“Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley” by Jacob Silverman critiques Elon Musk as a polarizing figure in modern tech culture. The book explores how ultra-wealthy individuals often view democracy as a constraint on their ability to accumulate wealth. Silverman delves into Musk’s complex persona and highlights how his libertarian views symbolizeContinue reading “Gilded Rage”
Author Archives: Krista Marson
28 Days of Saguaros
I’ve been posting a daily photograph for years on the photography website called 365project.org. It’s a good little community that attracts an international crowd and I love seeing photos that people post from all over the world. I normally post nature or travel shots, but as an experiment one month, I dabbled with an AIContinue reading “28 Days of Saguaros”
The Nonfictionado
I’m excited to introduce a new concept here: non-fiction book reviews! Yes, non-fiction! Woo-hoo! However, these won’t be your typical book reviews. Instead of just discussing the content of the books, I’ll also explore how they relate to everyday life. Well, that’s the plan, at least. So, without further ado, allow me to introduce theContinue reading “The Nonfictionado”
Dying Trees
The summers here have been hot. I often walk around my neighborhood and take photos of all the dying trees. This my “Dead Tree Project” which I started in 2023 when I started documenting the effects on local vegetation after 54 days above 115F (46.1C) degrees this summer in Phoenix, Arizona. Dystopian bus stop. ThisContinue reading “Dying Trees”
Democracy Thoughts
When we were in Athens, I still believed that the United States was a democracy. However, as I write this now, I’m not so sure we are anymore. Back then, I could never have imagined America transforming into an oligarchy, theocracy, plutocracy, fascism, authoritarianism, corporatocracy, techno-feudalism, or any other undemocratic regime. Sadly, I now see allContinue reading “Democracy Thoughts”
Ode to the Trabant
I saw this car at Budapest’s Memento Park, and I wanted to drive it so badly. I think it would be great to live with this car for a month so I could love to hate it. This video makes this car look so awesome: My favorite quote from the video is: “I can’t coastContinue reading “Ode to the Trabant”
Shoes on the Danube
When shoes have more value than people. The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a memorial in Budapest, Hungary, inaugurated on 16 April 2005. Created by director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer, it honors the thousands of Jewish victims killed by the Arrow Cross Party during World War II. Victims were forced to removeContinue reading “Shoes on the Danube”
The 9/11 Flight That Fought Back
I recently watched this gripping video about the 9/11 highjacked plane that never made it to its destination. It was posted on the ABSTRACT Youtube channel run by “a gal who likes telling you stories from our strange world.” I adore listening to her voice and she always posts quality videos. I’ve listened to themContinue reading “The 9/11 Flight That Fought Back”
A Zoltan-Shaped Rabbit Hole
The person who sold us our bus tickets at the Budapest airport was named Zoltan, and I thought it was the coolest name ever. I love how the name sounds when I say it out loud: “Zoltan.” Everyone with that name should automatically grow up to be a magician. Curious, I decided to do aContinue reading “A Zoltan-Shaped Rabbit Hole”
Third Book
Lordy be, writing my third (and final!) book is taking me a long time. I was initially shooting for a 2025 release, but that’s not gonna happen. Why? Because I’m getting bogged down in the minutia of it all. The story is getting very intense. I’m tackling some heavy themes. The book will be titledContinue reading “Third Book”
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