Fri. 04/30 - Human Memes Are Taking Back What They’re Owed
People who accidentally became memes are using NFTs to regain a sense of ownership over their likenesses––and make some pretty nice chunks of change. Scotland could become the first “rewilding nation.” And another shortage report. This time:...
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People who accidentally became memes are using NFTs to regain a sense of ownership over their likenesses––and make some pretty nice chunks of change. Scotland could become the first “rewilding nation.” And another shortage report. This time: computer chips.
Links:
- The World Knows Her as 'Disaster Girl.' She Just Made $500,000 Off the Meme. (NY Times)
- They were ancient internet memes. Now NFTs are making them rich (Wired)
- NFTs Are Hot. So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate (Wired)
- NFTs, explained: what they are, and why they're suddenly worth millions (The Verge)
- The climate controversy swirling around NFTs (The Verge)
- I Accidentally Became A Meme (BuzzFeed Video, YouTube)
- Scotland could become the world’s first ‘rewilding nation’(Euronews)
- Get Ready For A Shortage Of iPads And MacBooks (NPR)
- Global Chip Shortage Set to Worsen for Car Makers (Wall Street Journal)
- Office: How "Kevin's famous chili" was made (A/V Club)
- Brian Baumgartner’s Best Chili Pot…EVER (BUSH’s Beans, YouTube)
- The Office Deep Dive with Brian Baumgartner (Spotify)
- Office Ladies (Spotify)
- Kottke.Org
- Jackson Bird on Twitter
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