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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory

@humaninternettheory.com

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Dead Internet is bad. Human Internet is good. Strategy to make authentically human stuff for the undead part of the internet. Comedy, acting, improv, writing & podcasts. Podcast: HumanInternetTheory.com More: @stereoforest.com Made in Canada 🇨🇦 by human

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 6d

Storytelling is much better when it has a clear POV. And a consistent POV for your channel, or brand, can help you with a content strategy or instructional plan. It makes you more human, relatable, and trustworthy no matter if your content is educational or entertainment.

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 8h

Varying your speech rate within a single episode, lesson, or presentation makes your information easier to understand and more engaging. Learn how to adjust your pace naturally for different types of content delivery.

From the tech edition of Human Internet Theory about WPM.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 10h

If you've made 12 episodes, and they've made 52? Keep going, don't compare yourself to them. Get reps, get practice, and compare your episode 12 to your episode 52.

And you'll almost certainly see progress WAY before 52 methinks.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 13h

Reference made in short:
Podnews interview - video: https://youtu.be/FuS1BmN6zyY and text:

Jeanine Wright

Jeanine is CEO and co-founder of Inception Point AI

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 13h

As we read about in the @podnews.net linked below, there isn't much human oversight during the creation or review process for much of their generated content (if any at all).

How do we feel about this being the future of the internet...

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 13h

Your subconscious thinking sustains creativity over a lifetime. You could collaborate carefully with AI, but most people don't seem to be doing so. We're blasting social media with a firehose instead without much thinking or iteration.

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 1d

I’m very very tired of “living in fear” being lobbed at maskwearers by people who frequently say they can’t wear one because no one else around them is.

Living in fear is ignoring science and endangering lives and your own health because you’re terrified of not fitting in.

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 1d

yes please!! would love that

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 1d

It sounds like an amazing work thing :) I love halloween! Have fun!

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 1d

On the podcast front, there is this list of Halloween themed episodes - but I’m not sure how gory some of the eps are because there are a TON. I do know that mine is not gory/triggering (Grack Public Access - haunted theme) + that the Madison audio drama is comedy genre too. bsky.app/profile/ster...

StereoForest Podcasts 🎙️ Jen deHaan @stereoforest.com · 1d

It's spooky month. So you want to go look at this Halloween audio drama playlist by @madisonstandish.bsky.social

I get too a-scared to not make comedy audio drama, BUT I AM LISTENING ANYWAY IT IS THAT GOOD: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ufAC60udqOkWZgCMQb5TS

#audiodramas #voiceactors

Audio Drama Halloween Playlist

Playlist · Madison · 62 items · 106 saves

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 1d

x6 💙

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Julia Doubleday @juliadoubleday.bsky.social · 1d

Also critical to note that these vaccines do not prevent infection- study here shows that “by approx weeks 9–12 post vaccination, the VE point estimates were close to zero” for XBB booster vs infection (still good to get to reduce risk of hospitalization/death)

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Understanding the effectiveness of the Comirnaty monovalent and bivalent vaccines during the Winter Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Study

Understanding the effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines over time is critical for informing booster strategies, vaccine types, and public health polici…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Julia Doubleday @juliadoubleday.bsky.social · 1d

The framing “it’s unreasonable to ask me to mask” reminds me of climate change discussions - “it’s unreasonable to ask for net zero” etc - bc ppl think of the politics as more “real” than the science. Sometimes things are hard or unfair but reality and science don’t care

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 1d

New episode out about calculating your words per minute for when you present (or create a character!) and why it matters for what you create.

This is the tech demo edition of Human Internet Theory.

Jen against dark gradient background behind microphone with text "WPM for Engagement" in yellow and white

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 1d

Clip from Human Internet Theory (episode 6) - available wherever you podcast or on YouTube.

Death of Creativity? The Internet's AI Video Problem

Is the internet dying? Is this the death of the web from an abundance of AI slop? Generative AI video reached a turning point during these past couple weeks ...

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 1d

Iteration is the creativity. How can it work? An example of idea generation for videos and audio dramas. Letting them marinate is GOOD! Maybe the only healthy kinda rumination?? :)

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 1d

Your audience wants your specific take, weird examples, unique lived experiences, expertise. That's what keeps them coming back to your words. Generated posts could come from the average take of a bunch of other people's voices... at least review fully, and rewrite as yourself if using them.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 2d

This process of refinement throughout execution is what makes a creation great. And fun. And human.

Clip from Human Internet Theory (episode 6) - available wherever you podcast or on YouTube.

Death of Creativity? The Internet's AI Video Problem

Is the internet dying? Is this the death of the web from an abundance of AI slop? Generative AI video reached a turning point during these past couple weeks ...

youtu.be

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 2d

The HUMAN creative process. You have more than one idea in a human creative process, in a non-linear fashion. It involves thinking of many ideas, judging which ones have merit, and then iterating on the good ones.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 2d

Your first versions will be messy. Your tenth versions will be better. Your hundredth versions will feel natural. The only way through is through.

Keep making things.
Keep iterating.
Keep creating.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 3d

From Human Internet Theory, available on YouTube and where you podcast.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 3d

To be more human and relatable on camera, you do not need to be overly polished. As more AI content appears online, people will want real human connection even more. Sharing your imperfect experiences and telling real stories is what helps your audience connect with you.

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Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 3d

Like so many humans I've met - only in it for whatever they can get & gone as soon as there's a boundary, not there for the human.

And amazing so many say boycotts don't work. Said because they don't want even minor inconvenience?

Do the work. Us Canadians will keep doing the work. For Canadians.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 4d

From episode 3 of Human Internet Theory - on YouTube and wherever you podcast.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 4d

Performing for a camera is different than performing on a stage. A camera is an intimate medium that picks up small details. Your facial expressions can be more subtle and your volume can be lower. You need less exaggeration to connect with your audience.

Jen deHaan | Human Internet Theory @humaninternettheory.com · 4d

From episode 3 of Human Internet Theory - available where you podcast, and on YouTube.