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19 Jan 2023

I’m no longer posting to Twitter or Instagram. Here’s where we can stay in touch:

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To maintain their independence, publishers are fleeing Substack

"Substack faced talent drain in 2024 linked to its platforming of Nazi newsletters, but now it’s not just the platform’s stance on hate speech that’s driving away creators."

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"If there were a dictator of the internet who intentionally set out to destroy your ability to get accurate information, the result would look a lot like what’s already on your screen. But why?"

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WordPress powers 47% of the web. Now it's more social, too

WordPress is the most popular publishing platform in the world. It wants you to publish and be heard - and that means supporting conversation.

11 May 2026
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Ben Werdmuller explores the intersection of technology, democracy, and society. Always independently published, reader-supported, and free to read.