PinnedJoan Westenbergin@WestenbergBillionaire Brainrot: How the Mega Rich Become MAGA BigotsElon Musk and JK Rowling used to inspire millions — now they’re spreading hate. Here’s how wealth distorts morality.Oct 8104Oct 8104
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergIs Podcasting’s Golden Age Already Over?Podcasting was unstoppable — until it wasn’t. The bubble’s burst, and the battle for survival has begun. Are we watching the death of…14h ago314h ago3
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergWhy Today’s Centrism Stands for Nothing(And How to Change Direction)1d ago51d ago5
Joan WestenberginThe RealistWhy I Set Up a Death Countdown on My PhoneHow a simple timer gave me something extreme routines couldn’t.3d ago703d ago70
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergThe Biggest Tech Scandals in PoliticsHow governments and politicians keep screwing up technology (and what it means for all of us)Oct 152Oct 152
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergThe Invisible Threads: How Parasocial Relationships Fuel Digital ObsessionAre you obsessed with someone you’ve never met? The dark side of parasocial relationships, explained.Oct 142Oct 142
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergDecoding Trump’s 53% Odds on PolymarketThe truth behind Polymarket’s Trump odds: When betting becomes a game of perception.Oct 1010Oct 1010
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergThe Nostalgia Vote: Why Politicians are Selling a Return to an Idealized PastFrom MAGA to Putin’s Russia, here’s how leaders weaponize nostalgia to seize power.Oct 98Oct 98
Joan Westenbergin@WestenbergNo Douglas Murray, Fact Checking is Not Fucking CensorshipDouglas Murray calls out media bias — but his own op-ed is a case study in partisan double standards.Oct 48Oct 48
Joan WestenberginThe RealistHow I Replaced Notion with Reminders, Numbers, and NotesI was initially pretty captivated by Notion. Its flexible platform for note-taking, project management, and database creation seemed to…Oct 365Oct 365