Data Stream

A monthly download of what’s caught my attention—film, music, ideas, books, art, and anything else worth sharing.

Data Stream - July 2025: Sweet Heat, Big Shifts

Bees, superheroes, AI, and class struggle.

Jul 28, 2025 • Xavi Benjamin

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