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Ben Werdmuller

19 Jan 2023

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

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Friday links: December 5, 2025

What comes after the AI hype cycle; new community platforms; and more.

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

Under a new State Department memo, people who keep online spaces safe are now ineligible for H-1B visas.

You can't legislate serendipity

Why Europe's alternative tech vision needs community, not just compliance

Where Do the Children Play?

"In physical space, Western children are almost comically sheltered. But in digital space, they’re entirely beyond our command; and increasingly, that’s where children spend most of their time."

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Friday links: December 5, 2025

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

You can't legislate serendipity

Where Do the Children Play?