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The age of average.

Over the years I have shared articles that reflect bits and pieces of this story. Now, a more comprehensive look. “This article argues that from film to fashion and architecture to advertising, creative fields have become dominated and defined by […]

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The junkification of Amazon.

This writer explored the incentives that drive this: “Some of the spatulas you encounter first will carry brand names you’ve heard of before, like KitchenAid or Rubbermaid, while others will have names like IOCBYHZ, BANKKY, or KLAQQED.” I learned that […]

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The state of the culture 2023.

Instead of a State of the Union speech, “What [Ted Gioia would] really like is a “State of the Culture” speech—a hard-hitting look at music, writing, arts, media, movies, and all that. And delivered with brutal honesty.” Loaded with interesting […]