Matt Pearce
@mattdpearce.com
May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house. Opinions are my own (but they are correct)
https://mattdpearce.substack.com
https://mattdpearce.substack.com
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I mostly talk about movies on this app, but reading is still an essential daily (well, near-daily) practice for me.
I bring a book with me everywhere. I read fiction and non-fiction, novels and short stories, new stuff and classics.
Writers are readers. 🤓
I bring a book with me everywhere. I read fiction and non-fiction, novels and short stories, new stuff and classics.
Writers are readers. 🤓
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I mostly talk about movies on this app, but reading is still an essential daily (well, near-daily) practice for me.
I bring a book with me everywhere. I read fiction and non-fiction, novels and short stories, new stuff and classics.
Writers are readers. 🤓
I bring a book with me everywhere. I read fiction and non-fiction, novels and short stories, new stuff and classics.
Writers are readers. 🤓
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Literally me though
I wrote about my project to take back control of my attention span and become a better reader:
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
The Millennial reader to medieval priest pipeline
When reading wins, what does the reader lose?
mattdpearce.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Literally me though
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As a comms professional daily longing to “retreat to the monastery,” I want to quote you nearly every line from @mattdpearce.com (and Italo Calvino) here: mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
The Millennial reader to medieval priest pipeline
When reading wins, what does the reader lose?
mattdpearce.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
As a comms professional daily longing to “retreat to the monastery,” I want to quote you nearly every line from @mattdpearce.com (and Italo Calvino) here: mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
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lol this flagged in my daily medieval search
I wrote about my project to take back control of my attention span and become a better reader:
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
The Millennial reader to medieval priest pipeline
When reading wins, what does the reader lose?
mattdpearce.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:52 AM
lol this flagged in my daily medieval search
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The thing about reading is that it’s a habit that has to be cultivated. You have to do it to do it. Make time. I read every night before bed, sometimes when I wake up. Try to occasionally find time during afternoon coffee
I wrote about my project to take back control of my attention span and become a better reader:
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
The Millennial reader to medieval priest pipeline
When reading wins, what does the reader lose?
mattdpearce.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:58 AM
The thing about reading is that it’s a habit that has to be cultivated. You have to do it to do it. Make time. I read every night before bed, sometimes when I wake up. Try to occasionally find time during afternoon coffee
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“Wow that’s based,” typed 45 year old in pajama pants, expressionless
February 7, 2026 at 9:48 PM
“Wow that’s based,” typed 45 year old in pajama pants, expressionless
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“Katie Mettler, a former chair of the Washington Post guild, said: “I’m glad Will Lewis has been fired. I wish it had happened before he fired all my friends.”” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:10 PM
“Katie Mettler, a former chair of the Washington Post guild, said: “I’m glad Will Lewis has been fired. I wish it had happened before he fired all my friends.”” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/t...
I wrote about my project to take back control of my attention span and become a better reader:
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
The Millennial reader to medieval priest pipeline
When reading wins, what does the reader lose?
mattdpearce.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I wrote about my project to take back control of my attention span and become a better reader:
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
mattdpearce.substack.com/p/the-millen...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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"I need AI to make art, human art is only for the rich and privileged-"
February 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
"I need AI to make art, human art is only for the rich and privileged-"
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February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Attention reporters, including laid-off ones! Anyone want to go live in Burlington VT and report for one of the last truly fantastic alt-weeklies in the country? Seven Days publishes real investigative stories and a ton of culture. Great paper jobs.sevendaysvt.com/job/writing-...
Once again, it turns out “fully autonomous” means “a guy in the Philippines.”
It Turns Out Waymos Are Being Controlled by Workers in the Philippines
During a Congressional hearing, Waymo's chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was grilled over the company's reliance on overseas workers.
futurism.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
They should try creating a cryptocurrency that is a store of value.
February 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
They should try creating a cryptocurrency that is a store of value.
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Leave it like this! Fall of empire! Wabi sabi! Don't fix a damn thing.
The crown of Empress Eugénie was one of nine invaluable royal ornaments snatched by burglars during the Louvre heist in October, but the thieves dropped it on the sidewalk before making their escape. The Louvre announced it will soon invite restorers to submit proposals for the crown’s repair.
The Louvre Thieves Dropped This Priceless Crown. Now It Looks Like This.
Empress Eugénie’s crown was left lying on the sidewalk after the Louvre Museum heist in October. The museum has now released pictures of the damage.
nyti.ms
February 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Leave it like this! Fall of empire! Wabi sabi! Don't fix a damn thing.
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I’m on a new episode of Unwashed and Unruly podcast talking about why the journalism industry is fucked and what we can do about it. Recorded this pre-WaPo layoffs but pretty on theme.
www.unwashedunruly.com/monopoly-cap...
www.unwashedunruly.com/monopoly-cap...
Monopoly Capitalism Is Killing Journalism with Hamilton Nolan
In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest, Hamilton Nolan, a journalist, author on labor and politics, union organizer, and activist. We talk about how journ…
www.unwashedunruly.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
I’m on a new episode of Unwashed and Unruly podcast talking about why the journalism industry is fucked and what we can do about it. Recorded this pre-WaPo layoffs but pretty on theme.
www.unwashedunruly.com/monopoly-cap...
www.unwashedunruly.com/monopoly-cap...
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Today's rally at The Post building was a powerful show of solidarity from fellow unions, community members, longtime Post readers, past and current Post journalists, international press, city council members, and everyone else who knows that we must #SaveThePost
Thank you for your solidarity. ✊
Thank you for your solidarity. ✊
February 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Today's rally at The Post building was a powerful show of solidarity from fellow unions, community members, longtime Post readers, past and current Post journalists, international press, city council members, and everyone else who knows that we must #SaveThePost
Thank you for your solidarity. ✊
Thank you for your solidarity. ✊
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I have so many thoughts about what was unleashed on @washingtonpost.com and many of my @postguild.bsky.social siblings yesterday.
The most productive thought is to support them.
Please give generously with me to help these dedicated journalists who are paying the price for others’ cowardice.
The most productive thought is to support them.
Please give generously with me to help these dedicated journalists who are paying the price for others’ cowardice.
Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
gofund.me
February 5, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I have so many thoughts about what was unleashed on @washingtonpost.com and many of my @postguild.bsky.social siblings yesterday.
The most productive thought is to support them.
Please give generously with me to help these dedicated journalists who are paying the price for others’ cowardice.
The most productive thought is to support them.
Please give generously with me to help these dedicated journalists who are paying the price for others’ cowardice.
Humiliation ritual
Losing something at the Washington Post.
mattdpearce.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Amid all the bad journalism industry news, sharing this cool thing I’m doing with smart people at my job:
Illinois made history with the nation’s first employment tax credit for local news, awarding $4M and supporting over 260 journalist jobs in 2025. Our new report takes a closer look at what worked and how the policy could be strengthened.
Learn more: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/supporting-l...
Learn more: www.rebuildlocalnews.org/supporting-l...
Supporting Local Reporting in Illinois: Early Lessons, Opportunities
In 2025, the Local Journalism Sustainability Tax Incentive Program awarded $4 million in tax credits, supporting over 260 journalist jobs across more than 120 local outlets statewide. Early implementa...
www.rebuildlocalnews.org
February 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Amid all the bad journalism industry news, sharing this cool thing I’m doing with smart people at my job:
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My story on Elon Musk cutting safeguards at xAI is on the front page of today's @washingtonpost.com. I’m also among 100’s of reporters laid off. I absolutely loved my job my brilliant coworkers & the thrill of reporting @ the center of forces upending the world: AI & Silicon Valley’s political power
February 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
My story on Elon Musk cutting safeguards at xAI is on the front page of today's @washingtonpost.com. I’m also among 100’s of reporters laid off. I absolutely loved my job my brilliant coworkers & the thrill of reporting @ the center of forces upending the world: AI & Silicon Valley’s political power
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Solidarity with reporters at WaPo facing layoffs. It is brutal and demoralizing.
February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Solidarity with reporters at WaPo facing layoffs. It is brutal and demoralizing.
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very strong story about the woman whose arrest photo was doctored by the white house. she's a civil rights attorney and the government is charging her with a reconstruction-era crime that had been designed to protect black americans from the kkk. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...
‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
very strong story about the woman whose arrest photo was doctored by the white house. she's a civil rights attorney and the government is charging her with a reconstruction-era crime that had been designed to protect black americans from the kkk. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...