Tag: KmikeyM
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On-Camera Training with AC Dickson
Background AC Dickson (Andrew Dickson) is an artist and filmmaker and I have been a fan and a collaborator of his for about twenty. The piece that first hooked me was AC Dickson: eBay PowerSeller, a full-length show that sat somewhere between performance art, a PowerPoint sales seminar, and stand-up comedy. It premiered at Portland’s…
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Vote: $5K in Dead Internet Theory
Should the KmikeyM shareholder fund be deployed into someone else’s project? The proposal: $5K as first money in on Paizley Lee’s Dead Internet Theory, a series of in-person retro cyber-café-like experiences.
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Snacker.News Relaunch
After a confidential resolution process with Mondelēz Global LLC, Snacker.News is pleased to resume publication. We thank Mondelēz Global LLC for their patience throughout this process and acknowledge their continued commitment to snack category leadership. As a condition of our return, Snacker.News commits to the following editorial standards going forward: While Snacker.News reserves the right…
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The Contagion of Reality
Kill Screen uses Tottenham Hotspur, Roger Caillois, and capitalism’s effect on sports to argue that capitalist structures corrupt play by rupturing a game’s magic circle. But we claim finance can operate inside play without destroying it, citing KmikeyM as an example that reworks the relationship between capitalism, games, and participation.
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The Sacred Appliance
Jona Bechtolt’s new installation is four microwaves spinning on a platter, each displaying video of something inside a microwave. It’s about the screen we all stopped watching, and why that might be the most forward-thinking subject an artist can choose right now.
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Welcoming The Degens
Something Weird Happened A few weeks ago, someone created a token called $KMIKEYM on bags.fm. I didn’t ask for this. I didn’t authorize it. I had nothing to do with it. It felt like a scam. People were reaching out telling me about “free money” (never a phrase that inspires confidence). I researched the platform.…
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90 Days in “Heads Down Mode”
I’ve been focused on the startup work at Vibes DIY, learning more about AI-assisted coding and doing a lot of video production. It’s been 90 days and I’m starting to come out of “heads down mode.”
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Privacy and Governance
A proposal for governance of confidential projects, reflecting on the challenges faced after 17 years as a publicly traded person. A formal, time-based policy is suggested to categorize project governance based on time commitments.
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M.I.K.E. Community Bond Program
The MIKE trust protocol extends the KmikeyM community spirit through a new endorsement system. Benefits include reputation boosts from Mike, while violations result in endorsements being revoked.
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Aesthetic Drift
My evolving style journey started with Brooks Brothers to enhance the KmikeyM image. Over time and through personal experiences, it shifted to more casual wear and a new relationship with my wardrobe. Looking back now I can see I was always responding to personal, environmental, and shareholder influences.
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One Pair of Sunglasses
I only get one pair of sunglasses. It’s either that, or I get contacts, or I suppose I could get rich and be able to afford many pairs. When you only get one pair, the question of which pair is more difficult. What do my sunglasses say about me? I remember working with a designer…
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KmikeyM Quick Start Guide
Players earn shares, vote on proposals, and engage in strategic discussions within the community. Users can shape Mike Merrill’s life and projects, maximizing their influence through voting and active engagement in the platform.