@practicalraven.bsky.social
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Join us live now to find out how stolen art is recovered using open source techniques discord.gg/2fMCucQ5?eve...
July 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Join us live now to find out how stolen art is recovered using open source techniques discord.gg/2fMCucQ5?eve...
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I’m really excited to announce that not only am I moving there to Corvallis to improve access to the resources at Oregon State University, but Build Soil has a place to do experiments and demonstrations down there!
We’re already talking about doing some very large fun projects!
We’re already talking about doing some very large fun projects!
July 26, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I’m really excited to announce that not only am I moving there to Corvallis to improve access to the resources at Oregon State University, but Build Soil has a place to do experiments and demonstrations down there!
We’re already talking about doing some very large fun projects!
We’re already talking about doing some very large fun projects!
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Many people are suggesting that it's impossible to protect privacy, so it doesn't matter which app you use.
Others are trying Rednote because they are, reasonably, tired of tech oligarchies.
Both are understandable reactions to the surveillance capitalism ecosystem. But there's more we can do. 🧵
Others are trying Rednote because they are, reasonably, tired of tech oligarchies.
Both are understandable reactions to the surveillance capitalism ecosystem. But there's more we can do. 🧵
“People looking for alternative social media apps should be cautious about the privacy implications of sharing information with an app that has not yet seen substantial public scrutiny outside of China,” EFF’s @cooperq.com told @theverge.com.
As Americans flock to RedNote, privacy advocates warn about surveillance
Privacy advocates are also warning against using the app.
www.theverge.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Many people are suggesting that it's impossible to protect privacy, so it doesn't matter which app you use.
Others are trying Rednote because they are, reasonably, tired of tech oligarchies.
Both are understandable reactions to the surveillance capitalism ecosystem. But there's more we can do. 🧵
Others are trying Rednote because they are, reasonably, tired of tech oligarchies.
Both are understandable reactions to the surveillance capitalism ecosystem. But there's more we can do. 🧵
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The wonderful @eff.org has an equally wonderful guide you can use to make it MUCH harder for Meta / Facebook / Instagram to collect and monetize your personal data. It's not super easy - offer to do this for family & neighbors who might not be able to: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The wonderful @eff.org has an equally wonderful guide you can use to make it MUCH harder for Meta / Facebook / Instagram to collect and monetize your personal data. It's not super easy - offer to do this for family & neighbors who might not be able to: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
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hey if you recently got an account & I am one of your 1st followers it's 'cause I list people who followed me back in 2022 on twitter and I've got it on hair-trigger to follow the minute someone makes an account with username. bsky.social
maybe you are not the same person it's ok to not follow back
maybe you are not the same person it's ok to not follow back
Bluesky
Social media as it should be. Find your community among millions of users, unleash your creativity, and have some fun again.
bsky.social
January 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
hey if you recently got an account & I am one of your 1st followers it's 'cause I list people who followed me back in 2022 on twitter and I've got it on hair-trigger to follow the minute someone makes an account with username. bsky.social
maybe you are not the same person it's ok to not follow back
maybe you are not the same person it's ok to not follow back
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Something to keep in mind for 2025
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
January 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Something to keep in mind for 2025
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
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New tech is emerging all the time and while many devices are making our lives easier, there are also plenty gadgets that miss the mark. EFF’s Cindy Cohn judged the “Worst in Show” at #CES2025.
Worst in Show 2025:
The Worst in Show winners prove that just because you can add tech doesn’t mean you should.
www.ifixit.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New tech is emerging all the time and while many devices are making our lives easier, there are also plenty gadgets that miss the mark. EFF’s Cindy Cohn judged the “Worst in Show” at #CES2025.
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Some data breaches include novel information about us, are the result of particularly noteworthy security flaws, or are just so massive they’re impossible to ignore. Here’s EFF’s list of some of the most egregious data breaches of 2024.
The Breachies 2024: The Worst, Weirdest, Most Impactful Data Breaches of the Year
Privacy isn’t dead. While some information about you is almost certainly out there, that’s no reason for despair. In fact, it’s a good reason to take action.
www.eff.org
January 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Some data breaches include novel information about us, are the result of particularly noteworthy security flaws, or are just so massive they’re impossible to ignore. Here’s EFF’s list of some of the most egregious data breaches of 2024.
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What direction will your digital rights take under Trump and the 119th Congress? Join us on Thursday for an online discussion that will cover issues like surveillance, age verification, and consumer privacy.
EFFecting Change: Digital Rights & the New Administration
What direction will your digital rights take under Trump and the 119th Congress? Find out about the topics EFF is watching and the effect they might have on you. Join our panel of experts as they disc...
www.eff.org
January 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
What direction will your digital rights take under Trump and the 119th Congress? Join us on Thursday for an online discussion that will cover issues like surveillance, age verification, and consumer privacy.
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Can vouch, this guy is amazing and one of the silent heroes of DEFCON safety. The attendees should be contributing heavily.
January 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Can vouch, this guy is amazing and one of the silent heroes of DEFCON safety. The attendees should be contributing heavily.
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A man in Indiana made an AT-AT costume for his horse, intending to only get a few pictures before removing it. When he took off the headpiece the horse got upset and insisted that he put it back on, which made the horse happy again. Now the horse isn't allowing him to remove any piece of the costume
January 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A man in Indiana made an AT-AT costume for his horse, intending to only get a few pictures before removing it. When he took off the headpiece the horse got upset and insisted that he put it back on, which made the horse happy again. Now the horse isn't allowing him to remove any piece of the costume
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had to run an errand after dark in the rain and my gosh, i know we already all know this, but the roads in east portland are TERRIBLE. no wonder everyone is getting killed all the time. i'm amazed i'm alive
December 17, 2024 at 1:08 AM
had to run an errand after dark in the rain and my gosh, i know we already all know this, but the roads in east portland are TERRIBLE. no wonder everyone is getting killed all the time. i'm amazed i'm alive
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Snag some EFF swag when you make a donation to support our work. Plus, all donations are automatically doubled through December 10! eff.org/power-up
December 8, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Snag some EFF swag when you make a donation to support our work. Plus, all donations are automatically doubled through December 10! eff.org/power-up
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Want encrypted communications? “Signal is the easiest and works out of the box by default for everyone. WhatsApp is fine but collects more metadata,” EFF’s @thorinklosowski.com told @washingtonpost.com. “Email is almost never a good idea.”
How to switch to encrypted messaging after FBI warnings
A Chinese hacking campaign prompted the FBI and CISA to recommend encrypted communication. Here’s what everyone should know to lock down their calls and texts.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Want encrypted communications? “Signal is the easiest and works out of the box by default for everyone. WhatsApp is fine but collects more metadata,” EFF’s @thorinklosowski.com told @washingtonpost.com. “Email is almost never a good idea.”
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Digital Rights Bytes is your one-stop-shop to learning the how and why to some of your common tech questions 🤖
Welcome to Digital Rights Bytes
Digital Rights Bytes
digitalrightsbytes.org
December 10, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Digital Rights Bytes is your one-stop-shop to learning the how and why to some of your common tech questions 🤖
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We created Privacy Badger to be an easy way to block any tracker or ad that violates the principle of user consent. Learn more about the tool at privacybadger.org and give @privacybadger.bsky.social a follow!
December 2, 2024 at 5:37 PM
We created Privacy Badger to be an easy way to block any tracker or ad that violates the principle of user consent. Learn more about the tool at privacybadger.org and give @privacybadger.bsky.social a follow!
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I'm a cybersecurity professional.
My greatest hits include: "You can't build an e2ee backdoor only good guys can use," "Your digital letters of marquee will not work out the way you think," and "I see you're trying to apply a technical solution to a social problem."
My greatest hits include: "You can't build an e2ee backdoor only good guys can use," "Your digital letters of marquee will not work out the way you think," and "I see you're trying to apply a technical solution to a social problem."
Hi, I’m a climate scientist.
My greatest hits include, “No it’s not a natural cycle,” “We’re the ones who told you it’s been warmer before” and “Even if it’s on YouTube it doesn’t mean it’s true.”
I also cover the Christiana Figueres classic, “We’re only as doomed as we believe ourselves to be.”
My greatest hits include, “No it’s not a natural cycle,” “We’re the ones who told you it’s been warmer before” and “Even if it’s on YouTube it doesn’t mean it’s true.”
I also cover the Christiana Figueres classic, “We’re only as doomed as we believe ourselves to be.”
December 2, 2024 at 9:22 PM
I'm a cybersecurity professional.
My greatest hits include: "You can't build an e2ee backdoor only good guys can use," "Your digital letters of marquee will not work out the way you think," and "I see you're trying to apply a technical solution to a social problem."
My greatest hits include: "You can't build an e2ee backdoor only good guys can use," "Your digital letters of marquee will not work out the way you think," and "I see you're trying to apply a technical solution to a social problem."
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The Department of Homeland Security’s ever-expanding network of surveillance towers along U.S. borders “just seems like a system that is doomed for failure,” EFF’s @maassive.bsky.social told @vtdigger.bsky.social.
Eye in the sky: The feds have quietly built surveillance towers along the Canadian border in Vermont, New York - VTDigger
VTDigger found that at least three towers first proposed in 2021 have been built in the region since — and it’s possible more are on the way.
vtdigger.org
December 2, 2024 at 11:03 PM
The Department of Homeland Security’s ever-expanding network of surveillance towers along U.S. borders “just seems like a system that is doomed for failure,” EFF’s @maassive.bsky.social told @vtdigger.bsky.social.
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We aim to hold Amazon and Google to the promises they made to all of us, customers or not, about how they will protect human rights. Their lack of transparency sets a dangerous precedent, signaling that corporate profit can outweigh human lives.
Amazon and Google Must Keep Their Promises on Project Nimbus
When a company makes a promise, the public should be able to rely on it. Today, nearly every person in the U.S. is a customer of either Amazon or Google—and many of us are customers of both technology...
www.eff.org
December 3, 2024 at 12:44 AM
We aim to hold Amazon and Google to the promises they made to all of us, customers or not, about how they will protect human rights. Their lack of transparency sets a dangerous precedent, signaling that corporate profit can outweigh human lives.
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Ah, nice to find this here on our first day! We spoke to Stephanie about how play streets are part of shifting culture, challenging the status quo around streets and restoring children's everyday freedoms - and she wrote a really great article 😊 @theatlantic.bsky.social
Stephanie H. Murray: “Restoring a culture of street play“ is “a daunting and perhaps impossible-sounding task. But it’s one that would meaningfully improve the well-being of children, of parents, of every person on the street.“
www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...
www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...
What Adults Lost When Kids Stopped Playing in the Street
In many ways, a world built for cars has made life so much harder for grown-ups.
www.theatlantic.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Ah, nice to find this here on our first day! We spoke to Stephanie about how play streets are part of shifting culture, challenging the status quo around streets and restoring children's everyday freedoms - and she wrote a really great article 😊 @theatlantic.bsky.social
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What happens to road-killed deer, and does it help stem CWD spread?
#CWD experts view dead cervids as a potential reservoir of deadly and extremely resilient prions.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Heather Paul, Flickr cc
#CWD experts view dead cervids as a potential reservoir of deadly and extremely resilient prions.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Heather Paul, Flickr cc
November 25, 2024 at 7:30 PM
What happens to road-killed deer, and does it help stem CWD spread?
#CWD experts view dead cervids as a potential reservoir of deadly and extremely resilient prions.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Heather Paul, Flickr cc
#CWD experts view dead cervids as a potential reservoir of deadly and extremely resilient prions.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Heather Paul, Flickr cc
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As an Indian, as someone who lived in Egypt, and who has, modestly, remained committed to my politics despite that, here are my rules for living under fascist regimes:
1) Focus on organizational structure. 1/
1) Focus on organizational structure. 1/
November 15, 2024 at 2:31 AM
As an Indian, as someone who lived in Egypt, and who has, modestly, remained committed to my politics despite that, here are my rules for living under fascist regimes:
1) Focus on organizational structure. 1/
1) Focus on organizational structure. 1/
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This concept explores how behaviors, emotions, and daily life events are increasingly framed through a medical lens, reinterpreting natural variations or social phenomena as medical conditions that require intervention.
#sociology
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#sociology
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Medicalization: An Explanation
Discover the sociological concept of medicalization—how everyday experiences become medical issues. Learn its impact on society, identity, and healthcare today!
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November 24, 2024 at 9:17 AM
This concept explores how behaviors, emotions, and daily life events are increasingly framed through a medical lens, reinterpreting natural variations or social phenomena as medical conditions that require intervention.
#sociology
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#sociology
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