A pyramid had stairs you could at least see, even if they were steep. A tower just has an elevator operated by someone else, and the algorithm decides who gets on. Great post, Farida!
Loved this - both fascinating and a little scary. Farida, this is a superbly clear, original read: you thread history and current examples with razor-sharp insight. The Waldorf and Marassi aren’t just excess; they show how status gets packaged and sold, turning shared things into subscriptions. Have you noticed local commons quietly slipping behind paywalls - convenience or something worse?
A pyramid had stairs you could at least see, even if they were steep. A tower just has an elevator operated by someone else, and the algorithm decides who gets on. Great post, Farida!
You have packed tonnes into this. Total admiration of how you continue to deliver synamite post after post
thank you for your kind words Elliot. the trap is exhausting and real
A pyramid had stairs you could at least see, even if they were steep. A tower just has an elevator operated by someone else, and the algorithm decides who gets on. Great post, Farida!
Thank you Hodman
A tower with no stairs explains a lot about why people feel stuck lately.
the exhaustion is real
Loved this - both fascinating and a little scary. Farida, this is a superbly clear, original read: you thread history and current examples with razor-sharp insight. The Waldorf and Marassi aren’t just excess; they show how status gets packaged and sold, turning shared things into subscriptions. Have you noticed local commons quietly slipping behind paywalls - convenience or something worse?
paywall previously was knows as private club or invitation only, same mechanism , you need to pay to enter
A pyramid had stairs you could at least see, even if they were steep. A tower just has an elevator operated by someone else, and the algorithm decides who gets on. Great post, Farida!
I have never thought about it this way. You make me think deeper with each post. History is stuck on repeat - we need to pay attention.
I am happy you enjoyed the article and find it intriguing