The term 'READER FOUNDER' is a job description for the founder of Utne, a magazine that was founded in 1984. The magazine is known for its eclectic mix of articles from independent and alternative media sources. It is a publication that has been praised for its ability to bring together diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics. The founder of Utne, Eric Utne, was a reader himself and wanted to create a magazine that would bring together different voices and ideas.