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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 30/09/2026

Just a totally normal lunch with the people who definitely aren’t trying to run the future. 🫠

Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 29/09/2026

"The target audience for Muse may not be the “genius man” necessarily—but Meta’s usual target audience, pliable children." Writes @aristeinhorn.bsky.social Read more: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/muse-is-me...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 28/08/2026

If you ask Meta, a "settlement" means they didn't lose this lawsuit. @alexshultz.bsky.social dissects their spin on it and what it means for the future: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/meta-settl...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 26/08/2026

As data centers continue their nationwide takeover, the people of Port Washington, WI are fighting like hell to protect their security, their homes, and the environment. Read the full story: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/wisconsin-...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 26/08/2026

In the latest Hard Reset post, @aristeinhorn.bsky.social writes: "As people learn more about this Black Mirror plot unfolding in real life, Flock has risen from relative obscurity to something not only immoral, but something terrifying." Read the full story: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/is-this-co...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 25/08/2026

What are you doing Sept. 10? Join Lush Cosmetics and Hard Reset for Safer Socials, a FREE event on how to take power back from Big Tech, build safer socials and create more interpersonal connection. Check out our speakers and agenda + RSVP: luma.com/kwvbjh25 Hope to see you there!

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 21/08/2026

“[It] led me to the cult ideology flowing out of Silicon Valley… that tech billionaires are amassing so much influence and power in society they should essentially…be the rulers of the world.” - @gilduran.com to @alexshultz.bsky.social re: his 📖The Nerd Reich: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/tech-oliga...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 21/08/2026

“...you’ve got a cult of billionaires who are practicing apocalypse capitalism: predicting the end of the world, the end of the nation, the end of the planet — as a profit opportunity.”   @gilduran.com to @alexshultz.bsky.social on how this appeals to the 1%: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/tech-oliga...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 21/08/2026

“Elon Musk is more of a follower than a leader. I don’t think he’s read many books at all in his life. and in general he’s not very bright.” @gilduran.com explains to @alexshultz.bsky.social how money can give you many things - but not book smarts. Read more: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/tech-oliga...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 20/08/2026

@alexshultz.bsky.social and @gilduran.com argue we’re watching the rise of “tech fascism”. They describe an alliance of billionaires, AI, crypto, surveillance, and corrupt politicians. Read the full story: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/tech-oliga...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 20/08/2026

Big Tech gets the land. Billionaires get the profits. Wisconsin Rapids gets the bill. JJ Lansing has more: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/wisconsin-...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 20/08/2026

AI Is Making “Human” Skills More Valuable? @aristeinhorn.bsky.social says so. Read the full story: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/in-this-la...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 13/08/2026

“With the CFTC’s protection, prediction markets are going to squeeze as much juice as they can out of sports bets, as well as novel forms of degeneracy like gambling on flight delays.” - @alexshultz.bsky.social You’re on, cowboy! www.hardresetmedia.com/p/shorting-k...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 05/08/2026

🤔 think we got Sam to issue a comment on our article

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 30/07/2026

This AI company was literally tattooing people at a YC afterparty, promising them a job interview for it:

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 21/07/2026

@alexshultz.bsky.social talks to Aron D’Souza, a founder of the Enhanced Games and a friend of Peter Thiel’s, about what happened to his media “AI tribunal” Objection and about his new venture Primary, an IMDb for journalists. Watch the full interview here: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/an-intervi...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 13/07/2026

New from Hard Reset: If generative AI turns out to be a dud, it could be our economy that goes up in flames: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/are-we-bet...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 29/06/2026

First they came for the immigrants… Thanks to Mijente, Just Futures Law, and Surveillance Resistance Lab, “The Tech Behind ICE: Oligarchs, Immigration Enforcement, and the Threat to Democracy,” June 2026 #ice #surveillance #ai

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 12/06/2026

"If Musk endorses it, then that’s good enough. He is a walking, talking, self-fulfilling prophecy." Elon Musk is, in many ways, the modern-day Midas. But at what cost? @alexshultz.bsky.social Alex Shultz goes on a deep-dive here: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/elon-musks...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 29/05/2026

Thank you Hasan Piker for shouting out Alex Shultz and Hard Reset! Read more of Alex's reporting about tech, labor, and power at hardresetmedia.com

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 18/05/2026

Elon Musk blames the "terrible activist Oakland judge" for failing to meet the statute of limitations.

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 03/04/2026

We’re building a media company for the people in and around the tech industry who don’t want to get interviewed on TBPN, nor would they get invited because they’re going to be honest about the industry, not hype it.

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 12/03/2026

Big tech sold a dream to the U.S. military: that their AI systems would limit deaths at war. But Project Maven has already helped to kill hundreds of innocent schoolchildren in Iran.

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 02/03/2026

Join HARD RESET MEDIA x iceout.tech for a night of coached rock climbing & drinks, FRIDAY 3/13 from 5:30-8:30 PM. As ICE continues to expand across Texas, we'll chat about our answer to the question: as tech people, what can we do? luma.com/fr2bgdxi

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 27/02/2026

Today, Trump demanded government agencies stop using Anthropic, an order which comes amidst the tech industry *finally* taking some sort of stand against authoritarianism. @williamfitz.bsky.social broke down how it happened for Hard Reset: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/the-tech-i...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 18/02/2026

Tired of letting GenAI have all the fun? Inviting all techies, founders, engineers, and builders to enjoy this guided workshop + happy hour event. We'll explore the capacity for *human* imagination & question the role of AI in both art and industry! TIX: luma.com/jdwc707q

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 17/02/2026

After Marc Benioff's awful attempted ICE joke, disenchanted Salesforce workers are quickly growing more impatient with his out-of-touch approach. @alexshultz.bsky.social explores how the CEO's downward spiral is reflected in the company's Q1 results. www.hardresetmedia.com/p/marc-benio...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 02/02/2026

A hammer can either hammer a nail or clobber someone over the head... which will AI be for the film industry? Shane Boris, producer of "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist," joined us for our panel at #sundance

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 30/01/2026

AI can't just exist outside of the law. It must be beholden to our existing legal infrastructure. @leehepner.bsky.social of the American Economic Liberties Project spoke at our Sundance panel ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 29/01/2026

From #Sundance2026: @keriputnam.bsky.social on the Future Film Coalition's efforts to protect independent cinema. Visit blockthemerger.com to get involved.

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 25/01/2026

Can’t make it out to Park City? Hop over to hardresetmedia.com at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET tomorrow (Mon 1/26) to stream the panel with Keri Putnam, Shane Boris, Lee Hepner & Richard Rushfield LIVE!

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 21/01/2026

Very excited to announce that @keriputnam.bsky.social, former @sundance.org CEO and HBO Films EVP, will be joining our panel discussion in Park City on Monday. Tickets are limited, RSVP here: luma.com/gerg76e4

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 18/01/2026

We're hosting a free panel discussion at #Sundance next week on #AI, tech, and labor in Hollywood, featuring Shane Boris, @leehepner.bsky.social, and @richardrushfield.bsky.social of @theankler.com! Join us if you'll be at Sundance, or share with someone who will! RSVP here: luma.com/gerg76e4

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 05/01/2026

Hey Resetters, we are bringing back our beloved HOT SAUNA event to kick off the New Year. If you’re a founder, engineer, designer, or builder based in SF, come meet the Hard Reset team on 1/21 @ 6 PM to ring in twenty-twenty schvitz! Tickets are limited: luma.com/oz0hcxhd

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 19/12/2025

ICYMI: Hard Reset is launching a six-month social media fellowship program designed for workers first – not influencers – who are already sharing what work feels like and want to level up. Read more & apply at: hardresetfellows.com

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 15/12/2025

Big News! Hard Reset is launching a six-month social media fellowship program designed for workers first – not influencers – who are already sharing what work feels like and want to level up. Read more & apply at: hardresetfellows.com

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 12/12/2025

Think this is first time we've been featured in @techmeme.com What an honor. Go team! @byjacobward.bsky.social @alexshultz.bsky.social @aristeinhorn.bsky.social @elirosenberg.bsky.social www.hardresetmedia.com/p/the-presid...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 05/12/2025

No one pulls off jokes about tech on a rainy evening in NYC better than Nathan Macintosh. We laughed, we cried, we AI’ed.   Stay tuned; Hard Reset will be bringing more events to the Bay and beyond!

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 01/12/2025

"...I have no conflicts of interest to uncover." well yeah that's because they're all already out there for everyone to see @alexshultz.bsky.social lays it all out in the latest Hard Reset: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/the-david-...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 26/11/2025

To fulfill billions of orders, Amazon leans on gig workers and subcontractors—an anti-labor practice afflicting most sectors of the economy. We spoke to the preeminent expert on the subject, @profsheenalives.bsky.social, about his latest research: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/how-amazon...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 26/11/2025

With Black Friday 2 days away, we pulled the most shocking stats on exactly how Amazon gets deals to your doorstep - and at what cost. Check out @alexshultz.bsky.social's conversation with @profsheenalives.bsky.social on Amazon’s gig-like approach: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/how-amazon...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 25/11/2025

With #BlackFriday on the horizon, @alexshultz.bsky.social spoke with @profsheenalives.bsky.social about the gig workers powering Amazon—and the unseen human cost of its low prices.

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 25/11/2025

The internal comms from #Snapchat that @alexshultz.bsky.social uncovered were just as bad as #Meta: www.hardresetmedia.com/p/new-court-...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 25/11/2025

The worst allegation that he came across was #Instagram former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar saying: “...You could incur 16 violations for prostitution and sexual solicitation, and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended.” www.hardresetmedia.com/p/new-court-...

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Hard Reset @hardresetmedia.com · 18/11/2025

Hard Reset is coming to NYC! You are cordially invited to see @nathanmacintosh.bsky.social perform his comedy special, DOWN WITH TECH, at Marylou East Village on December 2nd. Doors open at 6:30 PM, followed by drinks and networking. Tickets are limited! Get yours here: luma.com/0aj3jn1n

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