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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 · 5d

The online video landscape just changed. OpenAI, YouTube, Google, and Meta have all released free, high-quality generative video tools aimed at social media. This means our feeds are about to be flooded with AI content. What now? What about creativity?

Jen standing in front of dark background with text "AI vs Creativity" and logos for Sora, YouTube Shorts and Meta.

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

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

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

To create an authentic presence, you must not mimic other creators. Your on-camera persona should be built from your own identity. Use your real values, skills, accomplishments, and passions as the foundation for how you present yourself to your audience.

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

Learn how to use a script and speak naturally, and go off on tangents but get back on script quickly.

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

Using a script can be a helpful tool for creating clear content. If you are a verbal processor or have certain neurodivergent traits, a script or detailed notes can help you avoid tangents and stay on point. It's an easier edit, too.

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

Talking to the camera gets easier when you imagine one specific person you're helping. Think of them rather than "the audience" when you record. Just one human who needs what you're sharing. Speak to the listener (singular).

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

Deepfakes are a serious issue with all of these new, and free/widely accessible, realistic video generation tools now dropped onto humanity. Sora and Google and working to protect humans from deepfakes, but it isn't going so well quite yet. It's also a big deal for news, archival footage, and more.

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

So many changes this month to the landscape of generative AI video. This episode details updates from OpenAI, YouTube Shorts, Google's Flow, and ... Meta Vibes.

Clip from Human Internet Theory (episode 6) - available wherever you podcast or on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/eCcVA94N7L8

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

I have three solo exercises you can do to help figure out your POV that can lead to a better content strategy today.

Full ep at "Human Internet Theory" today.

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

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 · 2d

And that YOU will be fine with it too (it'll sound normal to you soon enough.)

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

A super common question is to use FX or AI to change your voice because you "don't like it" at this stage. Seriously: don't do this. It'll be a worse experience for your audience. Trust that your audience will be fine with your voice, they prefer it to something that is not you.

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

Your voice will sound weird in your own ears when you start editing yourself for the first time. Everyone goes through this. Your audience doesn't hear any of that though. They hear a voice they haven't heard before sharing something useful or interesting.

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

I couldn't bring myself to say best for that site 🤣

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

to my core i feel this! reddit is the worst and okayest platform all at once.

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

As a demographic we might have a leg up on understanding, and probably are taking this with the seriousness deserved.

As we face ongoing risk of death from a society that still largely DGAF about us living or call us mentally ill despite so many receipts. That too, during *this*.

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

After losing our work and/or life passions, too, and told to "just stay at home then." And forego health needs, jobs, etc.

And we are told this by all sides of politics, all walks of life. Even within the disability community, at times, or the all too common *crickets*.

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

A group who might have a good understanding is those of us taking the ongoing pandemic seriously due to disability or other very valid health concerns. Because we are mocked, ridiculed, ostracized and harassed by our friends, family, and health care workers regularly for six years now risking death.

Image because I can't quote/share.

Post by: Prisonculture
@prisonculture.bsky.social
I don't think most people understand what we're facing. Not really.
October 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM

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

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and text: https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/interviews/jeanine-wright Interview by @james.crid.land via @podnews.net

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

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

Why are we publishing thousands of pieces of educational content that no human even listens to, let along oversees? Is this the future we want for the internet?

Podnews interview - video: https://youtu.be/FuS1BmN6zyY

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

You can be professional without being corporate. Bring your actual vocab, reactions, honest confusion when something doesn't make sense. Write your own stuff, which is more engaging than polish (which is what gen ai will do - focus on collab instead of replace with the tools). Be... human.

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

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

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

The way you act when you are walking your dog is different from how you act when talking to the bank. Neither is fake. We all adapt our authentic selves for different contexts. Creating an on-camera persona is about putting your real personality into a new situation.

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

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

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

To create your authentic on-camera persona, select parts of your real self to emphasize. For example, a quality engineer might emphasize their logical problem-solving skills, while a health coach might choose to lead with warmth and understanding to best serve their clients.

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