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Posted inBusiness & Tech, Culture, Highlight, Quotes

We’re All Tourists Now, So Let’s Stop with the Endless, Tedious Quests for Authenticity

by benhuberman October 22, 2019October 19, 2022

In Iceland, overtourism has transformed the island in a few short years — and locals and visitors alike try to grapple with the change.

Posted inEssays & Criticism, Highlight, Quotes

There’s a Fine Line Between “Discovering” and “Interloping”

by michelleweber February 20, 2019October 19, 2022

It’s only “discovery” if you assume the place — or the people — has no meaningful existence apart from your visit. Surprise: you’re not that important.

Posted inEditor's Pick

Take This Stranger From My Boat

by Ethan Chiel January 11, 2019October 19, 2022

With the help of Grand Funk Railroad, Rob Horning collates some recent attempts to grapple with the nature and possibility of being authentic on the internet, in politics, and in politics on the internet.

Posted inNonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes

Who Really Gets to Make the Rules?

by Krista Stevens November 21, 2018October 19, 2022

“But who gets to impose those rules and who becomes subject to them can be decisions tainted with sexism and racism and transphobia and homophobia. “

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