Daily Archives: July 22, 2025

Modest Proposal: Cooperative VTuber Company Model: “Talent-Owned Virtual Entertainment Cooperative”

1. Executive Summary The proposal outlines a cooperative model for a VTuber company in which the talents are also co-owners of their respective business units and of the cooperative itself. This model promotes creative freedom, equitable profit sharing, and long-term sustainability, … Continue reading

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The Ambivalent Relationship Between Detectives and the Police Establishment: Reflections on Readers, Writers, and Authority

Executive Summary This paper explores the enduring theme of the ambivalent relationship between detectives and the police establishment in literature and popular culture. Drawing on examples from detective fiction, police procedurals, and noir narratives, it examines how this tension mirrors … Continue reading

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