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Tochi Onyebuchi
Author of Racebook, a memoir about his experiences on the early internet and how events like the Trayvon Martin case shaped his online life and activism. Featured guest discussing the book and internet culture.
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Nov 11, 2025
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Tochi Onyebuchi’s 'Racebook' is a 'personal history' of a less serious time online
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Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Racebook, dives into his early internet experiences as a 'skinless, raceless entity' and reflects on how the Trayvon Martin case reshaped his online identity. He discusses the vibrant communities and forums that once made the internet feel utopian. The conversation tackles the evolution of the internet into a tool for activism, weighing its pros and cons, including the rise of polarization. Onyebuchi also shares his vision for the future of the internet amidst concerns over AI and deepfakes.
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