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Devcon SEA In Review

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November 16
Devcon week in Bangkok is over, and since I have some free time, I thought I would give my thoughts on the week for those who couldn’t attend.
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From My Desk: Media & The Internet

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September 20
“I am full of love for every one. And everything is soft and vague and very sad. It is sad, it is sad. But everything has meaning.” - Virginia Wolf.
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From My Desk: On Editing

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September 13
This week, a request from Samantha, founder of Humankind Candles. Perfect timing, too, since I’ve been thinking about the mysterious life of the editor.
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From My Desk: Week One

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September 06
the semi-regular thoughts from the desk of EIC editor-in-chief, plus some pitch guidelines
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FWB FEST24 Delivered Divine Apotheosis

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August 08
The hero’s journey is more than just an origin story. In the case of crypto that inquires against cultural narratives, it’s well past time for an Apotheosis—a divine climax for what technology holds for our collective futures. FWB FEST24 did that.
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Enthusiasm Is All You Need

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June 27
Fandoms and fan communities are a critical aspect of internet culture. Here lies an opportunity to bring them into a new, better internet.
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Rise of the Agents

Microsoft Build was this past week. In this issue, I recap Copilot updates and discuss my New Internet theory and future human challenges.
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Crypto: The Game... Stress Island

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April 15
This week, I participated in admittedly the most anxiety-inducing event I’ve had the pleasure of being part of, Crypto: The Game, Anon Island. Season 2, now on day 8 of 10, has had its fair share of twists and turns, drama, betrayal, and some of the most extreme coordination games. More to come, that’s for sure 👿
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Introspection at a Glance

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April 08
Looking inward to find peace isn't an easy practice, but with a bit of guidance can be a source of truth and clarity.