Severian
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A large pot sits in plain sight. There’s a frog in it… A panel on TV debates whether the frog is being boiled or merely poached. https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/signs-the-frog-has-been-boiled
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Our Solar System is moving through space far faster than cosmology predicts. Using ultra-sensitive data from radio-telescope arrays, researchers detected an imbalance in the number of radio galaxies in the direction we’re moving versus behind us. buff.ly/s9N4CMR
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Our Solar System is racing through space 3x faster than we thought
New measurements of radio galaxies reveal that the solar system is racing through the universe at over three times the speed predicted by standard cosmology. Using highly sensitive data from multiple…
buff.ly
December 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our Solar System is moving through space far faster than cosmology predicts. Using ultra-sensitive data from radio-telescope arrays, researchers detected an imbalance in the number of radio galaxies in the direction we’re moving versus behind us. buff.ly/s9N4CMR
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USA steady at 65% of the ACWI JPMAM
December 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
USA steady at 65% of the ACWI JPMAM
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Boomer Nation: 31% of Wealth Owned by People Over 70
Torsten at Apollo
Torsten at Apollo
December 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Boomer Nation: 31% of Wealth Owned by People Over 70
Torsten at Apollo
Torsten at Apollo
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The top 20% share of net worth by income quintile has gained... all others have lost share since the GFC MS
December 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The top 20% share of net worth by income quintile has gained... all others have lost share since the GFC MS
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In these nine countries with the worst child mortality rates, about one in ten children dies before turning five—
Despite the world’s immense progress against child mortality, in some of the poorest countries, one in ten children still dies.
Despite the world’s immense progress against child mortality, in some of the poorest countries, one in ten children still dies.
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In these nine countries with the worst child mortality rates, about one in ten children dies before turning five—
Despite the world’s immense progress against child mortality, in some of the poorest countries, one in ten children still dies.
Despite the world’s immense progress against child mortality, in some of the poorest countries, one in ten children still dies.
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We are told that, under stress, the humanities must be sacrificed. But amidst a war of aggression scholars in Ukraine have undertaken one of the most ambitious knowledge projects of our time. It's a privilege to be involved with Ukrainian History Global Initiative
snyder.substack.com/p/ukrainian-...
snyder.substack.com/p/ukrainian-...
Ukrainian History Global Initiative
The Creative Humanities During a War of Destruction
snyder.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We are told that, under stress, the humanities must be sacrificed. But amidst a war of aggression scholars in Ukraine have undertaken one of the most ambitious knowledge projects of our time. It's a privilege to be involved with Ukrainian History Global Initiative
snyder.substack.com/p/ukrainian-...
snyder.substack.com/p/ukrainian-...
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"If we ruin the earth, there is no place else to go”
― Carl Sagan
― Carl Sagan
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
"If we ruin the earth, there is no place else to go”
― Carl Sagan
― Carl Sagan
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I am really old. (Though still younger than all US prez except Obama.)
But not *within my lifetime* has a Democratic president appointed a Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
The most recent one was almost *eighty* years ago — Fred Vinson, appointed by Harry Truman, in 1946. Before my time.
I am really old. (Though still younger than all US prez except Obama.)
But not *within my lifetime* has a Democratic president appointed a Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
The most recent one was almost *eighty* years ago — Fred Vinson, appointed by Harry Truman, in 1946. Before my time.
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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I am really old. (Though still younger than all US prez except Obama.)
But not *within my lifetime* has a Democratic president appointed a Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
The most recent one was almost *eighty* years ago — Fred Vinson, appointed by Harry Truman, in 1946. Before my time.
I am really old. (Though still younger than all US prez except Obama.)
But not *within my lifetime* has a Democratic president appointed a Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
The most recent one was almost *eighty* years ago — Fred Vinson, appointed by Harry Truman, in 1946. Before my time.
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zombie hands clawing at a zombie world.
in the movies this is the screensaver on the computers at the world’s most evil company
December 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
zombie hands clawing at a zombie world.
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I've posted this a million times, but here is the million-and-first:
In 2000, these people were all on GW Bush's "Florida Recount" team:
- John "Just Calling Balls and Strikes" Roberts
- Brett "Roe is 'Settled Law' " Kavanaugh
- Amy "Confirmed 1 week before election" Barrett
In 2025 ... they rule
In 2000, these people were all on GW Bush's "Florida Recount" team:
- John "Just Calling Balls and Strikes" Roberts
- Brett "Roe is 'Settled Law' " Kavanaugh
- Amy "Confirmed 1 week before election" Barrett
In 2025 ... they rule
December 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I've posted this a million times, but here is the million-and-first:
In 2000, these people were all on GW Bush's "Florida Recount" team:
- John "Just Calling Balls and Strikes" Roberts
- Brett "Roe is 'Settled Law' " Kavanaugh
- Amy "Confirmed 1 week before election" Barrett
In 2025 ... they rule
In 2000, these people were all on GW Bush's "Florida Recount" team:
- John "Just Calling Balls and Strikes" Roberts
- Brett "Roe is 'Settled Law' " Kavanaugh
- Amy "Confirmed 1 week before election" Barrett
In 2025 ... they rule
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Frank Gehry, 1929–2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
December 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Frank Gehry, 1929–2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
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![Comic. Doing a task using a company or organization’s website: [flowchart] Go to website, try to log in → Did it work? → Yes → Try to do your task. → Did it work? Yes → Nice! Done! If logging in did not work → Spend hours troubleshooting account / login. If that works, go to Try to do your task. If no → Give up and call customer service. If spending hours troubleshooting doesn’t work, also give up and call customer service. After calling customer service: Hold message: “Did you know you could do all this more quickly and easily on our website? Just go to w-w-w dot…” → Throw phone and laptop into the sea.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiewqnkcrrc4tgla7j5skyz2djf3mrrvre3577c4xcgzurvq33bw4y@jpeg)
December 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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"If the devil wanted to destroy a generation, he could just give them all smartphones," writes TPN member @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social.
www.afterbabel.com/p/the-devils...
www.afterbabel.com/p/the-devils...
December 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"If the devil wanted to destroy a generation, he could just give them all smartphones," writes TPN member @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social.
www.afterbabel.com/p/the-devils...
www.afterbabel.com/p/the-devils...
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This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
Almost a quarter of a million more children around the world are projected to die in 2025 than in 2024.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
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That arc toward justice won't bend itself
January 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
That arc toward justice won't bend itself
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“If you believe the MAGA postliberal project is real, then liberalism must understand MAGA is not a reaction to economic consequences or “elite failures,” but an affirmative preference for illiberalism.
Liberalism must stop apologizing. Stop excusing. And fight.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-and-l...
Liberalism must stop apologizing. Stop excusing. And fight.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-and-l...
Liberals: Stop the Masochism
Why liberalism romanticizes the Forgotten Man and is reluctant to take its own side in the fight against authoritarianism.
www.thebulwark.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“If you believe the MAGA postliberal project is real, then liberalism must understand MAGA is not a reaction to economic consequences or “elite failures,” but an affirmative preference for illiberalism.
Liberalism must stop apologizing. Stop excusing. And fight.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-and-l...
Liberalism must stop apologizing. Stop excusing. And fight.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-and-l...
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STAR OF PEACE (2002)
Acrylic on Panel - 18” x 12”
The holidays are a magical time when we allow ourselves to set aside cynicism and doubt. 1/2
Acrylic on Panel - 18” x 12”
The holidays are a magical time when we allow ourselves to set aside cynicism and doubt. 1/2
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
STAR OF PEACE (2002)
Acrylic on Panel - 18” x 12”
The holidays are a magical time when we allow ourselves to set aside cynicism and doubt. 1/2
Acrylic on Panel - 18” x 12”
The holidays are a magical time when we allow ourselves to set aside cynicism and doubt. 1/2
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More proof we're living in a cyberpunk novel: Shark robots are now patrolling undersea cables to protect them from sabotage.
www.eweek.com/news/greysha...
www.eweek.com/news/greysha...
Greyshark Robots Begin Undersea Cable Patrol
An autonomous underwater robot called Greyshark is joining NATO’s subsea defenses, patrolling undersea cables as Europe races to protect vital links.
www.eweek.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
More proof we're living in a cyberpunk novel: Shark robots are now patrolling undersea cables to protect them from sabotage.
www.eweek.com/news/greysha...
www.eweek.com/news/greysha...
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Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
BOSTON—Stressing that the move would help keep digital currencies liquid through the coming year, crypto leaders called for an infusion of 20 million dopes Thursday to stabilize the market. “We’re cal...
theonion.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
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Canada's move marks "the first time a third country will formally participate in the [EU's] flagship joint procurement initiative."
@politico.com #Canada
www.politico.eu/article/cana...
@politico.com #Canada
www.politico.eu/article/cana...
Canada clinches deal to join Europe’s €150B defense scheme
The deal concludes months of tough talks and will allow Ottawa to take part in procurements financed by the EU’s SAFE program.
www.politico.eu
December 1, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Canada's move marks "the first time a third country will formally participate in the [EU's] flagship joint procurement initiative."
@politico.com #Canada
www.politico.eu/article/cana...
@politico.com #Canada
www.politico.eu/article/cana...