In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, human interactions - whether in conflict or consumption - are increasingly mediated by automated systems. This mediation constitutes what can be termed the "robot layer": a stratum of algorithms, drones, and artificial intelligence (AI) that filters, processes, and influences access to information, resources, and audiences.

I had a debate about cryptocurrencies at a party, didn’t really give my strongest arguments, so I thought about it and this is what I came up with…