Category: sociology
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AI, Labor Strikes, and the Future of Entertainment: Who Holds the Reins?
Today, the entertainment industry faces a monumental event as the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) goes on strike. This, combined with the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), marks one of the most significant labor movements in the history of entertainment. If left unresolved, its […]
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Making Money with Spatial Computing and the Metaverse
To say that I’m excited about the Apple Vision Pro headset is an understatement! I’m thrilled about the Apple Vision Pro headset, having used numerous devices like the Meta 2, Occulus, Magicleap, Vives, and Jeri Ellsworth‘s amazing Tilt Five (a personal favorite). Its incredible immersive fidelity paves the way for the future of productivity, industrial automation, and entertainment. […]
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Move Over Generation Z – Meet Generation Alpha
As a parent of an 8-year-old and a media technologist, I invest significant time in understanding the needs and behaviors of my child and his generation. Sociologists typically classify Generation Z as either ‘post-1995’ or ‘post 9/11,’ acknowledging that key events shape their worldview and social dynamics. While watching a YouTube video with my son, […]