May 2026 sees Clarkesworld Magazine continue its tradition of delivering cutting-edge speculative fiction with the release of "Paper Airplane Poet," an original short story by Sheri Singerling. Narrated by the acclaimed Kate Baker, this fourth podcast offering for Issue 236 promises listeners a unique blend of scientific depth and imagina
The Human Element: Nick Norlen’s ‘Paper Airplane’ and the Renaissance of Analog Media
May 1, 2026 In an era increasingly defined by the rapid encroachment of generative artificial intelligence and the sterile efficiency of algorithmic curation, a new movement in independent publishing is taking flight. Paper Airplane, an ambitious "magazine for humans," has officially released its second volume, signaling a shift toward ta
The Human Touch in Print: The Rise of Paper Airplane and the New Wave of Independent Media
In an era increasingly dominated by algorithmic curation, synthetic content, and the rapid encroachment of generative artificial intelligence, a new movement is taking root in the world of independent publishing. At the forefront of this movement is Paper Airplane, a multidisciplinary magazine that seeks to reclaim the tactile, idiosyncratic, and d
