Mark O’Connell
Writer and journalist. Authored the article 'The Mozart of the attention economy’ about MrBeast, which was featured in The Guardian Long Read.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 35min
‘The Mozart of the attention economy’: why MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star
Mark O'Connell, a writer and journalist known for his insightful articles, delves into the world of MrBeast, YouTube's sensation with 400 million subscribers. They discuss the thin line between clickbait and avant-garde genius in MrBeast's outrageous stunts, from slime baths to being buried alive. O'Connell explores the morality of turning serious themes into viral entertainment while reflecting on how this digital phenomenon shapes modern culture and societal anxieties.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 44min
10 years of the long read: Why Silicon Valley billionaires are prepping for the apocalypse in New Zealand (2018)
Mark O'Connell, author of "Why Silicon Valley Billionaires Are Prepping for the Apocalypse in New Zealand" and "Notes from the Apocalypse," explores the bizarre trend of tech moguls like Peter Thiel buying property in New Zealand as a safe haven from global chaos. He discusses the societal fears fueling this obsession, contrasting stark visions of isolationist wealth with local Maori perspectives. O'Connell also shares his stunning impressions of New Zealand’s landscapes while critiquing the underlying dynamics of luxury and survivalism in an uncertain world.
