Jam Ethic Versus Algorithmic Pop

The piece claims the disappearance of improvisational 'jamming' parallels the rise of algorithm‑optimized, corporatized pop that prizes virality and predictability over spontaneity. It casts jamming as 'musical conversation' and disciplined freedom, contrasting it with machine‑smoothed formats and social‑media stagecraft. This suggests platform incentives and recommendation engines are remolding how music is written and performed. — It reframes algorithms as active shapers of culture and freedom, not just distribution tools, raising questions about how platform design narrows or expands artistic expression.