Not Investment Advice 209: Studio Ghibli ChatGPT, Hiyao Miyazaki, Meme Cycles & xAI Acquires X
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Apr 2, 2025 The hosts dive into the clash between traditional animation and digital techniques. They discuss the viral nature of meme culture, especially in relation to Studio Ghibli's influence. AI advancements in text and image generation take center stage, sparking debates on creativity and ethics. Resilience in animation is highlighted through a leader's crisis management. Finally, the impact of recent tech acquisitions on the landscape of social media and art is examined, revealing the ongoing evolution of creative expression.
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Ghibli Remixes
- Several Twitter users, including PJ Ace and Jordy Hayes, remixed popular memes in the Studio Ghibli style.
- These remixed memes further amplified the trend's virality.
Ease of Use
- OpenAI's image model's ease of use makes it stand out, despite Midjourney's technical lead.
- Its simple prompting mechanic, unlike complex diffusion models, makes it accessible.
Artist vs. Tech Bro
- Jack Butcher shared a meme depicting the similar criticisms artists and tech bros have for each other.
- Both groups accuse the other of being self-righteous and work-averse.