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FAN ART - Jonah Primiano

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As The Cultural Logic of The "Ghibli-style" AI Trend

FAN ART As The Cultural Logic of The "Ghibli-style" AI Trend Jonah Primiano Apr 01, 2025 41 2 5 Share Here’s a thought experiment: What would happen if several generations of people were conditioned to have fan cultures and brand loyalty as a core part of their personality and then were given a tool that could instantly turn any picture of themself into the style of their favorite fandom? Cognitive dissonance is the societal norm in the 2020s. It’s the only way to get through the daily routine of opening your phone to see “new horrors beyond comprehension” and pictures of your friend’s newborn

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