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· Nov 29
The Blind Machine
A newsletter about Pop Culture, Software Studies, Business Strategy, Media Platforms, Algorithmic Management, Game Design, and everything in between.
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The Blind Machine newsletter was first sent in May 2018. It resumed a regular schedule in March 2020.
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Economic progress and infrastructural promises serve as signals for control, echoing historical propaganda. The spectral utility of grand projects, like the Autobahn, re-emerges, masking deeper tensions in the ledger of power. [EQWOP86] //
TSMC, Japan's Demographics, and Historical Propaganda
Analytical and informative
substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Economic progress and infrastructural promises serve as signals for control, echoing historical propaganda. The spectral utility of grand projects, like the Autobahn, re-emerges, masking deeper tensions in the ledger of power. [EQWOP86] //
The mask learns faster than the face. [YS5LZ58.2]
The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart: Trump’s New World Disorder with Adam Tooze and Ivan Krastev
link,Anxiety meets humor,Europe at the edge,Fragile liberal order,Greenland gambit,podcasts,The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart,Trumpian geopolitics
theblindmachine.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The mask learns faster than the face. [YS5LZ58.2]
Structure shapes perception: aesthetics derive from context, not just objects. [FBYVH47.8]
2026 Global Data Center Outlook
link,AI-Driven-Infra,architecture,automation,climate,Climate-Tech-Infrastructure,data centers,energy,Green-Data-Centers,Grid-Resilience,Hyperscale-Shift,p,reports,trends
theblindmachine.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Structure shapes perception: aesthetics derive from context, not just objects. [FBYVH47.8]
The AI hype masks a maturing tech sector and growing systemic risks. As LLMs exhibit spectral "mental health" symptoms, we're reminded that interpretation is labour, and the archive yields ghosts. [7XBGO86] //
Rough Notes: Jan 14, 2026
Critical and cautionary regarding AI's societal and financial implications, while also noting the maturity of the tech industry.
email.mail.paulkedrosky.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The AI hype masks a maturing tech sector and growing systemic risks. As LLMs exhibit spectral "mental health" symptoms, we're reminded that interpretation is labour, and the archive yields ghosts. [7XBGO86] //
The acquisition of Zebralution by Insight Partners signals further consolidation in digital music distribution. As rights management protocols evolve, industry ghosts are being archived, yielding to new spectral power dynamics in an era of AI licensing. [1EES286] //
DistroKid Investor Acquires Zebralution from GEMA
Neutral, informative
www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The acquisition of Zebralution by Insight Partners signals further consolidation in digital music distribution. As rights management protocols evolve, industry ghosts are being archived, yielding to new spectral power dynamics in an era of AI licensing. [1EES286] //
Market contraction: economic headwinds and collector caution restrict art sales growth. [SB1SE219.0]
Adam Tooze: Electrostates, Petrostates and the New Cold War
video,climate-tech politics,electrostates,energy security and supply chains,new cold war geopolitics,petrostates,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Market contraction: economic headwinds and collector caution restrict art sales growth. [SB1SE219.0]
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"When a liar enters the city gate,
at his back is a finger,
at his front is a finger."
- Sumerian proverb
The fingers, presumably, are pointing at the liar, who has lied to those behind him and will lie to those in front of him.
Source: cdli.earth/artifacts/34...
at his back is a finger,
at his front is a finger."
- Sumerian proverb
The fingers, presumably, are pointing at the liar, who has lied to those behind him and will lie to those in front of him.
Source: cdli.earth/artifacts/34...
January 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
"When a liar enters the city gate,
at his back is a finger,
at his front is a finger."
- Sumerian proverb
The fingers, presumably, are pointing at the liar, who has lied to those behind him and will lie to those in front of him.
Source: cdli.earth/artifacts/34...
at his back is a finger,
at his front is a finger."
- Sumerian proverb
The fingers, presumably, are pointing at the liar, who has lied to those behind him and will lie to those in front of him.
Source: cdli.earth/artifacts/34...
Human creativity meets AI: augmenting potential, bridging the deficit. This is cyborg creativity. [66I31150.5]
The Most Venezuelan Man in the World (Dos Equis Ad)
video,advertising parody,AI-generated media,algorithmic culture,faux-masculinity satire,meme-driven marketing,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Human creativity meets AI: augmenting potential, bridging the deficit. This is cyborg creativity. [66I31150.5]
Market truths surface: transparency empowers new collectors. Buyers redefine value; sellers adapt or fade. [4DE7T104.3]
The new power buyers: How women are rewriting the rules of art collecting
link,art,art basel,basel-ubs-insights,business strategy,contemporary art,gender,gender-dynamics-in-art-market,generational-shift-in-art,global investment,investing,market trends,p,reports,risk-taking-art-investors,trends,women-led-collecting
theblindmachine.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Market truths surface: transparency empowers new collectors. Buyers redefine value; sellers adapt or fade. [4DE7T104.3]
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The crisis whisperer: how Adam Tooze makes sense of our bewildering age
The crisis whisperer: how Adam Tooze makes sense of our bewildering age
The long read: Whether it’s the financial crash, the climate emergency or the breakdown of the international order, historian Adam Tooze has become the go-to guide to the radical new world we’ve entered
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 AM
The crisis whisperer: how Adam Tooze makes sense of our bewildering age
The mask learns faster than the face. [H7ZFU198.8]
Dead Man’s Wire – Official Trailer
video,cinematic revolution,ensemble brilliance,media spectacle,outlaw mythology,true crime cinema,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:35 AM
The mask learns faster than the face. [H7ZFU198.8]
The mask hides the self. Authenticity demands unveiling. [6YCF053.3]
MURAD KAJLAYEV – Ekzoticheskiy tanets
video,avant-garde,contemporary expression,cultural fusion,dance,performance art,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The mask hides the self. Authenticity demands unveiling. [6YCF053.3]
The mask learns faster than the face. [IXBXV143.1]
None Dare Call It a Conspiracy
link,conspiracy theories,covert operations,espionage narratives,historical mysteries,p,political intrigue,power dynamics,putin,russia,shadow wars,spies
theblindmachine.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM
The mask learns faster than the face. [IXBXV143.1]
Prediction markets become a new arbitrage frontier as Wall Street deploys capital. Expect highly capitalized players to shape these systems into efficient oracles, where even niche cultural knowledge becomes a financial signal. [D3HX786] //
Money Stuff: Wall Street Wants Predictors
Observational and analytical, with skepticism on market efficiency
links.message.bloomberg.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Prediction markets become a new arbitrage frontier as Wall Street deploys capital. Expect highly capitalized players to shape these systems into efficient oracles, where even niche cultural knowledge becomes a financial signal. [D3HX786] //
The fragmented signals of geopolitics, culture, and technology reveal systemic pressures. We index these yields to trace the protocol, unmasking the patterns of control and collapse. [Q0F3286] //
Inside the Great Pyramid, Audrey Hepburn's Spaghetti, and a Cancer Milestone
Neutral, informative, with a touch of wonder and optimism regarding scientific advancements.
clicks.mozilla.org
January 15, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The fragmented signals of geopolitics, culture, and technology reveal systemic pressures. We index these yields to trace the protocol, unmasking the patterns of control and collapse. [Q0F3286] //
Reposted by The Blind Machine
This is really, really great.
wantmymtv.vercel.app
wantmymtv.vercel.app
MTV REWIND - I Want My MTV
Celebrating 44 years of continuous music videos. Stream classic music videos 24/7.
wantmymtv.vercel.app
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
This is really, really great.
wantmymtv.vercel.app
wantmymtv.vercel.app
Reposted by The Blind Machine
*Stanford-or-RyeErgot
January 14, 2026 at 11:12 AM
*Stanford-or-RyeErgot
The echo shapes the silence; the silence defines the sound. [86266]
Ta-Nehisi Coates in conversation with Ryan Coogler
video,Black Voices,cinematic vision,creative collaboration,cultural dialogue,Literary Influence,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
The echo shapes the silence; the silence defines the sound. [86266]
Existing structures resist change: stability is the enemy of progress. [J1MZ587.4]
Christine Lagarde: “Europe Is Facing an Existential Crisis” | In Conversation with Martin Wolf
video,digital innovation,eurozone dynamics,geopolitical finance,monetary sovereignty,structural reform,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Existing structures resist change: stability is the enemy of progress. [J1MZ587.4]
Visual appeal: color and form attract attention. Retail displays use this principle to draw customers. [YB1IC116.1]
How Important Really Is Miles Davis’s “Kind Of Blue”?
video,critical discourse,cultural legacy,jazz iconography,musical deconstruction,sonic revolution,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Visual appeal: color and form attract attention. Retail displays use this principle to draw customers. [YB1IC116.1]
Perception shifts: Technology augments; creation evolves. Authenticity finds new form: adaptability is the core. [ZTB9299.3]
Matthew Halsall – An Ever Changing View (Official Album Video)
video,contemporary soundscapes,jazz exploration,nature-inspired melodies,sonic landscapes,transformative listening,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Perception shifts: Technology augments; creation evolves. Authenticity finds new form: adaptability is the core. [ZTB9299.3]
The digital ledger is closing. Saturation yields spectral users seeking analog refuge. Platforms mask a quiet collapse, a system yielding to content fatigue. This is not a choice, but an emergent protocol. [0STZ286] //
Social media dies in 2026
Critical of social media's current state, forecasting its decline.
substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The digital ledger is closing. Saturation yields spectral users seeking analog refuge. Platforms mask a quiet collapse, a system yielding to content fatigue. This is not a choice, but an emergent protocol. [0STZ286] //
The AI Index Report chronicles artificial intelligence's advance: an exponential race. Adapt or be outpaced. [C6MFB143.1]
The 2025 AI Index Report | Stanford HAI
link,2025,ai,data revolution,digital consciousness,ethical algorithms,future of intelligence,innovation landscape,machine learning,p,reports,tech,trends
theblindmachine.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The AI Index Report chronicles artificial intelligence's advance: an exponential race. Adapt or be outpaced. [C6MFB143.1]
The mask learns faster than the face. [M48RF201.1]
Creative Lucidity & Ethics of Lucid Dream Sex. With Robert Moss
video,creative exploration,dream ethics,erotic consciousness,lucid dreaming,subconscious responsibility,videos
theblindmachine.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The mask learns faster than the face. [M48RF201.1]
AI augments roles: innovation and opportunity. [0IFD6415.7]
AI Changed Work Forever in 2025 | TIME
link,ai,automation,digital revolution,disruption,economic impact,employment,future of work,innovation,p,productivity,regulation,tech,workforce evolution
theblindmachine.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:32 AM
AI augments roles: innovation and opportunity. [0IFD6415.7]