166 - New Normal by Robin James
As algorithms are deployed across society to assess and predict behavior, older modes of control based on normativity are in eclipse. The way we experience control has changed accordingly — it registers more in terms of "vibes" and "cringe" — as have the ways it can be resisted, not through revaluing antinormative behavior but through extending care-oriented practices like mutual aid. Read more essays on living with technology at https://reallifemag.com and follow us on Twitter @_reallifemag.