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6 pieces in Industry Watchdog

  1. 2026

    1. Consumerism

      Vinted Proudly Cashing in on Late Stage Capitalism in 2026

      There is a growing list of symptoms of late stage capitalism in the western world, and the latest I’ve come across is the platform Vinted.

      5 min read
    2. Industry Watchdog

      The Complex Addiction Mobile Games Have Become and Their Profiteers

      I played Hole Stars for a few weeks, then for two days straight. I still couldn’t earn the damn coat from the Dreamy Closet.

      Thread: Attention Economy
      15 min read
    3. Industry Watchdog

      Daisy Chain Fields vs. Lilith Fair [Charge Comparison]

      The Daisy Chain Fields music festival has drawn comparison to Lilith Fair, but how do the messages in the songs compare?

      Thread: The Charity Offset
      1 min read
    4. Industry Watchdog

      The Egoic Lie That Is The Times Square Billboard Video Trend

      The "OMG I'm on a billboard in Times Square" viral video trend is an ego trip and nothing more.

      Thread: EgoTrick
      8 min read
    5. Artificial Intelligence

      Sick Ass Foo’s Have The Mic

      Everyone’s pushing human-made, I’m pushing made-for-human.

      5 min read

  2. 2024

    1. Industry Watchdog

      10,000 Pairs of Underwear Isn’t Enough

      Is Charli and Billie's charitable donation actually net-neutral for society?

      Thread: The Charity Offset
      4 min read