Essays

Long-form investigations into media, music, and technology for listeners who want to keep reading.

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Articles

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Inside The Zombie Theory

Start with the essays that define The Zombie Theory: deep investigations into how screens, sound, and feeds rewire attention, belief, and desire—and what it takes to reclaim your mind in a culture built to keep you scrolling.

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