Despite unprecedented technological advancement, happiness metrics are declining. An analysis reveals how the attention economy, flawed economic incentives, and the erosion of community contribute to our collective unhappiness, and what we can do about it.
An analysis of the debate on public content flagging, exploring the risks of harassment, the need for transparency, and innovative moderation systems that offer a better way forward.
An exploration of why physical libraries are more critical than ever, serving as community hubs, providing access to modern technology, and offering resources that the internet alone cannot replace.
The rise of LLMs is forcing a reckoning in the open source community. Explore the divisive impact on developer contributions, licensing debates, and the future of collaborative software development.
Discover a curated list of the best open-source games you can play today. Explore top-rated titles across strategy, RPG, simulation, and FPS genres, all completely free of ads and trackers.
Developers share their regrets about open-sourcing work, from corporate exploitation and user entitlement to licensing mistakes and personal burnout. Learn from their experiences to navigate the challenges of sharing your code.
Wondering why your new idea is met with silence? Learn how to interpret a lack of feedback and discover strategies to improve your pitch and engage your target audience.
Explore innovative governance models for online communities that move beyond traditional authoritarian moderation, including contribution-weighted democracy, invite-only systems, and hybrid approaches to balance quality, growth, and fairness.
Are we on the brink of societal collapse? This analysis explores the arguments for a slow decay driven by economic disparity and AI, versus the case for historical resilience and human adaptability.
Feeling drained by the endless cycle of applications and rejections? This guide offers practical strategies for managing job hunting burnout, from creating a support system to optimizing your applications and protecting your mental health.