Archive - Moss Planet Newsletter

It Was Always Stupid: BookTok and The Publishing Industry

Aside from a rebrand, the books being put out by publishers aren't very different compared to 50 years ago

Aug 13 •

July 2025

June 2025

It's Very Stupid #5: Elon Musk

As I write this, Elon Musk is in the process of burning most of the political capital he acquired within the Republican Party over Trump’s handling of…

Jun 18 •

May 2025

AI, Admissions, and AO3

Are we on the last chopper out?

May 21 •

It's Very Stupid #4: Oh Canada

Anti-Canadian sentiment is rather hard to conjure up in the Western World, and even beyond, the Americans and Brits are just better stock villains.

May 5 •

April 2025

It's Very Stupid #3: Being John Fetterman

Tacking to the center is arguably the most consistent tactic that politicians can use to garner legitimacy or favor amongst their peers throughout…

Apr 24 •

It's Very Stupid #2: The Golden Card

Trump's plan to raise funds from fleeing billionaires doesn't account for how they became billionaires

Apr 15 •

It's Very Stupid #1: Tariffs

Hello, dear readers, I hope you are well.

Apr 7 •

Has Elon Musk Gotten Anything Out of Trump?

Why is it so hard to be corrupt?

Apr 2 •

February 2025

The Kids Are Alt Right?

Is Gen Z actually becoming more reactionary?

Feb 26 •

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