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Fri. 04/30 - Human Memes Are Taking Back What They’re Owed


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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
  • See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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