aubrie in the open

Hi. I'm a writer who thinks too much about community, capitalism, and the myth of authenticity (among other things).

Aubrie in the Open

Everyone is Twelve Now

Last year, one guy made an observation about some Americans' descent into a tribal, impulsive mindset that steamrolls over civility and reason. I think he's on to something.

24 Jun

Privacy

Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism by Yanis Varoufakis

Capitalism is ripping us a new one, but there's been a new challenger on the scene for decades now. Maybe it's time for a new approach?

17 Jun

Culture

Why LinkedIn culture is obsessed with failing up

Meet the heroes of the professional crowd, and their forgotten sidekicks.

20 May

Communities

What happens when communities bend to nearly breaking

How a novel about witches became a career in asking dangerous questions

13 May

Communities

Can somebody check on Character.AI?

C.ai is pushing out its own users

06 May