Sam Blum
@samblum.bsky.social
Sr. Writer at Inc Magazine. Tech, startups, billionaires, outsiders, investigations. Written for Rolling Stone, Vox, etc. Real G's move in silence like lasagna. 🍝
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Extremely lit Thanksgiving content
November 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Extremely lit Thanksgiving content
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Cover Reveal!
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
“The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" arrives on August 4, 2026.
How extremist tech billionaires are dismantling democracy to crown themselves as kings—and what we can do about it.
Please pre-order! ➡️ www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
Why I'm leaving New York: Zohran Won't Stop Talking About Arsenal.
Can Zohran Mamdani keep New Yorkers safe from remembering some Arsenal guys? defector.com/can-zohran-m...
Can Zohran Mamdani Keep New Yorkers Safe From Remembering Some Arsenal Guys? | Defector
Zohran Mamdani is weeks away from becoming Mayor of New York City. As someone who does not live in the city but nevertheless has a lot of opinions about what goes on there, I want his administration…
defector.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Why I'm leaving New York: Zohran Won't Stop Talking About Arsenal.
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NEW: In 2025, tech startups have leaned completely into rage-baiting the public to market their products and services. The latest example involves one IVF company dabbling in what many NYC residents describe as eugenics. www.inc.com/sam-blum/the...
The Era of Startup Outrage-Bait Marketing Is Upon Us
Nucleus Genomics is the latest startup to compete for attention with a controversial ad campaign—and it might just be working.
www.inc.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NEW: In 2025, tech startups have leaned completely into rage-baiting the public to market their products and services. The latest example involves one IVF company dabbling in what many NYC residents describe as eugenics. www.inc.com/sam-blum/the...
NEW: In 2025, tech startups have leaned completely into rage-baiting the public to market their products and services. The latest example involves one IVF company dabbling in what many NYC residents describe as eugenics. www.inc.com/sam-blum/the...
The Era of Startup Outrage-Bait Marketing Is Upon Us
Nucleus Genomics is the latest startup to compete for attention with a controversial ad campaign—and it might just be working.
www.inc.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
NEW: In 2025, tech startups have leaned completely into rage-baiting the public to market their products and services. The latest example involves one IVF company dabbling in what many NYC residents describe as eugenics. www.inc.com/sam-blum/the...
According to the WSJ, some shit I helped engineer could potentially tank the economy, but I suggest we knuckle down even further to prevent me and my friends from looking incredibly stupid for at least a little while longer.
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
According to the WSJ, some shit I helped engineer could potentially tank the economy, but I suggest we knuckle down even further to prevent me and my friends from looking incredibly stupid for at least a little while longer.
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NEW: A Discord community with nearly 200 members serves as a support group for people whose minds and lives have been upended by episodes of AI delusion and psychosis.
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Meet the Group Breaking People Out of AI Delusions
In this Discord server, people impacted by AI delusions and psychosis share their experiences — and even help users out of delusional spells.
futurism.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NEW: A Discord community with nearly 200 members serves as a support group for people whose minds and lives have been upended by episodes of AI delusion and psychosis.
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Hard to tell if this is the richest man in the world with untold societal influence or a 12 year old boy at middle school recess trying to get attention from kids with actual friends.
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Hard to tell if this is the richest man in the world with untold societal influence or a 12 year old boy at middle school recess trying to get attention from kids with actual friends.
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The Times identified 120+ instances in which guards were described as having punched, kicked or stomped on inmates, smashed their fingers in cell doors, held their legs apart and struck their genitals with batons, and even waterboarded them — all while they were handcuffed or otherwise restrained.
Restrained, Beaten, Asphyxiated: New York Prison Guards’ Brutality Grows
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Times identified 120+ instances in which guards were described as having punched, kicked or stomped on inmates, smashed their fingers in cell doors, held their legs apart and struck their genitals with batons, and even waterboarded them — all while they were handcuffed or otherwise restrained.
And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
Lord knows I can't change
Lord, help me, I can't change
Lord, I can't change
Won't you fly high, free bird, yeah
Lord, help me, I can't change
Lord, I can't change
Won't you fly high, free bird, yeah
November 23, 2025 at 2:54 AM
And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
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*clears throat, taps mic:
Please read my first cover story for Inc. Magazine, a profile of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his next chapter in business:
www.inc.com/sam-blum/ale...
Please read my first cover story for Inc. Magazine, a profile of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his next chapter in business:
www.inc.com/sam-blum/ale...
Alexis Ohanian Has a Plan to Fix the Internet (and the World)
Reddit’s cofounder is older, wiser, and looking for opportunities to fund companies that build the kind of society he wants for his daughter.
www.inc.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
*clears throat, taps mic:
Please read my first cover story for Inc. Magazine, a profile of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his next chapter in business:
www.inc.com/sam-blum/ale...
Please read my first cover story for Inc. Magazine, a profile of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his next chapter in business:
www.inc.com/sam-blum/ale...
Keith Olbermann: a rare example of "stick to sports" being good advice.
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Keith Olbermann: a rare example of "stick to sports" being good advice.
*clears throat, taps mic:
Please read my first cover story for Inc. Magazine, a profile of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his next chapter in business:
www.inc.com/sam-blum/ale...
Please read my first cover story for Inc. Magazine, a profile of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his next chapter in business:
www.inc.com/sam-blum/ale...
Alexis Ohanian Has a Plan to Fix the Internet (and the World)
Reddit’s cofounder is older, wiser, and looking for opportunities to fund companies that build the kind of society he wants for his daughter.
www.inc.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
*clears throat, taps mic:
Please read my first cover story for Inc. Magazine, a profile of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his next chapter in business:
www.inc.com/sam-blum/ale...
Please read my first cover story for Inc. Magazine, a profile of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian about his next chapter in business:
www.inc.com/sam-blum/ale...
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oh my god you have to read this until the end www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
Part 1: How I Found Out
Olivia had just returned from a reporting trip—at least that’s what she told me it was—and her Herschel backpack, the one with the flap that never quite closed properly, was tossed beside our bed, its...
www.telos.news
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
oh my god you have to read this until the end www.telos.news/p/part-1-how...
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
got a profile of a big guy coming out tomorrow. big guy profile, tell your friends.
November 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
got a profile of a big guy coming out tomorrow. big guy profile, tell your friends.
If being cute was a crime this one would go to straight to jail
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If being cute was a crime this one would go to straight to jail
Never realized the song "Malibu," by Hole, a classic of 90s alternative rock, is really about the personal and professional reinvention of Olivia Nuzzi
November 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Never realized the song "Malibu," by Hole, a classic of 90s alternative rock, is really about the personal and professional reinvention of Olivia Nuzzi
I'm gonna do a thing where I congratulate myself for beating CNN and now the NYT to this story. www.inc.com/sam-blum/cry...
How Bitcoin ATMs Are Helping Scammers Steal Millions
As Bitcoin ATMs spread unchecked, gas station employees are becoming the unlikely the last line of defense against crypto fraud.
www.inc.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I'm gonna do a thing where I congratulate myself for beating CNN and now the NYT to this story. www.inc.com/sam-blum/cry...
Reposted by Sam Blum
JD Vance in 2021: "What possible interest would the US government have in keeping Epstein’s clients secret? Oh…"
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
JD Vance in 2021: "What possible interest would the US government have in keeping Epstein’s clients secret? Oh…"
Reporters: "Why is Trump mentioned as the 'dog who hasn't barked' and what does that mean?"
Press Secretary: "This is a Wookie from the planet En—"
Press Secretary: "This is a Wookie from the planet En—"
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Reporters: "Why is Trump mentioned as the 'dog who hasn't barked' and what does that mean?"
Press Secretary: "This is a Wookie from the planet En—"
Press Secretary: "This is a Wookie from the planet En—"
The Trump admin is pulling out the Chewbacca Defense.
Weija: Did the president ever spend hours at Jeffrey Epstein's house with a victim?
Leavitt: These emails prove absolutely nothing other than the fact that president trump did nothing wrong.
Leavitt: These emails prove absolutely nothing other than the fact that president trump did nothing wrong.
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Trump admin is pulling out the Chewbacca Defense.