In the finale of our epic exploration into the future of the 'net, we brave the digital pollution once more to show how the wild e-west can be won.
Future of the Net: Through the Looking Glass
How the Internet Broke our Hearts
The internet's been captured and distorted - it's departing from reality. So just stay off it, right? Problem is, it's bleeding into the real world.
Gen X Killed the Internet: How a Weed-Smoking 17th Century Philosopher Can Bring it Back
Hi folks! Sorry the posts have been a little less frequent lately. Among other things (mostly involving summer), I’ve been writing this three-part post on how the internet has gone to shit and how a long-dead radical philosopher can help fix it. In this first post we head back to 17 century Germany where we... Continue Reading →
Break out the Tinfoil Hats: Conspiracies are Back. (And We Can’t Blame Baby Boomers this Time)
Vaccinations are out (measles are in), the climate’s not really warming and everyone’s out to get Trump! Conspiracies are back! But is Gen X to blame?
This Election, Gen X Has Had Enough! Here’s How We Can Vote Smarter
We can thank Baby Boomers for Abbott, Trump and Brexit, but Gen X is not voting too wisely either. How's how to outsmart politicians and weaponise your vote...
Are Outrage & Shaming the new Fear & Loathing?
Outrage has become a national sport. Public shamings are back in fashion. And both are permanently viral. It’s exhausting. This way out...
Is Travel the New Self Help?
Travel isn't just about dollar-drinks and pedicures on the beach. It’s a chance to reinvent yourself. To come home a changed person...
3 Best Travel Tips for Generation X
Gen X loves to travel! So we’ve got just the thing for you: Our 3 best travel tips specifically for Generation X.
Why Curious People are Happier & Healthier
Is Generation X curious, still? When we’re curious, we’re happier, healthier and social. But curiosity declines with age. So use it or lose it. Here’s how…
Generation X vs Technology
Generation X is adopting pleasure-producing technologies en masse. And there’s much more to come. But are they making us happier?
Which Generation Would Win a Zombie War?
When the Zombie Apocalypse comes, survivalists will scramble to assemble the best Zombie-slashing team possible. Will your generation be a first draft pick?
The Sudden Stop At The End
There's no easy way to teach your kids how to live a bold, curious and adventurous life, without falling off the edge. I hope this heartfelt letter helps...
The Good Lie
Ever wondered why politicians lie so much? The brutal answer is: We let them. Generation X has been as guilty as any in condoning the “good lie”.
and Fuck A.I. too…
That’s right, fuck artificial intelligence too. (Mum, if I go missing start a revolution and come free me from the Computer Overlord’s human battery pack. Pull out the giant plug. No, the giant one. There’s only one plug, mum. Oh, forget it).
Will We Survive Artificial Intelligence?
That’s right, fuck artificial intelligence too. (Mum, if I go missing start a revolution and come free me from the Computer Overlord’s human battery pack. Pull out the giant plug. No, the giant one. There’s only one plug, mum. Oh, forget it).
Fuck Robots and the Self-Driving Horse They Rode in On
Okay, we got it. The robots are coming and we’re all fucked. Now, can we ease up with the desperate warnings of killer robots rising up to enslave humankind? In this two-part post, we throw a little cold water on the panic merchants, and advocate Douglas Adams’ ever-sage advice: Don’t Panic.
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