Animators are getting demonetized on a massive scale, here’s why and what COULD be done about it. Excuse the anger but seeing real creators like @pixelbeefshorts lose momentum for NO REASON really gets under my skin.
Creator Rant
Today, I explain exactly why the Hero’s Journey is the furthest thing from a monomyth, how Star Wars made it so popular in the first place, and why it’s now a common manosphere topic that Jordan Peterson brings up in his insane rambling monologues, plus I give advice on what you can use instead as a writer!
Door Monster
Is Silicon Valley actually making progress, or are they just breaking the world for profit?
In this episode of Free Speech Friday, I’m joined by legal scholar and surveillance expert Albert Fox Cahn to dismantle the “Move Fast and Break Things” ethos that has dominated tech for a decade. From the multibillion-dollar failure of the Metaverse to the “innovation theater” of the Apple Vision Pro, we explore why the most hyped technologies are often the most disastrous.
Taylor Lorenz
We dive deep into the dark side of home security, revealing how Ring cameras have turned from safety tools into a massive surveillance network for law enforcement, sometimes even recording your most private moments without a warrant. We also tackle the “AI bubble,” the myth of police body cameras, and why the “boring” analog solutions are often the safest bet for our future.
Albert is the founder of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.) and the author of the new book, Move Slow and Upgrade: The Power of Incremental Innovation.
JK Rowling and Larry Ellison are promoting the exact same kind of anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracies and propaganda that fascists throughout history used.
Essay on EFAP and its 11-hour stream response to Jenny Nicholson’s review of Joker (2019).
UN report calls out Eurovision. Their boss dismisses it.
Let me introduce you to MAGA’s newest cult movement. Let’s talk a look and then talk about it.
Understanding over outrage. Stay informed out there!
Hoover Dam in DANGER As Lake Mead DROPS 140 Feet — Engineers STUNNED as Water VANISHES
What happens when one of America’s most critical power sources starts running out of water?
Right now, Hoover Dam is facing a crisis no one thought would escalate this fast.
Lake Mead has dropped over 140 feet, exposing massive shorelines and pushing the system dangerously close to levels where power generation becomes unstable. Engineers are now warning that if the decline continues, millions could be affected.
This isn’t just about water — it’s about electricity, survival, and the future of the American Southwest.
As the reservoir continues to shrink, hidden risks are emerging:
⚠️ Reduced hydropower output
⚠️ Emergency water intake measures
⚠️ Growing pressure on surrounding states
⚠️ A crisis that could spiral faster than expected
The real question is — how close are we to the breaking point?
Watch till the end, because what’s coming next could change everything.
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“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s trans persecution feeds off her vast fortune. Rowling uses her estimated $1.2 billion net worth to directly fund anti-trans causes. As executive producer of the upcoming Harry Potter HBO show, Rowling will make even more money that she can funnel into what she calls “women’s and girls’ sex-based rights.” Early media criticism of the Harry Potter reboot is just starting to contend with Rowling’s commitment to erasing trans people from public life.
This week, Jessie Gender returns to the podcast to discuss HBO’s Harry Potter show with Katelyn and Christine. The three discuss the shortcomings of nostalgia with the HBO reboot and how media criticism must include J.K. Rowling’s trans obsession. It is not possible to separate this artist from her art.
James and Mike reminisce about things that have happened over the last 20 years with the channel. There is so much we can’t come close to mentioning everything. But we go over the history of this YouTube channel and many videos and stories that have happened.