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AI is a front for consolidation of resources and power
Best case: we're in a bubble. Worst case: the people profiting most know exactly what they're doing.
Christopher Butler
Christopher Butler is an interdisciplinary designer writing about design, technology, and the future.
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You Can Be a Great Designer and Be Completely Unknown
Design greatness is defined not by fame or recognition, but by how invisibly and effectively it serves human needs.
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In Defense of Text Labels
Why Icons Alone Aren't Enough.
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The National Design Studio is a scam
Joe Gebbia has no business designing government services.
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Digital Echoes and Unquiet Minds
There's a psychological burden of digital life even heavier than distraction.
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What I want from the internet
Connection and intimacy are still possible on the internet today.