A glossary-style newsletter that runs long argumentative essays on media simulation, politics, fiction and philosophy of mind, written with a dense, theory-driven voice. Readers get sustained, idiosyncratic critique that connects current events to philosophical frameworks like Baudrillard and Dennett.
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Weekly essays by author A.R. Moxon mixing political commentary with literary and pop-culture analysis, including a long-running serialized humorous reading of the TV show Lost. Issues take a pointed progressive stance on US politics, media ownership and culture.
A personal culture newsletter of essays and opinion on films, books, shows, music and the politics of beauty, identity and pop culture. Readers get a distinctive first-person voice, with one piece republished from Harper's Bazaar.
Danny Crichton's newsletter offers long-form book reviews and essays on technology, global risk and strategy, with occasional personal reflections. Recent issues review works on Haiti, North Korea's founder Kim Il-sung, and Neil Postman's critique of television.
HEATED publishes opinionated climate journalism that scrutinizes fossil fuel industry deception, conservative media framing of climate science, and political myths about climate solutions. Issues combine reporting on legal documents and scientist interviews with plain-spoken commentary and updates on its companion podcast.
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