Nathan Dickson
@nathandickson.bsky.social
Artist, musician, songwriter, singer, programmer, nerd
The point here is that the decrease in EV prices due to increased lithium production is a net negative, at least for those doing the slave labor.
But, folks buying their EVs can feel good that that their emissions have been eliminated... rather moved from tailpipe to a coal-burning power plant.
But, folks buying their EVs can feel good that that their emissions have been eliminated... rather moved from tailpipe to a coal-burning power plant.
November 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The point here is that the decrease in EV prices due to increased lithium production is a net negative, at least for those doing the slave labor.
But, folks buying their EVs can feel good that that their emissions have been eliminated... rather moved from tailpipe to a coal-burning power plant.
But, folks buying their EVs can feel good that that their emissions have been eliminated... rather moved from tailpipe to a coal-burning power plant.
Why is anyone doing anything? Because, on some level, it's entertaining.
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Why is anyone doing anything? Because, on some level, it's entertaining.
Yes, it's so worth child slavery to get a bit of lithium now and then. /s
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Yes, it's so worth child slavery to get a bit of lithium now and then. /s
Reality for now...
youtu.be/zSPSCC3_hHw?...
youtu.be/zSPSCC3_hHw?...
Testing My First Sodium-Ion Solar Battery
YouTube video by DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse
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November 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Reality for now...
youtu.be/zSPSCC3_hHw?...
youtu.be/zSPSCC3_hHw?...
Sodium ion batteries show some promise, but they are being over-hyped. As explained here, we are still many years away from them challenging or replacing lithium ion.
youtu.be/KjiqqafD_0w?...
youtu.be/KjiqqafD_0w?...
The Hype and Reality of Sodium Ion Batteries // A Technical Review
YouTube video by The Limiting Factor
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November 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Sodium ion batteries show some promise, but they are being over-hyped. As explained here, we are still many years away from them challenging or replacing lithium ion.
youtu.be/KjiqqafD_0w?...
youtu.be/KjiqqafD_0w?...
Well, thank goodness for that.
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Well, thank goodness for that.
For you. Not for me.
November 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
For you. Not for me.
It’s wonderful… until you realize how we got all that lithium.
apnews.com/article/lith...
apnews.com/article/lith...
In Nigeria's lithium boom, many mines are illegal and children do much of the work
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in Nigeria.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It’s wonderful… until you realize how we got all that lithium.
apnews.com/article/lith...
apnews.com/article/lith...
How dare the camp not be prepared for a once in a lifetime event that no one saw coming and, when it was realized, left only a few minutes to evacuate.
November 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
How dare the camp not be prepared for a once in a lifetime event that no one saw coming and, when it was realized, left only a few minutes to evacuate.
Only a fool believes that Trump and MAGA are aligned with Biblical Christianity… or believes that Democrats are aligned with Biblical Christianity. In fact, I prefer a complete separation of church and state.
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Only a fool believes that Trump and MAGA are aligned with Biblical Christianity… or believes that Democrats are aligned with Biblical Christianity. In fact, I prefer a complete separation of church and state.
Almost no one's mind was ever changed via social media debate. You go on ahead and get frustrated and rage post and tell people "how wrong you are!" Your righteous anger might be slaked by doing so, but it won't matter unless you are counseling actual candidates.
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Almost no one's mind was ever changed via social media debate. You go on ahead and get frustrated and rage post and tell people "how wrong you are!" Your righteous anger might be slaked by doing so, but it won't matter unless you are counseling actual candidates.
I voted for Kamala Harris, someone who was "not as bad" as Trump, but still a pissy choice.
There's nothing I can do about this right now as there is nothing you can do about this.
Any emotional exasperation is wasted right now. I prefer to not give a shit about things I can't change. That's sane.
There's nothing I can do about this right now as there is nothing you can do about this.
Any emotional exasperation is wasted right now. I prefer to not give a shit about things I can't change. That's sane.
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I voted for Kamala Harris, someone who was "not as bad" as Trump, but still a pissy choice.
There's nothing I can do about this right now as there is nothing you can do about this.
Any emotional exasperation is wasted right now. I prefer to not give a shit about things I can't change. That's sane.
There's nothing I can do about this right now as there is nothing you can do about this.
Any emotional exasperation is wasted right now. I prefer to not give a shit about things I can't change. That's sane.
I could not possibly care less in this situation, not that what I care about matters at all when it comes to national policy.
Further, you care so much, but you also likely have zero ability to change it, so what's the point? Online rage for rage's sake?
Further, you care so much, but you also likely have zero ability to change it, so what's the point? Online rage for rage's sake?
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I could not possibly care less in this situation, not that what I care about matters at all when it comes to national policy.
Further, you care so much, but you also likely have zero ability to change it, so what's the point? Online rage for rage's sake?
Further, you care so much, but you also likely have zero ability to change it, so what's the point? Online rage for rage's sake?
We are still miles away from an authoritarian dictatorship. Further, it's unlikely that Trump can win again in 2028 unless the Supreme Court intervenes, which is a possibility. However, Trump is getting older and older and is more likely to die from natural causes if nothing else each year.
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We are still miles away from an authoritarian dictatorship. Further, it's unlikely that Trump can win again in 2028 unless the Supreme Court intervenes, which is a possibility. However, Trump is getting older and older and is more likely to die from natural causes if nothing else each year.
Some people are good investors and savers or inherited their wealth… and are responsible with it. Good for them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Some people are good investors and savers or inherited their wealth… and are responsible with it. Good for them.
The families of the folks on the boat said they were running drugs when the boat was shot.
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The families of the folks on the boat said they were running drugs when the boat was shot.
I guess folks are just unthinkingly accepting that 600,000 claim.
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I guess folks are just unthinkingly accepting that 600,000 claim.
Maybe those drug runners will start rethinking their strategy and perhaps halt shipments altogether. Either way, to me, fewer drug runners is a good thing.
And you know how much yours and my opinions matters? They don't, so we can disagree and nothing changes.
And you know how much yours and my opinions matters? They don't, so we can disagree and nothing changes.
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Maybe those drug runners will start rethinking their strategy and perhaps halt shipments altogether. Either way, to me, fewer drug runners is a good thing.
And you know how much yours and my opinions matters? They don't, so we can disagree and nothing changes.
And you know how much yours and my opinions matters? They don't, so we can disagree and nothing changes.
I don't care.
Good riddance.
Good riddance.
November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I don't care.
Good riddance.
Good riddance.
You know how NOT authoritarian the USA is right now? How far we are from being a dictatorship? I can type this...
"Donald Trump is the worst President and can come suck my cock."
...and armed men in vehicles will not be showing up to "black bag" me.
"Donald Trump is the worst President and can come suck my cock."
...and armed men in vehicles will not be showing up to "black bag" me.
November 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
You know how NOT authoritarian the USA is right now? How far we are from being a dictatorship? I can type this...
"Donald Trump is the worst President and can come suck my cock."
...and armed men in vehicles will not be showing up to "black bag" me.
"Donald Trump is the worst President and can come suck my cock."
...and armed men in vehicles will not be showing up to "black bag" me.