New posts from jordanlee.life
The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet by Bogna Konior (on the Hermitix podcast)
I really enjoyed this insightful and far out conversation on the Hermitix podcast with the media theory scholar Bogna Konior, I’ll definitely be picking up her book. She pulls from sci-fi, theology, the study of non-human intelligence, and the roles of deception to weave together a thought experiment where the most intelligent thing to do as a human may be to stop communicating in open internet spaces (and yes I see the irony of posting this in an open internet space). I was especially compelled by her ideas about monks and prayer and if that type of reverent silence is possible within networked digital spaces.
🎵 Spider Towns by Old Pup (2025)
I found this midwestern cosmic country record through a favorite local label, Ruination Records, who is now distributing it. I like the darkly funny lyrics and jangly arrangements slightly obscured by lo-fi charm. Fav track: Stalactites
Compost Modernity written by Yogi Hale Hendlin in Aeon
This seems like a good entry point to learning about the solarpunk movement and it’s ethos of using technology in collaboration with ecological systems instead of dominating them. My only qualm is the author misunderstanding Luddites.
🍿 Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie directed by Matt Johnson (2025)
I recently caught this ridiculous mockumentary style movie about a fictional group called Nirvanna The Band, a best friend duo who spend seventeen years unsuccessfully trying to play a modest sized venue. I expected lots of indie band in-jokes and irreverent time-travel hijinx but not Mission Impossible level stunt work atop a Toronto skyscraper. I love how a realistic and attainable artistic goal could spiral into such an epic plot.
🎵 Mirah - Dedication (2026)
Mirah’s earnest songwriting and lushly intimate production have been a big influence on me for a couple decades now. I’ve enjoyed the first couple listens to her new album which is heavy with themes of covid isolation, starting a family, losing a sense of place as a musician. Yet the double meaning of Dedication also comes through, contextualizing the album both as a gift and a show of resolve. I found myself a bit distracted by the production choices on a couple songs that took me out of the moment but mostly I’m very happy to re-enter a musical world from an artist I’ve listened to since high school.
Recommended Track: After The Rain
