B.R. Yeager on internet horror, post-truth, and the weird

In an interview with Artribune, writer B.R. Yeager discusses his novels Amygdalatropolis and Negative Space, exploring themes of digital obsession, memory, and collective possession. He describes internet as a sentient entity that now uses humans, citing Andrew C. Wenaus's analysis. Yeager views literary genres as toys or marketing tools, preferring the elusive nature of weird fiction. He notes that the aesthetics of Amygdalatropolis have unexpectedly become mainstream, referencing the Zizians and 764 cults, the Biden and second Trump presidencies, and the rise of LLMs. He expresses surprise that his 76-year-old mother knows who Curtis Yarvin is. Yeager explains that Negative Space was written before Amygdalatropolis and offers a broader, less toxic view of online communities. He values atmosphere over plot and considers the final chapter of Amygdalatropolis his closest achievement to a threshold experience. His film work has been limited to minor collaborations; he is not interested in returning to cinema.