What is this substack about?
The short answer is that it’s up to you. I think readers take different things away from any type of writing. This is both unavoidable and probably good.
The more practical answer is that it’s about behavioural and cultural changes brought about by technology. The meta-theme of this is outlined in the first ever post I put on here, which is about how people deal with things that grow fast. This is also where the name of the substack comes from.
Where do I start?
Most popular posts are:
Someone else was in the room where it happened - On the self and the Other
How to learn about people in art galleries and smoking areas - On power and life/death drives
She Said I Want Something That I Want - On desire, connection and symbols
Why did Slavoj Zizek write copy for Abercrombie & Fitch in 2003? - On mediums, messages, maps and territories
The semiotics of spiking someone's drink - On guilt and shame
Those are all standalone and can be read in isolation.
You may also enjoy these earlier posts which set out some of my worldview:
Why Making Up for Lost Time is Hard - on exponential growth bias
A series I call ‘The Other Self-Serving Bias’ - on individualism and its consequences (In parts 1, 2, 3, 4)
Culture is a system - on the dynamics of cultural competition and why things end up the way they are
(or just click Archive and try whatever looks interesting
Who are you?
I’m a behavioural scientist and consultant. I’ve worked with brands, organisations and governments to help them understand people more.
Should I subscribe?
Yes, I think so.
Do you have paid subscriptions/content?
No.
In that case, what’s a good way to support?
Sharing with one person would be much appreciated.
