NEW FORMAT! Also, on love, the metaverse, the dark side of fame and the trap of commodification.
Author: Mudassir Chapra
“Of all the unimportant things, [sport] is the most important.” – Pope John Paul II (supposedly)
Also, why now is the best time to innovate in tech and what is news, anyway?
Also, the colonizing power of photos, the debate on cancel culture, and the joys of being mediocre.
Also, the insularity of twitter and a conspiracy theory on Silicon Valley’s disdain for Facebook
Also, steering ships via currents, the easy access of lies, and how nothing has changed.
Also, more on over-overcomplication, anxiety around minibars, and the fake future.
Also, one of the best pieces of horror cinema of the year, understanding things and more thoughts on freedom of speech.
Monopolies have outsized market power. The solution is simple; break-up monopolies.
Also on simple solutions for ‘complex’ problems and privilege of checking-out of society.