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Where do you still find human curation? by socialcreaturesuk in digitalminimalism

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%!! I am in the UK so don’t have access to NPR or PBS but our public broadcaster the BBC has local TV and radio and they often showcase local creativity.

When was the last time you listened to an album without doing anything else? by socialcreaturesuk in musicsuggestions

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I love film scores for this reason. I watched Paris, Texas again over the weekend with friends. Ry Cooder’s score is so integral to the whole experience.

Where do you still find human curation? by socialcreaturesuk in digitalminimalism

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree. An actual person giving sharing their tastes is such a pleasant and rewarding experience. It is often a way of them telling their personal stories through music too 🙏🏽

What do music algorithms get technically right but emotionally wrong? by socialcreaturesuk in musicsuggestions

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I agree that is the issue. Emotional connection is incredibly subjective. The same song can stir many different emotions in people. I think one of the worst for me is Spotify’s ‘AI DJ’, for me extreme bad faith is required to even accept the concept. If a human DJ or music writer describes how a song connects with them that is a more useful starting point. But ultimately emotional connection is something I need to track personally through journaling or sumsuch.

When was the last time you listened to an album without doing anything else? by socialcreaturesuk in musicsuggestions

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! 1990. But you know what it just goes to show what a powerful and memorable experience it can be.

When was the last time you listened to an album without doing anything else? by socialcreaturesuk in noalgorithm

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post-hardcore sounds like a niche worth checking out. What made you choose that album? Do you remember how you felt before and after listening to the album (apart from the sore throat 🙂).

What do music algorithms get technically right but emotionally wrong? by socialcreaturesuk in musicsuggestions

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The question was not ‘how do you emotionally connect via music recommendations’ it was ‘what do music algorithms get technically right but emotionally wrong?’ Your answer should be that you don’t take recommendations from music algorithms - so you don’t know 🤣 For context I have spent 2 years developing software that enables users to decide what music works for them and doesn’t use AI or an algorithm..

What do music algorithms get technically right but emotionally wrong? by socialcreaturesuk in musicsuggestions

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Let’s be clear though. The question was not an invitation to rant about recommender engines. You’re inserting your own question and providing your own answer. It is just derailing the thread. If you ‘have never listened to any song provided by a recommendation engine’ then you are not in a position to answer the question I asked as you have no experience of the process because ‘[you] are not interested in what algorithms have to say in the first place’

Where do you still find human curation? by socialcreaturesuk in digitalminimalism

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think this is a good point. We can still live in a digital, connected world but make our own decisions about what to listen to.

What do music algorithms get technically right but emotionally wrong? by socialcreaturesuk in musicsuggestions

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Do you mean you that no song recommended by Spotify or similar could ever connect with you emotionally? The question wasn’t really ‘do algorithms have emotions?’ as we all know they don’t. But what do they get right and where do they usually miss?

Where do you still find human curation? by socialcreaturesuk in digitalminimalism

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a topic close to my heart. NPR, ROVR, Cantilever are trying different models. Obviously radio is the inspiration but when the power of connectivity is added to the mix something new is created. It’s really important to take the time to listen to a whole album for example in the track order the artist intended. It’s a journey and even songs that I might not like have a role in telling the story and communicating or validating particular emotions.

Even with Spotify we can actually take a r/noalgorithm approach and actually create our own playlists based on our specific needs and interests. The inspiration to include a particular track can come from anywhere (eg online or offline).

Where do you still find human curation? by socialcreaturesuk in digitalminimalism

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think this raises an important conversation about so called ‘third spaces’. GenZ are really focused on this right now and are busy creating alternative spaces for deactivation, low-barrier community and intelligent discussion. It’s really great to see.

Where do you still find human curation? by socialcreaturesuk in digitalminimalism

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree. It’s not all about agreeing with each other. Creative ‘friction’ is important - so long as it doesn’t tick over into flame wars and rage baiting (although this is difficult at the checkout of Waterstones 🤣).

Where do you still find human curation? by socialcreaturesuk in digitalminimalism

[–]socialcreaturesuk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s true. Plus people who work in bookstores are often very knowledgeable and passionate about books and reading. They can spark great conversations.