It is a curious thing, the way a man can read a book of peace on Sunday and vote for a firestorm on Monday, all while wearing the same Sunday-best suit and a look of profound piety. I have long observed that the more a politician mentions the Almighty, the more likely he is to Read More …
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The New Feudalism
The “Dark Enlightenment” and the End of the American Dream The Enlightenment once promised a world built on the pillars of liberty, equality, and solidarity. It was a vision of progress where the individual was unshackled from the whims of kings and the rigidity of birthright. Yet today, a shadow is falling over those ideals. Read More …
The Digital Panopticon
How Flock Cameras Are Trading Freedom for a False Sense of Safety Imagine you are living in a house where the walls are made of glass. You go about your day—eating, reading, talking—knowing that at any moment, an invisible neighbor could be taking notes on your every move. This is the world being built by Read More …
Democracy Erosion: Tech and Totalitarianism
GOP government pressure on Big Tech to suppress transparency tools and the targeted harassment of academics, shows a dangerous path away from democracy toward a techno-plutocracy and, ultimately, a totalitarian state. The core concern is the administration’s active efforts to control the flow of information and eliminate checks on its power. Controlling Information, Silencing Dissent When Read More …
White-Wash Your Image?
This Slate piece by Tess Owen, titled “Trad-Wife in Chief,” profiles Katie Miller—wife of Trump advisor Stephen Miller—and her attempt to rebrand herself from a hardline government spokesperson into a “squeaky-clean” lifestyle influencer for MAGA women. </vomit> The article centers on Miller’s new podcast, which features high-profile MAGA figures (like J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and Read More …
Your Submit Hub Masterclass AI Guide
Unlock Spotify Success Tired of your music getting lost in the Spotify shuffle? The key to breaking through isn’t just great music – it’s smart strategy. A recent masterclass with SubmitHub CEO Jason Grishkov laid bare the secrets to leveraging their platform for algorithmic success. The core takeaway? Teach Spotify where your music belongs, and Read More …
Notes :: Entropy
Entropy measures the average uncertainty or randomness of a system’s possible outcomes, with higher entropy meaning more uncertainty and unpredictability. For instance, the outcome of a fair coin flip is highly uncertain, reflecting high entropy. Conversely, if a system’s outcomes are highly predictable or one outcome is far more likely than others, its entropy is Read More …
DOJ demands unredacted Illinois Voter Data
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has demanded that the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) provide a complete, unredacted copy of its statewide voter registration database by September 1. This request is part of the DOJ’s stated effort to ensure Illinois is complying with federal laws, specifically the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of Read More …
Conference Video – Why We are Not Building a Defendable Internet
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DMTA – ABBA :: GOLD
Welcome back to my deep dive into the 108 albums that Duff McKagan says you should know. For this second installment, we’re taking a turn from the hard rock and punk sensibilities you might expect, and diving headfirst into something truly… golden. We’re talking about ABBA’s Gold: Greatest Hits. First, a brief history for those Read More …