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Today’s links Machina economicus: Enshittification is an alien invasion. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2024 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent…
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Today’s links Billionaire-proofing the internet: Scolding people for choosing popular services is no way to build a popular movement. Picks and Shovels Chapter One (Part 4): Now we’re just haggling…
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Today’s links Social media needs (dumpster) fire exits: No one wants to have a fire, but you need to plan for one anyway. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.…
Today’s links Dirty words are politically potent: Why “enshittification” took hold. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023. Upcoming appearances: Where to…
Today’s links The one weird monopoly trick that gave us Walmart and Amazon and killed Main Street: The Robinson-Patman Act is how we make sure companies aren’t too big to…
Today’s links The true, tactical significance of Project 2025: It’s a schematic for tearing apart the Republican coalition. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004,…
Today’s links Microsoft pinky swears that THIS TIME they’ll make security a priority: The monopolist’s bargain was made to be broken. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day…
Today’s links The Coprophagic AI crisis: Even the mystical account of AI’s glorious future fails on its own terms. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history:…
Today’s links Prison-tech is a brutal scam – and a harbinger of your future: My next novel predicts the present. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in…