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Longform Longform longform.org Longform acts as a trusted filter for readers who want to discover long-form journalism and essays. Experimental instruments Experimental instruments www.europeana.eu The exhibition gathers experimental instruments from multiple European museums, each presented with photographs and curatorial context. The Signalist The Signalist www.thesignalist.io The Signalist offers a multidisciplinary lens on tech organizations, blending insights from cognitive science and systems theory. Thomas Thwaites Thomas Thwaites www.thomasthwaites.com The site presents Thwaites' speculative design projects, from building a toaster from scratch to living as a goat. The Math Doctors The Math Doctors www.themathdoctors.org The Math Doctors offers detailed, patient explanations to math queries, reminiscent of the classic Ask Dr. Steelsnowflake Steelsnowflake www.steelsnowflake.org The site hosts thoughtful, in-depth essays that reward patient reading. Superlinguo Superlinguo www.superlinguo.com Superlinguo offers thoughtful explorations of linguistics and language, from grammar quirks to linguistic fieldwork. Tanner Christensen — Software Product Designer & Builder Tanner Christensen — Software Product Designer & Builder www.tannerchristensen.com The site is a personal portfolio for Tanner Christensen, a product designer with experience at major tech firms. Tim Bray's Website Tim Bray's Website www.tbray.org A long-running personal site with in-depth articles on software, standards, and photography. splitbrain.org splitbrain.org www.splitbrain.org The personal website of Andreas Gohr, a Berlin-based web developer and creator of DokuWiki. Spomenik Database Spomenik Database www.spomenikdatabase.org The site catalogs Yugoslavia’s spomeniks—futuristic concrete memorials—with detailed histories, archival photos, and maps. swissmiss swissmiss www.swiss-miss.com A long-running personal blog by designer Tina Roth Eisenberg, sharing design discoveries, clever products, and personal notes. Publishable Stuff Publishable Stuff www.sumsar.net Rasmus Bååth’s personal space for sharing detailed explorations of statistical concepts, often with Bayesian methods and R code. The Culturium The Culturium www.theculturium.com The Culturium offers reflective essays and artistic content centered on nondual spirituality. Richard Murphy on developing a fairer and sustainable economy Richard Murphy on developing a fairer and sustainable economy www.taxresearch.org.uk Richard Murphy shares detailed analysis of tax policy and economic justice. Snow by Night Snow by Night www.snowbynight.com Snow by Night is an independent fantasy webcomic blending colonial aesthetics with magic and alchemy. Still Drinking Still Drinking www.stilldrinking.org The site hosts a collection of personal essays that weave autobiographical stories with philosophical reflections. shirleywu.studio shirleywu.studio www.shirleywu.studio The portfolio presents a selection of data-driven projects, each with detailed explanations of process and concept. Shamus Young Dot Com Shamus Young Dot Com www.shamusyoung.com Shamus Young’s long-running personal site collects detailed essays on game design, programming, and pop culture. Robert Caro Robert Caro www.robertcaro.org Robert Caro's official site offers a deep look into the methods and works of a master biographer. Schlock Mercenary Schlock Mercenary www.schlockmercenary.com Schlock Mercenary is a completed daily webcomic that ran for two decades, chronicling the exploits of a mercenary crew in a vast, chaotic galaxy. Roads.org.uk Roads.org.uk www.roads.org.uk Roads.org.uk offers detailed maps and project updates for UK motorways and expressways, along with historical articles about the road network. Positech Games Positech Games www.positech.co.uk Positech Games is the studio of Cliff Harris, known for creating intricate simulation and strategy games with a satirical edge. The Quackometer Blog The Quackometer Blog www.quackometer.net The Quackometer Blog offers a skeptical take on alternative medicine and health superstitions.