Covers a very eclectic mix of topics, often having to do with sociotechnical transformations, but also cities, systems, hybrids, the environment, history, scifi, design, and many other ideas that matter. Feed your curiosity & make better sense of...
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Fortnite is a game unlike any I’ve ever played before. It’s layered and complex. It reminds me more of chess than Halo. At any time there can be over 10 things to keep in your head at the same time: where other enemies are in your build, which...
A curious dive into the rise of conversational technology (think messaging apps, voice assistants, and chatbots). And the way they’re shaping the conversation online and off.
Hello internet, and all the ships at sea! My name is Alexandra Erin. I wear a lot of different hats, and also separately from that I perform a lot of roles. I’m an author, a commentator on news and culture, a poet, an enthusiast for wearable...