An analysis of the practical and legal challenges of creating source-available software licenses with political or ethical restrictions, exploring enforceability, legal precedents, and their value as a political statement.
Exploring the challenges of finding respectful political discussion online, from platform echo chambers to the decline of good-faith arguments. Learn why civil discourse is so elusive and what potential alternatives exist.
Discover the surprising reason companies pay millions for consultants (hint: it's not for advice) and explore other massive resource sinks, from intentionally destroyed goods to the energy drain of AI and crypto.
An analysis of why modern WWIII films are absent from our screens, exploring reasons from audience escapism and political sensitivity to the enduring power of classic anti-war cinema.
Should AI be a public utility or a private enterprise? This analysis explores a debate on nationalizing AI, weighing security benefits against risks to innovation and access, drawing parallels to healthcare and energy.
An analysis of why certain topics gain less visibility on online forums, exploring the roles of platform guidelines, community flagging, user bias, and the debate around what constitutes censorship.
An analysis of a discussion on the perceived decline of an online forum, exploring themes of 'enshittification,' political creep, moderation challenges, and the natural evolution of communities.