PinnedJoan WestenberginThe RealistThe Anxiety EpidemicWhy anxiety is killing us, and how to draw the lineSep 397Sep 397
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergShould Code Be Protected Free Speech?Code isn’t just zeros and ones — it’s the language of modern life. But should creators of digital weapons have the same constitutional…2h ago22h ago2
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergTesla’s Board Have the Moral Fortitude of a Damp CheeseburgerTesla’s board should be a check on Musk’s power, but they’ve become Musk’s biggest enablers. From wild conspiracy tweets to unchecked…1d ago41d ago4
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergRoe Is Gone. Your Search History Isn’t.In a world where your iPhone knows more about your body than your doctor, your digital footprint could be used against you. How secure is…2d ago82d ago8
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergThe U.S. Government Must Reconsider Elon Musk’s Role as a Defense ContractorElon Musk’s latest unhinged claims aren’t “bad takes” — they’re national security risks. Is it time for the U.S. to cut ties with a…3d ago133d ago13
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergHow Personalization is Fragmenting DemocracyOur digital life is perfectly personalized. Ads, news, everything made for ‘me and me alone.’ But as we eliminate what doesn’t fit, what’s…3d ago133d ago13
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergThere Is No MAGA Meme MasterplanThe Trolls Aren’t Playing 4D Chess6d ago26d ago2
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergSubstack’s Ticking Time BombWhat Happens When the VC Money Runs Dry?Sep 1146Sep 1146
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergThe Undecided Voter is a Fucking MythTL:DR “Undecided” Voters Are Craven TrumpistsSep 1116Sep 1116
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergThe Hidden Cost of Free ContentThe True Price of the Attention EconomySep 1034Sep 1034
