alexi gunner

Joyless is the operative word, one that links bimbos and tradwives in their pursuit of pleasure, no matter how much reality it requires you to ignore, or how much oppression, disrespect, and dehumanization it requires you to endure. Feminism becomes a scapegoat for capitalism’s ills, while marriage starts to look like a safe haven. But that... See more

The West Village Girl is probably the best example of this sort of zombie formalism, deeply self-obsessed moment. West Village is an NYC neighborhood that serves as a production set for an optimized lifestyle. You can live your entire life within a five-block radius: Pilates, three-drinker dinners, charm bars, espresso martinis, run clubs,... See more

“Historically, Earth periods like the one we are about to exit focus on materialism, hierarchies, resource acquisition, territory control, and empire stabilization (see the late Roman empire, high middle ages, and industrial capitalism). Air periods, by contrast, favor the renovation of hierarchies, decentralization, shifting orders, rapid... See more

Type 3 fun refers to activities that are not fun at all during the experience and also aren't enjoyable to reminisce about afterwards.It's characterized by difficulty, misery, and often involves situations where things go drastically wrong, sometimes even requiring rescue.While Type 1 fun is enjoyable in the moment, and Type 2 fun becomes enjoyable... See more

Something I’ve always found really interesting about your work is the juxtaposition of slowness with a city like New York. I relate to striving to live my day-to-day at a slower pace because I think I’m naturally a slower, more meditative person, and I think it can clash with the pace of New York sometimes: the chaos, the traffic, the tons of

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