ari levine
arilevine.bsky.social
ari levine
@arilevine.bsky.social
On Words & AI

I couldn’t imagine sharing something creative as mine that was made by AI. Beyond meme images, at least. From a writing standpoint, I take words very seriously. Every word carries its own depth and nuance. Cultural, historical, emotional. Words flex, bend, and surprise. They come…
On Words & AI
I couldn’t imagine sharing something creative as mine that was made by AI. Beyond meme images, at least. From a writing standpoint, I take words very seriously. Every word carries its own depth and nuance. Cultural, historical, emotional. Words flex, bend, and surprise. They come alive in unexpected pairings, in the cadence of syllables, in their simplicity or density. I care deeply about all of it.
arilevine.home.blog
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
here for the art, not for the charts

It was noted last week that there were no hip-hop albums in the Billboard Top 40. Then Hip Hop dominated the Grammy nominations for Album of the Year. It’s a weird tension, but I’m happy with it. Hip Hop that’s thoughtful and thought-provoking is being…
here for the art, not for the charts
It was noted last week that there were no hip-hop albums in the Billboard Top 40. Then Hip Hop dominated the Grammy nominations for Album of the Year. It’s a weird tension, but I’m happy with it. Hip Hop that’s thoughtful and thought-provoking is being celebrated. The albums nominated are not just popular; they’re good. Real artistry and a shift away from the club-pop jams.
arilevine.home.blog
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
everyone should have a website or blog

The popularity of NFTs stems from people's desire to own a part of the Internet amidst a shared digital landscape. With traditional ownership declining, having a personal website or blog offers individuals a unique identity online. The author reflects on…
everyone should have a website or blog
The popularity of NFTs stems from people's desire to own a part of the Internet amidst a shared digital landscape. With traditional ownership declining, having a personal website or blog offers individuals a unique identity online. The author reflects on their own experiences and encourages others to establish their digital presence.
arilevine.home.blog
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Say hello to Clay, now part of Automattic! 💫

Clay helps you stay on top of your relationships by gathering your contacts, messages, meetings, and more. No spreadsheets, no manual updates, just one organized place for your network.
June 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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A goal set at time T is a bet on the future from a position of ignorance. The more volatile the domain, the more brittle that bet becomes.

This is where smart people get stuck. The brighter you are, the more coherent your plans tend to look on paper. But plans are scripts. And reality is improvisat
Smart People Don't Chase Goals; They Create Limits
A few years ago, I sat across from a friend at a late dinner. He was telling me about his new promotion, the big title, the bonus, the corner office. I remember watching his face as he described it. He looked like someone describing a story he’d once believed
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June 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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This is how we all should feel about all trans people. Unconditional love and support. It's no big deal.
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · May 1
Robert De Niro is expressing his love and support for his daughter Airyn De Niro, after she recently shared publicly for the first time that she is transgender. cnn.it/3EY1msu
May 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The most passionate fandom (it took a lot of restraint to not say phandom) in music.
Good @rollingstone.com column on Phish not getting into the Rock and Roll HOF

One thing never discussed: Phish's influence in a) festivals; and b) livestreaming shows. Much like the Dead's influence in concert sound, Phish's innovations help the music industry

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Phish Didn't Get Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. WTF?
Phish are one of the most enduring bands in rock, kings of the jam-band realm. They should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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April 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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so they're mycoblogging
April 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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What a trip. 20 years later Kanye is selling t-shirts with swastikas on them and Mike Myers is the one calling out an American president on live television.
March 2, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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We need Democrats & the media to have the energy & effectiveness of Kendrick going after Drake and what they have is the energy & effectiveness of Drake going after Kendrick
February 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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White House to make seatbelts illegal; indoor smoking mandatory
February 1, 2025 at 5:35 AM