I'm not wrong, but I'm massively over simplifying and generalizing. Not like many people have actually read it so I could go for another decade without updating it and no one would be impacted. (2/2)
https://youtu.be/vB7VSdQgHoU Dammit, he keeps pointing out limits of my knowledge and understanding of eastern philosophy that I wrote in my book "The #Skeptical #Buddha , the #Tao of #Science . If he puts out more of these videos I am going to HAVE to produce a second edition. (1/2)
No one, including Marx himself, knows how to fully mitigate the problems discussed in his critiques of capitalism, anyone who does is not realistic or understand how complex human societies are. (8/8)
As of 2016 or 2018 I can't remember, around 15% of all Americans considered themselves some form of leftists and 52% of Americans were leftphobic. Those numbers have changed over time but no where near enough. (2/8)
“I’m pro-science. I just think we need to ask the right questions”.
-RFK Jr., known conspiracy theorist, anti-vaxxer, and disinformation profiteer, in a congressional hearing.
1. Iran didn't have a nuclear weapon
2. The US was not in imminent danger of being attacked by Iran
3. Rising gas prices are not 'peanuts' for most folks.
“Innocent civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Iran will pay the price for Silicon Valley’s latest AI experiments.”
@taylorlorenz.bsky.social reveals the extent of AI being used in deadly ways by the Israeli military and the growing involvement of US tech giants zeteo.com/p/big-tech-i...
This is fine...
journa.host/@z_everson/1164398…
But remember to be scared of trans women in women's bathrooms, they may be predators.
journa.host/@z_everson/1164399…
@delevenz.bsky.social And if a nation does better at free trade than the US, like China, suddenly they are labeled as dumping and cheaters. Free market for me, not for thee. Add to it that a quarter of all government funding is corporate subsidies.
@mickeyd123.bsky.social There is an AI bill of rights created by scientists and sociologists that lists 34 controls needed to make AI good for humanity. Pretty much no country implements any of them
I looked at the total when I picked up some small things at the store that came to $62. I was reminded that that would have been $40 a little less than 20 years ago, and minimum wage hasn't budged since. #Inflation #MinimumWage #livingwage
There is an #AI bill of rights created by scientists and sociologists that lists 34 controls needed to make AI good for humanity. Pretty much no country implements any of them
@Senator Bernie Sanders There is an AI bill of rights created by scientists and sociologists that lists 34 controls needed to make AI good for humanity. Pretty much no country implements any of them
Palantir Manifesto Is Here To Give Literally Everyone The Creeps
We're in trouble.
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/palantir-m...
The Fraud's Prayer:
Our Father, who art in the White House,
hallowed be thy combover;
thy blingdom come;
thy will be dumb;
In Washington as you are in Florida.
Give us this day our daily round of golf.
And forgive us our insider trading,
as we refuse to forgive those who investigate against us...
Recruitment is probably in the toilet now and may continue after Trump (2/2)
Expelling Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell from Congress could have a chilling effect on future Congressmen's ability to sexually harass their staff members.
Planet wild is a great group to follow on YouTube for this. They will clear cut, flood of even burn monoculture forests and let nature take over, or help plant various species if needed
newsie.social/@TheConversation…
Baltimore has received more than $35 million in cannabis reparations money, but none of it has reached residents
baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-ha...
When my doctor chides me for the cholesterol spike resulting from the last few months of my apocalyptic dread diet, I'll simply counter by pointing out that my cholesterol is in fact on the rebound.
That said even if you make less, if you have a good social safety net, you don't need to be in that range to have a healthy happy life. (3/3)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has cleared cops of wrongdoing in 95% of police-involved death cases his office is responsible for investigating
baltimorebeat.com/maryland-att...
“They have invented new standards, twisted old ones beyond recognition, played Judas with our Constitution, and Thrasymachus with our republic. These rulings are not criminal. But they are politically delegitimizing.” www.liberalcurrents.com/break-up-the...
@Ramin Nasibov Naw, I've only ever typed handwritten letters
The idea that Dems want one-party rule—myself,
@liberalcurrents.com, @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com, @kjephd.bsky.social all assert that serious reform means:
>>> Ending one-party rule *and* the two-party system everywhere in America <<<
Also for authoritarians the accusation is often projection
The DOJ’s lawsuit for Rhode Island’s unredacted voter registration has been dismissed.
Rhode Island is now the fifth state to secure a district court victory.
The department’s record in its voter data lawsuits now stands at five defeats, zero wins and 25 cases ongoing.
Louie Zong
#art
Via: www.instagram.com/louie.zong/
