Nostalgia reflects a societal 'future deprivation,' driven by limiting narratives and game theory thinking that stifles cooperation and authentic connections.
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Political actions are now often performed for online audiences, reflecting a broader societal shift towards digital escapism and a longing for authentic experiences.
6.1Rabbit Holes ️ #169
2025-08-27 • technology civility indigenous knowledge rudeness
The blog post discusses the perceived increase in rudeness in society, linking it to a crisis of attention exacerbated by technology and the pandemic. It explores how unchecked incivility affects mood and behavior, suggesting that...
The blog post discusses insights from two podcasts featuring the author, focusing on themes of futures studies, systems thinking, and the impact of digital technology on attention and work. It highlights the concept of 'directionl...
The post discusses the concept of 'slopification' in digital culture, emphasizing how our numbness to poor-quality content has led to a normalization of 'slop' in our online experiences. It critiques the role of social media in st...
6.1Rabbit Holes ️ #126
2025-07-30 • climate change art consumerism ai societal issues
This newsletter welcomes new subscribers and highlights the importance of paid subscriptions for supporting the author's work. It discusses themes of perceived obsolescence, the impact of late-stage capitalism on product quality, ...
The blog post explores themes of nihilism, existential despair, and the fragility of meaning in contemporary society. The author reflects on personal burnout and the overwhelming nature of modern life, questioning the purpose of w...
The post welcomes new subscribers and discusses various topics related to capitalism, depersonalization, and the impact of technology on society. It critiques late-stage capitalism, highlighting how it borrows from the future and ...
The post discusses the impact of digital communication on personal relationships and societal expectations, introducing concepts like 'multiverse fatigue' and the idea that responsiveness has become a proxy for care and worth. It ...
5.6Rabbit Holes ️ #172
2025-10-15 • social media economics ai sure workshop
The blog post discusses the convergence of media and technology, particularly how social media is evolving into a television-like format, with video content dominating platforms like TikTok and YouTube. It highlights the growing t...
The blog post promotes Inez Aponte’s upcoming online course, 'The Beautiful Economies Learning Lab,' which aims to redefine economic value towards a more sustainable and holistic approach. It discusses the volatility of the 21st c...
The blog post discusses the impact of AI, particularly ChatGPT, on human communication, highlighting how it influences language and emotional expression. It emphasizes the loss of authentic human signals in communication due to AI...
The post examines the impact of framing on societal issues, critiques cultural homogeneity, and advocates for diversity and a symbiotic relationship with nature in the age of AI.
A reflection on the year's most insightful pieces, addressing the blurred lines between reality and illusion, the effects of AI, and the need for a compassionate societal approach.
The author shares personal updates about moving to South Tyrol, starting a new role as a researcher in futures studies, and preparing for fatherhood. He discusses the challenges of balancing work and personal life, particularly du...
5.1The Technology Enclosure Loop
2025-07-13 • framework enclosure loop
The post discusses the 'Enclosure Loop,' a framework for understanding technology cycles and their impact on society, culture, and politics, inspired by Douglas Rushkoff's work. It emphasizes the importance of perspective in analy...
5Rabbit Holes ️ #170
2025-09-24 • social media climate change mental health presence ai
In this edition of Rabbit Holes, Thomas Klaffke reflects on his recent move from Berlin to South Tyrol, Italy, and discusses the challenges of maintaining full presence in a world dominated by social media and AI. He critiques the...
The author, Thomas Klaffke, reflects on becoming a father and shares a collection of his favorite self-written pieces, some of which were previously behind a paywall. He expresses the chaos and beauty of new parenthood and invites...
The text is a newsletter by Thomas Klaffke, sharing a part of his Craft of Reframing methodology for free. It includes a long read by Ed Zitron about domicide, a framing of executives and managers as being symbolic, and a metaphor...
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0Rabbit Holes ️ #119
2025-06-11 • art investment reframing ai
The text is a newsletter by Thomas Klaffke, discussing various topics such as the Craft of Reframing, AI-driven disruption, late-cycle investment theory, and GenAI art. It also includes a chart and examples to help reimagine and b...
0The Craft of Reframing
2025-06-04 • research reframing systems theory
The text is an in-depth look at the author's reframing method, developed over 2.5 years of weekly framings and reframings. The author has transformed into a better researcher, systems and creative thinker, foresight analyst, and u...
0Rabbit Holes ️ #118
2025-05-28 • social media sustainable living automation artists ai
The text is a newsletter by Thomas Klaffke, celebrating reaching 10,000 followers on LinkedIn and sharing advice on building a small audience on social media. It discusses various topics such as AI, automation, sustainability, and...
0Rabbit Holes ️ #117
2025-05-21 • philosophy politics culture ai
The text discusses the concept of reframing and its importance, as well as the shift in the world's political, intellectual, and institutional landscape. It also explores the impact of AI on the workforce and the changing dynamics...