Attention Economy
The Epistemic Glitch: Why We Fight Over Images We Can No Longer Verify
The panic over Ariana Grande's weight is a dress rehearsal. The real performance, waged over political images we can't confirm are real, is still to come.
Attention Economy
Algorithmic Influence
The Invisible Editor
Algorithmic influence is designed to go unnoticed. The TikTok deal is a warning about who controls it — and who inherits it next.
Media Literacy
Quarantined in Nebraska, Brought to You by Heinz
The New York Times called him an influencer. The morning shows that reached millions did not.
White House Correspondents Dinner
Inside the Lie Factory
How a Vietnamese clickbait operation paired Cole Allen with fifty celebrities, and the 7 billion reasons Meta has to let it happen.
Media Literacy
The Amish lady selling you supplements doesn't exist.
Inside the AI-generated influencer operation that hundreds of thousands of people trust for health advice.
Social Media
You’re Not Addicted. You’re Being Programmed.
This isn’t just about tech. It’s about control, safety, and the war over your perception of reality.