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<blockquote> “While I’m deeply sympathetic, the author should be discussing their issues with a therapist rather than spreading this on the internet.” </blockquote> I have channeled all my anger and am now the managing director at data-specialized tech consultancy called Hermit Tech. I like working with readers, and you can book time directly on my calendar if you think there might be an opportunity to work together, even if it’s hypothetical and a year or two out. I do take lots of social calls with readers, but you’ll have to drop me an email for that! I read all mail without exception, and love getting it. I may not respond, but I’ll always read! You can reach me at: ludicity.hackernews@gmail.com. If you live in Melbourne, this final link straight-up arranges an in-person meeting at a nice coffee place. My podcast, “Does A Frog Have Scorpion Nature”, where I talk to people I like, and sometimes find blog post inspiration. You can also catch me on Mastodon. Liberapay | Patreon to support me taking the time to write when I should probably be doing sales or something responsible.

Writing and reporting on AI, tech, labor and power. For everyone Silicon Valley is happening to. Click to read Blood in the Machine, by Brian Merchant, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

Building human knowledge to halt AI hype. Click to read Cognitive Resonance, by Benjamin Riley, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Analyzing AI as transformative but normal technology, not superintelligence. Click to read AI as Normal Technology, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

The Words of Ed Zitron, a PR person and writer.

An episodic autobiographical meditation. Stories from farms, cities, African villages, Martha’s Vineyard, Silicon Valley, molecular biology labs, truck stops, firehouses, construction sites, hacker meets — trying to figure out what it’s all about. Click to read “Sundman figures it out!”, by john sundman, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Bestselling Science Fiction Author Cat Valente’s Blatherings on the State of the World: Politics, Internet Culture, History, and Art. Click to read Welcome to Garbagetown, by Catherynne M. Valente, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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A tech and online culture publication by Taylor Lorenz, featuring original reporting on how the internet is reshaping politics, business, media, and culture. Click to read User Mag, by Taylor Lorenz, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

Labor, politics, and power. Click to read How Things Work, by Hamilton Nolan, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

A blog/newsletter about the internet, politics, and the history of the digital future.

404 Media is an independent media company founded by technology journalists Jason Koebler, Emanuel Maiberg, Samantha Cole, and Joseph Cox.

The Economic Populist, from the American Economic Liberties Project, sheds light on how anti-monopoly policy impacts our daily lives and provides a home for our community to engage, learn, and connect. Click to read The Economic Populist, by Economic Liberties, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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