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An episode-long staff round-table about device customization with special guest Meghal Janardan. – Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com See what interstitials we need submissions for –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta. Never Post is a production of Charts & Leisure

Melissa Locker, a podcaster and author of 'And After All,' dives into the world of online gambling and its web of complexities. She shares nostalgic tales of 90s Oasis fandom, revealing how dedicated fans navigated early internet platforms. The conversation shifts to the addictive nature of social media, drawing parallels with gambling as they discuss chance and life choices. Join them for laughs as they critique quirky books and explore the rise of community-supported media, offering a fresh perspective on today's digital landscape.

Tim Lawrence, a cultural studies professor and author, dives into the fading culture of club dancing and the impact of smartphones on communal experiences. He emphasizes how digital distractions have transformed vibrant dance floors into social media stages, advocating for a return to authentic engagement in nightlife. The conversation also touches on the challenges of maintaining joy in public spaces amidst technological saturation, contrasting the fleeting nature of recorded moments with the irreplaceable thrill of actual dance. Join them as they explore the essence of collective joy!

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Don Carlton, a historian specializing in news media and historical photographs, dives into the technological and ethical implications of using AI to animate still images. He examines the emotional weight of iconic photos, like the infamous 'Saigon Execution,' and how they shape our collective memory. The discussion highlights the balance between nostalgia and shared history, while also reflecting on the unsettling effects of AI-generated visuals on storytelling. Carlton encourages listeners to consider the evolving nature of imagery in the digital age.

Mike talks with Morgan Sung of KQED’s Close All Tabs podcast and PhD Media and Technology researcher Aurelie Petit about hentai and platforms. Georgia talks with WIRED gear reviews editor Boon Ashworth about the tariffs coming for your fashion microtrends. ALSO: Ask an Expert with Avery Dame-Griff.–Become a Never Post member for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voicemail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Intro Links Scientists Blasted Human Cells With 5G to See What Would Happen 5G-exposed human skin cells do not respond with altered gene expression and methylation profiles Open Access The Hidden Game: How Scammers Use “Chameleon Ads” to Bypass Meta’s Moderation 23andMe Sale Shows Your Genetic Data Is Worth $17 Regeneron Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire 23andMe® for $256 Million; Plans to Maintain Consumer Genetics Business and Advance Shared Goals of Improving Human Health and Wellness The Kids Online Safety Act is back –Ask an ExpertAvery Dame-Griff–The Post-Platform Internet Close All Tabs Morgan’s website Morgan on X Aurelie’s website The hentai streaming platform wars Hentai Music 2018 AH OH UH –MFW They Come for the Little Treats Right to Repair in the age of tariffs Find Boone Ashworth on Wired Boone on X Boone on Bluesky To send in tips, contact Boone on Signal at Boone.10 –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. This episodes contributing producer was Tori Dominguez Peek. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.This episodes poem was an excerpt of A Social History by Kim RosenfieldNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure and distributed by Radiotopia

Dr. Martin Shelton tells us what Signal is, and how end-to-end-encryption works. Then: was this show always going to devolve into a poetry reading? Probably. Finally: contributing producer Tori Dominquez Peek wonders what happened to the COUNTLESS FLASH GAMES of the early aughts. Also: Wildflowers!–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voicemail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Intro Links Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins Next steps for Privacy Sandbox and tracking protections in Chrome Google won’t kill third-party cookies after all Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump Shein and Temu will cost more, thanks to massive tariffs going into effect Epic v. Apple Contempt order A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store –What Is Signal? Dr. Martin Shelton at Freedom of the Press Foundation Signal, the secure messaging app: A guide for beginners –Are You There, Chat? It’s Me, Mike. Because one once willed you…, Rilke Culture and Value, Wittgenstein –A Remembrance of Things Flash Flashpoint Archive Video Game History Foundation Tori Dominguez Peek –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. This episodes contributing producer was Tori Dominguez Peek. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.You are so opaqueto me your brief momentsof apparent transparencyseem fraudulent windowsin a Brutalist structureeveryone admiresThe effort your liferequires exhausts me.I am not kiddingExcerpt of They Were Not Kidding in the Fourteenth Centuryby Maureen N McLaneNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure

A lively roundtable discussion dives into the mental health effects of the internet, with humor and personal anecdotes highlighting coping strategies. The hosts share their screen time stats, revealing their struggles with technology reliance. They candidly explore the chaotic nature of social media, marking the fine line between connection and information overload. Engaging topics range from dog breeds and nostalgic tales to the complexities of navigating credible news online, fostering a rich dialogue about balance in the digital age.

Jason talks with Hannah Pivo about charts, graphs, truth and proof; Georgia talks with Julian Chokkattu about where all the buttons went. And also: DATA CENTERS–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ – Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voicemail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Intro Google loses ad tech monopoly case [2022] Judge says FTC’s antitrust case against Facebook can proceed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case Risks to children playing Roblox ‘deeply disturbing’, say researchers Nvidia to produce AI servers worth up to $500 billion in US over four years France and Germany unveil Docs, a homegrown alternative to Google Docs  –Charts & CurvesFind Hannahhttps://arthistory.columbia.edu/content/hannah-pivo –Where Have All the Buttons Gone? Find JulianWired Touchscreen rollback on cars  Car and Driver Automotive News The Verge The LA Times Haggerty –Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.The aim of constructive uncertaintylies in the corner between two windows. Such thatwe, welcoming the indistinct, unlocks the doorbecause it likes the sound.We abstracts the whistled bodyof the world. The hazards of this oppositionbecome clear: the ear listens to whatbecomes it, the blood flowing through it.Excerpt of Among the Living by Gary SullivanNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure, and is distributed by Radiotopia

Youngna Park, a product consultant and researcher, discusses the unique language and emotional challenges of LinkedIn. She dives into the impact of the platform on professional identity and the psychological toll of job searching in today's climate. Kurt White, a clinical psychotherapist, explores how the internet shapes our self-perception and mental health. Together, they analyze the relationship between social media algorithms and identity formation, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and community in navigating the digital landscape.