Severin Matusek

Every creator has a group that they can BELONG if they choose to.

Indeed, the success of a meme coin depends on its ability to circulate semiotic fragments of itself—images, slogans, icons—that evoke a sense of belonging, rebellion, or humor, however fleeting or contradictory.

There’s a missed opportunity to create culturally relevant moments and platforms to help young people struggling with loneliness. In the 21st century, brands and agencies have the chance to uplift communities and equip individuals with the tools to live a flourishing life. Examples include Dove’s self-esteem project, Hershey’s helping teens build... See more

But mostly they just drop cool pictures and funny memes, and discuss or riff on them. “There’s an understanding that, like, you’re not going to kick each other, you’re not going to judge each other,” he said. “You’re not here to represent your identity; you’re just here to chill.”

The "checks and balances" no longer come from Congress or the courts, but from the feed.

Seu has spent her young career straddling the meticulous world of academia and her desire to write, speak, curate, and create for a public audience.

Put simply, a network state is an online community that materializes in the physical world with the goal of achieving meaningful collective action.