How to Erase a Neighborhood
Sovetsky, a historic neighborhood in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been demolished as the city restyles itself as a shiny metropolis similar to Dubai. Continue reading How to Erase a Neighborhood
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Here Are the 10 Most Popular Motherboard Stories from 2016
In a real shocker, fewer stories about sex and drugs than in years past. Continue reading Here Are the 10 Most Popular Motherboard Stories from 2016
The 2016 Election Has Failed the Future
We are living in an unprecedented transitional period, and the election has almost entirely ignored the future. Continue reading The 2016 Election Has Failed the Future
Could a $9500 Bicycle Turn Me, a Sad Sack of Flesh, into a Superathlete?
I rode a Tour de France-worthy bicycle for a month to see how fast a normal person could go. Spoiler: Kinda fast! Continue reading Could a $9500 Bicycle Turn Me, a Sad Sack of Flesh, into a Superathlete?
Rocko’s Modern Life Predicted Our Lame Future
Radio Motherboard talks to Rocko’s Modern Life creator, Joe Murray, about how he predicted the future. Continue reading Rocko’s Modern Life Predicted Our Lame Future
Thank God I Found This Picture, For Now My Raw Emotions Have Been Sanded Smooth
This is like popping a balloon full of serotonin. Continue reading Thank God I Found This Picture, For Now My Raw Emotions Have Been Sanded Smooth
Donald Trump, We’ve Solved Your Diet
Trump dislikes wasting time eating food that isn’t fast. Thankfully, we live in THE FUTURE. Continue reading Donald Trump, We’ve Solved Your Diet
Here’s the New ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer (It Looks Pretty Rad TBQH)
It’s August, which means it’s time to ramp up the promo for the next Star Wars flick in what’s sure to be a near-yearly cycle until the end of time. Continue reading Here’s the New ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Trailer (It Looks Pretty Rad TBQH)
‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ Is Making a Comeback
“Rocko” creator Joe Murray recently spoke to Motherboard about the future. Continue reading ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ Is Making a Comeback
Watch Neill Blomkamp Find Technocatharsis by Running Over His Monitors
The latest video in our Pilot Week is about as simple as that. Continue reading Watch Neill Blomkamp Find Technocatharsis by Running Over His Monitors