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Zombies and Tribes: The Fragile Art of Friendship During the Acoughalypse

London is on lockdown and I’m going to a friend’s house for dinner.

Mar 28, 2020

Zombies and Tribes: The Fragile Art of Friendship During the Acoughalypse

Mar 28, 2020

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Human Parts

In Madagascar, the Dead Are Dug Up so They Can Party With the Living

Music, food, and love are poured into the Famadihana festival

Oct 1, 2019

In Madagascar, the Dead Are Dug Up so They Can Party With the Living

Oct 1, 2019

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OneZero

The Personal Newsletter Fad Needs to End

I know it feels nice to write about you. But really, it’s just another bloody thing to read.

Jun 10, 2019

The Personal Newsletter Fad Needs to End

Jun 10, 2019

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OneZero

Why My Job Is Safe From the Robots

In a world of automation and algorithms, human authenticity will be worth more and more

Jun 3, 2019

Why My Job Is Safe From the Robots

Jun 3, 2019

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OneZero

Language Is the Latest Weapon Against the Climate Emergency

A former ‘Guardian’ journalist on the importance of the British paper’s style guide changes on climate

May 17, 2019

Language Is the Latest Weapon Against the Climate Emergency

May 17, 2019

Restoring Notre Dame is about rich people’s mortal terror

Notre Dame isn’t, as much of the commentary has said, “just a building”. Or rather, it’s in our interests to believe it isn’t.

Apr 17, 2019

Restoring Notre Dame is about rich people’s mortal terror

Apr 17, 2019

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OneZero

This Is How It Feels to Go Viral on Twitter

As the likes from a tweet passed 100K, I received love and hate — but mostly felt raw terror

Apr 9, 2019

This Is How It Feels to Go Viral on Twitter

Apr 9, 2019

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Human Parts

How I Became Pen Pals With the Kid Who Stole My iPhone

Was it phishing? Or was it friendship?

Feb 12, 2019

How I Became Pen Pals With the Kid Who Stole My iPhone

Feb 12, 2019

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Human Parts

We Won’t Text Back When We’re Dead

I am really, really good at using technology to make sure people are still alive

Dec 12, 2018

We Won’t Text Back When We’re Dead

Dec 12, 2018

All Eyes Are Almond-Shaped

And other truths travel writers need to internalize

Aug 26, 2018

All Eyes Are Almond-Shaped

Aug 26, 2018

Erica Buist

Erica Buist

Writer, journalist, author. First book THIS PARTY’S DEAD coming in Feb 2021 from Unbound. Preorder: unbound.com/books/deathtivals

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