> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.protein.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #700 | Metalabels, Propellerheads & Esoterica 🔼 - URL: https://www.protein.xyz/700-metalabels-propellerheads/ - Published: 2023-03-03T14:28:29.000Z - Updated: 2024-05-14T15:25:21.000Z - Author: Protein - Tags: Supplement, #Migrated-1715700289252, #Import 2024-05-14 15:25 The Protein Discord has been buzzin’ these past few weeks with members refining their methodologies, self-organising into research groups, and tending their research gardens for the upcoming [Dirty Words COMMUNITY Report](https://protein.mirror.xyz/yS7VvzgfUpr5oIViWqsGPCPkzJD4a3vnWq9hepdX4FE?ref=protein.xyz). We’ve also spun up a new *propellerheads* group to tackle how we bring the report to life and explore the numerous possible flywheels beyond the launch ✹ We’re also super excited to be hosting “[What’s After the Creator Economy?](https://collect.metalabel.xyz/?ref=protein.xyz)” with [Austin](https://twitter.com/austinrobey%5F?ref=protein.xyz) from [Metalabel](https://www.metalabel.xyz/?ref=protein.xyz) and [Severin](https://twitter.com/severinmatusek?ref=protein.xyz) from [Co-Matter](https://co-matter.com/?ref=protein.xyz) at [Protein Studios](https://www.proteinstudios.com/space/hire?ref=protein.xyz) — exploring new perspectives on the ways creative work is produced, distributed, and monetized online. This is a members only event, so if you’d like to attend, you can apply [here](https://airtable.com/shrPXzhJhKM9FKjeE?ref=protein.xyz). In Supplement news, you’ll notice we’ve added a few new categories and inspired by Chromuh’s post, we’ve brought our playlists back. This month’s beats come c/o [Rob Jenkins](https://robjenkins.bandcamp.com/?ref=protein.xyz), a UK-based producer who specialises in creating deep, immersive sounds inspired by the rich history of dub, as well as the futuristic possibilities of techno 
 making it a perfect soundtrack to help you digest this monster issue. And in the spirit of supporting artists, if you like what you hear, you can find his Patreon page [here](https://www.patreon.com/RobJenkins?ref=protein.xyz): Sitting comfortably? OK, let’s get to it as we’ve got a lot to get through 
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](https://twitter.com/thealexbanks/status/1626227194455552001?s=46&t=GgXjJVkExPlfce0Sv0rKDg&ref=protein.xyz) - [Runway](https://runwayml.com/?ref=protein.xyz) is the best we’ve seen as a single AI toolstack for creators - James Bridle asks if AI is going to [kill our creativity](https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/james-bridle-on-creativity-and-ai-collaboration?ref=protein.xyz) - Similarly, [Tech Won’t Save Us](https://techwontsave.us/?ref=protein.xyz) reminds us not to [fall for all the hype](https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M0JirnYw6wN6l2lHt09Zx?ref=protein.xyz) - AI recipe generator anyone? [Anyone?](https://letsfoodie.com/ai-recipe-generator/?ref=protein.xyz) - Remember, consciousness is a thing, [not a process](https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/7/12/1248?ref=protein.xyz) **[đŸ€ăƒ»community](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)** - [Bone Soda ](https://bonesoda.com/?ref=protein.xyz)opens creative community space [DIJONSS](https://ra.co/news/78507?ref=protein.xyz) in East London - How to rebuild companies as [communities](https://hbr.org/2009/07/rebuilding-companies-as-communities?ref=protein.xyz) - The 7 core human needs to build a [thriving community](https://twitter.com/alea%5Feth/status/1630961060516708353?ref=protein.xyz) - Also loads of community lessons to learn from [Lore](https://twitter.com/tomscaria/status/1630770668202786818?ref=protein.xyz) - Why communities are [so important](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2020/10/25/how-to-build-community-and-why-it-matters-so-much/?sh=fd05380751bc&ref=protein.xyz) - Community as an antidote to [loneliness](https://fourminutebooks.com/lost-connections-summary/?ref=protein.xyz) - [Anarchist Brand Modelling](http://www.anarchistbrandmodelling.com/?ref=protein.xyz) is a manifesto for participative community branding **[đŸȘ‘ăƒ»design](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)** - [Index](https://www.itsnicethat.com/news/the-index-newsletter-creative-industry-300123?ref=protein.xyz) is a new visual trends newsletter from Its Nice That - This guy made a website look like a [lenticular](https://twitter.com/kitasenjudesign/status/1625453194544578562?ref=protein.xyz) - And this guy reviewed [3,000 design portfolios](https://twitter.com/nick%5F%5Fpattison/status/1625172056080891908?ref=protein.xyz) so you didn’t have to - We’re here for the [IKEA X Marimekko](https://www.peopleofprint.com/shop/ikea-x-marimekko/?ref=protein.xyz) collab - [Grafik](https://shop.grafik.net/?ref=protein.xyz) is launching a Discord, so be sure to follow their [Twitter](https://twitter.com/grafikmag/status/1625087194468679685?s=20&ref=protein.xyz) for updates - [World Wide Walls](https://oio.land/world-wide-walls?ref=protein.xyz) from [oio studio](https://oio.land/?ref=protein.xyz) lets you “write” on any website - Five creative lessons from [Factory Records](https://www.metalabel.xyz/magazine/features/five-creative-lessons-from-factory-records?ref=protein.xyz) - Ever wondered where Dyson got his inspiration for the [bagless vacuum](https://twitter.com/trungtphan/status/1626641814748012545?ref=protein.xyz)? **[đŸ”źăƒ»esoteric](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)** - TASCHEN’s [Library of Esoterica](https://www.taschen.com/en/collection/the-library-of-esoterica?ref=protein.xyz) is what’s missing from your coffee table - Astrology in the [age of uncertainty](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/10/28/astrology-in-the-age-of-uncertainty?ref=protein.xyz) - A thread on colors & planet [synchronicities](https://twitter.com/lunagiiselle/status/1525613385114697728?s=46&t=nJ0pZcDsN5hwLrRs8kcmGA&ref=protein.xyz) - Where there’s light, there are also [Dark Futures](https://2sight.substack.com/p/dark-futures) **[đŸ‘ăƒ»misc](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)** - In case you were unsure, the future of marketing is [people](https://rishad.substack.com/p/the-future-of-marketing-is-people) - Want to know what [two million-year-old ice](https://twitter.com/HowThingsWork%5F/status/1624905548654051328?s=20&t=nkcqJWleCZAt0AhI90DUkw&ref=protein.xyz) looks like? - Tips to [get your focus back](https://twitter.com/FLobsien/status/1627317151211159555?ref=protein.xyz) to make better work **[â­•ăƒ»ownership](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)** - Is CC0 the future of Web3? [A Felt Zine x FWB Roundtable](https://www.fwb.help/editorial/are-cc0-nfts-good-for-artists-felt-zine-broadside-okpc-allstarz?ref=protein.xyz) - A long but excellent read on [Platform Cooperativism](https://rosalux.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/RLS-NYC%5Fplatformcoop.pdf?ref=protein.xyz) - [Derek Edws](https://twitter.com/derekedws?ref=protein.xyz) on storing value in [digital objects](https://medium.com/collab-currency/storing-value-in-digital-objects-a92f54fa98cc?ref=protein.xyz) - [Evgeny Morozov](https://twitter.com/evgenymorozov?ref=protein.xyz) on a critique of [techno-feudal reason](https://newleftreview.org/issues/ii133/articles/evgeny-morozov-critique-of-techno-feudal-reason?ref=protein.xyz) **💌[・social-media](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)** - Do we need to reclassify [social taxonomies](https://newpublic.substack.com/p/a-social-network-taxonomy)? - FWB have launched [their own app](https://app.fwb.help/?ref=protein.xyz) and it’s half decent đŸ’« - Are you dating the [same guy](https://mashable.com/article/are-we-dating-the-same-guy-facebook?ref=protein.xyz)? - Instagram looks to start [selling verification](https://watcher.guru/news/instagram-to-begin-start-selling-verification-for-11-99-month?c=352&ref=protein.xyz) **[đŸŒ±ăƒ»sustainability](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)** - [Offset](https://offset.labr.io/?ref=protein.xyz) is transforming industrial sabotage into premium carbon credits ✊ - When trees fall, [so do we](https://www.patagonia.com/stories/when-trees-fall-so-do-we/story-130694.html?ref=protein.xyz) - [New Nature](https://newnature.world/?ref=protein.xyz) from Ollie at [Flock Together](https://www.flocktogether.world/?ref=protein.xyz) - Musicians credit *Earth* as a collaborator to [raise funds for activism](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/02/and-on-drums-earth-musicians-to-credit-planet-as-collaborator-to-raise-funds-for-activism?ref=protein.xyz) **[đŸ™Œăƒ»web3](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)** - Siemens issues [first digital bond](https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-issues-first-digital-bond-blockchain?ref=protein.xyz) on blockchain - [Max Pain (a recent history)](https://nemesis.global/memos/max-pain-a-recent-history?ref=protein.xyz) is essential reading - New from Gitcoin and Metalabel feat [Vitalik](https://gitcoin.metalabel.app/quadraticfunding?ref=protein.xyz) - New from SeedClub [coming soon 
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