Archive - My Subschtick

Why Does AI Use Harm the Brain?

It makes us less thoughtful. And more delusional.

Jun 21 •

What to Do Instead of Talking About Politics

there's lots to do!

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Visiting Splendid China (Theme Park)

It’s hard to take it seriously. Or is it?

May 12 •

April 2025

The Requirement

(An Excerpt from the introduction of My New Book, Don't Talk About Politics)

Apr 23 •

The Internet is Making You Paranoid (plus: how to repair)

Sometimes, when we scroll, we’re looking for a quick hit. And sometimes we’re scanning for danger.

Apr 5 •

March 2025

A Brief Theory of What's Wrong with Being a Fuckboy

Quite a bit, it turns out!

Mar 8 •

February 2025

THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE (yes, we know we're late): Fascists, Rats, and Dick Pics

A little extra audio for you

Feb 20 •

and

Escape Velocity

on the cost of professional deformation, and the cost of pushing against it

Feb 11 •

January 2025

We Believe Lies To Like People

People lie to be liked. We believe them to keep liking them.

Jan 17 •

December 2024

Grief, the Endless Remapping of the Brain

(with thanks to Mary Frances O'Connor)

Dec 31, 2024 •

Last Podcast Episode for the Series is Out on PLEASURE

Plus: We'll be doing one for the holidays. And... back to my normal essays next week

Dec 13, 2024 •

and

In which we talk to Sophie Lewis about Shame

Dec 3, 2024 •

and

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