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The Metrics of Attention and the Dark Architecture of Platform Capitalism
A documentary about OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips’s 100-man challenge, and a discussion about the attention economy's double-edged sword
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The Evolution of Photographic Truth, from Darkroom to Digital Reality
“Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field”. —Peter Adams
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9 Indispensable Websites for Finding Interesting Books to Read
Plus: the limitations of popularity-based recommendations; the evolution of criticism; all the books featured on Friends; a charming brick-and-mortar…
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5 Thought-Provoking Stories
The power of Radical Optimism; the most remote place in the world; Is a chat with a bot a conversation? and more
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Weekend Playlist /001
Bringing back our popular Weekend Playlist from TIG, a series that ran from 2014 ⎼ 2020, and lead to the discovery of many up-and-coming artists
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Valencia's Renaissance: A City Redefining Itself
An essay and companion piece to our recommendations for Spain's third city
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The Wisdom of TikTok?
Commodifying Complexity: When Philosophy Loses Its Depth
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Moving To: Como City, Italy
What it's like to live in the city and commune in northern Italy
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Moving To: Toledo, Spain
Last week, in our new series, Moving To, we looked at the charming town of Versailles, just outside of the French capital.
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Moving To: Versailles, Yvelines, Île-de-France
Live like royalty in France’s former de facto capital
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A Beginner’s Guide to ’80s Japanese Ambient Music
plus 9 essential albums to get you started
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The Film that Opened a Literary Door
American Fiction: Navigating the Intersection of Artistic Integrity and Cultural Commodification through Satire, Identity, and Legacy
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