Brainrot, Not Ideology
The assassination of Charlie Kirk shows how Discord, memes, and “online brainrot” may motivate disaffected youth more than ideology.
A collection of 9 posts
The assassination of Charlie Kirk shows how Discord, memes, and “online brainrot” may motivate disaffected youth more than ideology.
Why did this particular crime cut through the daily background noise of American violence?
Why women love true crime.
How two bungling American assassins travelled over 7,000 miles to settle a grudge, and then turned their trial into a nine-year circus.
Prince Jones, Carlton Jones, and the evasions of Ta-Nehisi Coates.
When grandiose men are humiliated, the fallout turns catastrophic.
The self-exoneration and re-incrimination of Jens Soering.
Several factors cast doubt on the accuracy and/or veracity of the complainant’s account.
It’s rare for police to take any action against a woman who claims that she was sexually assaulted, even when there is evidence that she is lying.