Siavash Takin
@siavashtakin.bsky.social
Humanist, physicist, technical inspector, into political theory and a big fan of the open society
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Wow, we are already over 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ signatures for our petition to stop @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu handing over our personal data to Big Tech. It's incredible how many people care about our online freedom!
Celebrate with us and share with your friends ➡️ greens.eu/mydata-mycho...
Celebrate with us and share with your friends ➡️ greens.eu/mydata-mycho...
January 26, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Wow, we are already over 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ signatures for our petition to stop @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu handing over our personal data to Big Tech. It's incredible how many people care about our online freedom!
Celebrate with us and share with your friends ➡️ greens.eu/mydata-mycho...
Celebrate with us and share with your friends ➡️ greens.eu/mydata-mycho...
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A small group of online users is reshaping political debate, driving polarization, and creating ideologically rigid camps. They are called social media elites.
How Social Media Elites Significantly Drive Political Polarization - Profolus
Social media elites play a disproportionate role in creating and sustaining political polarization.
www.profolus.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A small group of online users is reshaping political debate, driving polarization, and creating ideologically rigid camps. They are called social media elites.
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In Japan, political parties’ origins and backers are more consistent indicators of their leanings, rather than the left-right labels that apply more conveniently in the U.S. and Europe.
A guide to Japan’s political parties ... beyond the binary labels
The origins of the respective parties and who backs them — rather than left-right labels — are more consistent indicators of their leanings.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
In Japan, political parties’ origins and backers are more consistent indicators of their leanings, rather than the left-right labels that apply more conveniently in the U.S. and Europe.
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Today we've launched proceedings to assess whether Google applies fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions of access to publishers’ websites on Google Search.
The investigation focuses on Google’s site reputation abuse policy and its impact on publishers → link.europa.eu/kb7P7H
#DMA
The investigation focuses on Google’s site reputation abuse policy and its impact on publishers → link.europa.eu/kb7P7H
#DMA
November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Today we've launched proceedings to assess whether Google applies fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions of access to publishers’ websites on Google Search.
The investigation focuses on Google’s site reputation abuse policy and its impact on publishers → link.europa.eu/kb7P7H
#DMA
The investigation focuses on Google’s site reputation abuse policy and its impact on publishers → link.europa.eu/kb7P7H
#DMA
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The European Union is “struggling” to respond to the changing world order, former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said late Friday, promoting “pragmatic federalism” as a way to overcome the bloc’s difficulties.
Draghi pushes ‘pragmatic federalism’ to get Europe out of its predicament
The EU is now “faced with protectionism and unilateral action” and the “return of hard military power,” Draghi said, arguing that the EU is not equipped to address these cha…
www.politico.eu
October 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The European Union is “struggling” to respond to the changing world order, former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said late Friday, promoting “pragmatic federalism” as a way to overcome the bloc’s difficulties.
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A Slovak liberal quietly steered one of the last surviving environmental files to the finish line.
How to pass a green law in an anti-green age in 6 easy steps
A Slovak liberal quietly steered one of the last surviving environmental files to the finish line.
www.politico.eu
October 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
A Slovak liberal quietly steered one of the last surviving environmental files to the finish line.
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"No real improvement has been seen on the ground in the Gaza Strip, except for the entry of a limited number of trucks that fail to meet the minimum needs of the affected population, according to Mahmoud Basal, the spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defence."
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine
Humanitarian crisis in Gaza ‘unchanged’ as Israel keeps restricting aid
Hamas says Palestinian factions have agreed to hand over Gaza governance to independent technocrats.
www.aljazeera.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
"No real improvement has been seen on the ground in the Gaza Strip, except for the entry of a limited number of trucks that fail to meet the minimum needs of the affected population, according to Mahmoud Basal, the spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defence."
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine
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Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis
Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis
CAIRO—As part of a historic ceasefire agreement with Hamas following two years of war, the Israeli government reportedly agreed Thursday to go back to killing Palestinians on a less frequent basis. “I...
theonion.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis
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Legal Ruling Forces God To Add Cancer Warning To Earth https://theonion.com/legal-ruling-forces-god-to-add-cancer-warning-to-earth/
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Legal Ruling Forces God To Add Cancer Warning To Earth https://theonion.com/legal-ruling-forces-god-to-add-cancer-warning-to-earth/
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It’s official: AIPAC is trying to buy my election to keep me out of Congress.
Apparently, I’m a “dangerous detractor”... by believing Palestinians (like myself and my family) deserve basic human rights.
But we’re not going to let AIPAC win.
Apparently, I’m a “dangerous detractor”... by believing Palestinians (like myself and my family) deserve basic human rights.
But we’re not going to let AIPAC win.
September 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It’s official: AIPAC is trying to buy my election to keep me out of Congress.
Apparently, I’m a “dangerous detractor”... by believing Palestinians (like myself and my family) deserve basic human rights.
But we’re not going to let AIPAC win.
Apparently, I’m a “dangerous detractor”... by believing Palestinians (like myself and my family) deserve basic human rights.
But we’re not going to let AIPAC win.
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The world’s only museum dedicated to contraception and abortion is marking 22 years since its opening in Vienna. Founded by Austrian gynecologist Christian Fiala, the Museum of Contraception and Abortion highlights the struggle for fertility control and the importance of safe access to abortion.
World’s only abortion museum marks 22 years defending reproductive freedom - EFE
By Núria Morchón Vienna, Sep. 28 (EFE).— The world’s only museum dedicated to contraception and abortion is marking 22 years since its opening in Vienna, continuing to educate new generations on repro...
efe.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The world’s only museum dedicated to contraception and abortion is marking 22 years since its opening in Vienna. Founded by Austrian gynecologist Christian Fiala, the Museum of Contraception and Abortion highlights the struggle for fertility control and the importance of safe access to abortion.
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At least 45,000 children have been wounded in Gaza, many of them suffering life-changing injuries, according to UNICEF. Over 18,000 children have been killed in the war, among a total death toll of 64,000, it said.
Missing limbs and loved ones, Gazan children begin treatment abroad
At least 45,000 children have been wounded in Gaza, many of them suffering life-changing injuries, according to UNICEF.
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September 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
At least 45,000 children have been wounded in Gaza, many of them suffering life-changing injuries, according to UNICEF. Over 18,000 children have been killed in the war, among a total death toll of 64,000, it said.
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apnews.com/article/chin...
“IBM and other companies that responded said they fully complied with all laws, sanctions and U.S. export controls governing business in China, past and present.”
Well, that makes it ok then.
Ethics & morality don’t count.
Profit before all else. It’s the capitalist way
“IBM and other companies that responded said they fully complied with all laws, sanctions and U.S. export controls governing business in China, past and present.”
Well, that makes it ok then.
Ethics & morality don’t count.
Profit before all else. It’s the capitalist way
How the AP uncovered US big tech's role in China's digital police state
An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously k...
apnews.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
apnews.com/article/chin...
“IBM and other companies that responded said they fully complied with all laws, sanctions and U.S. export controls governing business in China, past and present.”
Well, that makes it ok then.
Ethics & morality don’t count.
Profit before all else. It’s the capitalist way
“IBM and other companies that responded said they fully complied with all laws, sanctions and U.S. export controls governing business in China, past and present.”
Well, that makes it ok then.
Ethics & morality don’t count.
Profit before all else. It’s the capitalist way
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Scientists trace heat waves back to individual fossil fuel companies, with potentially sweeping courtroom implications
news.yahoo.com/articles/sci...
news.yahoo.com/articles/sci...
Scientists trace heat waves back to individual fossil fuel companies, with potentially sweeping courtroom implications
For the first time, scientists have quantified the causal links between worsening heat waves and global warming pollution from individual fossil fuel and cement companies, pushing the boundaries of ex...
news.yahoo.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Scientists trace heat waves back to individual fossil fuel companies, with potentially sweeping courtroom implications
news.yahoo.com/articles/sci...
news.yahoo.com/articles/sci...
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Couples mirror each other in mental health. A study of 15 million people across 90 years uncovers universal patterns of spousal psychiatric similarity with profound implications for genetics and public health.
Spouses Often Share The Same Mental Health Struggles - Profolus
o Large-scale analysis from Taiwan and Nordic countries uncovers universal patterns of spousal psychiatric similarity.
www.profolus.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Couples mirror each other in mental health. A study of 15 million people across 90 years uncovers universal patterns of spousal psychiatric similarity with profound implications for genetics and public health.
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In Germany, scientists have made a breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s by implanting a chip in the brain that sends precise signals to restore movement. A stunning leap in neuroscience—witness the power of innovation and the beauty of science in action.
Powerfull content
Powerfull content
August 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
In Germany, scientists have made a breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s by implanting a chip in the brain that sends precise signals to restore movement. A stunning leap in neuroscience—witness the power of innovation and the beauty of science in action.
Powerfull content
Powerfull content
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A single Starship launch releases 76000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Moreover, with regard to Starlink satellites, approximately 41.7 metric tons of aluminum were released from all low earth orbit satellites that reentered the atmosphere in 2022.
The Environmental Impacts of SpaceX - Profolus
SpaceX has a bold ambition of advancing space technology but its operations come at an environmental cost.
www.profolus.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A single Starship launch releases 76000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Moreover, with regard to Starlink satellites, approximately 41.7 metric tons of aluminum were released from all low earth orbit satellites that reentered the atmosphere in 2022.
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Trump Angry Not A Single Visiting European Leader Wearing Lederhosen, Tiny Hat theonion.com/trump-a...
August 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Trump Angry Not A Single Visiting European Leader Wearing Lederhosen, Tiny Hat theonion.com/trump-a...
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Lack Of Concrete Dinner Plans Leaves Power Vacuum Filled By Radical Pro-Tapas Fanatics theonion.com/lack-of...
July 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Lack Of Concrete Dinner Plans Leaves Power Vacuum Filled By Radical Pro-Tapas Fanatics theonion.com/lack-of...
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White House Evacuated After Trans Alarm Goes Off
July 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
White House Evacuated After Trans Alarm Goes Off
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June 17, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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April 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Trump promised peace but brings rapid increase in civilian casualties to Yemen | Dan Sabbagh
Trump promised peace but brings rapid increase in civilian casualties to Yemen | Dan Sabbagh
Escalation from US military suggests previous restraints on causing civilian casualties have been relaxed
www.theguardian.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Trump promised peace but brings rapid increase in civilian casualties to Yemen | Dan Sabbagh
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ICE Agents Wait At Edge Of Delivery Table To Deport Newborn
April 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICE Agents Wait At Edge Of Delivery Table To Deport Newborn