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In Formation, a cult publication exploring what technology does to us, starts September 5, 2025
We’re discussing In Formation, a cult publication exploring what technology does to us, written by insiders who know the industry from the inside out. We’re specifically focusing on the latest Issue #3, which upholds the magazine’s reputation for meticulous production: heavy stock paper, elegant design, and eclectic content ranging from a graphic novel and photo-essay to a flexidisc of music by The Layoffs (a band of the magazine’s own art crew). The tone blends the serious with the satirical, offering sharp critiques of tech culture. True to tradition, the only advertisement appears on the back cover—this time for Espolòn Tequila, following Absolut’s iconic placements on the first two issues.
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