Americans Are Trapped in an Algorithmic Cage The private companies in control of social-media networks possess an unprecedented ability to manipulate and control the populace.

Tech billionaires have an unprecedented ability—and incentive—to manipulate the public's perception of reality, Adam Serwer argued in February.

Background paintings by Sue Mondt for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004–2009), created by Craig McCracken, Cartoon Network Studios

There was an actual tapestry. Inside the original double album cover is an image of the needlepoint I worked on when I wasn't playing or singing. You can see where I stitched the words "thank you" before I gave it to Lou.
From "A Natural Woman"
Photo by Jim McCrary
Courtesy Lou Adler / Ode Records

oh that is GOOD

lolololol

Mary Had Schizophrenia—Then Suddenly She Didn’t Some psychiatric patients may actually have treatable autoimmune conditions. But what happens to the newly sane?

Rachel Aviv alert www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

I love you and I’m so glad we met!

comically deranged take lol

“together we can stop you” is my new favorite slogan

Here’s the promise: “The peace of your dick, which surpasses understanding, will guard your heart and mind.” Notice it’s the peace of your dick. It’s not normal peace. It’s peace in the midst of the storm. Don't miss this powerful message, "The Antidote for Anxiety" from Joel!

yeah air fryers, show some decorum

Ben Shapiro getting all upset at the parade coverage as though he isn't used to taking part in activities where no one comes

Aerial satellite photo labelled in bright yellow letters: 1. Cannibal Generator 2. Cursed Cruise Ships

Update #9484 from NROL-129 (Q CLEARANCE)

1. Cannibal Generator
2. Cursed Cruise Ships

Color photo of a small tuxedo tabby kitten sitting next to a very large potted plant. He is sitting beside a wood panel wall on a shaggy bright red carpet. The look of the interior as well as the feel of the photo are all very 1970s.

Smol. Photo from my collection, no date/info.

yeah lol

hmmmm 🤨

this is such a cool mini trash can

They want us uneducated, broke and desperate because they think it will make us easier to control but that's a misreading of history.

It means we have nothing to lose.

If Gen Z really wants to dunk on millennials, they should learn about Foursquare and go around saying stuff like, "I hear you're the mayor of this Panera Bread."

“high agency males” = HAMs

phallocentric communication omg help

Ok I’m off work what’s.. going on…

Apropos of nothing I feel like one of the most important things to help your kids develop is an ability to self-regulate.

night vision

Main character energy is OUT, this summer we’re bringing NPC energy. We’re posted up at the bar dropping lore and suggesting side quests. We’re leaning casually near a locked door and saying “I don’t think you have the key for that” when someone tries the handle. We’re staring at a tree.

The giant thumbs up crowd meme. A white background with crude line drawings. The person on the left is a simple stick person saying “bluesky is dead!” The crowd on the right isn’t paying attention to him until he says that. One member turns to give him a big thumbs up as if to say who cares, then they go back to what they were doing before he spoke. The crowd on the right represents people who have been on bluesky since 2023 and have the same 20 friends

how can I still be surprised