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23 September 2026
Today’s readings
emmertmdh.substack.com
Impressions of Digital Humanities at a Glance - Michael's Substack
This conceptual framework can enhance Abodid's understanding of digital narratives.
computationalhistory.substack.com
Agentic Coding for Humanists - by Cameron Blevins
Abodid can utilize AI to broaden the scope of his digital humanities endeavors.
aiatuva.substack.com
All HAIL the Humanities and AI - by Ryan Wright
Encourages Abodid to integrate AI thoughtfully into his cultural storytelling.
aprilowens.substack.com
Digital Age Humanities | April Owens | Substack
Acts as a personal lens for Abodid on contemporary digital humanities discussions.
lanidaze.substack.com
Where are the words??? - by Lani Daes
Questions the role of language in enhancing or detracting from exhibition experiences.
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Earlier readings
carolinemayou.substack.com
Monoculture Machine - by Caroline Mayou
Explores how cultural homogeneity impacts AI training and creativity.
sphelps.substack.com
The Cultural Ribosome - by Steve Phelps
Questions the implications of AI text generation on cultural outputs.
actualentity.substack.com
The Mood Without the Maker - by Alexander Wright
Discusses the disconnect between AI art and human emotional engagement.
paulwatts215.substack.com
AI and the Second Collapse of Essentialism - by Paul Watts
Analyzes how AI challenges traditional definitions of intelligence in culture.
ayeshastakeonai.substack.com
We're already losing sight of what AI is thinking - by Ayesha Stakenas
Highlights the limits of understanding AI's cognitive processes in cultural contexts.
heidiphelps.substack.com
For Dolly, With Love - by Heidi Phelps - Black Violet
Encapsulates Abodid's interest in evolving art through participant interaction and social context.
maiselthinkingaloud.substack.com
Audience as Participant, Not Consumer
Highlights the transformative role of audience in participatory art, resonating with Abodid's ethos.
rand.substack.com
Can You Hear Me? - A Call Across Time
Explores the temporal dimensions of photography in communicating timeless concepts.
thomastapy.substack.com
The Last Assignment: How American Business Killed the Photo Essay
Critically discusses the transformation of photo essays and their significance in contemporary journalism.
johnalexanderhollingsworth.substack.com
You Don't Take Photographs. You Receive Them.
Encourages a deeper engagement with subject matter before capturing photographs.
dureha.substack.com
WHERE STONE MEETS SPOTTED - Avanish Dureha
Investigates the relationship between environment and subject in photographic practice.
medium.com
What Is a Photo Essay? A Guide to Visual Storytelling That Actually Goes Somewhere
Highlights the narrative potential of photography as a sequential art form.
creativecyborg.substack.com
The Creative Cyborg | Mauricio Longo
Focuses on the intersection of AI and creativity, relevant for technological exploration.
alexcodesart.com
Creative Coding & Generative Art Blog
Inspires artists to explore coding in their creative processes.
acko.net
Hackery, Math & Design
Challenges traditional uses of technology in favor of innovative design.
creativetechorbit.substack.com
The Creative + Tech Orbit
Connects creative processes with technological advancements in the entertainment industry.
arxiv.org
What Makes Creation Human? Authorship, Reasons, and Meaningful Human Control in Generative AI
Questions the nature of creativity and authorship in the age of AI-generated content.
shaoyuanqi.substack.com
What ‘Writing ≠ Practice’ Cost an Acting Coach
This essay discusses the integration of practice and research, relevant to Abodid's exploration of creative processes.
firth.substack.com
Promise and Pitfalls of Practitioner Action Research
It offers insights on action research, informing Abodid's approach to participatory practices in art.
healwellorg.substack.com
Research Networks: Not Just for People Who Wear Lab Coats
Discusses the role of networks in research practice, aligning with Abodid's collaborative artistic research.
thesavvymuseumvisitor.substack.com
My Top Museum Picks: Museums That Do It Right
Evaluates museums' practices, which can inform Abodid's engagement with cultural institutions.
benloomis.substack.com
Museum Monday: The Art Institute of Chicago - by Ben Loomis
Analyzes a prominent museum's offerings, valuable for Abodid's research into museum practices.