Chris Stapper
@chrisstapper.bsky.social
Community Manager, Product Owner. Interested in building a better world, technology, power structures, sustainability, community building.
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We cannot overstate how dangerous this is. They want to sell off our public lands, harming thousands in the process. Keep shouting from the rooftops. Tell your members to vote NO. www.kpbs.org/news/environ...
Utah Republican proposes sale of more than 2 million acres of US lands
More than 2 million acres of federal lands would be sold to states or other entities under a budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee — including some in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
www.kpbs.org
June 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We cannot overstate how dangerous this is. They want to sell off our public lands, harming thousands in the process. Keep shouting from the rooftops. Tell your members to vote NO. www.kpbs.org/news/environ...
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Yesterday, Donald Trump said that the U.S. has "too many non-working holidays."
Our so-called "pro-worker president" thinks that workers should have fewer days off.
Meanwhile, he's spending a huge chunk of his presidency (and taxpayer dollars) on the golf course.
Hello?
Our so-called "pro-worker president" thinks that workers should have fewer days off.
Meanwhile, he's spending a huge chunk of his presidency (and taxpayer dollars) on the golf course.
Hello?
June 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Yesterday, Donald Trump said that the U.S. has "too many non-working holidays."
Our so-called "pro-worker president" thinks that workers should have fewer days off.
Meanwhile, he's spending a huge chunk of his presidency (and taxpayer dollars) on the golf course.
Hello?
Our so-called "pro-worker president" thinks that workers should have fewer days off.
Meanwhile, he's spending a huge chunk of his presidency (and taxpayer dollars) on the golf course.
Hello?
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He didn’t even have to say Trump’s name
May 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
He didn’t even have to say Trump’s name
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"Not all Republicans? Maybe? If you gave congressional Republicans truth serum, a majority of them might say that they’re terrified about where this all leads and wish they could throw the emergency brake on the train."
The (Man-Made) Perfect Storm
Three crises are unfolding simultaneously. And they have all been created intentionally.
www.thebulwark.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"Not all Republicans? Maybe? If you gave congressional Republicans truth serum, a majority of them might say that they’re terrified about where this all leads and wish they could throw the emergency brake on the train."
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April 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Iceland is using geothermal energy to help farmers, above the arctic cycle, grow food all year round.
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables #climatesolutions #EndFossilFuels
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables #climatesolutions #EndFossilFuels
April 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Iceland is using geothermal energy to help farmers, above the arctic cycle, grow food all year round.
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables #climatesolutions #EndFossilFuels
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #energy #renewables #climatesolutions #EndFossilFuels
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The Trump administration, with Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, has gutted a small federal agency that provides funding to libraries and museums nationwide.
This threatens student field trips, classes for seniors, and access to digital library services.
This threatens student field trips, classes for seniors, and access to digital library services.
The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.
www.wired.com
April 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Trump administration, with Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, has gutted a small federal agency that provides funding to libraries and museums nationwide.
This threatens student field trips, classes for seniors, and access to digital library services.
This threatens student field trips, classes for seniors, and access to digital library services.
"EuroStack – A European alternative for digital sovereignty", thought this was a super interesting read: www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica... #technology #European #eurostack #alternatives #BuyFromEU
EuroStack – A European alternative for digital sovereignty - CEPS
The EuroStack initiative presents a bold vision for Europe’s digital future, aiming to establish the continent as a leader in digital sovereignty. This comprehensive strategy seeks to foster innovation, strengthen strategic autonomy, and build inclusive partnerships to overcome Europe’s reliance on external technologies and position itself at the forefront of the global digital economy. Currently,
www.ceps.eu
March 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
"EuroStack – A European alternative for digital sovereignty", thought this was a super interesting read: www.ceps.eu/ceps-publica... #technology #European #eurostack #alternatives #BuyFromEU
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If you think what happened to Rumeysa Ozturk can't happen to you because you're a citizen and she's not, you are sorely mistaken. Ozturk was snatched off the street not for being a national security threat but for having a wrong opinion. If we don't put a stop to this, it's coming for all of us.
March 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
If you think what happened to Rumeysa Ozturk can't happen to you because you're a citizen and she's not, you are sorely mistaken. Ozturk was snatched off the street not for being a national security threat but for having a wrong opinion. If we don't put a stop to this, it's coming for all of us.
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Net zero critics claim tackling the climate crisis is too expensive and will dampen growth.
But new research from the OECD concludes that taking action towards ambitious targets on cutting greenhouse gas emissions would increase global GDP as soon as the end of the next decade
But new research from the OECD concludes that taking action towards ambitious targets on cutting greenhouse gas emissions would increase global GDP as soon as the end of the next decade
Tackling climate crisis will increase economic growth, OECD research finds
Third of global GDP could be lost this century if climate crisis runs unchecked, says report
www.theguardian.com
March 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Net zero critics claim tackling the climate crisis is too expensive and will dampen growth.
But new research from the OECD concludes that taking action towards ambitious targets on cutting greenhouse gas emissions would increase global GDP as soon as the end of the next decade
But new research from the OECD concludes that taking action towards ambitious targets on cutting greenhouse gas emissions would increase global GDP as soon as the end of the next decade
Who are your favorite people to follow on Bluesky in #sustainability, #science & related topics?
March 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Who are your favorite people to follow on Bluesky in #sustainability, #science & related topics?
"History Professor Answers Dictator Questions" - all terminology sorted out, definitely worth a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK6f...
History Professor Answers Dictator Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
YouTube video by WIRED
www.youtube.com
March 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"History Professor Answers Dictator Questions" - all terminology sorted out, definitely worth a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK6f...
Trying out different platforms and you can now also connect with me on #pixelfed - pixelfed.social/chrisstapper
Chris Stapper (@chrisstapper@pixelfed.social)
0 Posts, 3 Following, 0 Followers · Exploring this place for now
pixelfed.social
March 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Trying out different platforms and you can now also connect with me on #pixelfed - pixelfed.social/chrisstapper
"Why aren't we all getting rich from compound interest?" @garyseconomics.bsky.social
explains compound interest in a broader context: a finite world, dynamics of financial power. Super valuable and interesting!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEV...
explains compound interest in a broader context: a finite world, dynamics of financial power. Super valuable and interesting!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEV...
Why aren't we all getting rich from compound interest?
YouTube video by Garys Economics
www.youtube.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"Why aren't we all getting rich from compound interest?" @garyseconomics.bsky.social
explains compound interest in a broader context: a finite world, dynamics of financial power. Super valuable and interesting!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEV...
explains compound interest in a broader context: a finite world, dynamics of financial power. Super valuable and interesting!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEV...
It's International Women's day, for this day my colleague Britt wrote a blog, 'How women shaped the tech industry', you can read it here: rabobank.jobs/en/techblog/...
#internationalwomensday #IWD #inclusion #tech
#internationalwomensday #IWD #inclusion #tech
How women shaped the tech industry
It might come as a surprise to learn that computer programming was once predominantly a woman’s job. What can we do to close the gender cap? I'll share my views on it.
rabobank.jobs
March 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It's International Women's day, for this day my colleague Britt wrote a blog, 'How women shaped the tech industry', you can read it here: rabobank.jobs/en/techblog/...
#internationalwomensday #IWD #inclusion #tech
#internationalwomensday #IWD #inclusion #tech
This remains one of the most powerful videos on Sustainability:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dp-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dp-...
So much about your sustainability, my people are dying
YouTube video by NYU Center for Human Rights and Global Justice
www.youtube.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This remains one of the most powerful videos on Sustainability:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dp-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dp-...
A sustainable world that works well for everyone - we all want to go there, but (1) the picture of what it could look like and (2) the roadmap how to get there need a serious boost. Currently studying this, can pont me to books, thinkers concepts that are relevant in this context? Much appreciated!
February 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A sustainable world that works well for everyone - we all want to go there, but (1) the picture of what it could look like and (2) the roadmap how to get there need a serious boost. Currently studying this, can pont me to books, thinkers concepts that are relevant in this context? Much appreciated!
Could our three forms (artificial, nature and human) of intelligence collaborate to create sustainable, self-healing systems? How can we architect the cloud to optimize for sustainability?
Learn more on, March 6, Utrecht: www.meetup.com/sustainable-...
#sustainability #ai #cloud #data #utrecht
Learn more on, March 6, Utrecht: www.meetup.com/sustainable-...
#sustainability #ai #cloud #data #utrecht
Sustainable IT: Regenerative intelligence / A fresh view on sustainability, Thu, Mar 6, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
📣 Welcome to the **6th edition** of the **Sustainable IT Netherlands** Meetup, where passion for technology converges with a shared commitment to sustainability.
🌿Join u
www.meetup.com
February 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Could our three forms (artificial, nature and human) of intelligence collaborate to create sustainable, self-healing systems? How can we architect the cloud to optimize for sustainability?
Learn more on, March 6, Utrecht: www.meetup.com/sustainable-...
#sustainability #ai #cloud #data #utrecht
Learn more on, March 6, Utrecht: www.meetup.com/sustainable-...
#sustainability #ai #cloud #data #utrecht
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1. Trump and his Death Eaters cannot tolerate any rival power. Europe, when united, is a major trading and diplomatic bloc. They see Russia (much less of a threat to US hegemony) as an excellent instrument for breaking up Europe, by threat or by force.🧵
February 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
1. Trump and his Death Eaters cannot tolerate any rival power. Europe, when united, is a major trading and diplomatic bloc. They see Russia (much less of a threat to US hegemony) as an excellent instrument for breaking up Europe, by threat or by force.🧵
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I'm hearing now that *every* technologist CFPB hired to investigate Big Tech was fired this evening. That's somewhere between 70-100 people.
wired.com/story/dozens-of-cfpb-workers-terminated-in-after-hours-firing-blitz/
wired.com/story/dozens-of-cfpb-workers-terminated-in-after-hours-firing-blitz/
Dozens of CFPB Workers Fired in After-Hours Blitz
Some affected employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were notified with an email that addressed them as [EmployeeFirstName][EmployeeLastName], [Job Title], [Division].
wired.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I'm hearing now that *every* technologist CFPB hired to investigate Big Tech was fired this evening. That's somewhere between 70-100 people.
wired.com/story/dozens-of-cfpb-workers-terminated-in-after-hours-firing-blitz/
wired.com/story/dozens-of-cfpb-workers-terminated-in-after-hours-firing-blitz/
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We might yearn for paradise, temporal or spiritual. But to our descendents our habitable planet will look like an almost unimaginable paradise. No tech fantasy, no space station or controlled environment will ever compare.
Fight for what we have. This is our heaven, and there can be no other.
Fight for what we have. This is our heaven, and there can be no other.
February 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We might yearn for paradise, temporal or spiritual. But to our descendents our habitable planet will look like an almost unimaginable paradise. No tech fantasy, no space station or controlled environment will ever compare.
Fight for what we have. This is our heaven, and there can be no other.
Fight for what we have. This is our heaven, and there can be no other.
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Wow. This new paper in Science shows how we will be toast at 2.7C unless we have big changes. phys.org/news/2025-02...
An Arctic meltdown is accelerating global warming: How will we adapt?
In 2016, nearly 200 world leaders pledged to do everything possible to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Since then, policymakers across the globe have designed countless laws around the as...
phys.org
February 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Wow. This new paper in Science shows how we will be toast at 2.7C unless we have big changes. phys.org/news/2025-02...
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Hannah Arendt in 1958 describing what Trump and Musk are doing now (and why so little is being done to stop them)...
February 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Hannah Arendt in 1958 describing what Trump and Musk are doing now (and why so little is being done to stop them)...
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Yes, we did know. . .
February 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Yes, we did know. . .