Brian Eno’s thoughts on social media and the role of the artist in these trying times, as well as a related new finding that smartphones may actually be helping to pop people’s filter bubbles when it comes to news consumption. A new archaeological discovery that has upended previous conceptions about gender roles in ancient hunter-gatherer societies. And Belgium’s cuddle buddy mandate.Sponsors:HelloFresh, Get $90 off including shipping at HelloFresh.com/ridehome90Fitbod, Get one month free at Fitbod.me/kottkeLinks:Brian Eno's Music for Anxious Times (NY Times)Phones Actually Pop Skewed 'News Bubbles' (Futurity)Wed. 10/14 - Can Virtual Public Parks Save Democracy? (Kottke Ride Home)  9,000-Year-Old Burial of Female Hunter Upends Beliefs About Prehistoric Gender Roles (Gizmodo)Everyone Gets a Cuddle Buddy in Belgium's New Lockdown (Vice) Why Counties Are Livestreaming Their Ballot Counts (Bloomberg)Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.