Act Less, Feel More – Gizem Emre Unscripted

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Can Porn Be Ethical and Feminist? Erotic Filmmaker Erika Lust on AI, Consent & the Future of Desire

Is ethical porn actually possible? From the rise of AI-generated content to the “loneliness epidemic” facing Gen Z, the landscape of digital intimacy is shifting rapidly. Award-winning filmmaker Erika Lust reflects on two decades of sex-positive activism, the role of intimacy coordinators, and her mission to turn pornography into a cinematic tool for empathy and education.

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Mahjong, Chinamaxxing & The Cultural Appropriation Comeback

Mahjong’s resurgence might look like a glossy trend but beneath the surface lies a deeper story about culture and ownership. As Western companies profit from reimagined versions of the game, the traditional craftsmanship and communities that sustained mahjong for generations are being pushed to the margins. This piece explores how a nearly 200-year-old game became both a site of cultural connection and a battleground over appropriation, identity, and who gets to shape its future.

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