Multiverse

The Math of Hunting Lions

Bibliography of papers on math & physics methods of hunting lions in the Sahara Desert. The fascinating history of identity and document spoofing by esteemed mathematicians with a wonderful sense … Continue reading The Math of Hunting Lions

QAnon, Ong’s Hat, and Robert Anton Wilson: Joseph Matheny discusses ARGs and conspiracy theories in the Internet era

When the QAnon movement began garnering more widespread attention a couple of years ago, a number of game designers pointed out the similarities between the ‘Q drops’ – and the … Continue reading QAnon, Ong’s Hat, and Robert Anton Wilson: Joseph Matheny discusses ARGs and conspiracy theories in the Internet era

Ong’s Hat: Is Princeton Opposed to Satire? The Ballad of “Jojo” Jayaditya Deep

Poe’s law is an adage of Internet culture stating that, without a clear indicator of the author’s intent, every parody of extreme views can be mistaken by some readers for … Continue reading Ong’s Hat: Is Princeton Opposed to Satire? The Ballad of “Jojo” Jayaditya Deep

Statio Numero

Statio Numero – The Liminal Cycle Part 3

Statio Numero: an interdisciplinary media experience. This limited series is the third and final act of The Liminal Cycle, a meta-trilogy. Knowledge of Liminal and Xen, which comprise the first two … Continue reading Statio Numero – The Liminal Cycle Part 3

Why Did This Entire Village of Scientists Disappear One Day?

Why Did This Entire Village of Scientists Disappear One Day?

About Thoughty2Thoughty2 (Arran) is a British YouTuber and gatekeeper of useless facts. Thoughty2 creates mind-blowing factual videos about science, tech, history, opinion and just about everything else.

If QAnon Is a Game, How Do You Stop Playing?

This is Part II of our look at QAnon. Click here for Part I. As part of the NYU/StartEd New Media Accelerator, we are joining with faculty from the NYU Carter Journalism Institute … Continue reading If QAnon Is a Game, How Do You Stop Playing?

Joseph Matheny Appears on How Conspiracy Theories Become Violent | Truth Hurts | VICE

I made an appearance on VICE’s Truth Hurts series discussing the danger of right-wing conspiracy cults and why this is not a new phenomenon. What’s the difference between someone who’s … Continue reading Joseph Matheny Appears on How Conspiracy Theories Become Violent | Truth Hurts | VICE

The Banishing Ritual- Joseph Matheny with Illusion of Safety

The Banishing Ritual – Audio with Cover- 1993 (Joseph Matheny with Illusion of Safety)

by Joseph Matheny, Illusion of Safety Joseph Matheny performs a Lesser Banishing Ritual of  Pentagram with musical accompaniment by Illusion of Safety. Also included is a PDF of the cover complete … Continue reading The Banishing Ritual – Audio with Cover- 1993 (Joseph Matheny with Illusion of Safety)