Inside Peter Thiel’s Nashville Antichrist Lectures
we are in an apocalyptic era; peter thiel wants you to study the bible, think harder about the antichrist, and (literally) save the world.
The Official Anthem of MeToo’s RevivalOct 23
the cornell 7 and lindsay clancy cases have sparked a resurgence of online female empowerment. in paris paloma’s ‘labour,’ these women have found their new slave song
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San Francisco’s Hot Girl BubbleOct 21
gorgeous women are flocking to sf. should we be worried about the economy?
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One Man’s Quest to Build a Very Small Data Center on a Remote Plot of SandOct 21
we joined a data center founder's 'listening tour' through rural colorado. it went very badly and also very well.
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Did This AI Research Breakthrough Just Avert the Apocalypse?Oct 21
breaking down former openai researcher nick cammarata’s new ‘interpretability’ findings on how ai models reason, and the debate over whether understanding ai will help us control it
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How Wikipedia Buried the Truth About CovidOct 19
inside wikipedia’s six-year editorial battle to frame lab leak as a partisan ‘conspiracy,’ and to manufacture consensus about one of the most important scientific questions of our time
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Inside the Strange Intersection of AI Doom, ‘Rationalism,’ and Sexual TransgressionOct 16
a small group of people in the bay area believe ai will soon kill everyone. they are also having a bunch of rape-y orgies. what might explain this? an earnest philosophical inquiry
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24 Hours Inside the Adult Toy Store Where Kelly Clarkson Tried to Buy a Fake BirdOct 15
the shop says kelly clarkson has put them ‘in danger,’ but everything seems pretty relaxed inside (except for all the high-strung journalists)
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How LA Destroyed Its Housing Market — And Sent Young People PackingOct 14
los angeles keeps making it harder to build, buy, and stay, as its “mansion tax” and other restrictions fuel a massive exodus.
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One Man’s Quest to Build a Very Small Data Center on a Remote Plot of Sand
we joined a data center founder's 'listening tour' through rural colorado. it went very badly and also very well.
San Francisco’s Hot Girl BubbleOct 21
gorgeous women are flocking to sf. should we be worried about the economy?
66 Likes
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Did This AI Research Breakthrough Just Avert the Apocalypse?Oct 21
breaking down former openai researcher nick cammarata’s new ‘interpretability’ findings on how ai models reason, and the debate over whether understanding ai will help us control it
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How Wikipedia Buried the Truth About CovidOct 19
inside wikipedia’s six-year editorial battle to frame lab leak as a partisan ‘conspiracy,’ and to manufacture consensus about one of the most important scientific questions of our time
104 Likes
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Inside the Strange Intersection of AI Doom, ‘Rationalism,’ and Sexual TransgressionOct 16
a small group of people in the bay area believe ai will soon kill everyone. they are also having a bunch of rape-y orgies. what might explain this? an earnest philosophical inquiry
77 Likes
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Arrested OpenAI Engineer Credits Saudi Prince With His Decision to Work in U.S. TechOct 14
the saudi national’s motive is unknown, but in a podcast released less than a month ago he says: “you learn from the source, then bring that expertise and knowledge back home, God willing.”
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How LA Destroyed Its Housing Market — And Sent Young People Packing
los angeles keeps making it harder to build, buy, and stay, as its “mansion tax” and other restrictions fuel a massive exodus.
A San Francisco Voter Guide for People Who Aren’t Insane Oct 13
official endorsements for candidates who don’t want to burn down the city, and for ballot props that aren’t literally insane, from your beloved team at pirate wires
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The New American-Greenlandic Forever PactOct 7
a new deal between denmark, the u.s., and greenland expands american military access, restricts chinese and russian influence, and sets the stage for a new world order
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EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon Taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to Plan Future of WarSep 30
‘project meridian’ will reimagine the american military for the year 2100. musk, luckey, and their teams will deliver a report to the public within 120 days.
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Why I Threw a Pro-Data Center PartySep 30
amid rampant data center derangement syndrome, I wanted to throw a house party to celebrate american innovation. then it went viral.
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State Department Enlists Palantir and Anduril to Fight Censorship AbroadSep 29
the admin’s new ‘freedom tech excellence program’ recruits tech workers to fight draconian online censorship in the u.s. and around the world. here’s how it works
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The Official Anthem of MeToo’s Revival
the cornell 7 and lindsay clancy cases have sparked a resurgence of online female empowerment. in paris paloma’s ‘labour,’ these women have found their new slave song
Inside Peter Thiel’s Nashville Antichrist LecturesOct 25
we are in an apocalyptic era; peter thiel wants you to study the bible, think harder about the antichrist, and (literally) save the world.
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24 Hours Inside the Adult Toy Store Where Kelly Clarkson Tried to Buy a Fake BirdOct 15
the shop says kelly clarkson has put them ‘in danger,’ but everything seems pretty relaxed inside (except for all the high-strung journalists)
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The Most Controversial Cannons in AmericaSep 17
sydney sweeney has once again triggered the internet by showing off her curves in an ad. on the hypocrisy of these new critics, and why sweeney’s are the boobs america just can’t quit
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Publishers, Take Note: This Is How You Win Back MenSep 14
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How to H-1B AmericanSep 9
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Inside Peter Thiel’s Nashville Antichrist LecturesOct 25
we are in an apocalyptic era; peter thiel wants you to study the bible, think harder about the antichrist, and (literally) save the world.
93 Likes
14 Comments
The Official Anthem of MeToo’s RevivalOct 23
the cornell 7 and lindsay clancy cases have sparked a resurgence of online female empowerment. in paris paloma’s ‘labour,’ these women have found their new slave song
54 Likes
12 Comments
San Francisco’s Hot Girl BubbleOct 21
gorgeous women are flocking to sf. should we be worried about the economy?
66 Likes
15 Comments
One Man’s Quest to Build a Very Small Data Center on a Remote Plot of SandOct 21
we joined a data center founder's 'listening tour' through rural colorado. it went very badly and also very well.
55 Likes
18 Comments
Did This AI Research Breakthrough Just Avert the Apocalypse?Oct 21
breaking down former openai researcher nick cammarata’s new ‘interpretability’ findings on how ai models reason, and the debate over whether understanding ai will help us control it
22 Likes
2 Comments
How Wikipedia Buried the Truth About CovidOct 19
inside wikipedia’s six-year editorial battle to frame lab leak as a partisan ‘conspiracy,’ and to manufacture consensus about one of the most important scientific questions of our time
104 Likes
19 Comments
Inside the Strange Intersection of AI Doom, ‘Rationalism,’ and Sexual TransgressionOct 16
a small group of people in the bay area believe ai will soon kill everyone. they are also having a bunch of rape-y orgies. what might explain this? an earnest philosophical inquiry
77 Likes
23 Comments
24 Hours Inside the Adult Toy Store Where Kelly Clarkson Tried to Buy a Fake BirdOct 15
the shop says kelly clarkson has put them ‘in danger,’ but everything seems pretty relaxed inside (except for all the high-strung journalists)
66 Likes
26 Comments
How LA Destroyed Its Housing Market — And Sent Young People PackingOct 14
los angeles keeps making it harder to build, buy, and stay, as its “mansion tax” and other restrictions fuel a massive exodus.
48 Likes
12 Comments
Arrested OpenAI Engineer Credits Saudi Prince With His Decision to Work in U.S. TechOct 14
the saudi national’s motive is unknown, but in a podcast released less than a month ago he says: “you learn from the source, then bring that expertise and knowledge back home, God willing.”
37 Likes
7 Comments
A San Francisco Voter Guide for People Who Aren’t Insane Oct 13
official endorsements for candidates who don’t want to burn down the city, and for ballot props that aren’t literally insane, from your beloved team at pirate wires
46 Likes
15 Comments
The New American-Greenlandic Forever PactOct 7
a new deal between denmark, the u.s., and greenland expands american military access, restricts chinese and russian influence, and sets the stage for a new world order
54 Likes
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