Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading
By Nadia Asparouhova
Collector #73
Why do some ideas spread like wildfire, while others resist being seen — despite their importance? A new book by Nadia Asparouhova explores the emerging phenomenon of antimemetics. Published by the Dark Forest Collective. Ships May 2025. Pre-order now.
CITY-STATE
By Elle Griffin, Bryce Tolpen and 5 more
Collector #20
Seven writers explore the future of autonomous governance.
CITY-STATE
By Elle Griffin, Bryce Tolpen and 5 more
Collector #6
Seven writers explore the future of autonomous governance.
Politigram and the Post-left
By Joshua Citarella
Collector #6
A unique look into young online memetic subcultures where gen Z teens explore radical politics such as: eco-extremism, neoreaction, anarcho-primitivism, transhumanism, anarcho-capitalism, the alt-right, post-left, egoism and cyber-nihilism. 2018 - 2021. 6x9". 134 pages.
Techno Primitivism: Issue 01
By Rachel Jackson
Collector #7
Signed by the artist. Styled as a pseudoscientific journal, Techno Primitivism examines manifestations of the ancient as they are mediated through contemporary technology.
AI+Music - ebook ENG
By Nicolás Madoery
Collector #10
FUTURX and LARROSA present “AI+MUSIC. CONTEXT + USES + ETHICS: Artificial Intelligence in Music Ecosystems”. The publication has two main objectives: to propose a common language to overcome binary and polarized perspectives on AI in the music industry, and to catalyze critical and constructive discussions for a future that is already inevitable.
The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet (Second Printing)
By Arthur Röing Baer, Rebecca Fox and 8 more
Collector #388
This is a book about how to survive on the internet. It’s about the cozy web, the dark web, the dark forest, the clear net, the dark net, and a new social world emerging around us. This is *The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet* (second printing)
On Making a Living as an Artist (Digital Edition)
By Brandon Stosuy
Collector #127
In 2018, The Creative Independent published our first zine, featuring the emotional and practical wisdom of Philip Glass, Yumna Al-Arashi, Taja Cheek, and others on how to make a living as an artist. This is a digital edition of that work.
Introducing Metalabel
By Yancey Strickler, Erin and 7 more
Collector #16
Collect the original essay, ideas, and research that inspired Metalabel, including: — Unpublished research and thinking from May 2021 — The initial manifesto, first published in February 2022 — Further research, first published in October 2022 Preserved and collectible as a new media archive for the first time
After the Creator Economy
By Ilya, Severin Matusek and 3 more
Collector #17
Will we still be asking people to like and subscribe in 10 years? "After The Creator Economy" explores constructive alternatives for the ways we produce, distribute, and monetize creative work online. Co-edited by Austin Robey (Metalabel) and Severin Matusek (co—matter), this release preserves and digitally reissues the zine.
The Dark Forest Theory of the Internet
By Yancey Strickler
Collector #9
A trilogy of essays published from 2019 through 2021 that explores why I and others feel less comfortable showing our true selves online. Reissued here with the original piece, two follow-up essays, and a podcast conversation with The Stoa exploring the concept.
"New Release" Second Wave
By Young Americans Challenging High Technology
Collector #39
The first ***New Release*** from YACHT on limited-edition yellow vinyl—now in a second wave!
The Post-Individual (Open Edition)
By Yancey Strickler and Ilya
Collector #29
An exploration of individuality after the internet. The Post-Individual includes: — The Post Individual essay — An audio recording by the author — A video introduction — Research notes, early drafts, and slides