Sat, May 31, 2025 12:32
May 31, 2025
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1 min read
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.
Also, I recommend the Tech Won’t Save Us podcast episode featuring Will Tavlin, who talks about how Netflix’s platform affects their movie-making process.
Authors
Wouter Van Rossem is a researcher on the intersection between social science and computer science. He previously worked on the European Research Council (ERC) funded project, Processing Citizenship, where he investigated how data infrastructures for population processing co-produce citizens, Europe, and territory. He completed his PhD at the University of Twente in the Netherlands and is still working on publications stemming from these impactful projects. In addition to his academic pursuits as a PhD at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, he brings a diverse background as a software engineer, having worked in various companies and at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Italy. His diverse background, spanning both theoretical and hands-on knowledge, reflects his keen interest in exploring the intricate interconnections between technology and society.