There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." - Isaac Asimov (1980)
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Into the Unbeing Part One #1

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    activism

    Here. Have some #BetteMidler and let’s sing this at the #NoKings rallies. Catchy tune! #activism #uspol #midterms #progressivewave youtu.be/U5VXwncNv…

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    kottke.org:

    This… #nytimes #journalism #WaffleHouse #teleportation #fascism

    A person named Jason Kottke expresses skepticism about the credibility of the NY Times for assigning a reporter to investigate a claim by a conspiracy theorist about teleporting into a Waffle House.

    capitalism

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    Elon Musk insists banks working on SpaceX IPO must buy Grok subscriptions:

    Not just banks, but any firm working on the IPO… and they’re doing it!!?? Spreading the Mecha #Hitler/#CSAM disease. This’ll be fine. Everything’s fine. 🤨 #musk #spacex #aislop #grok #racism #idiocracy #crapitalism

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    California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing:

    Interesting. #California is considering getting into the factory home #construction #insurance business (built off-site and trucked in). Interesting doesn’t mean they’ll do it, though. #housing #realestate

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    Live #music comes in many forms, and one I love a great deal is in the studio with a live audience. Check out The #Heavytones at #LittleBigBeat Studios for some super funky #ProgressiveJazz for a couple hours of jams. #LiveMusic #jazz youtu.be/-fiqUHnrw…

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    “All of Humanity’s Problems Stem From Marc Andreessen’s Inability to Sit Quietly in a Room Alone”:

    This is #Objectivism at work. Ayn Rand would be proud… if she weren’t long dead. I’m guessing Andreessen’s never played Bioshock… or paid any attention to reality. #crapitalism #finance

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    New #VideoGame trailer for Artificial Detective. Just the visuals alone really pump me up. No release date yet, but it’s coming out for #PS5 (nobody cares), Xbox X/S (even less than nobody cares), and #Steam! Hell yeah! Wishlisting it :) youtu.be/Rzq05eE10…

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    animation

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    Sylvain Chomet’s ‘A Magnificent Life’: Animation More Real Than Reality:

    The Triplets of Belleville is one of favorite films. I’m looking forward to this. It premiers on limited screens tomorrow. #animation #movies

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    I’m super hyped for this new entry into the burgeoning #animation market. #Dreamworks new film, coming September 2026, is titled #ForgottenIsland, and it looks and #SimpleMinds amazing “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” is clearly pivotal to the story. #movies youtu.be/a8RHqN93q…

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    In with a bang, out in silence – the end of the Mac Pro:

    This is hardly surprising, considering that there’s very little in the way of compatible cards and the damned thing is eye-wateringly expensive. Still, kind of sad to see it go. #apple #macpro #technology

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    If you are a fan of #anime, then you’re likely familiar with #CowboyBebop and, by extension, one of the single most iconic themes in history, #TANK by The Seatbelts. Well, this is my new favorite version of all time and they are touring the US starting in #NYC in April. #jazz youtu.be/d75ov4HvR…

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    Apple begins age checks in the UK with latest iOS update: nice way to roll over there, Tim. This is on the shoulders of #socialmedia, not platforms. Great job, #Apple 🤨 #UK #crapitalism

    capitalism

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    Meta loses trial after arguing child exploitation was “inevitable” on its apps: I’m glad but I have no words, much less sarcasm. Disgusting. #facebook #crapitalism #socialmedia

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    Gross. #Trump is a criminal. Just because he’s the “president” doesn’t mean he’s suddenly grown a pair of ethics. Dear Leader’s obsequious, apologist lapdogs hide everything behind a thin veil of stolen legitimacy as they siphon assets from the biggest mark in history; the US. #uspol #insidertrading www.axios.com/newslette…

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    #Nintendo is reportedly preparing a version of the #Switch2 for the EU to comply with right-to-repair regulations that require user-replaceable batteries, but not for the rest of the world. They rather lose money than admit defeat. Sad. #videogames www.engadget.com/gaming/ni…

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    open source

    security

    technology

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    activism

    Well, this is distressing. No, it’s not law yet, but with the corruption running rampant in #USPol and #SCOTUS’s willingness to bend legal definitions beyond the breaking point, I don’t doubt this is on it’s way. Get yourself an #opensource capable router for your home ASAP. #technology #opsec youtu.be/04oL0qVSW…

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    GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro Review: 2.2 pound laptop from a mini PC maker:

    For twice the price of an #Apple #MacBookNeo, you can get a very average laptop from an untested maker that comes with Windows 11 Sloppy Edition and 32GBs of RAM, which you’ll need to run Windows. #tech #geekom

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    Disney Drops ‘Moana’ Live-Action Official Trailer:

    Oh FFS. Please stop. No more. And stop going to see these “movies”, people! If they tank at the box-office, then they might go back to making animated films instead of regurgitating films they already made. #film #movies #disney #liveactionremakes

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    capitalism

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    Ex-Blizzard Boss Who Now Runs Gambling Company Tells Crimson Desert Devs To ‘Man Up’ About AI Complaints Since One Day It Will ‘Be In Every Single Video Game’:

    So, so gross. At least these creeps aren’t afraid to broadcast how slimy they are so we can easily identify them to avoid. #crapitalism #gambling #videogames

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    I won’t lie, I adore #LAIKA Studios to pieces. They share my top spot for best ever studio with #Ghibli. The craft is the heart and soul of both of these greats, and not just in #animation. I am extremely excited for the upcoming #Wildwood movie and love seeing their behind-the-scenes clips. youtu.be/nKV_Nc2bf…

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    If you’d like to get a chip-level explanation of the A18 Pro in the #MacBookNeo I think this video can help, and it’s not too technical. There’s also a comparison to the M4 chip. Really cool stuff, and shows how much further ahead #Apple is. #technology youtu.be/fTBvm4Hj7…

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    Hey, #Apple. Two-finger swipe to go back in Apple #Music presents far too much resistance and is far too inconsistent. Please fix this. It’s annoying and shouldn’t be a thing in 2026. #MagicTrackpad

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    This is a rather fascinating dive into the history of the ‘Itome’ or closed-eye #anime character that includes a brief sketch of the history of anime itself. In an aside, some peeps complain that it’s “AI slop”, but some people don’t want to face reveal, so there’s that. #animation youtu.be/2xrYxlimI…

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    capitalism

    open source

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    A mastodon post from Elena Rossini that says - Can you imagine Mastodon raising 100 MILLION dollars from a crypto VC fund and failing to disclose it... for a full year? No I can't either. And from their actual press release: The Atmosphere currently contains about 20 billion public records—the posts, likes, comments and other interactions that bring the ecosystem to life. It's an astonishing collection of what open social infrastructure makes possible. How I read it: data harvesting at its finest 💁‍♀️

    #Crapitalism strikes again. Who would have thought that a Crapitalist would want to monetize the open web 🫢 It stops being outlandish when you discover that Bain Capital’s #Crypto division is the principle investor. I dumped #Bluesky months ago. Now you. #opensocial

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    This looks amazing, and they’ve gotten well past their Kickstarter goal. With a week to go, it’ll be interesting to see if they can get all of the stretch goals met. #SciFi #SCP #animation www.youtube.com/watch