@gnn1of1.bsky.social
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“The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.”
— John Dewey, Democracy and Education
— John Dewey, Democracy and Education
January 8, 2026 at 2:41 AM
“The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.”
— John Dewey, Democracy and Education
— John Dewey, Democracy and Education
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“if you see an autonomous vehicle, it sees you too. Police departments in cities where these services operate are increasingly seizing footage from the cars when they believe it could help an investigation”
Robotaxis are quietly recording everything, and police are using the footage
In April, the Los Angeles Police Department released video footage captured by a Waymo robotaxi as part of a hit-and-run investigation (below). The brief and grainy slip...
www.techspot.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“if you see an autonomous vehicle, it sees you too. Police departments in cities where these services operate are increasingly seizing footage from the cars when they believe it could help an investigation”
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Some might be tempted to think Mark Lutter’s “charter city” proposal for Venezuela is reasonable. Many such people are unaware of the ideology of the men—eg, Palantir co-founders Peter Thiel & Joe Lonsdale & Thiel Fellowship co-founder Michael Gibson —who fund or otherwise promote Lutter’s work. 1/
January 6, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Some might be tempted to think Mark Lutter’s “charter city” proposal for Venezuela is reasonable. Many such people are unaware of the ideology of the men—eg, Palantir co-founders Peter Thiel & Joe Lonsdale & Thiel Fellowship co-founder Michael Gibson —who fund or otherwise promote Lutter’s work. 1/
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Imagine a radiologist is using a cutting-edge AI tool to analyze your brain scan. The scan flags a problem in your "basilar ganglia." The problem is, there's no such thing.
Read more from @haydenfield.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/health/71804...
Read more from @haydenfield.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/health/71804...
December 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Imagine a radiologist is using a cutting-edge AI tool to analyze your brain scan. The scan flags a problem in your "basilar ganglia." The problem is, there's no such thing.
Read more from @haydenfield.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/health/71804...
Read more from @haydenfield.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/health/71804...
Part of the way to singularity
As a glasses wearer, these are too cool and convenient. #CES2026
January 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Part of the way to singularity
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What if the bailout will be AI companies asking for Section 230 protection?
when its definitely not a hostage situation
January 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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“Nobody knows who’s liable if things go wrong.” www.ft.com/content/abfe...
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“Nobody knows who’s liable if things go wrong.” www.ft.com/content/abfe...
No one will be left to blame like in 2007
January 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
No one will be left to blame like in 2007
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EXCLUSIVE: Funding and support plans for national disability insurance scheme participants will be generated by a computer program and staff will have no discretion to amend them, under a major overhaul of the NDIS to be rolled out next year, @australia.theguardian.com can reveal.
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Funding and support plans for national disability insurance scheme participants will be generated by a computer program and staff will have no discretion to amend them, under a major overhaul of the NDIS to be rolled out next year, @australia.theguardian.com can reveal.
And so it begins
Wegmans in New York City has begun collecting biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces from anyone who enters its supermarkets
NYC Wegmans is storing biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces
The supermarket chain says it’s a move to ensure shopper safety. Surveillance experts warn of privacy risks.
gothamist.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
And so it begins
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you wander into my study
look at my collection of books
you grab a tattered copy of The Count of Monte Cristo off the shelf
something begins creaking
the wall spins around
you find yourself in a fully operational Cinnabon
look at my collection of books
you grab a tattered copy of The Count of Monte Cristo off the shelf
something begins creaking
the wall spins around
you find yourself in a fully operational Cinnabon
if you could have one absolutely ridiculous thing in your house, money is no issue, what would you add?
January 3, 2026 at 4:29 AM
you wander into my study
look at my collection of books
you grab a tattered copy of The Count of Monte Cristo off the shelf
something begins creaking
the wall spins around
you find yourself in a fully operational Cinnabon
look at my collection of books
you grab a tattered copy of The Count of Monte Cristo off the shelf
something begins creaking
the wall spins around
you find yourself in a fully operational Cinnabon
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When the damn of distractions breaks
Allow yourself to feel it
Cry, draw, paint, or share in your way
No justifications needed
Just allow and notice it all
Allow yourself to feel it
Cry, draw, paint, or share in your way
No justifications needed
Just allow and notice it all
January 2, 2026 at 5:48 PM
When the damn of distractions breaks
Allow yourself to feel it
Cry, draw, paint, or share in your way
No justifications needed
Just allow and notice it all
Allow yourself to feel it
Cry, draw, paint, or share in your way
No justifications needed
Just allow and notice it all
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Like tending a garden, we sometimes focus on pulling weeds (our flaws) instead of watering the flowers (our strengths). Both need attention, but nurture what *is* growing well. It brings ease.
January 3, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Like tending a garden, we sometimes focus on pulling weeds (our flaws) instead of watering the flowers (our strengths). Both need attention, but nurture what *is* growing well. It brings ease.
Like an epiphany rush you like a breeze
When you notice judgment – of yourself, or another – ask: what need isn’t being met? Understanding the *why* softens the heart, for everyone involved.
January 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Like an epiphany rush you like a breeze
Was only a matter of time
Buy-now, pay-later companies will now influence your credit score. Protect your financial health with these 9 strategies (from June)
How to Improve Your Credit Score
Like it or not, you have a number — and it’s either helping or hurting you. Here’s a simple guide to making yours better.
bloom.bg
January 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Was only a matter of time
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“Buy now, pay later” is graduating to “buy now, pay forever.” Once BNPL hits your credit score, impulse shopping becomes a long-term financial personality trait. Convenience up front, consequences amortized.
This is exactly the dynamic we follow at False Positive Labs daily.
This is exactly the dynamic we follow at False Positive Labs daily.
BNPL: Buy Now, Panic Later — A Psychological Thriller in Four Installments
A holiday spending system designed to trick your brain and ruin January.
falsepositivelabs.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“Buy now, pay later” is graduating to “buy now, pay forever.” Once BNPL hits your credit score, impulse shopping becomes a long-term financial personality trait. Convenience up front, consequences amortized.
This is exactly the dynamic we follow at False Positive Labs daily.
This is exactly the dynamic we follow at False Positive Labs daily.
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The increase in "buy now pay later" loans is a pretty obvious recession indicator.
December 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The increase in "buy now pay later" loans is a pretty obvious recession indicator.
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US said to pitch 'Project Sunrise' -- $112B plan to rebuild Gaza as luxury destination | The Times of Israel share.google/oRvLk7Fd6oY0...
US said to pitch ‘Project Sunrise’ — $112B plan to rebuild Gaza as luxury destination
Reported proposal drafted by top Trump officials Kushner and Witkoff to be completed over 10 years; imagines 'New Rafah' as seat of government, Gaza City as hi-tech 'smart city'
share.google
December 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
US said to pitch 'Project Sunrise' -- $112B plan to rebuild Gaza as luxury destination | The Times of Israel share.google/oRvLk7Fd6oY0...
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ICYMI — “Jared’s the INVESTOR here”
J.D. Vance referred to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “the investor” in Gaza, as he and Witkoff cook up a scheme to enrich their families on the backs of the horrors there
And the Hunter hunters are silent🤔
J.D. Vance referred to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “the investor” in Gaza, as he and Witkoff cook up a scheme to enrich their families on the backs of the horrors there
And the Hunter hunters are silent🤔
December 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
ICYMI — “Jared’s the INVESTOR here”
J.D. Vance referred to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “the investor” in Gaza, as he and Witkoff cook up a scheme to enrich their families on the backs of the horrors there
And the Hunter hunters are silent🤔
J.D. Vance referred to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner as “the investor” in Gaza, as he and Witkoff cook up a scheme to enrich their families on the backs of the horrors there
And the Hunter hunters are silent🤔
Sets the stage for less car ownership
NYC is no longer at the top of the congested cities list (sorry, Chicago!).
That's a huge success, and it's thanks to #CongestionPricing in NYC. More in Smart Cities Dive:
That's a huge success, and it's thanks to #CongestionPricing in NYC. More in Smart Cities Dive:
Traffic congestion grew this year in U.S. cities, but NYC saw no increase
Baltimore and Philadelphia saw the largest increases in traffic delays. Congestion pricing may have helped keep New York City traffic in check.
www.smartcitiesdive.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Sets the stage for less car ownership
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Are you working on projects that focus on cancer research, climate-neutral and smart cities, ocean and waters or soils.
Join the EU Missions online info days.
Discover the new topics in the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026/2027 and the upcoming funding: link.europa.eu/DQrQfP
#SciComm 🧪
Join the EU Missions online info days.
Discover the new topics in the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026/2027 and the upcoming funding: link.europa.eu/DQrQfP
#SciComm 🧪
January 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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What if #Gaza & #Palestine are not just about war but about geography. Ports. Trade routes. Smart cities. And who controls the future flow of goods between Africa Asia & Europe
Also look it up China’s building a high-speed rail over the old silk Road.
It’s already done.
#China #USA #israel
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What if #Gaza & #Palestine are not just about war but about geography. Ports. Trade routes. Smart cities. And who controls the future flow of goods between Africa Asia & Europe
Also look it up China’s building a high-speed rail over the old silk Road.
It’s already done.
#China #USA #israel
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December 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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What if #Gaza & #Palestine are not just about war but about geography. Ports. Trade routes. Smart cities. And who controls the future flow of goods between Africa Asia & Europe
Also look it up China’s building a high-speed rail over the old silk Road.
It’s already done.
#China #USA #israel
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What if #Gaza & #Palestine are not just about war but about geography. Ports. Trade routes. Smart cities. And who controls the future flow of goods between Africa Asia & Europe
Also look it up China’s building a high-speed rail over the old silk Road.
It’s already done.
#China #USA #israel
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"Do not interrupt the flight of your soul; do not distress what is best in you; do not enfeeble your spirit with half wishes and half thoughts. Ask yourself and keep on asking until you find the answer."
~ Søren Kierkegaard
Winter, near Saint-Siméon
🎨 Claude Monet (1867)
~ Søren Kierkegaard
Winter, near Saint-Siméon
🎨 Claude Monet (1867)
December 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
"Do not interrupt the flight of your soul; do not distress what is best in you; do not enfeeble your spirit with half wishes and half thoughts. Ask yourself and keep on asking until you find the answer."
~ Søren Kierkegaard
Winter, near Saint-Siméon
🎨 Claude Monet (1867)
~ Søren Kierkegaard
Winter, near Saint-Siméon
🎨 Claude Monet (1867)