Yes, it’s my voice…didn’t get to add captions but I’m sure you know what I’m saying.
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bookmark_borderThe Difference Between Racism and Fetishization
This kind of stuff is prevalent in porn (and maybe even dating) unfortunately. Since I can’t articulate it through words but experience it on a regular basis (mostly in online spaces related to sex work).
But first, let’s define the word fetishize
verb
So I asked Gemini:
What is the Difference between Racism and Fetishization of a Particular Race or Ethnicity?
Gemini’s response:
While both concepts are rooted in the dehumanization of a specific group, the primary difference lies in the mechanism of erasure: one uses exclusion and hostility, while the other uses objectification and a “positive” stereotype.
1. Racism: The Mechanism of Hierarchy
Racism is a system of exclusion and superiority. It functions by casting a particular group as “less than,” “dangerous,” or “inferior.”
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The Goal: To maintain a social, political, or economic hierarchy.
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The Effect: It strips a person of their humanity by viewing them as a threat or a burden to be marginalized.
2. Fetishization: The Mechanism of Objectification
Fetishization is a system of consumption and projection. It functions by casting a particular group as “exotic,” “ideal,” or “hyper-sexualized” based on their race.
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The Goal: To satisfy a personal fantasy or a psychological “itch” through another person’s identity.
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The Effect: It strips a person of their humanity by viewing them as a prop or a script rather than a multidimensional individual. The person’s actual personality, history, and boundaries are ignored in favor of the “aesthetic” they provide to the observer.
The Intersection: Dehumanization
| Feature | Racism | Fetishization |
| Vibe | “I don’t want you near me.” | “I want you near me as an object.” |
| View of the Individual | A stereotype to be feared or hated. | A stereotype to be possessed or consumed. |
| The Result | The individual is invisible because of hate. | The individual is invisible because of a fantasy. |
In short, racism hates you for what it thinks you are; fetishization “loves” you for what it wants you to be. In both cases, the actual person—the multidimensional “Goddess”—is never actually seen.
Edit: I generated some book covers in Nano Banana 2 inside Flow Veo3 to go along with this post.
bookmark_borderVirtual Character Experiments with Flow Veo3
Another virtual character experiment using my voice, this time I used Gemini to generate the character of me, then had it talk and animate in Flow Veo3. Then I had to record my own voice to replace the voice Veo3 generated and edited in Adobe Premiere. I’m sure they’ll find a way to do this faster but for now, here’s the result.
I’m procrastinating and holding off on creating my character for VTube Studio; it’s daunting and a lot of work. Also because I’m building an avatar/character of myself – I’m hella picky. But for now, this will do.
You can see the other one I did with Adobe Character for comparison using existing character elements. It looked pretty generic.
bookmark_borderSatisfying GIF: Frame to Video with Flow Veo3
The reality is whether you like it or not, AI is here to stay and we have to adapt to it, adding it to our workflow. In my case, I’ve been experimenting with Google’s Flow Veo3 because my employer no longer wants to pay for commercials that don’t capture his vision. So I’m here learning how to use the tools so I can do what’s required of me.
Admittedly, I’m actually having fun creating these; am I so vain that I enjoy seeing myself in my creations even though it’s AI generated? That’s where the frame to video feature comes in – you can add a frame (photo) to make your AI generated stuff more original.
So yeah, enjoy my little experiments. I’m going to post more when I get a chance.