"Why did this cult classic flop? Maybe the early 2000s humor gave it away. #film #nostalgia #humor Not all humor ages well. " https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/a-fanboys-retrospective-the-earnest-cult-classic-that-sabotaged-itself-55080c56e254?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
The carnival game of meritocracy is rigged. Who's really playing? #Meritocracy #Equality #SocialJustice #Economics. Not everyone gets the same ticket. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/the-carnival-game-of-meritocracy-7791d6995aba?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
The carnival game of meritocracy is rigged. Who's really playing? #Meritocracy #Equality #SocialJustice #Economics. Not everyone gets the same ticket. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/the-carnival-game-of-meritocracy-7791d6995aba?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
Tax scams are increasing this filing season, driven by new IRS rules and AI.
If you're wearing Meta glasses then, per the article, "much of the footage being recorded by the glasses is being sent to offshore contractors for data labeling, a widely-used preprocessing step in training new AI models in which human contractors are asked to review and annotate footage."
Is there some sort of race to see which company can ruin their entire business model and decimate their user base the fastest for the AI grift, or something...?
Turns out Amazon's Ring ad turned out to be very costly ..... for Flock. Brb looking for my tiny violin.
Cities join Amazon in ending contracts with license scanner Ring after that Super Bowl ad | Fortune share.google/POAI3Gq3uxja...
"Why did this cult classic flop? Maybe the early 2000s humor gave it away. #film #nostalgia #humor Not all humor ages well. " https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/a-fanboys-retrospective-the-earnest-cult-classic-that-sabotaged-itself-55080c56e254?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
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What if Aikido holds the key to surviving chaos—even zombies? Discover how blending with fear could change everything. #Aikido #Mindfulness #SelfDefense https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/aikido-and-zombies-a56a747e8f96
Why death and suffering might be your greatest teachers. #LifeLessons #Mindset
A fresh perspective on our basic human conditions. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/how-to-inhabit-a-corpse-2be7a98d738d?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
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Voting should be a celebration, not just a duty. Let’s make Election Day a party—because democracy is something to celebrate! #VotingRights #CivicDuty https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/the-duty-to-party-5de84a72f7b7
EXCLUSIVE: A draft executive order that would allow Trump to take unprecedented control over federal elections is reportedly being circulated with the White House.
Democracy Docket obtained a copy.
Read the full, 17-page order below👇
Running your war from a private club for millionaires — ahead of a $1 million-a-plate dinner — is a choice.
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"From Saudi Arabia to Sydney, join global thinkers in live Socrates Café debates! Connect, question, and democratize ideas across cultures. Your voice matters. #Philosophy #GlobalDialogue https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/global-socrates-cafe-march-20th-a437030f6da1"
Why The Martian’s problem-solving vibes never get old. #SciFi #Space #Lessons #Innovation Problem-solving that transcends the screen. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/work-the-problem-returning-to-the-martian-ten-years-later-2362377a31f9?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
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Voting isn’t just a right—it’s a weapon against regression. See how one district’s choices could shape our future. #DemocracyInAction #ProgressiveValues https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/get-out-and-vote-258790edad4e
February reads alert! Odin’s picks: anthology & must-reads. #Books #Reading #ReadingCommunity A must-see for book lovers! https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/odins-february-2026-newsletter-d768cb5f2906?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
From technocracy to digital sovereignty: whose future is it? #Politics #Technology #Future The digital revolution continues. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/from-technocracy-to-digital-sovereignty-c4852b8d88e9?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
As we reported last month, OpenClaw, which was known as ClawdBot at the time, is not ready for prime time. Here's why:
NEW: Meta’s director of AI safety, supposedly the person at the company who is working to make sure that powerful AI tools don’t go rogue and act against human interests, had to scramble to stop an AI agent from deleting her inbox against her wishes...
The 1st mention of solarpunk in 2008 was inspired by a cargo ship being pulled by a giant kite 🪁
Now kites are powering a town in Ireland and blimp turbines are generating megawatts in China ⚡
Memes can come true 🌱 Read our latest post in the comments below to find out more 👇
Harlo and Sam discuss the important privacy and security work she does every day alongside and for journalists, and why it’s only becoming more crucial.
The Supreme Court will hear energy companies’ attempt to dismiss Colorado’s climate lawsuit. The decision could determine whether cities nationwide can seek damages from fossil fuel companies for climate damages or if those cases get shut down.
404 Media found multiple users of Zello, an app previously used by Jan. 6 insurrectionists, linked to ICE officials. An officer at the scene of an CBP official shooting a US citizen also used the app. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Scoop by @josephcox.bsky.social: www.404media.co/how-ice-and-...
#writerthoughts #writer #indieauthors #writingcommunity #writinglife
Researchers say Meta’s patent for simulating dead users could be a “turning point” in “AI resurrections.”
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Discover Richard Wright’s haiku—a raw, intimate glimpse into his soul. From trauma to hope, his final poems reveal a man stripped bare. #Haiku #Literature #RichardWright https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/richard-wright-the-best-american-haiku-502ece4c9b2a
Living with death might be the ultimate freedom. #Philosophy #Mindfulness Discomfort can be a guiding light. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/how-to-inhabit-a-corpse-2be7a98d738d?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
