Marc Steinberg
@msteinbrg.bsky.social
Writing about platforms capitalisms, super apps, convenience stores in Japan and Asia. Director of The Platform Lab.Books: In/Convenience (http://bit.ly/3Vcs4m4); The Platform Economy; Anime's Media Mix.
I’m not sure if you’ve seen this but I received recently from Elseivier re peer review
November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I’m not sure if you’ve seen this but I received recently from Elseivier re peer review
On a funnier note apparently people are using AI to generate false receipts for expenses claims?
Basically back to the basic point that the internet is spam - Finn Brunton made years ago
Basically back to the basic point that the internet is spam - Finn Brunton made years ago
October 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
On a funnier note apparently people are using AI to generate false receipts for expenses claims?
Basically back to the basic point that the internet is spam - Finn Brunton made years ago
Basically back to the basic point that the internet is spam - Finn Brunton made years ago
AI now peer reviewing articles?? This timeline is getting darker by the day. What’s the end point for this?
Also Elsevier is evil
Also Elsevier is evil
October 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
AI now peer reviewing articles?? This timeline is getting darker by the day. What’s the end point for this?
Also Elsevier is evil
Also Elsevier is evil
Why is Donald touching the Emperor like he’s a mere mortal?
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Why is Donald touching the Emperor like he’s a mere mortal?
Actually very uncomplicated. Prices rise, jobs fall, all due to the tariff bonanza. The only complicated thing about it is the guy responsible is not consistent in his TACO
September 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Actually very uncomplicated. Prices rise, jobs fall, all due to the tariff bonanza. The only complicated thing about it is the guy responsible is not consistent in his TACO
A serious and sensitive issue is having massive potholes in the streets that cause accidents - not having people praying in the streets
August 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A serious and sensitive issue is having massive potholes in the streets that cause accidents - not having people praying in the streets
Anyone surprised by the racism, the wack economic ideas, the illiteracy, the fascism of the current US president should read this book to be reminded - these all go back to the 1980s and 90s, probably far longer. The ALL CAPS are new, not much else. It’s terrible but almost therapeutic. Must read
August 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Anyone surprised by the racism, the wack economic ideas, the illiteracy, the fascism of the current US president should read this book to be reminded - these all go back to the 1980s and 90s, probably far longer. The ALL CAPS are new, not much else. It’s terrible but almost therapeutic. Must read
What does it mean that there's a "streaming only" option for a book? You have to go to the publisher website to read? Sounds terrible
August 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
What does it mean that there's a "streaming only" option for a book? You have to go to the publisher website to read? Sounds terrible
Great idea, that should help with the job numbers
August 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Great idea, that should help with the job numbers
Can we call this citation laundering? Using other people's work to make an author's points that have nothing to do with the original. Or just AI? Thanks for citing but my book has nothing to do with decision fatigue online
July 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Can we call this citation laundering? Using other people's work to make an author's points that have nothing to do with the original. Or just AI? Thanks for citing but my book has nothing to do with decision fatigue online
New article on the interfirm dynamics and process of creation of Pokémon media mix - what would become the largest IP in the world at least according to to this image... Highly recommend the article, open access
revistes.ub.edu/index.php/JE...
revistes.ub.edu/index.php/JE...
July 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New article on the interfirm dynamics and process of creation of Pokémon media mix - what would become the largest IP in the world at least according to to this image... Highly recommend the article, open access
revistes.ub.edu/index.php/JE...
revistes.ub.edu/index.php/JE...
So there's anime content on Disney+?
July 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
So there's anime content on Disney+?
Here are the table of contents, can't wait to re-read:
June 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Here are the table of contents, can't wait to re-read:
Should CNN really dignify these revenge tactics as policy?!
May 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Should CNN really dignify these revenge tactics as policy?!
Bullet Train Explosion - is really good! It's by one of the cocreators of Shin Godzilla, and you can tell. The ode to bureaucracy and technocrats is heart warming. Also, it will make a train otaku of anyone (control room aesthetics! stop watches! JR!)
April 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Bullet Train Explosion - is really good! It's by one of the cocreators of Shin Godzilla, and you can tell. The ode to bureaucracy and technocrats is heart warming. Also, it will make a train otaku of anyone (control room aesthetics! stop watches! JR!)
What kind of map is this? What kind of ad is this? What’s a Punple or a Neane? Why is BC called Prairie?
So many questions
So many questions
April 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
What kind of map is this? What kind of ad is this? What’s a Punple or a Neane? Why is BC called Prairie?
So many questions
So many questions
Very very excited to hold @tupur.bsky.social new book, Projecting Desire, in my hands!! Congratulations Tupur and can’t wait to read!
nyupress.org/978147982964...
nyupress.org/978147982964...
April 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Very very excited to hold @tupur.bsky.social new book, Projecting Desire, in my hands!! Congratulations Tupur and can’t wait to read!
nyupress.org/978147982964...
nyupress.org/978147982964...
Extreme fear, seems right
April 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Extreme fear, seems right
The magic wall, analogue
April 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The magic wall, analogue
Animation scholars rejoice! A major work has landed in the field: Karen Redrobe’s new book that rethinks feminist animation (theory) and its potential to orient us differently to life and against war. Brilliant and deeply inspiring- I recommend to all, especially now
April 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Animation scholars rejoice! A major work has landed in the field: Karen Redrobe’s new book that rethinks feminist animation (theory) and its potential to orient us differently to life and against war. Brilliant and deeply inspiring- I recommend to all, especially now
A book from another era, 1982 and the fear and admiration of the Japanese auto industry. This view from the bottom up, precarious employees.
April 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A book from another era, 1982 and the fear and admiration of the Japanese auto industry. This view from the bottom up, precarious employees.
Convenience stores in Asia are sites where the personal, the political, and the everyday are reconfigured by technology, work, and social systems - from Japan to Korea to Vietnam and China. GS25 a Korean chain rebrands as a "lifestyle platform" in Vietnam
March 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Convenience stores in Asia are sites where the personal, the political, and the everyday are reconfigured by technology, work, and social systems - from Japan to Korea to Vietnam and China. GS25 a Korean chain rebrands as a "lifestyle platform" in Vietnam
Convenience stores are information processing systems. They are also ATMs, interfaces to marketplaces, and much more. This article tracks the different ways convenience stores precede and map platform histories in Asia.
March 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Convenience stores are information processing systems. They are also ATMs, interfaces to marketplaces, and much more. This article tracks the different ways convenience stores precede and map platform histories in Asia.
And growth projections:
March 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
And growth projections:
Anime streaming market - globally
variety.com/vip/anime-st...
variety.com/vip/anime-st...
March 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Anime streaming market - globally
variety.com/vip/anime-st...
variety.com/vip/anime-st...