The last few weeks have really highlighted just how fragile corporate social media is, and just how beholden to political power it is. To build any sort of ground-up power we must continue to invest in decentralized alternatives that are resistant to intervention
www.404media.co/decentralize...
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I have long been obsessed with the manipulation of time in contemporary Black cinema. For @nytimes.com, I wrote about how NICKEL BOYS is leading a new wave of nonlinear Black storytelling.
a wild line in this story that kind of says everything: "itβs not clear how much ByteDance knows about the Chinese government discussions" www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
As @zeyiyang.bsky.social reports, Chinese Xiaohongshu users are engaging in a kind of cultural engage with their new English-speaking counterparts. You have to imagine this is exactly the opposite of what lawmakers wanted when they tried to ban TikTok lol
What happens to all the videos if TikTok gets banned?
Finally watched Anora last night
Super stylish film, loved the chaotic energy scenes, wish it was a bit more character driven
I love seeing friends join @bsky.app
You should check out @blacksky.app
@selenathesalazar.bsky.social Hi!! Welcome π¦
@quinntonharris.bsky.social YO! Welcome π¦
2024 was a big year for atproto!
We've got an update looking back at progress that has been made, and some protocol work in progress. Will have a 2025 roadmap to share soon.
Thank you ππ½
It's time to make this switch π¦
I'm Brian β a tech product manager, community organizer, photographer, and occasional vinyl DJ based in Oakland, CA
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