy on open-source development.
In this way, there may be a clash between established maintainers who have stable job situations, versus younger developers who focus on “monetizing” their roles as software developers.
Interesting article from MIT Technology Review on how the Chinese government is setting up artificial marine habitats to combat the collapse of natural fisheries.
Ars Technica has compiled a list of products and services that exemplify the worst examples of “enshittification”. The term, coined by Cory Doctorow, describes the common pattern of online products and services that start user-friendly but deteriorate due to the pursuit of profit.
Responding to the devastating accident at Muan International Airport, Dr. Nial Moores (National Director, Birds Korea) points out the recurring problem of Korean airports being built near wetlands that are important habitats for birds.