With the rise of Insta-artists and Insta-poets, we may be entering a new age of art and literature that places more value on one’s content capital than their cultural and social capital. Several poets today, like Rupi Kaur, are finding success, not because of their skill but because of their multitude of followers. Kaur’s easily accessible, relatably sad poetry garnered her a following of millions online; millions who bought her poetry books and made her a household name after her work was rejected by traditional literature gatekeepers. 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
