Yash Bagal
Editor
about
Yash Bagal is a writer, editor, and entrepreneur. He is building Spectral, a content studio for founders and investors in tech. He is the co-founder of Cartel88, enabling creators make their debut in the music industry. He documents his thoughts on the future of music and tech via his newsletter and podcast, Appetite for Distraction.
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If we’re really honest, none of us are creating alone
The no-regrets way to set up any creative business
George Washington and the 24-hour news cycle
Meet the anthropologist who studies internet culture and how it impacts society
Moving beyond religion means finding other paths for an impassioned, spiritual journey
I’m on the verge of quitting—here’s why
Will Bluesky manage to replicate everything that made Twitter great?
With QuickVid, founder Daniel Habib wants to help creators produce endless content that’s also endlessly engaging
You don’t need a church to experience the religious ecstasy of strong shared belief
Vigilante justice may be easier to dole out from behind a screen, but it doesn’t make it more righteous
You don’t have to leave your own home—but you do need to clean the toilet the night before
By prioritizing her own point of view, the creator produces content that outlasts trend cycles
Fashion, Anime, and Mythology at the base of character-driven and community-led worldbuilding
How learning to say no can lead to a bigger, better yes
With a little help from Russian literature
Gatekeepers and green lights aren't the answer — you have to save yourself
10 years after its inception, Miranda July’s project encourages us to visit our archives and rediscover ourselves
This company aims to ease the burden on creators while keeping fans satisfied
Why are we drawn to these defining markers of internet subcultures—and how exactly are they different?
There’s a world beyond striving for your “best self”
