I like Roman, but I don’t *like* Roman. — I have just watched Succession’s episode 8 of season 4. It is a weird time to be a Roman fan... Before I jump into this discussion, I want to make it clear that there are huge Succession spoilers ahead of this paragraph. So read with caution. Succession Season 4 Spoilers Ahead Let me start by…

Copyright, Identity, Likeness, and Ownership — Let’s highlight some important questions regarding intellectual property and digital fashion. Some of these are at the bleeding edge of both law and fashion, and so these questions will have no definitive answers. Digital Garments and Copyright Protection Just like with physical fashion, intellectual property is a hot topic in the virtual world. Perhaps more…

On why you will see some of my illustrations in more than one context — Oftentimes I reuse and repurpose my illustrations. Sometimes I will draw something that is initially used for a Medium post, and then use it again for a different topic within my magazine. Sometimes I use two older illustrations together for a larger piece of art. When I started out, I…

An examination of a deceptively uninteresting t-shirt — Balenciaga’s AW17 collection contained a deeply understated piece. It was a simple t-shirt with the logo and name of Balenciaga’s parent company– Kering.

On Heidegger’s Notion of Unheimlichkeit — Life is really unusual. Sometimes things happen just as you would expect, with no oddities or irregularities, and this can last for months. And then suddenly, something mind-bendingly weird can get thrown your way, reminding you of the vastness and unpredictability of reality. Oftentimes, these moments make us feel uncomfortable…

An Exploration of Psychology, Aesthetics, AI, and User Experience — This series is a showcase of individuals who are striving for positive social and ethical change in the blockchain and web3 space. The idea behind this project is to shed light on the insightful developments within this industry, and to promote overall flourishing within the wider community. …

A beautiful, haunting, and unique show — A couple of months back, I finished watching season 3 of Twin Peaks with my girlfriend. I would personally consider this to be the most truly intense and emotive season of any show I’ve ever seen. …

A discourse on education, DAOs, and self-sovereignty — This series is a showcase of individuals who are striving for positive social and ethical change in the blockchain and web3 space. The idea behind this project is to shed light on the insightful developments within this industry, and to promote overall flourishing within the wider community. This series will…

I received an unusual email. The name of the address was strange, and the contents seemed peculiar, too. The recipient said they had found me through my ethics and fashion writing in the web3 space, and that they wanted me to cover a story for them. However, there were two…