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by Nadia Piet, and internet teapot
Collector #143
Why do we approach AI chatbots as modern-day oracles? This issue of the Slow AI Series “[Dis]enchantment: A zine about Esoteric AI” summons 54 pages of magic, divination, folklore, and other arcane ways of knowing to disenchant then re-enchant our relationship with algorithmic systems.
by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more
Collector #376
A series of reflections from my (Yancey's) creative experiences expressed as a written essay (the A-side) and video essay (the B-side)
by Brandon Stosuy
Collector #449
In 2018, The Creative Independent published our first zine, featuring the emotional and practical wisdom of Philip Glass, Yumna Al-Arashi, Taja Cheek, and others on how to make a living as an artist. This is a digital edition of that work.
by Yancey Strickler, and Laurel Schwulst
Collector #113
A wider view of our self-interest. Now Me, Future Me. Now Us, Future Us. A model for a deeper form of living. BEyond Near Term Orientation: Bentoism.
by Alex Durlak
Collector #70
Limited first printing (100) of the 1944 CIA-predecessor manual on everyday resistance. Pocket-sized (4.25"x7") with concealment dust jacket titled Apiculture: Managing Worker Bees & Drones. Learn to "work slowly," "make speeches," and "misunderstand orders" in this historical guide to administrative disruption. Also available as a free PDF.
by IY, Yancey Strickler, and 1 more
Collector #369
Economic precarity is up. Market demands are too. People are drowning in digital overload. Political threats loom. The second Anonymous Creative Futures survey shares what 300+ anon artists and creators feel about this moment, their words 100%.
by Jordanisgreen, and Queen of Swords
Collector #86
A blend of IRL ritual and AI prompt, this spell is designed to transform your fears into fresh fuel for your creativity.
by Avi Solomon
Collector #86
Free PDF of my English translation of Sefer Yesira, an ancient Hebrew mystical text that first promulgated the concept of combinatorial creativity.
by Bora
Collector #24
A practical introduction to typography; from anatomy and spacing to legibility and alignment, for people who want to create type that reads beautifully and feels intentional.
by Keva Epale
Collector #5
A Modern Colouring Book Take a moment to pause and let yourself wander into a world of shapes, patterns, and possibilities. This coloring book is more than just pages to color—it's a space for you to breathe, explore, and create.
Collector #23
Release notes. 10 very short lessons to create a tiny product in a long weekend in printable PDF format 1 audio with steps (and a private audio feed for AMA and/or questions) 1 visualization in high resolution PNG format Lots of good vibes & creative mojo
by Tiny
Collector #13
Tiny Books. Big Business. The beginners guide to writing tiny books, creating tiny products and building your brand, business and bank account with tiny but mighty products in 2026 that will change your life and maybe even change the world. Teach what you know. Do what you love. Wake up the world with your work. Join us!
by Jesse J. Anderson
Collector #34
Extra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD is your starter guide to understanding your ADHD brain and learning a smarter way to find motivation.
by PHASE333
Collector #17
Learn about the moon’s phases, the zodiac and astrological houses so you can understand how the transiting moon affects your personal natal chart.
by Maddie Potocnik
Collector #13
a digital magazine filled with my favorite images & missed connections collected from newyork.craigslist.org in february 2026 ♡
by postmodern tectonics ™
Collector #103
"A lightly researched field guide for thinking about and/or making creative things" These are observations from real working life, a collective twenty years of our work as professionals in a wide range of fields — architecture, advertising, design, innovation strategy, journalism, and software engineering.
Collector #9
a tiny but mighty collection of fonts and templates for self published authors, artists and entrepreneurs in 2026. Specifically for Jewish authors, artists and entrepreneurs, these resources are also useful for anyone who is writing a childrens book (or a tiny non fiction book) in 2026
by Jess Jorgensen, Thays Prado, and 1 more
Collector #31
Welcome to the Sporesight meditation. You are invited to connect with the world of fungi and experiment with how it feels to be a little bit more like a mushroom. Don’t worry, this is an exercise with no substance involved other than your own imagination. Shall we begin?
by Nadia Piet, and internet teapot
Collector #73
Bigger isn’t always better. What could we make with AI if scale wasn’t an objective? The 38-page zine “AI for Ants: A zine about Small AI” draws inspiration from the degrowth movement, climate justice, and low-tech to re-imagine AI that is locally-rooted and more attuned to our natural world.
by StudioCone
Collector #33
First Futures is a free, 4-hour virtual workshop that makes futures design accessible to everyone. Learn practical tools to spot change, map consequences, design speculative products, and create artefacts that challenge the status quo.
by Rayna, IY, and 4 more
Collector #935
Where are we now as creative people? Where are we going? What do we vision for the future? 75 creative people anonymously share the dreams, concerns, and joys grounding their creative thinking for the year ahead.
by Molly Ragan
Collector #33
Find order in a chaotic world with whatdoyousee.nyc, a participatory web-based archive composed of curiosity, code, and hundreds of photos of everyday New York City.
by Nadia Piet, and internet teapot
Collector #27
What if AI didn’t run on Silicon Valley logic? Making Sense of Slow AI, compiles 40 pages of eclectic stories on Small, Esoteric, and Ancestral AI – inviting you to think small, make it magical, and plan for the past.
by Yancey Strickler, IY, and 1 more
Collector #448
An exploration of individuality after the internet The Post-Individual First Edition includes "The Post Individual" essay, an audio recording and video introduction by the author, and research notes behind the piece
Collector #16
a tiny but mighty collection and printable poster featuring the principles of building a better brain through neuroplasticity - inspired by the published books and work of Dr. David Eagleman
by Identity 2.0, and danielle paterson
Collector #35
A zine documenting conversations about resistance from activists outside of technology to translate into modes of resistance against genAI models.