Pluralistic: Richard R John's "Network Nation" (18 Jul 2024)

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Richard R John's "Network Nation": The definitive history of the Bell System is a must-read for 21st century Big Tech trustbusters.
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Pluralistic: Bowen McCurdy and Jordan Morris's "Youth Group" (16 Jul 2024)

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Bowen McCurdy and Jordan Morris's "Youth Group": A fabulous graphic novel of applied demonology and Sunday school.
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Pluralistic: Foxx Nolte's "Hidden History of Walt Disney World" (15 Jul 2024)

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Foxx Nolte's "Hidden History of Walt Disney World": The rough edges are more interesting than the polished surfaces.
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Pluralistic: The true, tactical significance of Project 2025 (14 Jul 2024)

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The true, tactical significance of Project 2025: It's a schematic for tearing apart the Republican coalition.
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Pluralistic: Austin Grossman's 'Fight Me' (01 Jul 2024)

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Austin Grossman's 'Fight Me': Gen-X superheroes, aging badly.
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Pluralistic: Kitchensink callithump linkdump (29 Jun 2024)

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Kitchensink callithump linkdump: All the news I couldn't fit.
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Pluralistic: The reason you can't buy a car is the same reason that your health insurer let hackers dox you (28 Jun 2024)

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The reason you can't buy a car is the same reason that your health insurer let hackers dox you: When monopoly meets infosec, hilarity ensues.
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Pluralistic: Copyright takedowns are a cautionary tale that few are heeding (27 Jun 2024)

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Copyright takedowns are a cautionary tale that few are heeding: If you can't post a law school symposium on fair use…
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Pluralistic: Cleantech has an enshittification problem (26 Jun 2024)

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Cleantech has an enshittification problem: Who's gonna make a 25-year purchase from a startup with six months' worth of runway?
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Pluralistic: Mirion Malle's "So Long Sad Love" (25 Jun 2024)

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Mirion Malle's "So Long Sad Love": A long drop through the missing stair.
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