The hottest Media Consumption Substack posts right now

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How - and Why - To Read...

The Ruffian • 805 implied HN points • 04 Jan 25
📚 Literature Cognitive Science Cultural impact Media Consumption
  1. Reading is becoming less common, and many adults struggle with literacy today. This decline is linked to the rise of social media and digital content.
  2. Literacy is not just about reading and writing; it's vital for clear thinking and understanding complex ideas. Without it, discussions can become shallow and less informed.
  3. In a world where fewer people read deeply, those who do will stand out and have an advantage. Practicing reading helps build important thinking skills that are valuable in many areas of life.

Links to Consider, 11/16/2024

In My Tribe • 516 implied HN points • 16 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political theory Media Consumption Activism Religion Gambling
  1. Higher education has shifted to favor activism over scholarship, which affects true learning. Students should adopt a curious mindset to promote a better educational environment.
  2. Christianity has influenced social changes for centuries, but now its traditional role seems to be diminishing as society embraces these values without the Church.
  3. Political parties are evolving based on media usage, which may blur their ideological lines. Democrats focus on controlling legacy media, whereas Republicans thrive in digital spaces, leading to possible changes in party identities.

Here Lies Reading

Holodoxa • 259 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Reading Cultural Shifts Media Consumption
  1. Young people are reading less for pleasure, leading to a decline in critical reading skills.
  2. There is a convergence in reading behavior between academically inclined and disinclined individuals.
  3. Cultural shifts and technology, like the rise of smartphones and internet media, can impact reading habits and intellectual curiosity.

John Menick: The Narco-Image

Do Not Research • 718 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Film Media Consumption Entertainment Consumerism
  1. Viewer-consumers today are like addicts, seeking more and more content - movies, TV shows, clicks - leading to extreme viewing habits.
  2. The media industry has created a dependency on what's termed as 'narco-images,' which deliver intense, explicit, and shocking content to desensitized audiences.
  3. Capitalist consumerism mirrors addictive behavior, pushing for continuous product consumption and loyalty, resulting in harmful consequences just like the tobacco and opioid industries.
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On the Death of Cinema.

Through the Looking Glass • 99 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Film Art Society Media Consumption Cultural Change
  1. Cinema is evolving as an art form, facing challenges with the rise of streaming services and the dilution of visual culture to 'content'.
  2. Auteurs like Martin Scorsese and Susan Sontag criticize the current state of cinema, pointing out the shift from art to transactional 'content'.
  3. The blurring line between cinema and visual content, technological advancements, and changing viewing habits are impacting how we consume and appreciate movies, sparking a need to rediscover the joy and art of cinema.

What the Heck Is Going on with Streaming Services Nowadays?

Think Future • 19 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Streaming services Media Consumption Future Trends Market Analysis
  1. The future of streaming services involves potential changes such as the inclusion of unskippable ads or higher ad-free charges.
  2. Programming licensed to other streaming services might return to their original production companies and exclusive services.
  3. There could be a consolidation of major streaming services in the next few years, possibly settling around four to six key players.

Down the Rabbit Hole: The Matrix in our Everyday Lives

Peak Horse • 2 HN points • 02 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Sci-fi Technology Society Media Consumption
  1. Our reliance on technology is becoming more visible and integral to our lives, mirroring the dystopian future depicted in 'The Matrix'.
  2. Modern society and the residents of Zion in 'The Matrix' share a profound dependency on machinery for survival and sustenance.
  3. Our increasing reliance on digital platforms for work, entertainment, and communication blurs the line between our reality and the virtual world, impacting our behaviors and habits.

Jakob Maier: Friend

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Media Consumption Nostalgia Digital Media Identity
  1. Media consumption plays a significant role in filling the void of loneliness, allowing individuals to form parasocial relationships with characters on the screen.
  2. The ironic memeification and hyper-sincere fan economies of entertainment franchises like Friends showcase how media consumption can become an identity signifier and a meme.
  3. The average American has been spending around 8 hours per day on streaming services during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a steady increase in digital media consumption.

Nick Vyssotsky: (Cobwebs Spun Back & Forth In The Sky)

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Social media Digital Art Media Consumption Internet culture
  1. The artwork 'Cobwebs Spun Back & Forth In The Sky' is a montage of videos gathered from social media platforms and set to music from a film.
  2. The artist compiled the videos not purposely, but by liking them on various social media networks, inadvertently creating an archive of their online experiences.
  3. The piece serves as a representation of the artist's online life and the broader internet landscape, revealing how users interpret and create meaning from the content they encounter.

I'm Happier Without an iPad

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 16 May 25
🕹 Technology Gadgets User Experience Productivity Media Consumption Mental health
  1. Switching from an iPad to a TV for watching videos made the experience much better. The TV offers a more immersive viewing experience, which makes it more enjoyable.
  2. Without the iPad, I have better sleep because I'm not staring at a screen before bed. I find that I can relax more and even fall asleep faster.
  3. Not using an iPad has encouraged me to read more books. I feel more engaged with what I read, and it's a much more rewarding experience than mindlessly scrolling or watching videos.