Venkatesh Rao: Consulting and Writing

A decade ago, lorecraft was largely limited to edgelords haunting online fora thinking up the next troll for lulz and electoral mayhem. Now lorecraft is being used to manage treasuries worth millions, launch complex commercial projects, and design automation deathstars for fun and profit.

Your work is highly insightful and rich in references. Do you have any routines for scanning media and the cultural scene?

It’s important to have processes in place to break free from personal biases and digital echo chambers. Consultant and writer Venkatesh Rao once said you need to think like “a tourist in strange lands” which really resonates wi... See more