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Amoeba’s Lorica: Right

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Amoeba

A work of fiction. Standard disclaimers. Jerry and Zeke Weaver stood outside their wigwam, waiting, shivering slightly despite their heavy wool togas and sturdy animal-hide boots. These signs of high social status were not enough to protect them against the … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Performative

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Amoeba

A new masculine archetype has arrived. Social media is obsessing over “performative males” … He is the opposite of macho — the antithesis of toxic masculinity. His vibe is designed to attract progressive women. – New York Times Newsletter, 19 … Continue reading →

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AI: And May You Forever Be Clean

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Amoeba

[Most A.I. companies have] no brilliant ideas about expanding the social safety net or retraining workers for new jobs – only a goal of making the current jobs obsolete as quickly as possible. – Kevin Roose, New York Times Newsletter, … Continue reading →

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