Work and Singer

Now Entering: The Era Of Bleh

Aaron Horwath | Noema | 24th September 2026

On the dangerous homogenisation of knowledge work, as caused by AI. "All day, humans across the same industry — ostensibly hired for their unique critical thinking and experience — collectively pump every thought, business challenge, idea and solution through the same set of AI tools. Almost as if all these companies have simultaneously hired the same single employee: Mr Claude" (3,800 words)

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The Downfall Of An American Manufacturer

Keyana Sapp | Worse On Purpose | 23rd September 2026

The quality of Singer sewing machines has declined sharply. It's a familiar story: competition from better Japanese models in the 1950s led to international consolidation, then forced the closure of American manufacture in 1980. Wall Street arrived and started carving up the business, making the machines cheaper and far worse. The best thing to do is to buy an old refurbished one (2,800 words)