You’re Using AI Wrong: Why Your AI-Generated Posts Suck (And How to Fix Them)

You’re Using AI Wrong: Why Your AI-Generated Posts Suck (And How to Fix Them)

Author: Sascha Funk September 30, 2024 Duration: 22:37

Everyone’s talking about AI, but let’s be real—most of you are using it all wrong. In this episode, I break down why your AI-generated content looks like everyone else’s and why it’s failing to connect with your audience. With a mix of humor (as much as a German can do that) and media communication theory, I’ll show you how to stop being lazy and start making AI work for you—not against you. It’s time to level up your AI game and stand out from the noise. Ready to stop being basic? Let’s go.


In a world saturated with constant notifications and algorithmic feeds, FUNK !T | Mindful Media & Communication offers a necessary pause. Hosted by Sascha Funk, who leads the media studies department at Thammasat University, this podcast is a deep and practical exploration of our daily interactions with technology and information. Each episode moves beyond surface-level tips to examine the underlying structures of our media environment, asking how we can engage with it more consciously. You’ll find conversations that dissect digital trends not just for their novelty, but for their real psychological and social impact. The discussions here are about building resilience and intention-whether that means refining how you communicate professionally, understanding the design of the platforms you use, or simply finding more agency in your personal scrolling habits. This isn't about rejecting technology, but about developing a sustainable and critical relationship with it. Sascha brings academic insight into accessible, actionable territory, making the complex dynamics of media feel relevant to your everyday life. For anyone feeling adrift in the digital noise or curious about the forces shaping our modern conversations, this podcast provides both a compass and a toolkit. It’s a space for learning how to be present and purposeful in a mediated world, one thoughtful discussion at a time.
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