The video rental store as “third place”. “Decades before recommendation algorithms, video stores served as social hubs where conversation and camaraderie became
Jason Kottke is a journalist at Kottke. He covers a diverse range of topics including technology, deep tech, arts and entertainment, design, and natural sciences, with a particular focus on the film industry, music business, and various scientific disciplines. Jason's work has been featured in Colossal and Kottke.






