Newsletter Subscribe
Enter your email address below and subscribe to our newsletter
News
Share your love
News
Public-space screens: to whom—and how far—are swimsuit and pornographic images designed to be visible?
How far are screens in public spaces designed to be visible—and to whom? This article examines the intersection of physical visibility, algorithmic recommendation, and labor exposure, reframing screen use not just as a matter of manners, but of layered design.
Is cloud seeding a form of governance infrastructure? From one-off emergency responses to the rules and institutions that structure it
Weather control is not merely a technical intervention but a structured element of institutional design. Through the cases of China, the UAE, India, and Iran, this article examines how artificial rainfall is being shaped as a form of governance infrastructure.
The younger brother line and the Office of the Crown Prince: invitation sender designation and the approval chain
An analysis of governance and institutional design within Japan’s imperial structure, read through the Kōshi Office and the Akishino household, with comparative insight from Denmark, Sweden, and the UK.
Minamitorishima rare earths: read refining reality through standards
At Minamitorishima, rare earth development hinges not on mining but on refining systems. The structure of the refining market, China’s dominance, and the alignment of standards define the real conditions for future supply.