alexi gunner
@idlegaze
cultural strategist
writes idle gaze; a newsletter exploring the undercurrents of the modern zeitgeist.
founder @ idle gaze consulting
cultural futurist @ RADAR
alexi gunner
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love how 2000s tech magazines marketed massive societal changes as simple consumer upgrades
'gadgets are hot!' really meant 'the entire internet is about to be in your pocket' https://t.co/BfZsD0PmPT
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β In his dreadful lassitude and objectless rage, Cobain seemed to have give wearied voice to the despondency of the generation that had come after history, whose every move was anticipated, tracked, bought and sold before it had even happened. Cobain knew he was just another piece of spectacle, that nothing runs better on MTV than a protest against... See more
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As of 2023, the Futures Cone includes seven alternative futures: potential, preposterous, possible, plausible, probable, preferable, and projected (Voros, 2017).
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I view a party as a ritual space, so I focus a lot of attention on the experience of the dancer. At night parties, lights should be minimal for several reasons. The visions on psychedelics are most powerful in darkness. And we find it easier to let go in darkness. Easier to dissolve.
Rave Revolution: Eris Drew shares the Motherbeat
So next time you feel envious about someone, consider asking yourself:
- Is this my game to play? (does anyone need more carousels about Patagonia's strategy?)
- What's the opportunity cost of playing it? (more time doing X means less time doing Y)
- Why should i play it like they are? (play at the cross-section of what works for the market and your mind)
