Curiouser and curiouser

it seems like the solution to our discontentment with the present is looking back to the past, nostalgia-bait and general nihilism. but who are we leaving behind when we escape into memories? how can we rekindle our imagination, to look forward again?sources:the ultimate hidden truth of the world - david graeber, prefaced by rebecca solnitthe new age of sexism - laura batesempire of AI - karen haoScience fiction blockbuster movies – A problem or a path to urban greenery?a solarpunk manifestohttps://missolivialouise.tumblr.com/post/94374063675/heres-a-thing-ive-had-around-in-my-head-for-adead zones of the imagination - david graeber

A lively dive into joy as a tactic, not just a feeling. Playful resolutions and analog hobbies highlight simple pleasures. Cultural and philosophical takes question why happiness gets dismissed. Writers and thinkers that capture everyday delight are celebrated. Joy is framed as resistance, liberation, and a practical stance against despair.

today we respond to the notion that 'the internet isn't fun anymore' and look at some online spaces that use the internet in a joyful way, without being stuck in algorithms and ads. hopefully it will help us answer the question: how can we make the internet fun again?mentioned websites:https://archive.org/https://archiveofourown.org/https://neocities.org/browsehttps://cloudhiker.net/explorehttps://theuselessweb.com/https://www.ravelry.com/account/loginhttps://visdeurbel.nl/https://www.window-swap.com/books mentioned:empire of AI - karen haothe age of extraction - tim wu

finally i have an excuse to talk about all my hobbiesarticles on physical versus digital mediahttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11943480/pdf/life-15-00345.pdfhttps://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fedu0000830https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9871942/

today i am joined by Leora Aileen to discuss the philosophy and science of doing nothingbooks and people mentioned:vita contemplativa - byung chul hanwomen artists: the creative process - bell hooksde openbaring van de onbenutte tijd - lieke knijnenburgthe brain at rest - joseph jebellinina's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NinaCatharina_/videosquirine's substack: https://quirinebrouwer.substack.com/p/all-my-friends-and-i-talk-about-is

today we chat about finding the beauty and luxury of life without falling into overconsumption. what are some things you want to learn to see the beauty in, that go against the mainstream beauty standards?essays mentioned:women artists - bell hooksbeauty laid bare - bell hookson knitting and killing my mortal enemies - this is going somewhere🦋 Curiouser and curiouser instagram - https://www.instagram.com/curiouserandcuriouserpod/🐞 My personal instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebookleo/💫 My book channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBookLeo

let's get together pondering at the pond to discuss individuality, our responsibility to others and how we are always both main characters and side characters at the same timesourcesi got a lot of my information on Levinas from my philosophy class notes, but if you're interested in reading more, here is an apprehensive overview: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/levinas/museum exhibit: https://www.radius-cca.org/nl/exhibitions/de-politieke-grenzen-voorbij-hoofdstuk-2-we-zijn-allemaal-holobiontshttps://panarchy.org/koestler/holon.1969.htmlcheck out alma heikkila's art: https://www.almaheikkila.net/

They unpack how confidence culture turns systemic problems into personal failings. They contrast male pickup-style messaging with the pressure on women to perform a loud, extroverted confidence. They critique quick-fix tips and parenting or dating advice that treats confidence as an attractiveness skill. They explore alternatives like introspection, solidarity, and community support.

A look at the friendship crisis and how boundary advice mutated into isolation. Discussion of when cutting people off is growth versus convenience. Critique of wellness slogans and therapy-speak used to justify selfishness. Concerns about algorithmic self-care and AI chatbots replacing messy human connection. Suggestions for low-effort rituals and using friends to protect your peace.