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6.2Playing with anisota
2025-11-07 • social media bluesky video games anisota
Anisota.net is an innovative social media platform that combines elements of gaming with social interaction. Users navigate through a limited deck of cards instead of a continuous feed, focusing on post 'rarity' rather than engage...
A reflective review of 'Ghost World' that examines its themes of identity and adolescence, contrasting the film with its graphic novel source material.
The author reflects on their lifelong passion for cartoons, comics, and animation, tracing their journey from childhood experiences with Dr. Seuss and comic strips to their recent re-reading of Scott McCloud's 'Understanding Comic...
Engaging with Marx's 'Capital' is essential for understanding the deeper social relations and implications of capitalism beyond conventional economic views.
5.7Equator launch
2025-10-29 • politics art cultural criticism equator
The launch of Equator, a new magazine focused on politics, culture, and art, explores the end of the illusion that the world was inevitably progressing towards Western modernity, with America as its endpoint. This shift signifies ...
Tobias Frere-Jones reflects on the cultural impact and significance of the Gotham typeface as it approaches its 25th anniversary.
The blog post discusses Wayne Coffey's book 'They Said It Couldn’t Be Done,' focusing on the 1969 World Series and the 1969 Mets. It highlights Chapter 12, which features a biography of Karl Ehrhardt, known as the 'Sign Man,' who ...
The blog post discusses the web design service scriptorium@christdesert, operated by Benedictine monks in New Mexico during the 1990s. It highlights the challenges faced by the monks in balancing their religious duties with the de...
5.1Ultralight
2025-10-31 • web development sustainable living technology ultralight
Laurel Schwulst's lecture discusses the concept of 'ultralight' in relation to technology and the internet, emphasizing that the internet is a physical entity supported by infrastructure like submarine cables and data centers. The...
4.7Lost in the Met
2026-03-10 • personal experience art nostalgia education museums
A nostalgic reflection on a formative visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlighting the impact of art education and personal growth.
This post invites readers to explore 'The Timeless Way of Building' by Christopher Alexander as part of the IndieWeb Book Club, emphasizing its architectural insights and influence.
4.7Wishcessibility
2026-02-17 • accessibility impact intent wishcessibility
The concept of 'wishcessibility' illustrates how good intentions in accessibility efforts can lead to meaningful improvements despite initial failures.
The blog post reviews the 1995 film 'Hackers,' directed by Iain Softley, highlighting its cult classic status and the entertaining premise of teenagers battling an evil corporate security officer. The author appreciates the film's...
The post argues for prioritizing inclusivity in the Indie Web ethos, highlighting the need for accessible options for marginalized communities.
Niko Stratis argues that men must reflect on their role in communities and prioritize honoring and preserving them over self-centeredness.
The blog post discusses Peel Dream Magazine, a music group whose sound is likened to Broadcast, Stereolab, and Yo La Tengo. The name pays homage to BBC Radio1 deejay John Peel. The author shares their discovery of the band through...
The blog post discusses the critical issue of the digital divide in New York City, highlighting how many residents lack reliable internet access, which affects their ability to participate in various aspects of life, especially du...
The post advocates for collective blogging as a means to create a more diverse and accessible web, emphasizing the importance of collaboration over individualistic, tech-centric approaches. It suggests using simple tech stacks lik...
A personal reflection on music listening habits in 2025, highlighting favorite artists, albums, and the use of scrobbling services while considering future live music experiences.
Rob Arcand emphasizes the significance of personal websites in academia, inspired by his late advisor, and aims to document his PhD journey through his new blog.
Embrace imperfection in web design, prioritize joy, and collaborate with others to create meaningful websites.
The author reviews their reading journey in 2024, highlighting completed books and the challenge of maintaining focus amidst distractions.
The author reflects on editing a previous blog post about 'Understanding Comics,' specifically removing a section related to the Cracker Barrel logo, meme culture, and AI-generated comic strips. They express uncertainty about the ...