Just to reiterate for the curious:
While there's *nothing wrong* with thinking about whether some interstellar objects could be alien technology, 3I/ATLAS has had its coma clearly detected since July 3. It's very clearly, *unambiguously*, a comet.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
How do you find the new #linkinpark song: Up from the bottom? Better than the other songs on the From Zero album?
For me, The emptiness machine is still the best song on the album.
Kiddo woke up at 8.30 today. Felt good to have also had a longer sleep myself. The downside is that the midday nap timing is too late now. Gonna be a fun night also considering the stupid change to summer time…
Morten Morland from The Times captures the reality of the Oval Office meeting between President Zelensky and the other guys quite well. A meeting between a man without a suit and a suit without a man!
As a European this has been painful to watch. I applaud President Zelensky for his fortitude and ability to keep as calm as one can be when faced by 2 school bullies. This has also been in my opinion a shameful performance from Mr Trump, definitely not presidential…
A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office for President Trump’s sit-down with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters were barred from the high-level meeting.
Does anyone use the #Tonies or the #Yoto players for toddlers? Any thoughts on the figurines vs cards?
Interesting graphic showing #genai adoption amongst young people in the EU.
This is really fricking scarry. Thankful I am not living in the US dystopia but doubt that its effects will not reverberate in Europe, where the far right is also gaining popularity…
I heard numerous praises about the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy by Cixin Liu and how great of a #darkforest type of story it is. I have yet to read it but Peter Hamilton wrote an awesome #darkforest type trilogy as well that deserves more attention than it received: #salvationsequence.
A very simple yet effective explanation of macroeconomics and how various statistical indicators can be manipulated to support a particular narrative.
Done! Thanks for sharing!
Seen on X and summarizes well the fascist salute given by Elon. Truly concerning what is happening across the ocean!
Did the ‘first buddy’, Elon just perform the Sieg Heil salute twice at inauguration? I can’t believe I used to be a fan of this person a few years ago :(
Rereading Salvation by #peterfhamilton and stumbled on this quote:
‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing,’
Love seeing #booksky trending and booming!
This is truly astonishing! If you have not visited Pompeii and you are in Italy do yourself a favour and go! The archaeologists have done an amazing job uncovering the buried treasures and buildings!
The fact that we are still finding stuff is truly incredible and a testament to Roman construction!
Unfortunately, the US and the world should be very worried in letting Trump conduct 1 on 1 conversations with any world leaders.
Restarted reading the #salvationsequence by the one and only Peter Hamilton! First time I read the books only the first 2 were out so now am planning to finish the series.
Listening the audio version of Countdown to zero day by Kim Zetter. Great account of the Stuxnet cyberattack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Scary and technical!
Listening to the Ty&That guy podcast and have to say it is really funny and interesting hearing the origin story for The expanse.
If you haven’t checked out the books in #theexpanse universe, you are missing out on the best scifi universe in the last 20 years. Do yourself a favour and get reading!
Is this the year when #Goodreads gets more functionalities and maybe a redesign? I like the revamped Goodreads challenges and badges. Adds a bit of fun and gamification. Do you use goodreads to track your reading lists and goals? What functionality are you missing and would like to see implemented?
Jerry Seinfeld on AI: ‘If I got this right: we’re smart enough to invent AI, dumb enough to need it and so stupid we can’t figure out if we did the right thing.’
Priceless :)
Watched the first episode of season 2 of the #Ringsofpower. I know, i know, very late…
I have to admit it was not that bad! Looking forward to the rest of the season!
Best wishes for 2025 everyone! May you make meaningful progress on your goals!
Anyone else using a #Kindle Scribe? What is the main thing you use it for? Reading, taking notes, both?
Started reading @scalzi.com’s Starter Villain to wrap up the year and have to say am enjoying it so far. Good pacing, light humour and a gentle introduction of the plot.
Have I achieved my reading goals? Unfortunately not… but looking to finish this short novel just before the end of the year.
Graag!