Pluralistic: How twiddling enshittifies your brain (28 Jul 2025)

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How twiddling enshittifies your brain: They preferentially mess with the stuff you rely on the most.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: Used books economics; Adbusters sf; Branson vs virgins; Shark knife; Protesters must pledge souls to Satan; Cop "unions" aren't; Afterland.
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: Tabs give me superpowers (25 Jan 2024)

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Tabs give me superpowers: Lifehacks are good, actually.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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