Dead Internet Theory Explained: Bots, AI Slop and the Humans Still Online
What the Dead Internet Theory claims, what bot statistics actually measure, and how to find trustworthy sources without declaring every account fake.
Author: Pudgy Cat
What Is Enshittification? The Platform Decay Pattern Explained
What enshittification means, how Cory Doctorow’s three-stage model works, and how to assess real changes without treating every price rise as proof.
Roguelike vs Roguelite: The Difference That Actually Matters
Roguelike or roguelite? Compare run structure, permanent upgrades, traditional mechanics, and familiar games without treating disputed labels as laws.
Why Do Cats Chirp at Birds? What We Know About Feline Chattering
Cats chatter at windows, but the reason is not settled. A guide to the sounds, plausible explanations, and what owners can observe and do.
Mechanical Keyboards Explained: The Complete Beginner Guide
Switches, layouts, keycaps, connectivity, and budget: a practical guide to choosing a mechanical keyboard without the marketing myths.
How Cats See the World: The Science of Feline Vision
What we know about feline low-light vision, colour and ultraviolet sensitivity, plus why changes in eyesight need veterinary attention.
The Architect Who Counted Letters and Invented Scrabble
Alfred Butts used letter counts and years of experimentation to build Scrabble. The story behind the tiles, the setbacks, and the eventual success.
The Designer Behind Infinite Scroll Regrets It. We Are Still Scrolling.
Aza Raskin has questioned the design he helped popularize. Why stopping cues matter, and why endless scrolling is only part of the attention problem.
From Cyberpunk Ramen to 17th-Century Exorcisms: An Unusual Indie Book Catalog
A tour of Liminal Manifold’s eclectic book premises, from cozy space-station ramen to historical horror and digital ghosts.
Fibermaxxing: When TikTok Turns Lentils Into a Competitive Sport
Fibermaxxing gives vegetables an internet makeover. The trend is funny; claims about improved health need more than a viral meal-prep video.