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Ben Werdmuller

Ben Werdmuller

13 Sep 2015

Chonk in Berkeley

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Last Call for Mass Market Paperbacks

"The format credited with making books more accessible via low prices and widespread availability will all but vanish from the publishing scene in a few weeks." With it comes a generational loss.

15 Dec 2025

T.S.A. Is Providing Air Passenger Data to Immigration Agents for Deportation Effort

"The Trump administration is providing the names of all air travelers to immigration officials, substantially expanding its use of data sharing to expel people under deportation orders."

13 Dec 2025
A phone with a bunch of AI apps. And an espresso drink.

Friday links: December 12, 2025

In the face of government oppression, it's time to encrypt.

12 Dec 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order To Combat State AI Regulation

"President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday intended to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence." At the same time, states are watering theirs down.

11 Dec 2025
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Ben Werdmuller explores the intersection of technology, democracy, and society. Always independently published, reader-supported, and free to read.