Pait
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Hard drive retail prices seem to have double or tripled over the last year. Related to the data center bubble, I understand. The sooner it bursts, the better.
February 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Hard drive retail prices seem to have double or tripled over the last year. Related to the data center bubble, I understand. The sooner it bursts, the better.
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Devia ser estudado o facto de o PS ter conseguido por um António à frente da ONU, um António à frente da Europa e um António à frente de Portugal
February 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Devia ser estudado o facto de o PS ter conseguido por um António à frente da ONU, um António à frente da Europa e um António à frente de Portugal
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@leavex/116053354839102261
If Mastodon is chronically underfunded, shouldn't we discuss serious public investment in its development, including its usability and design?
Twitter was purchased for $43 billion and is now widely used to amplify disinformation and […]
If Mastodon is chronically underfunded, shouldn't we discuss serious public investment in its development, including its usability and design?
Twitter was purchased for $43 billion and is now widely used to amplify disinformation and […]
February 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@leavex/116053354839102261
If Mastodon is chronically underfunded, shouldn't we discuss serious public investment in its development, including its usability and design?
Twitter was purchased for $43 billion and is now widely used to amplify disinformation and […]
If Mastodon is chronically underfunded, shouldn't we discuss serious public investment in its development, including its usability and design?
Twitter was purchased for $43 billion and is now widely used to amplify disinformation and […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/books/review/mike-pitts-island-at-the-edge-of-the-world.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LFA.ve_G.oedbmjU6wJK1&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Interesting if true. The part before 1860, I am not sure.
Interesting if true. The part before 1860, I am not sure.
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/books/review/mike-pitts-island-at-the-edge-of-the-world.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LFA.ve_G.oedbmjU6wJK1&smid=nytcore-ios-share
Interesting if true. The part before 1860, I am not sure.
Interesting if true. The part before 1860, I am not sure.
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@xavierdatatech/116025550555588698
Deutsche Bahn engineers should visit Japan. So should politicians who support car policies.
#db #deutschebahn #deutschland #germany #cdu
Deutsche Bahn engineers should visit Japan. So should politicians who support car policies.
#db #deutschebahn #deutschland #germany #cdu
mastodon.social
February 8, 2026 at 1:15 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@xavierdatatech/116025550555588698
Deutsche Bahn engineers should visit Japan. So should politicians who support car policies.
#db #deutschebahn #deutschland #germany #cdu
Deutsche Bahn engineers should visit Japan. So should politicians who support car policies.
#db #deutschebahn #deutschland #germany #cdu
Stage Manager for iPad is surely the worst interface feature Apple has ever brought out. I only learned now that I could completely disable it in Settings, Multitasking & Gestures, picking Full Screen Apps.
There’s also an intermediate option Windowed Apps, but seeing how Stage Manager gets […]
There’s also an intermediate option Windowed Apps, but seeing how Stage Manager gets […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Stage Manager for iPad is surely the worst interface feature Apple has ever brought out. I only learned now that I could completely disable it in Settings, Multitasking & Gestures, picking Full Screen Apps.
There’s also an intermediate option Windowed Apps, but seeing how Stage Manager gets […]
There’s also an intermediate option Windowed Apps, but seeing how Stage Manager gets […]
Reposted by Pait
Betteridge's Law holds that any headline ending in a question mark can be answered with "no."
February 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Betteridge's Law holds that any headline ending in a question mark can be answered with "no."
World conflicts and the UN
This article, by U Thant's grandson and biographer, is relevant but contains an imprecision of a few weeks. The turning point for the United Nations was not the aftermath of the 6 Day War, but its lead up. When Nasser requested removal of peacekeeping forces from the […]
This article, by U Thant's grandson and biographer, is relevant but contains an imprecision of a few weeks. The turning point for the United Nations was not the aftermath of the 6 Day War, but its lead up. When Nasser requested removal of peacekeeping forces from the […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
World conflicts and the UN
This article, by U Thant's grandson and biographer, is relevant but contains an imprecision of a few weeks. The turning point for the United Nations was not the aftermath of the 6 Day War, but its lead up. When Nasser requested removal of peacekeeping forces from the […]
This article, by U Thant's grandson and biographer, is relevant but contains an imprecision of a few weeks. The turning point for the United Nations was not the aftermath of the 6 Day War, but its lead up. When Nasser requested removal of peacekeeping forces from the […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/opinion/trump-peace-conflict-united-nations.html?unlocked_article_code=1.JVA.oUZO.8JRiXJ7Gwwzx&smid=url-share
This article contains an imprecision of a few weeks. The turning point for the United Nations was not the aftermath of the 6 Day War, but its lead up […]
This article contains an imprecision of a few weeks. The turning point for the United Nations was not the aftermath of the 6 Day War, but its lead up […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 PM
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/opinion/trump-peace-conflict-united-nations.html?unlocked_article_code=1.JVA.oUZO.8JRiXJ7Gwwzx&smid=url-share
This article contains an imprecision of a few weeks. The turning point for the United Nations was not the aftermath of the 6 Day War, but its lead up […]
This article contains an imprecision of a few weeks. The turning point for the United Nations was not the aftermath of the 6 Day War, but its lead up […]
RE: https://tldr.nettime.org/@remixtures/115995816672663740
I suspect that the impact of AI will turn out to be something between those of cryptocurrencies and of Fortran.
I suspect that the impact of AI will turn out to be something between those of cryptocurrencies and of Fortran.
tldr.nettime.org
February 2, 2026 at 1:59 AM
RE: https://tldr.nettime.org/@remixtures/115995816672663740
I suspect that the impact of AI will turn out to be something between those of cryptocurrencies and of Fortran.
I suspect that the impact of AI will turn out to be something between those of cryptocurrencies and of Fortran.
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Since @everton137 has been awarding Members of the European Parliament who successfully persuade their colleagues to leave X, this idea is being expanded.
Now, this award goes to anyone who sends great emails or takes initiatives that help convince MPs from […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Now, this award goes to anyone who sends great emails or takes initiatives that help convince MPs from […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Since @everton137 has been awarding Members of the European Parliament who successfully persuade their colleagues to leave X, this idea is being expanded.
Now, this award goes to anyone who sends great emails or takes initiatives that help convince MPs from […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Now, this award goes to anyone who sends great emails or takes initiatives that help convince MPs from […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/03/how-to-build-an-autocracy/513872/?gift=t2S7Xr35va5XdtWHhveaKNze7-y3M7M3i8s-L58YitI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
From 2017. Not precise, but prescient. Read:
"Jeff Bezos... closed the printed edition of The […]
From 2017. Not precise, but prescient. Read:
"Jeff Bezos... closed the printed edition of The […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 27, 2026 at 12:12 AM
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/03/how-to-build-an-autocracy/513872/?gift=t2S7Xr35va5XdtWHhveaKNze7-y3M7M3i8s-L58YitI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
From 2017. Not precise, but prescient. Read:
"Jeff Bezos... closed the printed edition of The […]
From 2017. Not precise, but prescient. Read:
"Jeff Bezos... closed the printed edition of The […]
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Goddamit I should have known it was too good to last. Some senior editor decided to both-sides it after all. Cowards! Charlatans!
January 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Goddamit I should have known it was too good to last. Some senior editor decided to both-sides it after all. Cowards! Charlatans!
Treaties have force of law
Article VI of the US Constitution says: "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land;" The […]
Article VI of the US Constitution says: "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land;" The […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Treaties have force of law
Article VI of the US Constitution says: "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land;" The […]
Article VI of the US Constitution says: "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land;" The […]
Realmente cortaram a internet no Irã. Rezando pela segurança de meus amigos, e para que o povo persa encontre o caminho da paz e liberdade.
Marg bar diktator!
Muito fácil para mim dizer isso na minha casa quentinha. Não sei se teria coragem de sair de casa em Isfahan. Por isso mesmo digo daqui […]
Marg bar diktator!
Muito fácil para mim dizer isso na minha casa quentinha. Não sei se teria coragem de sair de casa em Isfahan. Por isso mesmo digo daqui […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Realmente cortaram a internet no Irã. Rezando pela segurança de meus amigos, e para que o povo persa encontre o caminho da paz e liberdade.
Marg bar diktator!
Muito fácil para mim dizer isso na minha casa quentinha. Não sei se teria coragem de sair de casa em Isfahan. Por isso mesmo digo daqui […]
Marg bar diktator!
Muito fácil para mim dizer isso na minha casa quentinha. Não sei se teria coragem de sair de casa em Isfahan. Por isso mesmo digo daqui […]
Internet não estava funcionando aqui em casa fiquei com medo que o ayatollah estava de visita rebootei wifi computador router modem repetidas vezes funcionou.
Marg bar diktator!
Marg bar diktator!
January 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Internet não estava funcionando aqui em casa fiquei com medo que o ayatollah estava de visita rebootei wifi computador router modem repetidas vezes funcionou.
Marg bar diktator!
Marg bar diktator!
Primeira pedalada significativa desde julho! 50 km e tantos, até Burlington, em frente à antiga Alphatech, manifestação contra o ICE e trump. Temperatura ideal para bicicleta, 8C, dá para trabalhar um pouquinho (controle adaptativo em variedades Riemannianas, se quiser saber) quase sem suar.
Na […]
Na […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Primeira pedalada significativa desde julho! 50 km e tantos, até Burlington, em frente à antiga Alphatech, manifestação contra o ICE e trump. Temperatura ideal para bicicleta, 8C, dá para trabalhar um pouquinho (controle adaptativo em variedades Riemannianas, se quiser saber) quase sem suar.
Na […]
Na […]
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#donotwasteyourtimeanalyzingtheirbullshit (#dnwytatb) — To several current US government high officials, the meaning of words does not matter. Their main goal, in speaking words, is to provoke angry reactions […]
Original post on mstdn.science
mstdn.science
January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
#donotwasteyourtimeanalyzingtheirbullshit (#dnwytatb) — To several current US government high officials, the meaning of words does not matter. Their main goal, in speaking words, is to provoke angry reactions […]
hsnl.social
January 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
https://news.nullschool.net/p/new-years-message-nullschool-app-is-here?_bhlid=6e232f6e7a0cc8301b97565d26bad04ae3e0446c
Good news for today! The most beautiful site in all of the internet has launched an app, which looks better on mobile.
It's free, and you can support it via optional […]
Good news for today! The most beautiful site in all of the internet has launched an app, which looks better on mobile.
It's free, and you can support it via optional […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
https://news.nullschool.net/p/new-years-message-nullschool-app-is-here?_bhlid=6e232f6e7a0cc8301b97565d26bad04ae3e0446c
Good news for today! The most beautiful site in all of the internet has launched an app, which looks better on mobile.
It's free, and you can support it via optional […]
Good news for today! The most beautiful site in all of the internet has launched an app, which looks better on mobile.
It's free, and you can support it via optional […]
RE: https://mapstodon.space/@lokjo/115832258058784798
Seems good!
Always looking for ways to limit Google usage.
Seems good!
Always looking for ways to limit Google usage.
mapstodon.space
January 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM
RE: https://mapstodon.space/@lokjo/115832258058784798
Seems good!
Always looking for ways to limit Google usage.
Seems good!
Always looking for ways to limit Google usage.
On Russia, I think the only useful analysis is military. There's no democracy, no rationality, no transparency, no national goals except preserving the dictatorship. I read Phillips O'Brien for the military analysis.
January 4, 2026 at 12:58 PM
On Russia, I think the only useful analysis is military. There's no democracy, no rationality, no transparency, no national goals except preserving the dictatorship. I read Phillips O'Brien for the military analysis.
Tinha hoje anos de idade quando aprendi que controleiros mudo afora denotam amortecimento com \zeta, e não com \xi como pensava e dizia.
January 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Tinha hoje anos de idade quando aprendi que controleiros mudo afora denotam amortecimento com \zeta, e não com \xi como pensava e dizia.