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The Obsession with Profit & the Dark Side of Technological Innovation

ByRichelle SteynSep 30, 20248 mins

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 influence of centralised finance on decentralised finance, and the rise of unemployment-tech. Together they illustrate […]

Are NFTs Dead, or is Digital Art on the Blockchain a Game-Changer for Art and Culture?

ByRichelle SteynSep 15, 202410 mins

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 re-evaluation. While some proclaim that “NFTs are dead,” others argue that this is merely a […]

Ideas Too Dangerous to Share, Digital Censorship and Cultural Hegemony

ByRichelle SteynSep 13, 202411 mins

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, even when these structures work against the public’s own interests. Gramsci’s insights remain deeply relevant, […]

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The Top-selling NFT Artists in South Africa

ByRichelle SteynAug 11, 20232 mins
These are just a few of the many talented South African artists who are creating NFTs. The NFT market is still in its early stages, but it is growing rapidly, and South African artists are well-positioned to succeed in this new space.

Composting the Bypass: Entanglement, Grief, and the Pitfalls of Post-Anthropocentric Movements

ByRichelle SteynMay 15, 20255 mins
Are some post-anthropocentric movements — from mycelial networks to rhizomatic thinking, biomimicry to planetary intelligence — bypassing cultural healing by retreating into nature metaphors?

From Walls to Wallets: Exploring Banksy’s Street Art and its Synergies with CRYPTOART

ByRichelle SteynJul 20, 20248 mins
In the ever-evolving world of art, the emergence of digital platforms and blockchain technology has given rise to a new form of artistic expression: CRYPTOART. This digital revolution bears striking parallels to the disruptive and boundary-pushing nature of street art, epitomized by the enigmatic and provocative works of Banksy. As we navigate the transition from […]
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