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While this kind of thing isn't quite 'theory', it definitely has some elements of theory within it, but it also uses very grandiose writing and mythological references. This one seems to be created as a museum exhibit with some connection to Mozilla.

Is there a name for this type of essay or a way I could find more like it? This sort of thing is very fun to read even if it's not serious theory. The subject matter is more or less unimportant to me.

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[-] Wertheimer@hexbear.net 4 points 4 months ago

I wouldn't say it approaches the mystical, but I think you might enjoy James Bridle's New Dark Age. Here's a series of his essays where he attempted to photograph every surveillance camera in London.

Maybe you'll find some interesting (and some too-far-gone) stuff at /r/sorceryofthespectacle?

[-] thebartermyth@hexbear.net 4 points 4 months ago

I like this essay a lot. The map 401'd on me so the lines are on a tiling of error barcodes which really adds to it lol. I'll check out the book too. :)

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