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July 11th, 2024 | Surviving three years in North Korea as a foreigner (2021)

Jul 12, 2024
Topics discussed include surviving three years in North Korea, Microsoft cutting link to Gaza, dark patterns in marketing, Shelley Duvall's passing, Binance's logging transformation, and the typographic design of Wall-E.
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  • Typography analysis of Wahl-E film in 2018 sparks cultural discussions on design elements and film credits evolution.
  • Exposure of security flaws in SMS-based two-factor authentication raises concerns over phishing attacks and the need for more secure authentication methods.

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Exploring Typography and Design in Wahl-E

The podcast delves into the typography and design elements of Wahl-E, year 2018, discussing the film's portrayal of a dystopian Earth and a futuristic spaceship, highlighting typography like the bold extended typeface gunship and the influence of corporate branding. Readers praised the cultural analysis, engaging in discussions on typography, architecture, and art, while also debating the evolution of film credits initiated by George Lucas.

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