In an era of AI slop, is it time for cultural snobbery to make a comeback?
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- Lena Dunham’s Netflix romcom 'In Too Much' critiques cultural snobbery through the character Zev, who dismisses Jess's love for pop culture.
- Cultural snobbery, once prevalent, is now seen as passé, with all forms of culture being valued equally, from superhero movies to reality TV.
- Poptimism has replaced rockism, advocating for the inherent value of all music and media, regardless of perceived intellectual merit.
- The 'let people enjoy things' mindset dominates, discouraging criticism and promoting indiscriminate celebration of all cultural products.
- AI-generated content and social media 'slop' challenge traditional cultural standards, raising concerns about quality and authenticity.
- The resurgence of cultural snobbery could serve as a defense against the decline in artistic standards driven by commercialism and AI.
- David Foster Wallace’s distinction between 'low' and serious art highlights the importance of challenging, thought-provoking culture.