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I don't doubt you there. The United States is notorious for being reactive to regulating new technology, whereas Europe is proactive. Controversies are going to arise and it's gradually going to get less muddy.

And I agree with this as well - to an extent. (I dont think this should be absolute. There are exceptions and there’s also a certain degree that I think can be tolerated). Luckily I think there are two forces that will ensure human expression and art aren’t entirely nuked as a whole by A.I. 1) The free market. (People will naturally start to recognize the value in human work and be drawn to it). 2) Copyright. (The Constitution’s Copyright Clause ensures that appropriate rulings are made that ensure we can continue “To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts”). Currently there are questions over whether Copyrighted works can be used in training data, and there are also questions over what percentage of generative A.I. disqualifies a mostly human-made work from Copyright protection.

It's no shocker to see another instance of nature and human craftsmanship being dwindled by an excessive need to increase productivity and profits. We've seen it with food, where seniors today constantly remind us about the days where milk was so rich, tomatoes didn't taste like water, and strawberries were packed with such a vibrant flavor. Today's artificial means that have improved yield and profit come at the expense of flavor and quality. You buy chicken today at the store, but we all know that shit isn't the same it was 10 years ago. Go to Chipotle, and it's not nearly what it used to be. And we've unfortunately accepted it. The same way that we've accepted how plastic from IKEA is supposed to be furniture, how mass-produced TV shows on streaming services are killing Hollywood blockbusters, how iTunes and Spotify are favoring Singles while ruining the idea of a well-rounded album. You get the idea. Capitalism doesn't mix well with flavor or craftsmanship. A.I. isn't the start, it's just the next thing. The scary difference is that it's impact will be faster and virtually in every space. I can see a future where we miss and crave the imperfections from a human-landscaped yard. Or the words from actual human voice actors. Or having real people as models in advertisements. But oh well. Sure, maybe tomorrow I'll walk outside, stare at the buildings, and take note of their flaws - knowing that maybe one day there won't be any flaws at all to remind me of the human craftsmanship that once went into making or maintaining them. We could all go on.. I don't think that's the conversation that @Ghost meant to spark here, however. And I think he's very clearly expressed that, as well as the fact that he agrees with the overwhelming sentiment from folks too. Yes there are shitty things about A.I. (obviously), but at the same time, there are fucking fascinating things about A.I. Which is what his videos are meant to showcase. I don't think Ghost is going around telling us that there's some rich culture into these whatsoever.. or that you should listen to them for pleasure on your morning runs. He's demonstrating that a technology exists that is actually capable of producing them, and yes, there can be amusement from having your curiosities be satisfied (and perhaps blown away) when you see the next big thing that A.I. can create or automate. There will be positive impacts from A.I. too, which is what these demonstrations are meant to make us optimistic about. I don't think shitting on its negatives necessarily precludes us from enjoying or recognizing its fruits.

“I wouldn’t say blink is “real” music no.” Post oUT oF ConTExT

Again, I don’t listen to MGK either. So if your standard for “real” music is that the band can’t have ever written songs for the mainstream, good luck finding real music. That’s just nonsense. Further, blink put out singles to invite people to listen to their deep cuts as well and watch them perform live (… as real musicians). Lastly, I also don’t subscribe to the idea that a pop song can’t also be real.

I’m not denying they’ve had their moments catering to the music business. But the fact they have written things “out of spite,” that should tell you something: these dudes come from a place of being real. Think I’ll throw on Apple Shampoo next.

I don’t listen to Fall Out Boy or Panic, aside from occasionally putting on their singles like everybody else. And that’s a pretty shitty reason to stamp blink as a whole as not being “real” music. Listening to Dumpweed right now and it’s about as real as it gets my dude.

One, emo isn’t my genre. Although some of the bands I like have had their emo moments (blink-182, simple plan). Two, still waiting for you to explain why blink-182 isn’t “real” music.

I saw 311 live after The Offspring opened for them in 2010. As much as I shit on The Offspring, i enjoyed their set a lot more. Definitely tells you all you need to know about 311. That being said I’d rather hang out with them over Noodles.

I can’t really describe my definition of best. If I had to, I would look at two different factors: 1) the vibrancy, catchiness, and coolness of the emotional imagery and 2) the simplicity behind it. If you were to create a ratio based on the two, Tom definitely has the best. Back in the day it was definitely Andy Summers from the police.

“Best” is supposed to be subjective when it comes to music pal.

I’d also say he’s the best current mainstream guitarist too.

He’s not the most technically talented guitarist by any means. And I love him for that. However I think he’s the best of his era and genre, for my own (SUBJECTIVE) reasons I’ve stated. It’s fine if you have your own definition of “best” Fap.

I never claimed this nor do I even care if he can or can’t

Tom just didn’t know/remember how to play it. There’s a difference between not knowing the song and not having the technical ability to play the song.

Regarding writing catchy guitar riffs, I remember watching this video as a teenager and being blown away at how simple Tom made it.

If I’m in Guitar Center and see some hardo playing a thousand notes a second with no soul, I’m not going to give a shit. Tbh. If some Berkeley trained musician of 35 years told me all about the patterns you can do with the Dorian mode, I’ll be bored shitless. Give me a fun hooky riff that makes me feel a certain way, you’ve got my attention.

Everybody has their own definition of “best.” But when you’re dealing with music, that’s sort of the point. It’s supposed to be subjective and everybody has their own ways of determining what they think is “best.”

Tom being the best of his era and genre has nothing to do with him knowing theory (which is soulless), nor does it have anything to do with playing needly fast (boring!) leads, or even mastering boomer bends that have saturated 50 years of rock into complete lackluster dullness. He’s not about technical talent by any means. Tom’s gift is his emotional talent with his riffs. The melodies convey such cool feelings and ideas, meanwhile being so catchy. And he manages to do it with such simplicity. The amount of soul that he packs into such little notes is unparalleled. And it’s hard to put into words what the riffs convey. You listen to them and you fucking get so much emotional imagery out of it. Stay Together for the Kids Man Overboard Dumpweed Mutt Dysentary Gary Always (pre chorus) The Adventure Love Like Rockets (How the hell did this guy manage to make a guitar sound like a rocket ship taking off. Damn.) … The list goes on All of this (rightfully so) made the dude a favorite by so many. Just fun little emotional snippets that inspired tons of people to pickup a guitar for the first time so that they could replicate them.

Tom definitely refers to Crayons as "Cray-ons"

It's pretty easy to criticize blink. I have a long list of them actually. However, they're like my favorite sports team: I'll criticize them but it comes from a place of love. But I'd never claim that their music isn't "real." Edit: here's where he said this

I shit on those songs just as much as the next guy, but I'd never say that blink-182 as a whole isn't "real" music

Imagine saying blink-182 isn't "real music"

He might not be the most talented, but he's sure as hell the best.

Lol what a guy