Mar 1, 2025
If you find it hard to distinguish something written by AI or a human, don’t worry, I can’t either. Humans spent the last decade writing like machines.
Full Show Notes: https://thejaymo.net/2025/03/01/2504-human-gunk-and-the-slopocalypse/
Feb 22, 2025
I can’t remember the last time I heard anyone seriously use the phrase ‘Desktop Publishing.’ Maybe the mid-2000s?
This episode explores the history of Desktop Publishing, its impact on DIY print culture, and how its ‘ransom note’ aesthetic was later echoed in early web design and why ‘brain rot’...
Feb 15, 2025
In primary school, we had a lesson in the new computer lab which involved sending an email to each other at adjacent desks.
Full Show Notes: https://thejaymo.net/2025/02/15/2502-email-is-a-destination/
Dec 14, 2024
I’m proud of all my work this year. This 301-second experiment continues to be the most creatively fulfilling project I’ve ever done. It’s been a privilege to have you all along for the ride.
Thank you for listening, and supporting the show in 2024.
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Nov 17, 2024
In 1984, author Ray Hammond reminded readers that ‘the computer has no power to write words.’
As large language models (LLMs) reshape writing today, it’s worth reflecting on the last seismic shift in creative technology: the rise of the word processor.
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