Pluralistic: Surveillance vs guillotines (11 Aug 2026)

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Surveillance vs guillotines: Someone's gonna fleece these rubes, why not me?
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: DeCSS; Warhol Worm; Camgirls x Amazon wishlists; 2021 State of Tech (in 2001); RIAA v grieving family; Stasi disguises.
Upcoming appearances: Edinburgh, Sydney, Melbourne, Brighton, London, South Bend.
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: The "small nonprofit school" saved in the SVB bailout charges more than Harvard (23 Mar 2023)

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The "small nonprofit school" saved in the SVB bailout charges more than Harvard: It's got a private ski-hill!
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2013, 2018, 2022
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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