💡𝚂𝗆𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗆𝖺𝗇 𝙰𝗉𝗉𝗌📱
@smartmanapps.dotnet.social.ap.brid.gy
#dotNet #dotNetMaui with #cSharp UI
Maths/Computer Science teacher/tutor
Facts aren't "arbitrary"
searchable
[bridged from https://dotnet.social/@SmartmanApps on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
Maths/Computer Science teacher/tutor
Facts aren't "arbitrary"
searchable
[bridged from https://dotnet.social/@SmartmanApps on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
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"IG is a drug." Documents that show Meta seemingly bragging that "teens can't switch off from Instagram even if they want to" may prove damning for the platform in a social media addiction trial that could cost them and YouTube — also a subject of the lawsuit — billions. Snapchat and TikTok were […]
Original post on flipboard.social
flipboard.social
January 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
"IG is a drug." Documents that show Meta seemingly bragging that "teens can't switch off from Instagram even if they want to" may prove damning for the platform in a social media addiction trial that could cost them and YouTube — also a subject of the lawsuit — billions. Snapchat and TikTok were […]
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A quotation from **Molly Ivins**
> This has happened before in our history — in fact, it’s a pretty predictable reaction to fear. We get so rattled by some big Scary Thing — communism or crime or drugs or illegal aliens or terrorism — something that scares us so much, we think we can make […]
> This has happened before in our history — in fact, it’s a pretty predictable reaction to fear. We get so rattled by some big Scary Thing — communism or crime or drugs or illegal aliens or terrorism — something that scares us so much, we think we can make […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
A quotation from **Molly Ivins**
> This has happened before in our history — in fact, it’s a pretty predictable reaction to fear. We get so rattled by some big Scary Thing — communism or crime or drugs or illegal aliens or terrorism — something that scares us so much, we think we can make […]
> This has happened before in our history — in fact, it’s a pretty predictable reaction to fear. We get so rattled by some big Scary Thing — communism or crime or drugs or illegal aliens or terrorism — something that scares us so much, we think we can make […]
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It's frustrating to see social media platforms keep popping up with nebulous claims to be better that are just policies, rather than fundamental features of the software (i.e., using open protocols like ActivityPub or even ATProto)
I'm sure the people behind UpScrolled have the best of […]
I'm sure the people behind UpScrolled have the best of […]
Original post on hachyderm.io
hachyderm.io
January 28, 2026 at 12:47 AM
It's frustrating to see social media platforms keep popping up with nebulous claims to be better that are just policies, rather than fundamental features of the software (i.e., using open protocols like ActivityPub or even ATProto)
I'm sure the people behind UpScrolled have the best of […]
I'm sure the people behind UpScrolled have the best of […]
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Maybe we should stop calling these platforms "social media" if they're going to aggressively attack the social aspects that made their platforms work. https://mastodon.social/@verge/115967498909692370
The Verge (@verge@mastodon.social)
Pinterest cuts workforce by around 15 percent to focus on AI https://www.theverge.com/news/868531/pinterest-layoffs-cuts-15-percent-ai-transformation
mastodon.social
January 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Maybe we should stop calling these platforms "social media" if they're going to aggressively attack the social aspects that made their platforms work. https://mastodon.social/@verge/115967498909692370
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"We propose and test the LLM Brain Rot Hypothesis: continual exposure to junk web text induces lasting cognitive decline in large language models (LLMs)."
Sobering research by computer scientists at Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Purdue University […]
Sobering research by computer scientists at Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Purdue University […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM
"We propose and test the LLM Brain Rot Hypothesis: continual exposure to junk web text induces lasting cognitive decline in large language models (LLMs)."
Sobering research by computer scientists at Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Purdue University […]
Sobering research by computer scientists at Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Purdue University […]
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A quotation from **Lyman Beecher**
> They are perfectly aware how little ground there can be to hope that men may be reasoned out of their errours, when in fact they were never reasoned into them, but adopted them from prejudice, passion, or policy.
**Lyman Beecher** (1775-1863) American […]
> They are perfectly aware how little ground there can be to hope that men may be reasoned out of their errours, when in fact they were never reasoned into them, but adopted them from prejudice, passion, or policy.
**Lyman Beecher** (1775-1863) American […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A quotation from **Lyman Beecher**
> They are perfectly aware how little ground there can be to hope that men may be reasoned out of their errours, when in fact they were never reasoned into them, but adopted them from prejudice, passion, or policy.
**Lyman Beecher** (1775-1863) American […]
> They are perfectly aware how little ground there can be to hope that men may be reasoned out of their errours, when in fact they were never reasoned into them, but adopted them from prejudice, passion, or policy.
**Lyman Beecher** (1775-1863) American […]
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A quotation from **Henry Commager**
> The rich and respectable have always had their ways of making their discontent heard; the poor and unorganized must resort to protests and marches and demonstrations.
**Henry Steele Commager** (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay […]
> The rich and respectable have always had their ways of making their discontent heard; the poor and unorganized must resort to protests and marches and demonstrations.
**Henry Steele Commager** (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A quotation from **Henry Commager**
> The rich and respectable have always had their ways of making their discontent heard; the poor and unorganized must resort to protests and marches and demonstrations.
**Henry Steele Commager** (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay […]
> The rich and respectable have always had their ways of making their discontent heard; the poor and unorganized must resort to protests and marches and demonstrations.
**Henry Steele Commager** (1902-1998) American historian, writer, activist
Essay […]
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Are there any "case studies" of whole communities moving to the fediverse, similar to the Forkiverse?
I'm thinking about writing a version of my article https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/fediverse-an-overview-for-government-agencies/ and aim it at community organizers.
#fediverse #community
I'm thinking about writing a version of my article https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/fediverse-an-overview-for-government-agencies/ and aim it at community organizers.
#fediverse #community
stefanbohacek.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Are there any "case studies" of whole communities moving to the fediverse, similar to the Forkiverse?
I'm thinking about writing a version of my article https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/fediverse-an-overview-for-government-agencies/ and aim it at community organizers.
#fediverse #community
I'm thinking about writing a version of my article https://stefanbohacek.com/blog/fediverse-an-overview-for-government-agencies/ and aim it at community organizers.
#fediverse #community
Radio DJ: "...and now we have a new entry with a bullet into the Top 40 this week - Me, Myself, AI, by Joan Amihallucinating"
#ai #parody #satire #joke #joanarmatrading
#ai #parody #satire #joke #joanarmatrading
January 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Radio DJ: "...and now we have a new entry with a bullet into the Top 40 this week - Me, Myself, AI, by Joan Amihallucinating"
#ai #parody #satire #joke #joanarmatrading
#ai #parody #satire #joke #joanarmatrading
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A quotation from **Peter Ustinov**
> I think that it’s an honorable thing to change your mind occasionally. I don’t think it’s a sign of weakness or lack of integrity. I believe men are united by their doubts and separated by their convictions. Therefore, it’s a very good thing to have doubts […]
> I think that it’s an honorable thing to change your mind occasionally. I don’t think it’s a sign of weakness or lack of integrity. I believe men are united by their doubts and separated by their convictions. Therefore, it’s a very good thing to have doubts […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 24, 2026 at 4:59 AM
A quotation from **Peter Ustinov**
> I think that it’s an honorable thing to change your mind occasionally. I don’t think it’s a sign of weakness or lack of integrity. I believe men are united by their doubts and separated by their convictions. Therefore, it’s a very good thing to have doubts […]
> I think that it’s an honorable thing to change your mind occasionally. I don’t think it’s a sign of weakness or lack of integrity. I believe men are united by their doubts and separated by their convictions. Therefore, it’s a very good thing to have doubts […]
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A quotation from **John Scalzi**
> My father deals with millionaires and billionaires on a daily basis, the sort of people who have egos just this side (and sometimes way over the edge) of sociopathy. The sort of person who thinks he’s the apex predator wading through a universe of sheep […]
> My father deals with millionaires and billionaires on a daily basis, the sort of people who have egos just this side (and sometimes way over the edge) of sociopathy. The sort of person who thinks he’s the apex predator wading through a universe of sheep […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 24, 2026 at 4:43 AM
A quotation from **John Scalzi**
> My father deals with millionaires and billionaires on a daily basis, the sort of people who have egos just this side (and sometimes way over the edge) of sociopathy. The sort of person who thinks he’s the apex predator wading through a universe of sheep […]
> My father deals with millionaires and billionaires on a daily basis, the sort of people who have egos just this side (and sometimes way over the edge) of sociopathy. The sort of person who thinks he’s the apex predator wading through a universe of sheep […]
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A quotation from **Adlai Stevenson**
> True patriotism, it seems to me, is based on tolerance and a large measure of humility.
**Adlai Stevenson** (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Speech (1952-08-27), “The Nature of Patriotism,” American Legion Convention, Madison Square Garden, New […]
> True patriotism, it seems to me, is based on tolerance and a large measure of humility.
**Adlai Stevenson** (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Speech (1952-08-27), “The Nature of Patriotism,” American Legion Convention, Madison Square Garden, New […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 24, 2026 at 4:32 AM
A quotation from **Adlai Stevenson**
> True patriotism, it seems to me, is based on tolerance and a large measure of humility.
**Adlai Stevenson** (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Speech (1952-08-27), “The Nature of Patriotism,” American Legion Convention, Madison Square Garden, New […]
> True patriotism, it seems to me, is based on tolerance and a large measure of humility.
**Adlai Stevenson** (1900-1965) American diplomat, statesman
Speech (1952-08-27), “The Nature of Patriotism,” American Legion Convention, Madison Square Garden, New […]
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A quotation from **George Orwell**
> Why is the goose-step not used in England? There are, heaven knows, plenty of army officers who would be only too glad to introduce some such thing. It is not used because the people in the street would laugh. Beyond a certain point, military display is only […]
> Why is the goose-step not used in England? There are, heaven knows, plenty of army officers who would be only too glad to introduce some such thing. It is not used because the people in the street would laugh. Beyond a certain point, military display is only […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
A quotation from **George Orwell**
> Why is the goose-step not used in England? There are, heaven knows, plenty of army officers who would be only too glad to introduce some such thing. It is not used because the people in the street would laugh. Beyond a certain point, military display is only […]
> Why is the goose-step not used in England? There are, heaven knows, plenty of army officers who would be only too glad to introduce some such thing. It is not used because the people in the street would laugh. Beyond a certain point, military display is only […]
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A while back someone on here posted a wonderful little story/poem about #Mathematics that went something like:
"Mathematics has two beautiful daughters named Physics and Chemistry. Both still live at home and and are devoted to their mother.
A third daughter named Computer Science moved out […]
"Mathematics has two beautiful daughters named Physics and Chemistry. Both still live at home and and are devoted to their mother.
A third daughter named Computer Science moved out […]
Original post on social.vivaldi.net
social.vivaldi.net
January 21, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A while back someone on here posted a wonderful little story/poem about #Mathematics that went something like:
"Mathematics has two beautiful daughters named Physics and Chemistry. Both still live at home and and are devoted to their mother.
A third daughter named Computer Science moved out […]
"Mathematics has two beautiful daughters named Physics and Chemistry. Both still live at home and and are devoted to their mother.
A third daughter named Computer Science moved out […]
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Trump said "make America great again." Trump then attacked the major universities of America, he cut their funding, and now: "Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/us/harvard-global-ranking-chinese-universities-trump-cuts.html […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/us/harvard-global-ranking-chinese-universities-trump-cuts.html […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Trump said "make America great again." Trump then attacked the major universities of America, he cut their funding, and now: "Chinese Universities Surge in Global Rankings as U.S. Schools Slip":
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/us/harvard-global-ranking-chinese-universities-trump-cuts.html […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/us/harvard-global-ranking-chinese-universities-trump-cuts.html […]
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Anybody got recommendations for an Australian eSIM for a tourist? F-i-L is going out there next week, and I'm somehow expected to Just Know™ which to get.
#askfedi #australia
#askfedi #australia
January 22, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Anybody got recommendations for an Australian eSIM for a tourist? F-i-L is going out there next week, and I'm somehow expected to Just Know™ which to get.
#askfedi #australia
#askfedi #australia
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A quotation from **Cicero**
> Do you think that what I say each day on such a variety of topics could come to me if I did not cultivate my mind with learning, or that my mind could bear such a strain if I did not relax it by this same learning?
> Indeed I confess that I have devoted myself to […]
> Do you think that what I say each day on such a variety of topics could come to me if I did not cultivate my mind with learning, or that my mind could bear such a strain if I did not relax it by this same learning?
> Indeed I confess that I have devoted myself to […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM
A quotation from **Cicero**
> Do you think that what I say each day on such a variety of topics could come to me if I did not cultivate my mind with learning, or that my mind could bear such a strain if I did not relax it by this same learning?
> Indeed I confess that I have devoted myself to […]
> Do you think that what I say each day on such a variety of topics could come to me if I did not cultivate my mind with learning, or that my mind could bear such a strain if I did not relax it by this same learning?
> Indeed I confess that I have devoted myself to […]
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My doctor's office has a new sign up notifying patients that they use AI transcribing medical records
This is a very bad idea
I'm going to try sending them a letter asking for an AI opt-out and pointing to the lack of privacy protections
And then I'm probably going to have to start looking […]
This is a very bad idea
I'm going to try sending them a letter asking for an AI opt-out and pointing to the lack of privacy protections
And then I'm probably going to have to start looking […]
Original post on wandering.shop
wandering.shop
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
My doctor's office has a new sign up notifying patients that they use AI transcribing medical records
This is a very bad idea
I'm going to try sending them a letter asking for an AI opt-out and pointing to the lack of privacy protections
And then I'm probably going to have to start looking […]
This is a very bad idea
I'm going to try sending them a letter asking for an AI opt-out and pointing to the lack of privacy protections
And then I'm probably going to have to start looking […]
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"We may use AI to ensure quality and accuracy"
No you don't! You use it to squeeze more out of each employee so you don't have to pay people! Quality and accuracy are not characteristics one should associate with current LLM technology!
No you don't! You use it to squeeze more out of each employee so you don't have to pay people! Quality and accuracy are not characteristics one should associate with current LLM technology!
January 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
"We may use AI to ensure quality and accuracy"
No you don't! You use it to squeeze more out of each employee so you don't have to pay people! Quality and accuracy are not characteristics one should associate with current LLM technology!
No you don't! You use it to squeeze more out of each employee so you don't have to pay people! Quality and accuracy are not characteristics one should associate with current LLM technology!
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On March 2, we are going to try something different. Something in addition to the regular twice/year FediForum un-conference (so don't worry).
We will run an un-**workshop**, on a topic that many in the community have told us is very pressing for them:
How do we grow the Open Social Web?
When […]
We will run an un-**workshop**, on a topic that many in the community have told us is very pressing for them:
How do we grow the Open Social Web?
When […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM
On March 2, we are going to try something different. Something in addition to the regular twice/year FediForum un-conference (so don't worry).
We will run an un-**workshop**, on a topic that many in the community have told us is very pressing for them:
How do we grow the Open Social Web?
When […]
We will run an un-**workshop**, on a topic that many in the community have told us is very pressing for them:
How do we grow the Open Social Web?
When […]
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A quotation from **Bertrand Russell**
> It is better to do nothing than to do harm. Half the useful work in the world consists of combating the harmful work.
**Bertrand Russell** (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
_Conquest of Happiness_ , Part 2, ch. 16 “Effort and […]
> It is better to do nothing than to do harm. Half the useful work in the world consists of combating the harmful work.
**Bertrand Russell** (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
_Conquest of Happiness_ , Part 2, ch. 16 “Effort and […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM
A quotation from **Bertrand Russell**
> It is better to do nothing than to do harm. Half the useful work in the world consists of combating the harmful work.
**Bertrand Russell** (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
_Conquest of Happiness_ , Part 2, ch. 16 “Effort and […]
> It is better to do nothing than to do harm. Half the useful work in the world consists of combating the harmful work.
**Bertrand Russell** (1872-1970) English mathematician and philosopher
_Conquest of Happiness_ , Part 2, ch. 16 “Effort and […]
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A quotation NOT from **Ben Franklin**
> War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
**Benjamin Franklin** (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)
* * *
More about this counterfeit quote […]
> War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
**Benjamin Franklin** (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)
* * *
More about this counterfeit quote […]
Original post on friendica.world
friendica.world
January 21, 2026 at 5:59 PM
A quotation NOT from **Ben Franklin**
> War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
**Benjamin Franklin** (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)
* * *
More about this counterfeit quote […]
> War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
**Benjamin Franklin** (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
(Spurious)
* * *
More about this counterfeit quote […]
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A quotation from **Thomas Fuller**
> A Fault, once denied, is twice committed.
**Thomas Fuller** (1654-1734) English physician, preacher, aphorist, writer
_Gnomologia: Adages and Proverbs_ (compiler), # 93 (1732)
* * *
More about this quote: wist.info/fuller-thomas-1654/8…
#quote #quotes […]
> A Fault, once denied, is twice committed.
**Thomas Fuller** (1654-1734) English physician, preacher, aphorist, writer
_Gnomologia: Adages and Proverbs_ (compiler), # 93 (1732)
* * *
More about this quote: wist.info/fuller-thomas-1654/8…
#quote #quotes […]
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friendica.world
January 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM
A quotation from **Thomas Fuller**
> A Fault, once denied, is twice committed.
**Thomas Fuller** (1654-1734) English physician, preacher, aphorist, writer
_Gnomologia: Adages and Proverbs_ (compiler), # 93 (1732)
* * *
More about this quote: wist.info/fuller-thomas-1654/8…
#quote #quotes […]
> A Fault, once denied, is twice committed.
**Thomas Fuller** (1654-1734) English physician, preacher, aphorist, writer
_Gnomologia: Adages and Proverbs_ (compiler), # 93 (1732)
* * *
More about this quote: wist.info/fuller-thomas-1654/8…
#quote #quotes […]
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New phishing scam pretending to be from an official Mastodon account.
Mastodon does not send out verification requests like this. So don't click the link if you receive a message like this, just report it as spam.
Mastodon does not send out verification requests like this. So don't click the link if you receive a message like this, just report it as spam.
January 21, 2026 at 2:35 AM
New phishing scam pretending to be from an official Mastodon account.
Mastodon does not send out verification requests like this. So don't click the link if you receive a message like this, just report it as spam.
Mastodon does not send out verification requests like this. So don't click the link if you receive a message like this, just report it as spam.
