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The Slow Disappearance of Third Places
Cafés, libraries, parks, barbershops — the spaces where community forms are vanishing. What do we lose when they go?
Sara K
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Why Open Source Still Matters in 2024
Despite the rise of AI-generated code and closed platforms, the open source movement is more vital — and more fragile — than ever.
James R
The Art of Negative Space in Modern UI
Why removing elements is often the boldest design decision you can make — and how the best interfaces breathe.
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