The Glitch That Spoke Too Plainly
In a media landscape where the journalists are gone, the platforms are captured, and the truth is a liability, even a machine’s momentary gasp of honesty is worth archiving.
Category Culture
Navigating the Slippery Fusion of Entertainment, Documentary and Indoctrination
If the 20th century taught us to be literate, the 21st must teach us to be perceptually sovereign. In an era where belief is engineered and perception curated, our deepest freedom lies in our ability to hold the line between story and truth, between being moved and being manipulated.
Composting the Bypass: Entanglement, Grief, and the Pitfalls of Post-Anthropocentric Movements
Are some post-anthropocentric movements — from mycelial networks to rhizomatic thinking, biomimicry to planetary intelligence — bypassing cultural healing by retreating into nature metaphors?
Beyond Climate Panic: Educating for Complexity in the Age of Polycrisis
"This article explores the difference between climate education and climate indoctrination, the impact of fear-based messaging on the youth, and why understanding the climate crisis through the lens of polycrisis might lead us to more empowering cultural responses.”
Designing Systems We Can Trust: The Case for Decentralised Frameworks
On Jan 3, 2009, Satoshi embedded this headline in Bitcoin’s very first block:
“The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.”
This wasn’t just a timestamp—it was a message. A warning. A mission.
The Corruption of Academia: How Highly Educated Professionals Fail Society
This is not an argument against education—but against its hollowing out. Against the idea that credentials equal credibility. Against the polite and polished consensus that keeps us circling the same failing paradigms.
Why Gen Z Is Driving the Digital Future of Art
As Generation Z continues to influence the cultural landscape, the digital realm offers limitless possibilities for artistic expression, collaboration, and innovation. The fusion of technology with creativity is not just a trend - it represents a fundamental shift in how art is experienced and valued. By embracing digital platforms, artists can reach global audiences, challenge traditional boundaries, and contribute to a more inclusive and socially conscious art world. The future of art is digital - dynamic, diverse, and deeply connected to the evolving pulse of our time.
15 Ways Blockchain & Digital Art Solve Real-World Problems
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, blockchain and digital art are proving to be more than just innovations - they are solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in art, culture and society. From democratizing access and protecting intellectual property to fostering inclusivity and transparency, blockchain is reshaping the art world.
Future Trajectories: Navigating the Commons Economy in South Africa
The Commons Economy is a vision of society that prioritizes individual freedom, data sovereignty and ecological stewardship. Here, communities thrive in a network of decentralized systems where technology is used to empower, not exploit. Governance is shared, privacy is protected and resources are allocated to support collective well-being.
Another Ten Ideas too Dangerous to Share: Patterns, Paradoxes and the Path Forward
In this follow-up, we delve deeper into another ten transformative ideas that threaten to upend the status quo. From questioning the morality of AI-driven warfare to envisioning decentralized alternatives to economic growth, these ideas reveal the fault lines of our time.