About us
We are a community of artists, thinkers, technicians, and curious minds from all walks of life exploring how technology can serve human flourishing.
Whether if you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, a creative professional or someone just beginning to navigate our rapidly changing world, this group is for you! The conversations we have at our “support group for the technological singularity” are designed to meet everyone at their level of understanding - no technical background required, just an open mind and genuine curiosity about our collective future. How do we preserve community, creativity, connection, and purpose in this new age.
We have been mostly focusing on the use of LLMs, vibe coding and AI generated imagery and sound. We discuss the ethical and cultural implications of this new powerful set of tools as well as trade tips, discuss use cases and share workflows for getting the most out of this new era. We are also open to discussing anything relating to technology, culture, and the arts. Our meetings have a super casual and open atmosphere where all are welcome to contribute. Feel free to come late or leave early.
And I will (as always) be encouraging people to create art and will be translating for non-geeks. So, no matter if you love technology, or if you think it is destroying the very fabric of our society, or if you are just starting to experiment with AI to help better market yourself or your business, we would love to help get you started or learn more about your experiences.
Here is a list of the typical topics…
AI in Media
- Deepfakes, propaganda and the future of media
- AI ethics and copyright law
- Will AI destroy Hollywood or save it?
- Accessibility and story telling
For the Creators (new media and old)
- Discuss releases of AI tools and services
- Tips and techniques for prompting
- Voicing and animating your characters
- Editing and the AI visual effects revolution
- Combining traditional filmmaking with AI
- How to go viral, fund raising, and SMM
For the Haters (who are welcome)
- Is using AI cheating, where is the line?
- Is AI art soulless? What gives art a soul?
- How will younger people learn w/o “putting in the work”
- How to us AI ethically
AI for Social Change
- The changing job market. What skills will matter in 10 years?
- Demonization of knowledge and resources
- The 2nd Cognitive Revolution, emergent inelegance
- A new age of inhuman efficiency
- Unemployment, UBI and the future of “work”
This group is sponsored by the StrangeNew.World website, for more info:
https://strangenew.world/community/
Upcoming events
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StrangeNew.World - MayDay: Picnic Adventure
Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, US| This Friday, May 1 ("May Day") will be a call to action; a day for the essential workers, community advocates, working people, and immigrants, representing the many communities that power our neighborhoods and the state of California, to be heard. |
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| Two ways to show solidarity this upcoming Friday |
| 1. CA MAY DAY 2026 - The official march will begin at MacArthur Park at 10am and (most likely) proceed to the Downtown area towards the Federal Detention Center (or City Hall). |
| 2. StrangeNew.World - May Day Picnic in the Park: Then we will all be meeting back in Santa Monica at Clover Park at 1pm’ish for a SN.W Labs picnic, there will also be the low-key “Crafting in the Park” event happening during that time. We can set up camp (blankets/shade/ducks) just west of the knitting club/organizers (maybe checkin on the WhatsApp group for up-to-date-details), and be warned: the knitter’s may look peaceful, but they carry sharp sticks and a lot of attitude, making direct eye contact is not advised. 😏 Please RSVP here for the Picnic: https://luma.com/sowv7d46 |
| How to Rally / Protest |
| If you plan on attending the morning march, please practice common sense and prepare to exercise your rights peacefully. Expect several thousand fellow Angelenos in attendance. |
| Public Transportation |
|Train / Metro - easy access to/from MacArthur Park you can get routes and schedules Google Maps
Santa Monica Big Blue Bus - Lines 44 and 8 have stops in front of Clover Park.
|| More on the SN.W Labs Picnic |
| If you plan on attending the Clover Park Picnic, please bring “picnic items” to make your experience enjoyable: sunscreen, some food/drinks/snacks, and comfortable shoes. And maybe if you're planning on bringing a food item let people know on the WhatsApp group so we don't have a bunch of the same stuff… and we will bring a few blankets for everyone to sit on. |
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