tiny internets: sidewalks, geocaching, and more · tiny internets

Lately, I’ve been less interested in these web-discovery projects. Maybe we don’t need more libraries but more people who go to libraries—or zine fairs, independent bookstores, conventions, etc. In other words, maybe we need fewer websites randomly taking you to another website but more people seeking what inspires them. Spencer Chang and I wrote a... See more

Most of us walk with the internet every day, through the internet computer in our pockets. We know how to use it to listen to music louder than our surroundings, get traffic updates and navigational advice, and keep up with the latest news from around the world. But if you find yourself craving a more balanced experience, the field computer can hel... See more

Large parasocial platforms transformed the internet into a hostile and impersonal place. They feed our FOMO to keep us clicking. They exaggerate our differences for "engagement". They create engines for stardom to keep us creeping. They bait us into nutritionless and sensationalist content. Humanity cannot subsist on hype alone.

Small and sincere co... See more