Made in a Lab

A project by Malcolm Cosenza

Notes, marginalia and thoughts unfinished. Fellow creators the creator seeks.

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Chainsaw Man

chainsaw man, especially in the later chapters seems to me more about a groomed teenager that becomes obsessed with sex. It's an interesting angle and narrative and you genuinely feel bad for Denji.

Jan 10, 2026

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc

Really enjoyed this one, and enjoyed it even more when I started reading the Chainsaw Man (105778) and realized that this is an incredibly faithful retelling, almost panel by panel. The animation, music and vibe were a 10/10 for me. I...

Jan 8, 2026

About grief

Grief is something you experience only once. It clings to you and gets woken up at random times. Maybe somebody else dies and it flares up, it's not new. Grief changes you in ways you cannot anticipate. I became a ticking time bomb.

Dec 23, 2025

Sacks, Lovecraft and the Door

This piece stems from a discussion I had at a book club about the parallel between Oliver Sacks' neurological observations and H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror.

Feb 25, 2025

Welcome to Made in a Lab

The first post in our newly rebuilt Made in a Lab space, exploring the philosophy of digital gardens and what makes them special.

Jan 15, 2025 5 min