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Mythical Reel Pull

In search of the mythical reel pull.

on finding meaning in the endless scroll.

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Algorithmancy

Tech Bro Syllabus

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Founders and partners from the Dirtyverse on their must-haves for every tech-bro's reading shelf.

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Operation Match

The original dating app.

The following is an excerpt of Operation Match: Jeff Tarr and the Invention of Computer Dating by Patsy Tarr, out today, September 3rd, from 2wice Books.

Maya Man

The Instagram stories lecture.

previews the new lecture performance piece by cyberfeminist scholar Mindy Seu.

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Teledildonic Index

Thomas Kinkade

Broad appeal becomes bad appeal.

recreates Kinkade’s signature, kitschy cottages—with the help of AI.

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Now, I’m Thomas Kinkade

AI Fonts

How does a computer talk?

on the typography of Artificial Intelligence.

WordGames

MSCHF (Social)

Sell out and be stupid.

on brand piggybacking, courting controversy and making you pay to get trolled. 

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On MSCHF and Meme Coins

TPOT

Subletting from the post-rationalists.

on her months spent trying to fit in at a Brooklyn “techno-commune.”

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That part of Twitter

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