Es ist doch einigermaßen erstaunlich, wie ein komplett haltloser Vorwurf eines angeblichen Plagiats den Ruf und die Karriere einer Richterin bedroht, während ein ehemaliger Gesundheitsminister, der Milliarden versenkt, völlig unbeschädigt weitermacht, obwohl es Belege und heftigen Widerstand gibt.
Weil der Peter Thiel Podcast grade so abgefeiert wird: Ja, der ist gut produziert. Aber: Er hat nicht nur Schwächen, sondern enthält mMn auch ziemlich problematische Aussagen. Here we go: Direkt in der Einleitung heißt es: "Er [Thiel] war schon antiwoke, bevor es das Wort woke überhaupt gab."
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Considering the degree to which zoomers grew up online I feel like this divide really illustrates how social media was more of a progressive force in society up until it was forcibly weaponized into a fascist radicalization pipeline a few years later
IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE, GET RID OF IT
ALL CAPS
Signal is a publicly available app that provides encrypted communications, but it can be hacked. It is not approved for carrying classified information. On March 14, one day before the strikes, the Defense Department cautioned personnel about the vulnerability of Signal, specifically that Russia was attempting to hack the app
I want to talk about this Associated Press article:
apnews.com/article/hegs...
Specifically, this sentence.
I don't like this sentence!
The wording implies Signal has known vulnerabilities. That's untrue. I think more people should use Signal, & don't want reporting to discourage people from it.
"We’re witnessing the self-sabotage of the United States"
from @davidfrum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Surprisingly clarifying and… terrifying?
Will post screenshots of the Financial Times opinion by Gideon Rachman in a thread here.
«Vance’s real warning to Europe:
Europeans need to reduce their dangerous dependence on an adversarial America» 🧵
Headline: voters were right about the economy. The data was wrong.
It's still the economy, stupid.
I was in DC twice in the month of October, 2024. All my policy people were hugely optimistic about a Harris victory. "After all, the economy is better than ever, and everyone saw what happened in the first Trump admin." 1/n
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
A tranquil waterfront scene featuring a calm Flensburg Fjord reflecting the sky, surrounded by bare branches and grassy shorelines. A small dock with boats is visible in the distance, set against a backdrop of hills.
A serene view of the Flensburg Fjord under a clear blue sky, with distant shore visible along the horizon. The water appears calm, reflecting the colors of the sky.
A calm waterfront scene at sunset, featuring a wooden post in the foreground and the picturesque west Flensburg skyline across the water. The sun reflects on the water, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
A panoramic view of the east Flensburg skyline at sunset, framed by bare tree branches. The scene includes various buildings, rooftops, and notable steeples in the distance, with a clear blue sky above.
Flensburg Sunday impressions #Flensburg #Förde #Fjord #SilentSunday
A calm water surface reflecting muted lights and silhouettes of buildings along the shore. The scene is dominated by thick fog, creating a serene, mysterious atmosphere.
A foggy waterfront scene featuring a paved promenade lined with street lamps. In the distance, buildings are partially obscured by mist. A traffic light indicating green is visible, alongside road signs and life rings. The atmosphere is quiet and serene.
A foggy harbor scene featuring a wooden dock lined with multiple sailing ships. The atmosphere is muted, with soft lighting from lamps along the dock. The sky is overcast and gray, creating a serene and tranquil ambiance.
A foggy harbor scene at dusk, featuring a weathered fishing boat in the foreground. Soft reflections shimmer on the calm water, while lights from nearby buildings and docks create a warm glow amidst the mist.
Sunday impressions (February 2, 2025) #Flensburg #Habor #Fog #SilentSunday
Here is why.
Transphobia is a rare and fringe belief.
Deeply held transphobia is a belief of only the most pathetic and desperate.
The mainstreaming of transphobia requires them to be loud, everywhere. It requires there be no space where trans pple are seen as "normal"
The Dragon Crystal! A surprisingly complex RogueLike RPG released in the 90s for the Sega 8bits!
was it any good? lets find out
youtu.be/SwGsP-x-Skg
One of the best things I learned reading about the Civil Rights Movement is that all movements are imperfect and that those expecting perfection (in strategy, from activists, or in actions) are not only opposed to the movement but often too cowardly to admit it.
Inside the computer case showing components the Very Large CPU cooling fan, the RAM it covers as well, and the graphics card.
Close-up view of the open computer case, showing the motherboard, the RAM modules covered by the giant CPU heat sink with copper pipes, and various connectors and components.
New RAM installed (I had to remove the graphics card again to have space enough for my thick fingers). Machine is working fine again \o/
Oh: Looks like the RAM sticks might be situated under the CPU cooler. This will be some real fun…
Looks like Windows 11 is the only 2nd Windows¹ I dislike. Maybe it is time to put some Linux onto the laptop…
¹ The first one was Windows ME.
Screenshot of Memtest86+ showing a memory test in progress for an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-Core Processor with numerous errors detected.
New RAM ordered.
Yay: I finally installed the new graphics card and PSU.
Nay: Windows still BSOD with MEMORY_MANAGEMENT.
A tuxedo cat looking at the camera remotely mimicking Disaster Girl.
I should photoshop a fire into the background…
A black cats lies on the floor, catching a feather toy (not quite visible).
Playing with Loki to get him exhausted and keep the other cats in peace. They only one to get more sleepy is me: The Duracell Bunny won't stand a chance to Loki.
#Cat
Back in the XNA days I tried my best to make them Indies aware of VCS and why to use them. Don Quixote had better chances of winning…
I notice a theme…
Will I get to putting the graphics card and PSU into the PC tomorrow? Will it be faster to get a PS5?
