⚡️ E-raced - by Matthew Sun - Reboot

From algorithmic identity to community co-liberation

The second Kernel piece we’re pre-releasing is an essay by Matthew Sun on transcending the early internet’s naive post-racial dream. It’s equal parts touching and analytical, effortlessly crossing between personal narrative, critical theory, and culture critique. If you’ve already subscribed, get the audio version of this essay here. By Matthew Sun (he/him) In 1970, the economist Thomas Schelling produced a profound insight into racial segregation using nothing more than some colored pennies and a chessboard. With red and green pennies representing members of different racial groups, he…

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