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# #682 | Are.na Podcast, Normcore Revisited and Crap Crypto
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/682-arena-podcast-normcore-revisited/
- Published: 2021-08-06T12:06:05.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-14T15:25:33.000Z
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Supplement, #Migrated-1715700289252, #Import 2024-05-14 15:25

Whilst some of you might be enjoying some well deserved time off, we’ve been working hard on how we can better serve you, our community of readers, curators, and collaborators, as a place where people and ideas grow 🌱

So it feels appropriate to host an intimate IRL + URL event on **16th September 2021** to discuss what we can do better, where we go next, and how you can get more involved … so if you’re interested in being part of the exciting next iteration of Protein, make sure you’re signed up here:

[Request to Join](https://form.typeform.com/to/fzXTdkPR?ref=protein.xyz)

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#### [#storiesofgrowth](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-growth/id1449302502?ref=protein.xyz)

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/fc/71/fc716215-5729-441a-bd07-e2b50bc413b1/content/images/2024/05/https-3a-2f-2fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984-s3-amazonaws-com-2fpublic-2fimages-2f43caa0ca-72f5-4104-aec1-686123d091da_991x647-png.jpg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-growth/id1449302502?ref=protein.xyz)

As Supplement subscribers, you get to hear the final episode of the current season before ANYONE else. This month, we have Charles Broskoski, founder of [Are.na](https://www.are.na/?ref=protein.xyz), discussing all things visual, crypto and community:

[Listen Now](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-growth/id1449302502?ref=protein.xyz)

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#### [#playlists](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/4277991?ref=protein.xyz)

As the IRL vibes return, we show some love for ATW Records who’ve been making waves all summer - recently dropping a proper old-skool rave in a field near Cambridge. Listen to their recent mix for [Balamii](https://www.balamii.com/?ref=protein.xyz) and follow [Warehouse Raves](https://www.instagram.com/warehouse%5Fraves/?ref=protein.xyz) for the next one ♥️

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#### **[#collaboration](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/3428595?ref=protein.xyz)**

- [Protein Agency](https://www.proteinagency.com/?ref=protein.xyz) has two permanent roles open in Amsterdam if you fancy [changing things up](https://protein.breezy.hr/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Flock Together are looking for a[ General Manager](https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHD0ZptXqa/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Bloody Good Period are looking for [videographers](https://www.instagram.com/p/CSFGLf9FzK1/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Want to be featured here next month? [Post it here …](https://www.proteincommunity.com/posts/protein-is-all-about-collaboration-between-members-so-whats-the-one-thing-you-need-a-hand-with-and-one-thing-you-could-offer-in-return?ref=protein.xyz)

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#### [#interesting](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/964353?ref=protein.xyz)

- Laura Bachmann on the [vicious cycle of creative perfectionism](https://1granary.com/opinion/no-imperfections-the-vicious-cycle-of-creative-perfectionism/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Hypepeace is [raising funds](https://www.instagram.com/p/CSJP1z8N69m/?ref=protein.xyz) for their [Art for Palestine fund](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/art-for-palestine--2?ref=protein.xyz#/)
- An excellent paper on understanding trends through [early adopter analysis](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0189096&ref=protein.xyz)
- How TikTok’s algorithm [figures you out](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfczi2cI6Cs&ab%5Fchannel=WallStreetJournal&ref=protein.xyz)
- Meanwhile, TikTok’s top dance creators are fighting to [protect their copyright](https://www.dazeddigital.com/science-tech/article/53713/1/tiktok-dance-creators-are-fighting-for-the-copyrights-to-their-work?ref=protein.xyz)
- [HERVISIONS](https://www.hervisions.world/?ref=protein.xyz) continues to impress with their [Control the Virus Online Exhibition](https://controlthevirus.art/?ref=protein.xyz)
- [Brickit](https://petapixel.com/2021/07/01/brickits-ai-camera-scans-your-lego-to-suggest-things-you-can-build/?ref=protein.xyz) scans your Lego collection and suggests new things to make
- Is Lil Nas X Gen Z's [defining icon](https://digitalnative.substack.com/p/lil-nas-x-is-gen-zs-defining-icon)?
- [TextSniper](https://textsniper.app/?ref=protein.xyz) extracts text from images and other digital documents
- Gawker [is back](https://www.gawker.com/media/welcome-to-gawker?ref=protein.xyz) … say no more
- Clubhouse’s entire database of 3.8 billion phone numbers is for sale [on the darkweb](https://twitter.com/mruef/status/1418693478574346242?ref=protein.xyz)
- In case you missed it, Jaron Lanier wants to [fix the internet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np5ri-KktNs&ab%5Fchannel=TheNewYorkTimes&ref=protein.xyz)
- AI powered [fashion generator](https://www.thisfashiondoesnotexist.com/?ref=protein.xyz) by [NewLife](https://newlife.ai/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Sean Monaham has [revisited Normcore](https://www.8ball.report/p/normcore-revisited?ref=protein.xyz) (subscription required)
- How to sign in [BASL (Black American Sign Language)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=3HDm3kx3rhY&ab%5Fchannel=Netflix&ref=protein.xyz)
- Is code ever [“done”](https://uxdesign.cc/agile-wont-get-you-to-done-here-are-4-ways-to-fix-that-4e6b83b85a4a?ref=protein.xyz)?
- [Playdate](https://play.date/?ref=protein.xyz) is a 1-bit retro gaming device that’s incredibly cute
- Support [Big Brother Watch](https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/?ref=protein.xyz) in their campaign against the [implementation of vaccine passports in the UK](https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/campaigns/stopvaccinepassports/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Riposte’s [new digital issue](https://www.ripostemagazine.com/movement-homepage?ref=protein.xyz) celebrates the queer club kids who founded their community through the notion of movement
- Read how [the voices of women in tech are still being erased](https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/08/03/1030460/women-erased-tech-history-computing/?utm%5Fmedium=tr%5Fsocial&utm%5Fsource=instagram&utm%5Fcampaign=site%5Fvisitor.unpaid.engagement&utm%5Fcontent=instagrampost)
- 25 tips for your next [meme video](https://www.vulture.com/2021/05/best-online-videos-tiktok-youtube-vine.html?ref=protein.xyz)
- The [remarkable story](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/24/how-henry-vacuum-cleaner-became-accidental-design-icon?ref=protein.xyz) of the 82 year old inventor of the Henry vacuumer cleaner
- [Tech Yard](https://www.arts.ac.uk/about-ual/press-office/stories/tech-yard-is-back-new-dates-for-summer-2021?ref=protein.xyz) is a summer coding camp for 10-13 year olds
- Where failed startups [get turned into toys](https://deadstartuptoys.com/?ref=protein.xyz)
- [NEO BLACK MARKET](https://neoblack.market/?ref=protein.xyz) is searching for solutions to the industry’s garment waste problem
- And if you ever wondered, here’s [why bees make honey](https://www.newscientist.com/question/bees-make-honey/?ref=protein.xyz) 🐝

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#### [#crypto](https://www.proteincommunity.com/topics/4518220?ref=protein.xyz)

- If there’s one thing you should read this month, it’s this[ Prehistory of DAOs](https://gnosisguild.mirror.xyz/t4F5rItMw4-mlpLZf5JQhElbDfQ2JRVKAzEpanyxW1Q?ref=protein.xyz)
- As well as how the world is being [transformed by DAOs](https://blog.aragon.org/15-ways-the-world-is-being-transformed-by-daos/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Luke Burgis on [the power of mimetic desire](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zRDPKWGzvGc0wJYta2BvZ?si=745e6c7cdf8f4ffb&ref=protein.xyz)
- Station has a great [primer on the Web 3](https://station.mirror.xyz/xlPSC6PYsazGxjo-pqyaV8M4ujtWapxhCmVQfBjmN9o?ref=protein.xyz)
- [Exit to Community](https://www.colorado.edu/lab/medlab/sites/default/files/attached-files/exittocommunityprimer-web.pdf?ref=protein.xyz) is a new investment model for communities
- Cyn Bahati of [Herstory DAO,](https://twitter.com/herstorydao?lang=en&ref=protein.xyz) discusses [textures of the metaverse, tribal DAOs and crypto anthropology](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4O6dgqbrgoEyPC9rgOGzwU?si=mAiX0M5zQLKgaP3trkj-fQ&dl%5Fbranch=1&ref=protein.xyz)
- And finally, this South Korean toilet turns [crap into crypto](https://screenshot-media.com/technology/innovation/the-beevi-toilet/?ref=protein.xyz)

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#### [#events](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events?ref=protein.xyz)

- **6th** to **19th -** [Normality and Other Wonders](https://www.instagram.com/p/CSEW1yZIgUb/?ref=protein.xyz)
- **7th -** [SPUR.WORLD exhibition and live event in Bristol](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spurworld-live-event-tickets-164968718879?ref=protein.xyz)
- **8th -** [He.She.They in the Park in Brighton](https://ra.co/events/1452596?ref=protein.xyz)
- **11th -** [Pep Talk: Digital creator and crypto artist, Don Allen Stevenson III](https://the-dots.com/events/pep-talk-digital-creator-and-crypto-artist-don-allen-stevenson-iii-7553?ref=protein.xyz)
- **20th** to **22nd -** [Grubber x Baesianz ‘ROOTS’ exhibition](https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHvaMXty3d/?ref=protein.xyz)
- **24th -** [​​D&AD Dinner With, President's Award Winner & Australian-born director Kim Gehrig](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/dad-dinner-with-presidents-award-winner-australian-born-director-kim-gehrig?instance%5Findex=20210824T170000Z&ref=protein.xyz)
- **24th -** ‘[Understand Thyself’ for Creatives & Entrepreneurs](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/understand-thyself-for-creatives-entrepreneurs?instance%5Findex=20210824T163000Z&ref=protein.xyz)
- **27th -** [Serpentine x Boiler Room: Park Nights – John Glacier live performance](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/serpentine-x-boiler-room-park-nights-john-glacier-live-performance?instance%5Findex=20210827T190000Z&ref=protein.xyz)
- **31st -** [Nicer Tuesdays: Finding a tone of voice with Collins, Loulou João](https://www.proteincommunity.com/events/nicer-tuesdays-finding-a-tone-of-voice-with-collins-loulou-joao?instance%5Findex=20210831T160000Z&ref=protein.xyz)
- **16th Sept** \- Protein DAO launch! More Soon™

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Until next month!

Your friends at [Protein](https://www.prote.in/?ref=protein.xyz) 💚

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