In New Celebrity we talk about the faces that rise to the top on TikTok, and how Instagram algorithms encourage the stealing of facial structures. What does it mean to not recognise ourselves in the front-facing camera? We discuss why “aesthetic flattening” has been the vibe of the pandemic. Plus, we talk about why this is the age of the collab, and we explain the history of Smiley faces, Mickey Mouse, and the uncanny "mountain". Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep28-new-celebrity @thingsintersect www.theintersectionofthings.com

"We make things because we are alive". In this episode we’re all about how now is a time for art with messy edges. Hear about the aesthetics and language of DIY podcasting; the amateurs who make the web work; and glamorising the side hustle. We ask do qualifications matter? Why do we say "that’s on brand for me"? Plus a whole lot on joy, Oscar Wilde, boxing, and the “gentlemen amateur”. Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep27-amateurism @thingsintersect www.theintersectionofthings.com Available on Apple podcasts: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…d1355495484?mt=2 Soundcloud: @thingsintersect Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/intersec…ection-of-things

Lockdown has got us curious about online activism, with many people turning to it in times of massive change. We draw on our experiences to ask are petitions effective and safe and should you start one? What does it mean when we need issues to “keep on trending” to be relevant? What’s the reason behind the designs in Instagram slideshows? Plus - mapping as a protest tool, the concept of clictivism, unusual activism tools and more. Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep26-clicktivism @thingsintersect www.theintersectionofthings.com Available on Apple podcasts: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…d1355495484?mt=2 Soundcloud: @thingsintersect Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/intersec…ection-of-things