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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 13 MIN

Encrypted Laughter: How Memes Break the System

from Commute and Compute

In this episode of Commute and Compute, we unpack how memes act as cultural encryption—resisting surveillance, defying translation, and building tribe in a digital age of manipulation. From DARPA’s failed attempts to extract meaning to the meme-fueled rise of Bitcoin and Nostr, this is a deep dive into the power of compressed, coded laughter to expose lies, signal loyalty, and break the system.Follow me on Nostr: Contra Npub: npub14hq5lgadtyy9dhvtszq46dnl0s0xwdddqr7e32rdqqhma8a4xhsspxjjzu

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