Category: OP-ED

AI ART: BOON OR BANE?AI ART: BOON OR BANE?

Kevin Mathews 10:51 am
AI Art: Boon or Bane?

Artistic expression has always been an important aspect of human culture and creativity, but with the advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the boundaries of what we consider to be art are being redefined. AI art generators like DALL-E 2 and Midjourney are examples of this trend, where machines are used to create art, removing the need for human artists. While these AI art generators have their pros and cons, it’s worth noting that the debate surrounding their use is similar to the one that surrounded electronic music production when it first became popular.

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ERASING TOLKIEN: AN OPINIONERASING TOLKIEN: AN OPINION

Kevin Mathews 10:59 am
Erasing Tolkien (borrowed from the Gamer)

Erasing Tolkien? What’s that about? Well, the showrunners and actors of Amazon Prime Video’s Rings of Power series have declared that their series is a version of Tolkien’s work that reflects modernity – “To be part of creating accessibility for generations to come. For new generations this is their version of Tolkien, this is what my daughter will see of Tolkien’s works.” That is a direct quote from actress Sophia Nomvete, who plays Disa, the wife of Dwarf king Durin.

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CRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGECRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGE

Kevin Mathews 7:21 am
Pop in a time of Coronavirus

Thank you, kind visitor for reading this post about Crawling From the Wreckage. If you’re observant enough, you would notice that the last time I posted here was in April – around the time Singapore went into a partial lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I had even posted a CLOSED advisory, which reflected my depressed state of mind. It did seem to me that the pandemic signalled the final death knell of Power of Pop.

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