Mike thinks through the amount of gambling we are forced into, and contributing producer Melissa Locker tells us the story of a very special 90’s online newsletter. Also: Book reviews!–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”–
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What to know about online age verification laws
Trial reveals flaws in tech intended to enforce Australian social media ban for under-16s
Australia regulator and YouTube spar over under-16s social media ban
French city of Lyon ditching Microsoft for open source office and collab tools
–Posting In The Age of Chance
Trapped - the secret ways social media is built to be addictive (and what you can do to fight back)
Everything in America is Gambling Now - Adam Conover
Tiny Subversions (2014) - Darius Kazemi
Tiny Subversions (2024) - Darius Kazemi
The Online Gambling Epidemic - Drew Gooden
You’re Not Addicted to Content, You’re Starving for Information - Hank Green
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https://oasisinet.com/
And After All - Melissa’s book on Oasis
–Never Post’s producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. This episode's contributing producer was Melissa Locker. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show’s host is Mike Rugnetta.Look,this is not the West, this isthe 21st Century but still as desolatecottonwood pollen blowing throughabandoned mansions, the ball-bearing factory,strikers with their flapjack placardswaving at a glance of trafficAt the discount cinema, gunfighters namea young Cherokee guide “Look”because of the way she stares, becauseof the way they look at her. And everyonekeeps their eyes on the horizon,Look, you’ve won a set of false teeth.Excerpt of Look by Sarah MesserNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure
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Ohhhhh I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Georgia talks with Tim Lawrence about the posts emptying dancefloors, and the team gathers to ask What Is Going On Here. Also: Signoffs!–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”–
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WhatsApp is bringing subscription model and ads to its messaging platform
Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement
Download festival rockers told to take off smartwatches after moshpits spark emergency alerts
Thirst Traps and Quick Cuts: The Effects of TikTok “Edits” on Evaluations of Politicians
Nexus Mods' new owner is a company whose co-founder has already had to reassure folks that NFTs and crypto aren't incoming
End of an era: Nexus Mods has change in ownership after 24 years following "stress-related health issues"
An Update From Dark0ne
–An Exuberance Entombed
Find Tim
Dancing In The Streets by Barbarba Erenreich
–What Is Going On Here
Reembot
r/FifthWorldPics
r/WackyTicTacs
The Sufi Blower
https://www.tiktok.com/@maydonoztadi/video/7322541177171971333?lang=en
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Mailbag #8: I will not become food for monsters
We respond to your comments!--☎️ Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voice mail🗣️ Drop us a voice note via airtable📧 Email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com🌐 Leave a comment at neverpo.st--Head to neverpo.st to see pictures of graffiti and a screenshot of Tyver's Twitter-leaver's oath--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.
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Reanimator: AI and Shared Histories
Hans confronts the technological, moral, and philosophical impacts of using Artificial Intelligence to animate still photos, including those of both personal and historical significance.–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”–
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Why Academics Are Leaving Twitter for Bluesky
This Cybersecurity Startup Is Quietly Moderating X’s Community Notes to Fight Crypto Scams
Scam Sniffer
Nancy Mace ran bot army, had staff run fake accounts to boost profile, report claims: ‘It’s what she does for fun’
RFK Jr.'s MAHA Report Cites Research Studies That Don't Exist
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist
Roblox’s Hit Farm Game Spurs Underground Digital Fruit Economy
–Animating History
Falcon Heights, MN City Council Meeting - March 26, 2025
Errol Morris at NYPL
Synthesis of a Vocal Sound from the 3,000 year old Mummy, Nesyamun ‘True of Voice’
Making a Dead Lion Roar
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Saigon Execution
Oral History with Eddie Adams
oldphoto.ai
Intersubject Synchronization of Cortical Activity During Natural Vision
Ways of Seeing
'I Loved That AI:' Judge Moved by AI-Generated Avatar of Man Killed in Road Rage Incident
–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.Never Post is a production of Charts & Leisure
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Hentai and the Post-Platform Internet
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”–
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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
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