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Leah Sottile on Amy Carlson, aka Mother God, and the Creation of a New Age Cult

Leah Sottile on Amy Carlson, aka Mother God, and the Creation of a New Age Cult

The Author of “Blazing Eye Sees All” Shares a Cautionary Tale of Online Indoctrination

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Macmillan is defending its new tech memoir, <em>Careless People</em>, against Meta's claims.

Macmillan is defending its new tech memoir, Careless People, against Meta's claims.

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What Nathaniel Hawthorne Has To Say to Silicon Valley About Techno-Optimism

What Nathaniel Hawthorne Has To Say to Silicon Valley About Techno-Optimism

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By Lisa Catherine Harper | March 13, 2025

Why We Fear Real-Life Dystopia but Love Dystopian Fiction

Why We Fear Real-Life Dystopia but Love Dystopian Fiction

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