Newsletter
Odin's Mid-Year Momentum: June Updates and Insights
From techno-feudalism to covid vaccines, it's a real news-letter this time around from Odin's Halvorson Times.
Odin Halvorson
Capitalism
Techno-Feudalism Feasts Upon Us All
What if the Marxists made a mistake? What if the inevitable transition point for Capitalism isn't socialism but feudalism?
Newsletter
Odin's Got AI Ethics for you, Thoughts on Autotune, and a Job Update!
A new editorial on incorporating AI into scholarly settings, an article on auto-tuning of music, and some updates on the job-search front!
Music
Tuning Out Perfection: Embracing the Flaws that Make Music Human
Pitch correction in music strips away the soul of singing. Authentic voices, like Garland's, reveal the beauty in imperfections.
Newsletter
Odin Hails from Mid-May!
Odin's got articles on the best audiobook platform, thoughts on ActivityPub and LLMs, Taoist exploration, and more!
Spirituality
Beyond the Easy Answers
In hard times, I reflect on Chapter 20 of the Tao te Ching. In uncertain times, fluidity brings about hope.
Internet
Why You Should Switch to Firefox
Switch to Firefox for powerful extensions: support striking workers, block ads, bypass paywalls, enhance YouTube, and ensure privacy.
Call to Action
The Audiobook Platform Putting Amazon's Audible to Shame
Discover Libro.fm: The Audible Alternative Audiobook Experience that Supports Local Bookshops Globally
Newsletter
The Budding Twigs Spread Out Their Fan to Catch the Breezy Air
This week's newsletter has a lot of content awaiting you. I was busy this week with finals for my MLIS program, job interviews, and life-related-variety, but I still carved out some time to write.
Interview
Spooky-Daggers' Fallout Meme: Blazing a Trail from the Wasteland to the Web
Spooky-Daggers’ Fallout meme goes viral, sparking the delight of fans worldwide and capturing the attention of the studios behind both game and show.
TV Series
Fallout is More Than Simply Okey-dokey: It's The Millennial Reality
Fallout is a television series for the modern Millennial: stressed, exhausted, and still saying "Okey-dokey" as we try to keep a roof over our heads.
News
Evergreen State College Champions Ethical Investment and Student Activism
Pioneering change through student engagement: Evergreen College takes bold steps toward social responsibility and honors Rachel Corrie’s legacy, providing a model for good academic governance.