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Robert Rackley

Christian, aspiring minimalist, inveterate notetaker and paper airplane mechanic.

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Music As Teenage Cultural Capital

One of the main criteria on which I used to judge a person was their music collection.

Music As Teenage Cultural Capital
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China Literally Moved Mountains for Apple

Now the Communist regime expects payback.

China Literally Moved Mountains for Apple
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The Sound of the Fury

When Medium decided to stop funding many of the publications on their platform, most editors of those publications wrote nice notes thanking Medium for their patronage. A few detailed new plans for publishing their content elsewhere. Sarah Cords, from P.S. I Love You, however, would not go gently into

The Sound of the Fury
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Cassandra Jenkins “Hard Drive”

Have you ever thought about how hypnosis so closely resembles guided meditation? Especially the beginning of hypnosis, called induction, which is designed to put you into a state of relaxation in which you are more susceptible to suggestion. The watching of the breath, the attention on sensations in the body

Cassandra Jenkins “Hard Drive”
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WandaVision Collateral Damage

Warning: Contains spoilers about the conclusion of Wandavision from the series finale.

WandaVision Collateral Damage
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Fear and Loathing In These United States

By most accounts, evangelical Christians are concerned about the path this country is taking and encroaching restrictions on religious liberty. This is usually cited as their main reason for supporting the former president, despite the fact that he possessed almost every character trait they had vocally opposed in past leaders.

Fear and Loathing In These United States
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Inside the Gallery

Running a social media service is a lot like running an art gallery with an open space.

Inside the Gallery
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Vinyl Church

Jonas Ellison writes about wanting to attend a vinyl church, and I’m here for it. What does he mean by a vinyl church? He is using vinyl as a reference for older traditions that are slower and more thought out. Vinyl church’s don’t try so hard to

Vinyl Church
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The Digital News Stand

How many Substack subscriptions can people afford?

The Digital News Stand
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You’re Not The CEO

Not to sound like the teaser to a typical Medium article, but one of my favorite vinyl instagrammers sustained a serious brain injury in a bike accident a few months ago and found herself happier than ever.

You’re Not The CEO