Have you ever caught yourself blaming some vague, unnamed "they" for life's problems? That universal bogeyman who manipulates gas prices, ruins relationships, and conspires against your success? You're not alone. This exploration into what I call "pronoun paranoia" examines how we've replaced actual analysis with lazy conspiracy thinking. When my brother-in-law spent three hours explaining how "they" control everything, I realized something profound: he couldn't name a single actual person r...
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Have you ever caught yourself blaming some vague, unnamed "they" for life's problems? That universal bogeyman who manipulates gas prices, ruins relationships, and conspires against your success? You're not alone. This exploration into what I call "pronoun paranoia" examines how we've replaced actual analysis with lazy conspiracy thinking. When my brother-in-law spent three hours explaining how "they" control everything, I realized something profound: he couldn't name a single actual person r...
The Optimization of Everyday Life: Italy in the Age of Algorithms
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1 month ago
The Optimization of Everyday Life: Italy in the Age of Algorithms
The relentless march of algorithmic optimization is transforming Italy into a service economy where citizens are merely beta testers for foreign tech companies and real estate speculation. This raw, philosophical examination reveals how surveillance capitalism has evolved from academic theory into our everyday reality, reshaping everything from housing to digital identity. • Construction noise at 5am symbolizes how Italian cities are being rebuilt for wealthy foreigners rather than locals • ...
Frank’s Take
Have you ever caught yourself blaming some vague, unnamed "they" for life's problems? That universal bogeyman who manipulates gas prices, ruins relationships, and conspires against your success? You're not alone. This exploration into what I call "pronoun paranoia" examines how we've replaced actual analysis with lazy conspiracy thinking. When my brother-in-law spent three hours explaining how "they" control everything, I realized something profound: he couldn't name a single actual person r...
