Cindi
@humanfuture.bsky.social
How we interact creates our future
“For the first time in history all of us can have a say about the kind of world we want to live in.The choices we have made for the past 30,000 years have been inventing the future one day at a time. And now it’s OUR turn
“For the first time in history all of us can have a say about the kind of world we want to live in.The choices we have made for the past 30,000 years have been inventing the future one day at a time. And now it’s OUR turn
Well worth a read, why have we not looked at social media as information sharing, similar to the press or “media” but now so many more options to start up new sources, and share information that is not reliable
“[open social] must be funded like infrastructure, not consumer apps. In fact, given the scale of hybrid threats, it should be funded from defense budgets, not innovation leftovers.
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social
The strategic layer of democracy is the information layer. And right now, it is outsourced.” @seabass.bsky.social
The joint statements coming out of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty miss a structural blind spot: we keep talking about AI while ignoring the system that actually shapes public opinion at scale -… | ...
The joint statements coming out of the Summit on Digital Sovereignty miss a structural blind spot: we keep talking about AI while ignoring the system that actually shapes public opinion at scale - soc...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Well worth a read, why have we not looked at social media as information sharing, similar to the press or “media” but now so many more options to start up new sources, and share information that is not reliable
Oh the refrain of those with money to spare, it can look like the solution to anything. If only they could grasp the experiences of people focused on helping others over making lots of money. SO DIFFERENT
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Oh the refrain of those with money to spare, it can look like the solution to anything. If only they could grasp the experiences of people focused on helping others over making lots of money. SO DIFFERENT
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
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I've long advised teachers faced with moronic mandates to work on two tracks at once: Do what you can to minimize the damage of these policies right now while simultaneously organizing colleagues to work on changing the policies (rather than treating them as facts of life).
Same applies to our […]
Same applies to our […]
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sciences.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I've long advised teachers faced with moronic mandates to work on two tracks at once: Do what you can to minimize the damage of these policies right now while simultaneously organizing colleagues to work on changing the policies (rather than treating them as facts of life).
Same applies to our […]
Same applies to our […]
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I think it would be an absolute shame if people found out the Portland Inflatable Frog Costume is still available on Amazon under $40 and it'll be delivered before Halloween. We wouldn't want the regime to be defeated by a frog army, now would we?
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October 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I think it would be an absolute shame if people found out the Portland Inflatable Frog Costume is still available on Amazon under $40 and it'll be delivered before Halloween. We wouldn't want the regime to be defeated by a frog army, now would we?
www.amazon.com/Inflatable-C...
www.amazon.com/Inflatable-C...
Or just the future? It seems like we have failed many of “we the people” over the years. Can WE do better at helping US?
The future of the Democratic Party must be rooted in investing in the American people — not Wall St., corporations, and consultants.
Otherwise, Trumpism will continue to use cynicism, racism, and distrust to divide America.
Otherwise, Trumpism will continue to use cynicism, racism, and distrust to divide America.
October 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Or just the future? It seems like we have failed many of “we the people” over the years. Can WE do better at helping US?
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Ouch, more making the US less safe
Apart from helping Comey's selective prosecution defense, this also means the president of the United States uses direct messages on Truth Social to communicate with cabinet officials.
I didn't know that, but we can be sure intelligence agencies all over the planet already did.
I didn't know that, but we can be sure intelligence agencies all over the planet already did.
October 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Ouch, more making the US less safe
Also note the violence is all on the military side giving so much more power to the pastor and the community he is protecting.
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 8, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Also note the violence is all on the military side giving so much more power to the pastor and the community he is protecting.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
Helpful summary of how we got to this war on truth, not sure about the options to get out, other than better conversations where people feel safe to see past the propaganda and mis information
The current war on science, and who’s behind it arstechnica.com/science/2025...
The current war on science, and who’s behind it
A vaccine developer and a climate scientist walk into a bar write a book.
arstechnica.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Helpful summary of how we got to this war on truth, not sure about the options to get out, other than better conversations where people feel safe to see past the propaganda and mis information
Well worth a read, to see how non US governments are valued by their residents.
Spoiler: lots of people are dissatisfied
Spoiler: lots of people are dissatisfied
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@fightingliberal.bsky.social
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So you want to move to Canada, eh? https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/9/21/2344296/-So-you-want-to-move-to-Canada-eh?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source=
So you want to move to Canada, eh?
Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics. Lots of people say they’
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September 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Well worth a read, to see how non US governments are valued by their residents.
Spoiler: lots of people are dissatisfied
Spoiler: lots of people are dissatisfied
Relatedness, one of three basic psychological needs according to #selfdeterminationytheory
September 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Relatedness, one of three basic psychological needs according to #selfdeterminationytheory
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Climate.us
independent, nonprofit, and immune to politics
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September 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Two articles sharing the limits of debate for learning about and questioning ideas.
Kirk's smug "Watch me outdebate and own the libs" shtick - the antithesis of a genuine exchange of ideas - has prompted critical pieces on the subject: https://www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/the-debate-me-bro-grift-how-trolls-weaponized-the-marketplace-of-ideas/.
In 2018, Aisling McCrea argued that […]
In 2018, Aisling McCrea argued that […]
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sciences.social
September 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Two articles sharing the limits of debate for learning about and questioning ideas.
What am I missing here, other than the MAGA bias?
Just so I'm clear:
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
September 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
What am I missing here, other than the MAGA bias?
So the purpose of the group was to start discussions, and that was wildly exceeded….by people pointing out how bad the science/data/facts/logic/whatever you want to call it is?
Does that mean we are now great, and able to see past misinformation and help each other live better lives? 🤷🏼♀️
Does that mean we are now great, and able to see past misinformation and help each other live better lives? 🤷🏼♀️
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disbanded a controversial Climate Working Group (CWG), which wrote a report that scientists say was full of errors and misrepresented climate science.
Trump's Energy Department disbands group that sowed doubt about climate change
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disbanded a controversial Climate Working Group (CWG), which wrote a report that scientists say was full of errors and misrepresented climate science.
n.pr
September 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
So the purpose of the group was to start discussions, and that was wildly exceeded….by people pointing out how bad the science/data/facts/logic/whatever you want to call it is?
Does that mean we are now great, and able to see past misinformation and help each other live better lives? 🤷🏼♀️
Does that mean we are now great, and able to see past misinformation and help each other live better lives? 🤷🏼♀️
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We're close to reaching a chilling moment; the first time in history where the single largest group of people arrested by ICE in the interior and held in detention are people with no criminal record. The gap is now down to fewer than 300 people.
September 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We're close to reaching a chilling moment; the first time in history where the single largest group of people arrested by ICE in the interior and held in detention are people with no criminal record. The gap is now down to fewer than 300 people.
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Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."
September 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."
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Happy Labor Day, I guess we are great now that those pesky unions who hold back the will of business are out of the way?
President Trump has ended collective bargaining rights for more than one million federal workers. Unions have sued to block the move, but agencies are terminating contracts as litigation continues.
How Trump is decimating federal employee unions one step at a time
President Trump has ended collective bargaining rights for more than one million federal workers. Unions have sued to block the move, but agencies are terminating contracts as litigation continues.
n.pr
September 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Happy Labor Day, I guess we are great now that those pesky unions who hold back the will of business are out of the way?
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Definitely fill out this survey
The IRS wants Americans to weigh in on Direct File, the agency's free tax filing program.
We already know Direct File has been widely popular and successful.
The program could save Americans billions annually between filing fees and time costs.
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We already know Direct File has been widely popular and successful.
The program could save Americans billions annually between filing fees and time costs.
www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs...
IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service
IR-2025-85, Aug. 21, 2025 — The IRS invites the public to participate in an anonymous feedback survey on tax preparation and filing options, which will run through Sept. 5, 2025.
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August 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Definitely fill out this survey