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Beyond the definition.
The stories, ideas and internet detours behind the words.
Memes with a backstory · 2 min read
How the Shoggoth Became an AI Symbol
An unfamiliar creature. A familiar smile. A remarkably compact picture of our relationship with AI.
Read the storyThe attention economy · 2 min read
Why Is AI Content Called “Slop”?
A small, unpleasant word for a very large problem: content that asks for attention without earning it.
Read the storyHow we make things now · 2 min read
Why “Vibe” Became the Language of AI Coding
A word about feeling became a word about software. The connection is less strange than it sounds.
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