The platform architecture forces convergence: authentic conviction expressed through the same escalating, performative patterns. Which isn't great for functional democracy.

I remember people saying the exact same thing about Douglas Carswell.

Recently switched from Premiere Pro to DaVinci Resolve. Steep learn curve. Used GPT as a tutor asking various random questions.

Also for long corporate interviews of 3+ hours I can transcribe and have Claude create a very good 1st paper edit. Literally saved me days of work.

Brilliant. @bylinetimes.bsky.social should host a viewing and Q&A for PowerStation. Much to learn about community power in the face of crisis.

Yep. There’s a long Reddit thread on this exact issue.

Yeah late 60s to early 90s but I agree it’s far from good. And the summer pograms were one of the grimmest chapters in recent times.

Reminds me of Northern Ireland in the bad old days. Intimidating with a clear undercurrent of violence. As an Irishman it’s very very unsettling to see this in England now.

The final eye roll says it all.