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Dystopia expands to fill the bounds of technological possibility; the civilization that fails to develop an effective strategy to resist "for the childruuun!" eventually suffocates beneath it
January 30, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Dystopia expands to fill the bounds of technological possibility; the civilization that fails to develop an effective strategy to resist "for the childruuun!" eventually suffocates beneath it
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It's never about protection, it's always about making your life worse.
The FTC is currently hosting an "Age-Verification Workshop" advocating for mass biometric scans to access the internet.
These same algorithms and protocols and, IN MANY CASES COMPANIES, are simultaneously providing facial recognition databases to police and immigration enforcement.
These same algorithms and protocols and, IN MANY CASES COMPANIES, are simultaneously providing facial recognition databases to police and immigration enforcement.
Age Verification Workshop
www.ftc.gov
January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
It's never about protection, it's always about making your life worse.
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You’re still arguing about tabs vs. spaces? May I present…
December 25, 2024 at 6:37 PM
You’re still arguing about tabs vs. spaces? May I present…
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Tim Pool: “I’m not licking the boot. It’s my boot. I voted for it. I’m the one stomping…”
This mindset is genuinely pathetic.
It’s an alpha fantasy: watching state violence and imagining you’re exercising power rather than the one submitting to it.
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This mindset is genuinely pathetic.
It’s an alpha fantasy: watching state violence and imagining you’re exercising power rather than the one submitting to it.
/1
January 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Tim Pool: “I’m not licking the boot. It’s my boot. I voted for it. I’m the one stomping…”
This mindset is genuinely pathetic.
It’s an alpha fantasy: watching state violence and imagining you’re exercising power rather than the one submitting to it.
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This mindset is genuinely pathetic.
It’s an alpha fantasy: watching state violence and imagining you’re exercising power rather than the one submitting to it.
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This just pissed me off even more than the re-handcuffing
The notion that these motherfuckers were the ones showing grace, that the women should be appreciative and speak well of the agents, that substandard treatment is conditioned on the women's portraying then as benevolent
Fuckin disgusting
The notion that these motherfuckers were the ones showing grace, that the women should be appreciative and speak well of the agents, that substandard treatment is conditioned on the women's portraying then as benevolent
Fuckin disgusting
They were eventually allowed one phone call as a thanks for saving the agent’s life.
They used it to call their lawyer, who called their state representative, who ultimately got them released on the condition they tell people they were “treated kindly.”
They used it to call their lawyer, who called their state representative, who ultimately got them released on the condition they tell people they were “treated kindly.”
January 24, 2026 at 2:50 AM
This just pissed me off even more than the re-handcuffing
The notion that these motherfuckers were the ones showing grace, that the women should be appreciative and speak well of the agents, that substandard treatment is conditioned on the women's portraying then as benevolent
Fuckin disgusting
The notion that these motherfuckers were the ones showing grace, that the women should be appreciative and speak well of the agents, that substandard treatment is conditioned on the women's portraying then as benevolent
Fuckin disgusting
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So here’s why Palantir is keen to get its mitts on UK health data, possibly at a ‘best in market’ price… so it’s all ready to offer a Farage Fascism App with address data that people have to keep up to date for their health…
“Palantir is working on a tool for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that populates a map with potential deportation targets, brings up a dossier on each person, and provides a “confidence score” on the person’s current address,”
Report: ICE Using Palantir Tool That Feeds On Medicaid Data
ICE is using a Palantir tool that uses Medicaid and other government data to stalk people for arrest. This is exactly the kind of data privacy abuse that EFF has been warning about.
www.eff.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
So here’s why Palantir is keen to get its mitts on UK health data, possibly at a ‘best in market’ price… so it’s all ready to offer a Farage Fascism App with address data that people have to keep up to date for their health…
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so finally done: reflecting on a very, very strange few years in silicon valley's rape culture including thoughts and experiences on TPOT, Vibecamp, Effective Altruism and Rationalism
theasterisk.substack.com/p/reflecting...
theasterisk.substack.com/p/reflecting...
Reflecting On a Few Very, Very Strange Years In Silicon Valley's Rape Culture
On rape culture in Silicon Valley and its subcultures: Rationalism, Effective Altruism, TPOT, and Vibecamp. Also the informal rules that dictate how women are allowed to talk about sexual violence.
theasterisk.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:10 PM
so finally done: reflecting on a very, very strange few years in silicon valley's rape culture including thoughts and experiences on TPOT, Vibecamp, Effective Altruism and Rationalism
theasterisk.substack.com/p/reflecting...
theasterisk.substack.com/p/reflecting...
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Over 20 years, Iran has been the No1 country of origin for asylum seekers in the UK.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
January 15, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Over 20 years, Iran has been the No1 country of origin for asylum seekers in the UK.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
The word has lost all meaning. People defending their home is now "terrorism".
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche calls what is happening in Minneapolis an “insurrection” and threatens to go after Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey over their “terrorism.”
January 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM
The word has lost all meaning. People defending their home is now "terrorism".
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Elon Musk Plays Disinfo Telephone: How Oregon’s Mundane Voter Roll Cleanup Is Turned Into False Claim Of ‘Fake Voters’
I made the mistake of opening up X yesterday to look something up, and the very first post that appeared in my feed was a perfect, almost pedagogical example of how the game of…
I made the mistake of opening up X yesterday to look something up, and the very first post that appeared in my feed was a perfect, almost pedagogical example of how the game of…
Elon Musk Plays Disinfo Telephone: How Oregon’s Mundane Voter Roll Cleanup Is Turned Into False Claim Of ‘Fake Voters’
I made the mistake of opening up X yesterday to look something up, and the very first post that appeared in my feed was a perfect, almost pedagogical example of how the game of “disinformation telephone” gets played. Let's walk through it, because understanding how this works is important. The game works like this: Someone takes a factual but largely unremarkable story, gives it a slight spin, and passes it along.
www.techdirt.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Elon Musk Plays Disinfo Telephone: How Oregon’s Mundane Voter Roll Cleanup Is Turned Into False Claim Of ‘Fake Voters’
I made the mistake of opening up X yesterday to look something up, and the very first post that appeared in my feed was a perfect, almost pedagogical example of how the game of…
I made the mistake of opening up X yesterday to look something up, and the very first post that appeared in my feed was a perfect, almost pedagogical example of how the game of…
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It can be hard to imagine how to defend oneself against an overwhelming force like ICE. But a few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter-surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
How Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICE
A few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology.
www.eff.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
It can be hard to imagine how to defend oneself against an overwhelming force like ICE. But a few enterprising hackers have started projects to do counter-surveillance against ICE, and hopefully protect their communities through clever use of technology. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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Tragic: local man wants to solve technical problems at scale, realises that at scale they’re all ultimately social problems
January 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Tragic: local man wants to solve technical problems at scale, realises that at scale they’re all ultimately social problems
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"You know the "is anyone on the plane a doctor?" trope? That's our national situation. And when the person who stands up isn't white British, we reply that we’d actually rather die."
www.liberalcurrents.com/we-need-to-g...
www.liberalcurrents.com/we-need-to-g...
We Need to Get Off the Defensive About Immigration
Free movement is a fantastic thing, and we should say it.
www.liberalcurrents.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:53 AM
"You know the "is anyone on the plane a doctor?" trope? That's our national situation. And when the person who stands up isn't white British, we reply that we’d actually rather die."
www.liberalcurrents.com/we-need-to-g...
www.liberalcurrents.com/we-need-to-g...
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The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would force social media platforms to filter and suppress content that the Trump admin is willing to argue makes kids "depressed" or "anxious."
Videos of ICE murdering people make me pretty depressed and anxious, and I'm a grown ass adult.
See where this is going?
Videos of ICE murdering people make me pretty depressed and anxious, and I'm a grown ass adult.
See where this is going?
January 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would force social media platforms to filter and suppress content that the Trump admin is willing to argue makes kids "depressed" or "anxious."
Videos of ICE murdering people make me pretty depressed and anxious, and I'm a grown ass adult.
See where this is going?
Videos of ICE murdering people make me pretty depressed and anxious, and I'm a grown ass adult.
See where this is going?
Slightly diminish a band:
Preeminent Enemy
Preeminent Enemy
Slightly diminish a band:
Toad The Moist Sprocket
Toad The Moist Sprocket
Slightly diminish a band:
Middle MGMT
Middle MGMT
January 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Slightly diminish a band:
Preeminent Enemy
Preeminent Enemy
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live on stage during hacker conference | TechCrunch
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
techcrunch.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
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Everyone else go home — this is the year we secure ABOLISH ICE on a Chicago Snowplow
chicagoshovels.org
chicagoshovels.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Everyone else go home — this is the year we secure ABOLISH ICE on a Chicago Snowplow
chicagoshovels.org
chicagoshovels.org
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They really weren't kidding
December 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
They really weren't kidding
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www.bbc.com/news/article...
Another good opportunity to remind you of Deth Veggie's First Law of the Internet: LIE TO EVERY SITE ABOUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU CAN.
Fake names, fake birthdays, fake pets' names, and maiden names, and first streets, and schools and... everything you can.
Another good opportunity to remind you of Deth Veggie's First Law of the Internet: LIE TO EVERY SITE ABOUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU CAN.
Fake names, fake birthdays, fake pets' names, and maiden names, and first streets, and schools and... everything you can.
US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry
The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Another good opportunity to remind you of Deth Veggie's First Law of the Internet: LIE TO EVERY SITE ABOUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU CAN.
Fake names, fake birthdays, fake pets' names, and maiden names, and first streets, and schools and... everything you can.
Another good opportunity to remind you of Deth Veggie's First Law of the Internet: LIE TO EVERY SITE ABOUT ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU CAN.
Fake names, fake birthdays, fake pets' names, and maiden names, and first streets, and schools and... everything you can.
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
You will be visited by three spirits.
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How do trackers see your internet browser? Find out with Cover Your Tracks: coveryourtracks.eff.org
Cover Your Tracks
See how trackers view your browser
coveryourtracks.eff.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
How do trackers see your internet browser? Find out with Cover Your Tracks: coveryourtracks.eff.org
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We cannot base our human rights on the government’s mere promise to uphold them. The UK government must listen to the public and civil society organizations in the country and say no to digital ID.
The UK Has It Wrong on Digital ID. Here’s Why.
In late September, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his government’s plans to introduce a new digital ID scheme in the country to take effect before the end of the Parliament...
www.eff.org
November 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We cannot base our human rights on the government’s mere promise to uphold them. The UK government must listen to the public and civil society organizations in the country and say no to digital ID.