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# #703 | Amber Atherton, Poolsuite Mixtapes & Networked Countercultures ⚫️⚫️
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/703-poolsuite-amber-atherton-and/
- Published: 2023-06-02T12:00:38.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-14T15:25:19.000Z
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Supplement, #Migrated-1715700289252, #Import 2024-05-14 15:25

Our [DIRTY WORDS #4 \[COMMUNITY\]](https://dirtywords.protein.xyz/products/dirty-words-4-community?ref=protein.xyz) is now out in the world, so if you haven’t already got yourself one, here are all 130 pages to give you a taste of what you’re missing:

However, this release is far more than the beautifully designed Figma report by [Manuel Dilone](https://manueldilone.com/?ref=protein.xyz), you’ll also get all of the below for your $30 and it’s also important to note that **95% of all revenues** are [shared between the 30+ contributors](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jOkKyS6CfS3nfCijg4B4njZhRcWrMOIZwB3ryw8slAk/edit?ref=protein.xyz#gid=0) who created the report and funding future collaborative releases:

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OK, enough shillin’ … on with the links. This month’s *Supplement Soundtrack* comes c/o the cool cats at [POOLSUITE™](https://poolsuite.net/?ref=protein.xyz) with a sublime [Moon Beats](https://soundcloud.com/moonbootsmusic?ref=protein.xyz) mixtape:

And while we’re on the topic of audio, did you know you can **listen** to all issues of the Supplement via the [Substack app](https://substack.com/app?ref=protein.xyz) — perfect for your sunlounger, workout, or commute 👍

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**[🤖・ai](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- Amazon is being flooded with [books entirely written by AI](https://futurism.com/the-byte/amazon-flooded-books-written-by-ai?ref=protein.xyz)
- Bill Gates says AI is poised to [destroy search engines](https://futurism.com/the-byte/bill-gates-ai-poised-destroy-search-engines-amazon?ref=protein.xyz)
- We still don’t know how this works, but it’s [insanely beautiful](https://twitter.com/BjoernKarmann/status/1663496103998750721?s=20&ref=protein.xyz)

**[🤝・community](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- Support the fight to save the [Manor House community warehouses](https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-the-warehouses-1?ref=protein.xyz)
- [Amber Atherton](https://lu.ma/ldnvirtualcommunities?ref=protein.xyz) is coming to Protein to chat about [her new book](https://www.riseofvirtualcommunitiesbook.com/?ref=protein.xyz) (waitlist only)
- How to build a [resilient music ecosystem](https://youtu.be/Gg9ztp106W4?ref=protein.xyz)
- Here’s how Miro designs and builds [their products](https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-miro-builds-product?ref=protein.xyz)
- [Sarah Drinkwater](https://twitter.com/sarahdrinkwater?ref=protein.xyz) on products with [community at their core](https://venture.circuit.ooo/products-with-community-at-their-core-e53d8810276b?ref=protein.xyz)
- [Ark](https://folklore.mirror.xyz/OiCZVCw4LcIDck%5F2KLufkFtaWDL%5FzP3plpTNXaD3Saw?ref=protein.xyz) is a *community mind* chatbot c/o [Folklore](https://folklore.institute/?ref=protein.xyz)

**[✂・fashion](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- ASCI is looking to change the way [AI sees exercise](https://www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/mk/trainingai?ref=protein.xyz)
- Vogue has released a [braille version](https://www.instagram.com/p/CsGlV0CIXl6/?ref=protein.xyz) of their magazine
- Has the Adidas Samba entered [its anxiety era?](https://www.gq.com/story/welcome-to-the-samba-anxiety-era?ref=protein.xyz)
- The rise of *[Europecore](https://www.nylon.com/fashion/the-rise-of-europecore-american-escapism?ref=protein.xyz)* is peak American escapism
- Where did all the [tween fashion go?](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/where-did-all-the-tween-fashion-go?ref=protein.xyz)
- Can you [smell techno?](https://dirt.fyi/article/2023/05/can-you-smell-techno?ref=protein.xyz)

**[⭕・ownership](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- SSENSE on the [new anatomy of trends](https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/editorial/fashion/trend-analysis?ref=protein.xyz)
- [Almenr](https://almenr.dk/?ref=protein.xyz) is a platform for citizen-driven real estate development
- Spela Prijon and Sascha Kellert on the 4 dimensions of [ownership economy](https://www.boundaryless.io/podcast/ownco/?ref=protein.xyz)
- [Severin’s](https://twitter.com/severinmatusek?ref=protein.xyz) piece on networked counterculture is [a must-read](https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/networked-counterculture?ref=protein.xyz), and if you’re Protein Member, don’t miss him in our [Discord on June 21st](https://discord.com/events/796712320565772301/1112689279567659109?ref=protein.xyz)
- Digital nomads are [pricing out locals](https://restofworld.org/2023/digital-nomads-visa-pricing-out-locals/?ref=protein.xyz)

**[🙌・web3](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- ZORA is creating a new internet and [we’re here for it](https://zora.co/collect/0xa5358a17f943f9fb20d1f8dcf5ed9a9770bb0698?ref=protein.xyz)
- A decent read on [Web3 social media](https://variant.fund/articles/web3-social-media-under-the-lens/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Onchain is the [next online](https://jacob.energy/onchain.html?ref=protein.xyz)
- Rhea Myers on [crypto and anarchism](https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/of-crypto-and-anarchism-in-conversation-with-rhea-myers/?ref=protein.xyz)
- Make sure you say hi to [Deniz](https://twitter.com/dindindeniz?ref=protein.xyz), if you’re heading to the [Web3 Music summit](https://www.primaverasound.com/en/primavera-pro/web3-music-summit-madrid?ref=protein.xyz)

**[💀・final word](https://discord.gg/protein-796712320565772301?ref=protein.xyz)**

- We’re *lovin’* this [takedown video](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7066723522726760449/?ref=protein.xyz) — based on their *actual* AGM minutes 🍔

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**THANKS**

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