Isabel's work is light, airy, but punches you in the gut with how it makes you think about your own brain. If you like my work about self-development and introspection, a lot of the inspiration comes from how Isabel approaches herself.
Fandom psychology, ethnography and history. Documenting the consecration and corporate exploitation of fandom, and contextualizing the rise of stans in our cultural ecosystem.
Vital work in the sphere of fandom, cults and how people fall into them. Monia's a smart cat.
Default Friend's work on Internet communities and psychology is partially what's evolved the focus of my writing. Wide variety of subjects and formats, and her advice column is a hoot.