Tag: internet culture
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🧠The Algorithmic Gatekeepers: When Mods Become Mad Scientists
You ever try to share something you’ve poured your soul into—your ideas, your work, your creativity—only to be blocked by an anonymous mod or an auto-bot with all the charm of a DMV kiosk? That’s what just happened to me. And I gotta be real: it’s weird out there. I recently tried posting to the…
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The Illusion of “Free Thinking”: Navigating Belief and Indoctrination
We’re All Just Trying to Make Sense of It There’s this word that gets thrown around a lot: “free thinking.” You hear it a lot in conspiracy circles, like it’s proof that the person saying it has broken free from the herd. But what I’ve noticed is that sometimes, “free thinking” becomes just another form…
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What Is Trolling Anyways?
Hello! I’m James, a.k.a. Xucaen In Space Brain. Today, I invite you to explore a transformative perspective on one of the most misunderstood online phenomena: trolling. When you think of trolls, do you envision negativity, disruption, and provocation? Have you ever wondered if those same techniques could be repurposed to create joy, encouragement, and kindness?…