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.
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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?
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.
The Obsession with Profit & the Dark Side of Technological Innovation
The tech world is obsessed with profit and that obsession is showing symptoms of an unsettling pattern, the exploitation of human vulnerability disguised as technological innovation and progress. This article presents three compelling examples: the militarization of AI, the creeping…
Are NFTs Dead, or is Digital Art on the Blockchain a Game-Changer for Art and Culture?
Digital art on the blockchain—often referred to as NFT Art, CRYPTOART or just NFTs—represents a ground breaking shift in how we perceive, create, and exchange art. Despite early exuberance, the current NFT market has faced scrutiny, market corrections and cultural…
Ideas Too Dangerous to Share, Digital Censorship and Cultural Hegemony
Antonio Gramsci developed the concept of cultural hegemony to describe how dominant classes maintain power, not solely through economic control, but by shaping culture and ideology. By framing the accepted norms, values, and beliefs, they secure consent from the public,…
Breaking Free: Rethinking Career Gaps and the Value of Unconventional Paths
In a world where productivity is often equated with uninterrupted career progress, gaps in employment are frequently viewed with suspicion, especially by hiring managers and corporate culture. This taboo, perpetuated by institutions like academia, media, and corporations, sustains a narrative…