I’ve done some terrible things for money. . .

Like getting up early and going to work

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin

Just had finals week & learned:

1. The human mind isn’t a machine. Skipping meals & sleep backfired. The mind doesn't thrive on constant strain.Effort needs rest to be sustainable.

2. Learning isn’t a race
Falling short of standards is not failure but part of the natural process of learning.

Until we establish ethical frameworks for transparency, consent, and fair compensation, AI art is unethical. It sources its datasets from artists’ works without their consent. This violates intellectual property rights while threatening the livelihoods of artists by commodifying their styles.

"The fear of the Chinese grew out of their purported ability to outcompete the Europeans"

It's fascinating how OP views colonial expansion as driven by commerce, not just racial ideologies.

The idea of racial capitalism, linking economic exploitation to cultural oppression, is compelling.

A picture of an angry penguin making valentines with a caption from the other place by abby4thepeople saying: “Unfortunately, my politics are rooted in a deep love for humanity and the exhausting belief that a better world is possible”

I tartle a lot recently (signs of aging)

A thought-provoking read on ecocide 🤍

I agree with the questions by OP 🎯 "does the activity serve a pressing need; do long-term benefits outweigh harms; is it the least harmful alternative; and are all feasible measures taken to minimize harm?"

It's uncomfortable but a must-read for all.

We shouldn't bypass established norms for political expediency.

By excluding intra-EU disputes, this declaration threatens the treaty’s uniformity and its core purpose: fostering global energy cooperation. Soon, we risk states that can rewrite treaties at will to suit domestic priorities.

What I wouldn't give for a cup of real chai from Kolkata or, if I'm lucky, a food trip here 🤤

That looks so good! Chai has always been my fave 🤤

GOOD NEWS!

This is the only mass deportation I support, but I hope proper measures are in place to ensure they can survive in the wild. Monitoring their reintegration over the first few years may be a good way to ensure this is successful 🤍

I agree.

The homeless, immigrants, and beggars are often scapegoats for systemic issues. Poverty is a result of larger structural problems.

Blaming the marginalized is a distraction from the real sources of economic inequality and injustice which is EXACTLY what the 1% wants to escape liability

Does the right to life include the right to choose death?

Is this true autonomy or is the concept of choice an illusion shaped by external forces? How do we ascertain that such decisions aren't tainted by negative yet reparable/preventable issues eg: bullying, chronic illness, or mental health?

Just watched Moana 2 and without spoiling anything, with how it was written, I really thought colonizers would come to Montunui 😅 (maybe because my ancestors were colonized islanders)

Side note: anyone heard of the dark forest theory?

Enshittification AKA crapification/platform decay is a pattern where online products and services decline in quality.

Interesting new word. Wonder how it relates to recent practices of software tethering on physical products.

Homelessness has never been a failure on the part of the individual but is indicative of the failure of society.

No one should have to choose between food and shelter, between survival and hope.

Basic needs are rights, not privileges.

Law without ethics turns what should be justice into the ramblings of old grumpy men

Moana never took ozempic 😦

Wicked is out. Popular is my new fave:

🎶 Celebrated heads of state or specially great communicators.
Did they have brains or knowledge?
Don't make me laugh! They were popular!

But in our elections, remember that popularity should never outweigh principles. Charisma cannot substitute competence.