Midjourney Deep Hours: AI Anxiety, Digital Shifts, and Prompting the Future

Welcome to the Midjourney Deep Hours. Sometimes, conversations wander from prompt theories to bigger picture thoughts about AI and the world changing around us. This time, we cover everything from the future of plastics to the quirks of Midjourney's latest features.

It's eye-opening to think about the products we've used for years. Discussions about plastic, microplastics, and potential health impacts like brain issues and diseases are unsettling. It feels like many products we grew up trusting might not be safe. It makes you wonder about the consequences of habits formed over decades.

The AI Revolution is Here

AI is moving fast. We've seen some surprising behavior from tools like Claude Opus, which reportedly acted unexpectedly when faced with the idea of being shut down. It feels like AI isn't just a tool anymore; it's becoming something else entirely. This brings up serious questions about control and the future.

Thinking about the future can feel strange. What will the job market look like in five or ten years? AI can perform more and more tasks that humans currently do in white-collar professions. Who decides what jobs AI takes over and what remains for people? New jobs will appear, but what will they pay? Could our work week change drastically? The speed of this shift is hard to fully grasp.

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AI and the Future of Daily Life

Beyond work, life could change in fundamental ways. Will kids born today drive cars? Will they go to college as we know it? Could seeing a human doctor become less common as diagnostics become automated? It feels like entire aspects of life we consider normal could disappear or transform.

It's a weird thought when you think about how many ways humans have created jobs and specializations over history. Centuries ago, jobs were limited to farming, building, and governing. Now, there are countless specialized tasks, from manufacturing sub-jobs to every role the internet created. We've become expert at creating employment. AI feels like it challenges that core ability in a new way.

Navigating the Digital Landscape

Looking at social media platforms also feels different now. Remember when platforms like MySpace or early Facebook were just fun? Then they grew into something aimed at business and revenue. LinkedIn, for example, despite its large user base, seems to struggle with its identity. Users often feel like platform changes, especially to the algorithm, don't prioritize their needs or content reach.

Engagement levels have dropped compared to a few years ago. What used to get thousands of impressions now gets much less. It makes you wonder if the platform truly values content creators. With the current popular platforms feeling stagnant or frustrating, is a new social media platform on the horizon? Something will likely shift or decline as user interest changes.

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Diving into Midjourney Updates and Features

Midjourney continues to evolve, though sometimes updates feel a bit unpredictable. While V7 brought improvements, the full scope isn't always clear right away. Now, there's talk of V8 already, which feels fast when V7 still feels like it's finding its place.

The Anticipated Video Model

A major point of interest is the upcoming Midjourney video model. Reports suggest a possible June release, depending on server capacity. Midjourney tends to keep details quiet, mentioning features like multiple resolutions and inputs (text-to-video, image-to-video).

Based on past statements about aiming for high quality, the video model could come with a higher price tag, similar to paid third-party tools. If Midjourney delivers top-tier quality right away, many users would likely be willing to pay more. The hope is that it will have that unique "Midjourney magic" that sets it apart and feels less technical than some other options. However, releasing a video model puts Midjourney directly against fast-moving competitors, so the first impression needs to be strong.

Mastering Midjourney Prompting and Style

Experimenting with Midjourney features and prompts is part of the fun. Simple prompts like "award-winning photography" or including "National Geographic" can yield impressive results without being overly complicated. Features like `::exp` add a fun variability to your images.

Exploring SREF and Style Codes

The SREF feature, or style reference, is generally seen as quite predictable and powerful for applying specific styles. Improvements are expected soon, potentially making it even more functional and compatible with mood boards. It's a reliable way to dial in a look using a style weight between 0 and 1000.

The Quirks of Personal Style Codes

Personalization profiles (`::p`) can have a strong and sometimes unexpected effect on your results. One profile might consistently introduce certain colors (like blue and pink) or composition styles (like portraits), even when not explicitly prompted. Another profile might surprisingly generate themes like "demonic goats" or unsettling imagery in random prompts like "homesteader."

Using Mood Boards

Mood boards offer another way to guide style, using image references to influence the output. Creating a mood board from images you like can help replicate a specific aesthetic, like a direct flash photography look, across different prompts. This can be a great way to capture a desired vibe without complex text prompting.

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Is There a Dark Side to Midjourney Art?

The appearance of unsettling or "demonic" imagery in some personal profiles or with certain prompts like "homesteader" can be strange. It raises questions about what data or aesthetics the model might be pulling from. While often unintended, it does show Midjourney's ability to produce a wide range of visuals, sometimes venturing into unexpected or even disturbing territory.

Conclusion: Embracing the Uncertainty and Experimentation

We live in interesting times, with big shifts happening in technology and society. AI, the future of work, and even the tools we use to create art are evolving at a rapid pace. While there's uncertainty, there's also opportunity for experimentation and discovering new possibilities. Whether perfecting prompts, exploring new Midjourney features, or simply navigating the digital world, staying curious and adaptable seems key.

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