I am seen as less Asian and more American with the name Beth. As Bich, I am a foreigner who makes people uncomfortable. As Beth, I am never complimented on my English.
↩︎ The New Yorker
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Interview with an automation consultant—a job, he says, that many people quit over the idea that they’re killing jobs.
↩︎ Futureproof
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Ashley Cole, Louise Howard, and other good names on a list of 21 artists to collect in 2021, if your bank account allows.
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From Detroit to Berghain, a nicely written history of techno by Marcus Barnes—”all from the mind of one visionary young man.”
↩︎ Beatport
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If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be Newt Gingrich’s third wife, not to mention the FaceTuner of his neck.
↩︎ Trashberg…
“When I hear stuff like ‘America Uncanceled,’ what does that even mean? What are you talking about? What are you really trying to say?”
Live Nation stock is up despite a concert-less 2020—because investors see no other future for live music.
↩︎ Pitchfork
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Resilience seems in short supply, and signs of prolonged stress in abundance. Even Susan Orlean isn’t productive right now.
↩︎ The New York Times
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We’re nearly two years late to this, but that didn’t make it any less fun to watch.
See also: locking yourself in your bathroom for 48 hours to prove that you can be an astronaut.
Protests and social movements are not enough to force policy changes, unless the movement can capitalize when political opportunities arise.
↩︎ The Washington Post
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