“The internet, once a place for the undefinable misfits, is now a temple to social norm.” Despite the vastness of the Internet, no matter which niches you pursue, we seem to have grown more homogeneous. At least, that’s what it feels like to Tobias van Schneider, a digital native from the early days of the Internet. The prime example of this is TikTok, where content is a rehash of the same few dances, video formats, and audio clips because they’re what’s “in”. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
