Hi! Webworm is me, David Farrier, worming my way into weird corners of the internet and beyond! I’m a journalist and documentary maker who, like anyone, likes a good story.
Based in New Zealand, I tend to tell stranger stories, I suppose.
New Things Under the Sun is a free newsletter about recent-ish research on the economics of innovation, science of science, creativity, and discovery. It is written to be accessible to non-specialists, but with enough depth for you to understand the
The new weekly newsletter that explores pop culture of the '70s, '80s and '90s (via Toronto, Canada). RETRONTARIO was created to celebrate the neglected corners of Ontario’s rich televisual history; to put back into circulation material which...
Helping casual basketball fans stay informed about the stories and moments from across the sport, making watching games enjoyable and hanging out with hardcore friends more fun.
Grown-ass lady storytelling by and for gen-x women over 40. Featuring pop culture nuggets, profiles, day to day stuff we’re obsessed with, and personal essays.
What is this?
5ish is a newsletter by M.G. Siegler (that’s me) that aims to serve up five or so links to interesting content/places at a regular cadence.
Okay, but what about 500ish?
In a way, 5ish is a counterpart to 500ish, the site where I...
Maybe you don’t know what “hormone therapy” means and you’re looking to learn about The Trans Experience. Maybe we went to that all-girls Catholic school together and you want to know what I think about that...
An inspiring perspective on the science and technology that’s helping us solve the world’s biggest challenges. Authentic, candid, and refreshingly entertaining. It’ll restore your faith in humanity.
When Elon Musk wanted to tell people about his quest to colonise Mars and get the world off fossil fuels, he called Tim to write the story. Superhuman logic and stick men drawings that will completely rewire your brain.
A summary of beautifully curated notes about science, technology, and all the mesmerizing things indistinguishable from magic. Wisdom is delivered as 2 minutes shots, delivered every 2 days, because we know you are busy