Marina Gorbis
@mgorbis.bsky.social
Futures thinking all day long @iftf
As if the right-wing manosphere weren't enough, we now see the rise of the "mainstream manosphere." www.newyorker.com/culture/the-... Ross Douhat of course has the answer: it's extreme feminism 🥲
What Did Men Do to Deserve This?
Changes in the economy and in the culture seem to have hit them hard. Scott Galloway believes they need an “aspirational vision of masculinity.”
www.newyorker.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As if the right-wing manosphere weren't enough, we now see the rise of the "mainstream manosphere." www.newyorker.com/culture/the-... Ross Douhat of course has the answer: it's extreme feminism 🥲
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“Among intellectuals,” Hannah Arendt observed of the early days of Nazi rule, “Gleichschaltung was the rule” — in other words, the intellectual form of anticipatory compliance. 1/3
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“Among intellectuals,” Hannah Arendt observed of the early days of Nazi rule, “Gleichschaltung was the rule” — in other words, the intellectual form of anticipatory compliance. 1/3
Some people still have integrity and conscience. We need more like them!
This is the first time former DOJ attorney Erez Reuveni has shown his face in such a public way. He says he felt he needed to speak out despite his safety concerns. cbsn.ws/4orCmuO
October 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Some people still have integrity and conscience. We need more like them!
About 1 million people watched Jimmy Kimmel last night on TV. As of this morning more than 9 million watched it on YouTube. Clearest proof of traditional media dying.
September 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
About 1 million people watched Jimmy Kimmel last night on TV. As of this morning more than 9 million watched it on YouTube. Clearest proof of traditional media dying.
Another prominent Black woman loses her job joining the ranks of almost 320,000 Black women who’ve lost their jobs so far this year. The constitute the only female demographic to experience significant job losses during the period.
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Another prominent Black woman loses her job joining the ranks of almost 320,000 Black women who’ve lost their jobs so far this year. The constitute the only female demographic to experience significant job losses during the period.
This story broke my heart. “Why would one of the richest men in the world commit such an act of injustice?”Halimi asked. “Sometimes I think that if Elon Musk himself were fully informed about this matter, he would likely be deeply ashamed.” Don't think Musk or Cavanaugh are capable of feeling shame
NEW: After DOGE outed Mohammad Halimi on social media, Taliban intelligence agents blindfolded and took three of his family members to a remote prison.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
They were repeatedly beaten and questioned about Halimi and his recently publicized work for the United States.
DOGE Targeted Him on Social Media. Then the Taliban Took His Family.
Afghan scholar Mohammad Halimi, who fled the Taliban in 2021, had worked to help U.S. diplomats understand his homeland. Then DOGE put his family’s lives at risk by exposing his sensitive work for a U...
www.propublica.org
August 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This story broke my heart. “Why would one of the richest men in the world commit such an act of injustice?”Halimi asked. “Sometimes I think that if Elon Musk himself were fully informed about this matter, he would likely be deeply ashamed.” Don't think Musk or Cavanaugh are capable of feeling shame
We've known about social determinants of health. This study shows there are political determinants also: healthy ageing is strongly tied to living in democracies and feeling represented by politicians and parties apple.news/A8EzwdJvQQCe... Maybe stop searching for magic elixirs & focus on democracy
People in Denmark age slower than the rest of the world. Here’s why — BBC Science Focus Magazine
The social, political and environmental situation in your country can quietly affect how fast you age
apple.news
August 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We've known about social determinants of health. This study shows there are political determinants also: healthy ageing is strongly tied to living in democracies and feeling represented by politicians and parties apple.news/A8EzwdJvQQCe... Maybe stop searching for magic elixirs & focus on democracy
Couldn't have said it better. We are trapped in a cycle of short-termism, delivering short-term "wins" for some but incurring huge losses in the near future in terms of climate, democracy, innovation, better/more equitable economy. "This is the time of monsters," indeed.
How Short-Term Thinking Is Destroying America www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/o...
Opinion | How Short-Term Thinking Is Destroying America
www.nytimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Couldn't have said it better. We are trapped in a cycle of short-termism, delivering short-term "wins" for some but incurring huge losses in the near future in terms of climate, democracy, innovation, better/more equitable economy. "This is the time of monsters," indeed.
How high does the extortion demand have to be for a university or a law firm to not fold? Is $1 bln close?! Seems the sum is going up as more institutions fold. The prisoner’s dilemma working in real time.
August 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
How high does the extortion demand have to be for a university or a law firm to not fold? Is $1 bln close?! Seems the sum is going up as more institutions fold. The prisoner’s dilemma working in real time.
"our socioeconomic system concentrates nation-state level wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals, with virtually no checks on what they can choose to do with it." So if Larry Ellison wants to turn CBS News into Free Press TV what institutions of power will be left to disagree?
It's not a conspiracy, it's simply what happened: "Billionaires Destroyed American News Media On Purpose" @rustyfoster.todayintabs.com
(Plus- Paul Reuter)
Praying for the press: roughlydaily.com/2025/07/21/a...
(Plus- Paul Reuter)
Praying for the press: roughlydaily.com/2025/07/21/a...
July 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"our socioeconomic system concentrates nation-state level wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals, with virtually no checks on what they can choose to do with it." So if Larry Ellison wants to turn CBS News into Free Press TV what institutions of power will be left to disagree?
"The conscientious path forward is to create educational structures that minimize the temptation to outsource thinking." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/o...
Opinion | I Teach Creative Writing. This Is What A.I. Is Doing to Students.
www.nytimes.com
July 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"The conscientious path forward is to create educational structures that minimize the temptation to outsource thinking." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/o...
“I was born in one dying empire and am now living in another.” Me too.
July 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
“I was born in one dying empire and am now living in another.” Me too.
Thank you @governor.ca.gov. Enough is enough!!! Proud to be a Californian!
If you incite violence or destroy our communities, you are going to be held accountable.
That kind of criminal behavior will not be tolerated. Full stop.
That kind of criminal behavior will not be tolerated. Full stop.
June 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Thank you @governor.ca.gov. Enough is enough!!! Proud to be a Californian!
@tedgioia.bsky.social on the Collapse of Our Knowledge System www.honest-broker.com?utm_source=n... "The biggest changes often happen long before they even get a name...If the New York Times notices the Buddha, the enlightened one has already left town." 🔥
The Honest Broker | Ted Gioia | Substack
A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia. Click to read The Honest Broker, by Ted Gioia, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
www.honest-broker.com
June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
@tedgioia.bsky.social on the Collapse of Our Knowledge System www.honest-broker.com?utm_source=n... "The biggest changes often happen long before they even get a name...If the New York Times notices the Buddha, the enlightened one has already left town." 🔥
It's happening here! Sinclair Lewis wrote in 1935 about a populist demagogue who strips Congress of its authority, creates a bloodthirsty militia, imprisons political enemies, restricts rights of women and minorities, and throttles the press in order to “make America a proud, rich land again.”
June 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It's happening here! Sinclair Lewis wrote in 1935 about a populist demagogue who strips Congress of its authority, creates a bloodthirsty militia, imprisons political enemies, restricts rights of women and minorities, and throttles the press in order to “make America a proud, rich land again.”
Just finished reading this www.newyorker.com/magazine/202.... The simple-mindedness, misreading of history, anti-humanness (and many other unflattering descriptions) fueling so much of our tech and current political elite is truly frightening!!! Explains so much of what is happening in the US.
Curtis Yarvin’s Plot Against America
The reactionary blogger’s call for a monarch to rule the country once seemed like a joke. Now the right is ready to bend the knee.
www.newyorker.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Just finished reading this www.newyorker.com/magazine/202.... The simple-mindedness, misreading of history, anti-humanness (and many other unflattering descriptions) fueling so much of our tech and current political elite is truly frightening!!! Explains so much of what is happening in the US.
I learned this from my investigative journalist friends: documenting crime and corruption is critically important even if the perpetrators are not brought to justice right away. Eventually the are. Thank you @warren.senate.gov
A new report from @warren.senate.gov details Elon Musk’s reign of corruption in Washington, itemizing 130 dodgy dealings in 130 days.
EXCLUSIVE ⤵️
EXCLUSIVE ⤵️
Elon Musk's Reign of Corruption Chronicled in Elizabeth Warren Report
Warren’s report is focused on Musk’s misuse of political power for personal gain as Donald Trump’s DOGE chief.
www.rollingstone.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I learned this from my investigative journalist friends: documenting crime and corruption is critically important even if the perpetrators are not brought to justice right away. Eventually the are. Thank you @warren.senate.gov
Arrested development? Search for meaning and validation? Ancient Rome before the fall? Something is not right with our tech elite www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/t...
The Tech Guys Are Fighting. Literally.
www.nytimes.com
May 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Arrested development? Search for meaning and validation? Ancient Rome before the fall? Something is not right with our tech elite www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/t...
NATO for higher education--a mutual defense pact to save our universities. Need more such mutual support pacts across domains--science, nonprofits, philanthropy, etc. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The way universities can survive the Trump era? Band together in an alliance | David Kirp
Nato for higher education – a mutual defense pact is a long-shot approach, but it might just convince the bully in the White House to back off
www.theguardian.com
May 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
NATO for higher education--a mutual defense pact to save our universities. Need more such mutual support pacts across domains--science, nonprofits, philanthropy, etc. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
So proud of the brave & essential work of @occrp.org. Much deserved recognition for decades of not only uncovering crime and corruption but also building infrastructure for global investigative journalism. Kudos to visionary co-founders @drewoccrp.bsky.social @paulradu.bsky.social and the team!!!
OCCRP is a 100&Change finalist!
This competition from @macfound.org and managed by Lever For Change – awards a $100 million grant to help solve one of the world's most critical social challenges.
This competition from @macfound.org and managed by Lever For Change – awards a $100 million grant to help solve one of the world's most critical social challenges.
April 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
So proud of the brave & essential work of @occrp.org. Much deserved recognition for decades of not only uncovering crime and corruption but also building infrastructure for global investigative journalism. Kudos to visionary co-founders @drewoccrp.bsky.social @paulradu.bsky.social and the team!!!
v-dem.net/publications... the third wave of autocratization is accelerating. "it seems clear that the actions the Trump administration is taking domestically amount to an ongoing attempt steering towards democratic breakdown." And this is before we started arresting judges!
Democracy Reports – V-Dem
v-dem.net
April 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
v-dem.net/publications... the third wave of autocratization is accelerating. "it seems clear that the actions the Trump administration is taking domestically amount to an ongoing attempt steering towards democratic breakdown." And this is before we started arresting judges!
“We were once indispensable. Now we’re just unpredictable. Economic power runs on trust. Trump has burned trust in America to the ground. Brexit slashed Britain’s growth. Trumpxit is now doing the same over here.” open.substack.com/pub/braddelo...
TRUMPXIT: The Bell Tolls for Thee
We were once indispensable. Now we’re just unpredictable. Economic power runs on trust. Trump has burned trust in America to the ground. Brexit slashed Britain’s growth. Trumpxit is now doing the...
open.substack.com
April 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“We were once indispensable. Now we’re just unpredictable. Economic power runs on trust. Trump has burned trust in America to the ground. Brexit slashed Britain’s growth. Trumpxit is now doing the same over here.” open.substack.com/pub/braddelo...
"Today, the wealthiest middle-aged and older adults in the U.S. have roughly the same likelihood of dying over a 12-year period as the poorest adults in northern and western Europe" Wealth inequality is a deterrent to health. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Association between Wealth and Mortality in the United States and Europe | NEJM
Amid growing wealth disparity, we have little information on how health among older
Americans compares with that among older Europeans across the distribution of wealth.
We performed a longitudinal...
www.nejm.org
April 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"Today, the wealthiest middle-aged and older adults in the U.S. have roughly the same likelihood of dying over a 12-year period as the poorest adults in northern and western Europe" Wealth inequality is a deterrent to health. www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. Our Police State Has Arrived. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o... The United States has become a secret-police state.
Opinion | Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. Our Police State Has Arrived.
Those of us who’ve seen secret police in action can’t shake a feeling of dreadful familiarity.
www.nytimes.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. Our Police State Has Arrived. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o... The United States has become a secret-police state.
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NEW: A cool investigation we did with iStories, Paper Trail Media and Der Standard about how RT is paying English and German influencers to produce pro-Russia content. It looks at how the Kremlin engineers conservative Westerners to move to Russia for its "traditional values."
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Banned Russian Channel RT Secretly Pays Video Bloggers Who Promote Kremlin Narratives
The bloggers rack up millions of views, promote Russia as a haven for conservatives, glorify the war in Ukraine — and never disclose any ties to the Russian government. The money tells a different sto...
www.occrp.org
March 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NEW: A cool investigation we did with iStories, Paper Trail Media and Der Standard about how RT is paying English and German influencers to produce pro-Russia content. It looks at how the Kremlin engineers conservative Westerners to move to Russia for its "traditional values."
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