Total Victory
pirate wires #128 // season of lies concludes, and the mainstream press monopoly is dead; america votes in favor of the social contract; and it’s a clown world landslide (good news, bad news)
By Mike Solana
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Prop K Could Prove to Be an Own Goal for SF ModeratesNov 19
if moderates had refrained from putting prop k on the ballot, they might have secured total victory. instead, they may have handed progressives an advantage for years to come
Kartik Sathappan
An Inside Look at the “Dark MAGA” Video Edit that Captivated XNov 18
we spoke with the anon account who created a timeless banger that went viral as americans were heading to polls on election day
Riley Nork
13 Tech Heavyweights Explain the Bitcoin Bull RunNov 15
we asked the biggest names in tech and crypto where bitcoin is headed, and how high it will go — here’s what they said
Mike SolanaDive into Tech, Politics & Culture.
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Technologies of TranscendenceNov 13
though revolutionary technologies are often thought of as categorically secular, byrne hobart and tobias huber argue that they're actually highly spiritual endeavors
Tobias Huber & Byrne Hobart
Is Technology Destroying Marriage?Nov 12
digital love and companionship tools appear to be driving people apart
Trae Stephens
Anti-Trump Feminists Declare Sex Strike (Men Generally Cool With It)Nov 13
enraged by trump’s win, radical feminists in the 4b movement are shaving their heads and pledging no dating, marriage, sex or kids. their male relatives find it refreshing.
Ethan Holmes
America is Sleepwalking Into a Permanent DEI Bureaucracy That Regulates AINov 11
regardless of who’s president, america still risks stumbling into an ai policy regime that's worse than the one in the european union — here's how
Dean W. Ball
The Day After the Election, Mainstream Media Turns on AmericansNov 6
nyt, atlantic, and msnbc are aiming their rage at americans after trump’s win, but other outlets seem ready to navigate an entirely revised political and cultural environment
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13 Tech Heavyweights Explain the Bitcoin Bull Run
we asked the biggest names in tech and crypto where bitcoin is headed, and how high it will go — here’s what they said
By Mike Solana
Technologies of TranscendenceNov 13
though revolutionary technologies are often thought of as categorically secular, byrne hobart and tobias huber argue that they're actually highly spiritual endeavors
Tobias Huber & Byrne HobartIs Technology Destroying Marriage?Nov 12
digital love and companionship tools appear to be driving people apart
Trae StephensAmerica is Sleepwalking Into a Permanent DEI Bureaucracy That Regulates AINov 11
regardless of who’s president, america still risks stumbling into an ai policy regime that's worse than the one in the european union — here's how
Dean W. Ball
Taylor Lorenz’s History of Lies Nov 1
this week, former wapo reporter taylor lorenz accused us of regularly posting false information, which we categorically deny, and are following up with a list of lies she’s told online
Neeraja Deshpande
How Wikipedia’s Pro-Hamas Editors Hijacked the Israel-Palestine NarrativeOct 24
a powerful group of editors is hijacking wikipedia, pushing pro-palestinian propaganda, erasing key facts about hamas, and reshaping the narrative around israel with alarming influence
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Prop K Could Prove to Be an Own Goal for SF Moderates
if moderates had refrained from putting prop k on the ballot, they might have secured total victory. instead, they may have handed progressives an advantage for years to come
By Kartik Sathappan
An Inside Look at the “Dark MAGA” Video Edit that Captivated XNov 18
we spoke with the anon account who created a timeless banger that went viral as americans were heading to polls on election day
Riley Nork The Day After the Election, Mainstream Media Turns on AmericansNov 6
nyt, atlantic, and msnbc are aiming their rage at americans after trump’s win, but other outlets seem ready to navigate an entirely revised political and cultural environment
Ashley Rindsberg
Wikipedia Editors Officially Deem Trump a Fascist Oct 29
the “donald trump and fascism” wikipedia page appeared the same day the guardian published a 4,000-word article called “is donald trump a fascist?” — and it’s still up
Ashley Rindsberg
Inside the Government’s Attempt to Destroy Election Markets in the Name of DemocracyOct 21
what accounts for the cftc’s “sheer hatred” of political prediction markets that has led it to conduct a years-long campaign to ban them from the united states?
Jack Solowey
Walz Doubles Down on Punishment for Hate Speech, MSM Continues to Ignore ItOct 2
despite a well-established, unambiguous supreme court precedent, vp pick tim walz argues (yet again) that hate speech isn't constitutionally protected
Riley NorkRead more politics...
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Anti-Trump Feminists Declare Sex Strike (Men Generally Cool With It)
enraged by trump’s win, radical feminists in the 4b movement are shaving their heads and pledging no dating, marriage, sex or kids. their male relatives find it refreshing.
By Ethan Holmes
What Went Down at Hereticon II: Apocalypse Ball (Day Two)Nov 1
a brief recap of the bangers you missed at the second day of hereticon II (admit it, you have fomo)
Pirate WiresWhat Went Down at Hereticon II: Apocalypse Ball (Day One)Oct 30
a brief recap of the bangers you missed at the first day of hereticon II (admit it, you have fomo)
Pirate Wires
Let the Birdmen FlyOct 3
how the national park service's 'yosemite mafia' is abusing federal power to enrich themselves, quash investigations, and threaten the adventurous american spirit
Brendan Weinstein
Does Testosterone Make You Gay?May 15
scientists have tried for years to determine the cause of human sexuality, but female-to-male transsexuals and roided male bodybuilders may have already figured it out
Sanjana Friedman
We Are the Media NowJun 30
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Prop K Could Prove to Be an Own Goal for SF ModeratesNov 19
if moderates had refrained from putting prop k on the ballot, they might have secured total victory. instead, they may have handed progressives an advantage for years to come
Kartik SathappanAn Inside Look at the “Dark MAGA” Video Edit that Captivated XNov 18
we spoke with the anon account who created a timeless banger that went viral as americans were heading to polls on election day
Riley Nork13 Tech Heavyweights Explain the Bitcoin Bull RunNov 15
we asked the biggest names in tech and crypto where bitcoin is headed, and how high it will go — here’s what they said
Mike SolanaTechnologies of TranscendenceNov 13
though revolutionary technologies are often thought of as categorically secular, byrne hobart and tobias huber argue that they're actually highly spiritual endeavors
Tobias Huber & Byrne HobartAnti-Trump Feminists Declare Sex Strike (Men Generally Cool With It)Nov 13
enraged by trump’s win, radical feminists in the 4b movement are shaving their heads and pledging no dating, marriage, sex or kids. their male relatives find it refreshing.
Ethan HolmesIs Technology Destroying Marriage?Nov 12
digital love and companionship tools appear to be driving people apart
Trae StephensAmerica is Sleepwalking Into a Permanent DEI Bureaucracy That Regulates AINov 11
regardless of who’s president, america still risks stumbling into an ai policy regime that's worse than the one in the european union — here's how
Dean W. Ball
Total VictoryNov 7
pirate wires #128 // season of lies concludes, and the mainstream press monopoly is dead; america votes in favor of the social contract; and it’s a clown world landslide (good news, bad news)
Mike Solana The Day After the Election, Mainstream Media Turns on AmericansNov 6
nyt, atlantic, and msnbc are aiming their rage at americans after trump’s win, but other outlets seem ready to navigate an entirely revised political and cultural environment
Ashley RindsbergTaylor Lorenz’s History of Lies Nov 1
this week, former wapo reporter taylor lorenz accused us of regularly posting false information, which we categorically deny, and are following up with a list of lies she’s told online
Neeraja DeshpandeWhat Went Down at Hereticon II: Apocalypse Ball (Day Two)Nov 1
a brief recap of the bangers you missed at the second day of hereticon II (admit it, you have fomo)
Pirate WiresWhat Went Down at Hereticon II: Apocalypse Ball (Day One)Oct 30
a brief recap of the bangers you missed at the first day of hereticon II (admit it, you have fomo)
Pirate WiresWikipedia Editors Officially Deem Trump a Fascist Oct 29
the “donald trump and fascism” wikipedia page appeared the same day the guardian published a 4,000-word article called “is donald trump a fascist?” — and it’s still up
Ashley Rindsberg
Stripe’s Acquisition of Bridge is a Stroke of GeniusOct 26
controlled by banks, b2b payments account for $120 trillion yearly — compared to stripe’s $1 trillion — with the banks extracting fees every step of the way. what if stripe had a way to disrupt this?
Bridget Harris
Behind the Mask of 𝕏's Anonymous InfluencersOct 25
a group of anonymous 𝕏 accounts are shaping narratives by influencing industry leaders, public intellectuals, and politicians — we asked them how they got here
Kevin ChaikenHow Wikipedia’s Pro-Hamas Editors Hijacked the Israel-Palestine NarrativeOct 24
a powerful group of editors is hijacking wikipedia, pushing pro-palestinian propaganda, erasing key facts about hamas, and reshaping the narrative around israel with alarming influence
Ashley RindsbergInside the Government’s Attempt to Destroy Election Markets in the Name of DemocracyOct 21
what accounts for the cftc’s “sheer hatred” of political prediction markets that has led it to conduct a years-long campaign to ban them from the united states?
Jack Solowey
What Happens When Your City is Deemed Illegal?Oct 18
honduras' new government has reneged on its 50-year commitment to charter cities like próspera. now, the city's founders are waiting to find out if their project will be deemed illegal.
Kevin Chaiken
Wikipedia Editors at War Over Calling UK Grooming Gangs “Moral Panic”Oct 10
we've known for years from mainstream reporting that british-pakistani men perpetrated some of the UK's worst child grooming gang scandals. why is wikipedia now calling it a moral panic?
Kevin Chaiken
How Wikipedia is Becoming a Massive Pay-to-Play SchemeOct 7
a cottage industry of wikipedia editing services has emerged since the site's founding, and powerful brands and notable media outlets are some of its biggest clients
Ashley RindsbergLet the Birdmen FlyOct 3
how the national park service's 'yosemite mafia' is abusing federal power to enrich themselves, quash investigations, and threaten the adventurous american spirit
Brendan WeinsteinWalz Doubles Down on Punishment for Hate Speech, MSM Continues to Ignore ItOct 2
despite a well-established, unambiguous supreme court precedent, vp pick tim walz argues (yet again) that hate speech isn't constitutionally protected
Riley Nork
Gavin Newsom Vetos Effective Altruism's AI Bill in Win for Silicon ValleySep 29
after making it through california's legislature, effective altruist-backed sb 1047 was defeated after newsom vetoed it on sunday
Brandon Gorrell
Inside the Biden Admin’s Plot to Destroy Silvergate and Debank Crypto for GoodSep 25
new information suggests biden admin regulators deliberately killed off crypto-friendly silvergate in an attempt to decapitate the us crypto industry
Nic Carter
Endorsements for Human Civilization (November 2024)Sep 23
a san francisco voter guide for people who aren’t insane
The Pirate Wires Editorial Board
Apocalypse MeowSep 18
pirate wires #127 // a second attempt on trump’s life (his fault btw) overshadowed by the question of migrants eating cats, immigration, and the devilish power of a meme
Mike Solana
Censorship for ProfitSep 16
inside the quietly growing industry of companies dedicated to fighting “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “narrative attacks,” whose primary customers are western governments and global brands
Ashley Rindsberg
Mad AugustSep 13
a brief recap of the bangers that you may have missed while you were sunning on your yacht
Mike Solana
Pavel Durov’s Arrest Leaves More Questions Than AnswersSep 9
the telegram ceo’s arrest embodies the white-hot issues of security, censorship, government interference, geopolitics and the manic competition for all-important eyeballs that is the internet today
Ashley Rindsberg
How to Save the World: Sitting Down With Palmer LuckeySep 4
our astronauts are stuck in space, anduril's arsenal-1, US manufacturing, tariffs, google, trump, media, our vanishing internet, palmer's most heretical thoughts, and hope for the future
Mike Solana
Jail the Tech BrosSep 3
pirate wires #126 // brazil bans x as the global war on speech continues, the overton window shifts to jailing founders, and facing the despotism now before us
Mike Solana