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The Culture We Deserve marks its 100th episode by tackling the fallout from the novel *Shy Girl*, which was pulled after author Mia Ballard was accused of using AI in its creation. The discussion highlights how major publisher Hachette struggles to distinguish AI‑generated prose from human work, signaling a broader erosion of editorial standards. Hosts Jessa and Nico argue that reviving a cultivated sense of taste could be the antidote to the flood of low‑quality, machine‑produced content. They also examine how academia, publishing and the music industry have paved the way for this dilemma.
The blog critiques the recurring MFA debate, arguing it overlooks the program’s role in reinforcing class divisions within American higher education. It contends that MFA programs act as gatekeepers, privileging those with economic and cultural capital while marginalizing lower‑income writers....
The TCWD Podcast "Who Killed the Media?" argues that journalism’s decline is engineered, not accidental, citing AI‑generated fake war footage, a war‑hawk press, and profit‑driven ownership. Hosts Jessa and Nico point to venture‑capital funding, Jeff Bezos’ controversial handling of the...
