Rebecca Blood 🇺🇦
@rebeccablood.bsky.social
Smallholder in the North, Rebel Among Hipsters, former Goth Babe of the Week. Somewhat original.
Lots of parts of the Internet not working for me today.
We’ve gotten away from that original idea of redundancy and resilience, haven’t we?
We’ve gotten away from that original idea of redundancy and resilience, haven’t we?
December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Lots of parts of the Internet not working for me today.
We’ve gotten away from that original idea of redundancy and resilience, haven’t we?
We’ve gotten away from that original idea of redundancy and resilience, haven’t we?
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When I’m accused of “technopessimism“ I counter that I’m not “pessimistic about technology“; I am opposed to the economic, political, and social project of upward wealth transfer that “AI” is being leveraged to bring about. If that phrasing is useful to others, then go ahead and use it.
September 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
When I’m accused of “technopessimism“ I counter that I’m not “pessimistic about technology“; I am opposed to the economic, political, and social project of upward wealth transfer that “AI” is being leveraged to bring about. If that phrasing is useful to others, then go ahead and use it.
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Simple plot. Complex characters. #screenwriting
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Simple plot. Complex characters. #screenwriting
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Loss upon loss www.newyorker.com/culture/post...
Tom Stoppard’s Radical Invitation
The playwright offered a kind of on-ramp to the literary canon, a way into a life of unabashed, unstoppable thinking.
www.newyorker.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Loss upon loss www.newyorker.com/culture/post...
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The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
robertreich.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
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The 1178 Ranshofen Gospels give big Monday energy: three evangelists turn up to work missing key tools: no pen, wrong ink, no parchment.... only St John is prepared for the day.
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The 1178 Ranshofen Gospels give big Monday energy: three evangelists turn up to work missing key tools: no pen, wrong ink, no parchment.... only St John is prepared for the day.
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
A medieval reminder that some Mondays haven’t changed!
MS. Canon. Bibl. Lat. 60
#MedievalMonday
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‘Black’ isn’t the original main English word for this colour.
In Old English, that was ‘sweart’. It’s the ancestor of ‘swart’, the now archaic cognate of German ‘schwarz’, Dutch ‘zwart’, and Swedish ‘svart’.
‘Black’ gradually displaced ‘swart’ during the late Middle Ages.
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In Old English, that was ‘sweart’. It’s the ancestor of ‘swart’, the now archaic cognate of German ‘schwarz’, Dutch ‘zwart’, and Swedish ‘svart’.
‘Black’ gradually displaced ‘swart’ during the late Middle Ages.
Zoom in for more:
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November 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
‘Black’ isn’t the original main English word for this colour.
In Old English, that was ‘sweart’. It’s the ancestor of ‘swart’, the now archaic cognate of German ‘schwarz’, Dutch ‘zwart’, and Swedish ‘svart’.
‘Black’ gradually displaced ‘swart’ during the late Middle Ages.
Zoom in for more:
1/
In Old English, that was ‘sweart’. It’s the ancestor of ‘swart’, the now archaic cognate of German ‘schwarz’, Dutch ‘zwart’, and Swedish ‘svart’.
‘Black’ gradually displaced ‘swart’ during the late Middle Ages.
Zoom in for more:
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Reminder that the thing you’re fundamentally buying when you subscribe to The Verge is our ethics policy: we don’t do brand deals and pretend they’re reviews and we insist companies (and the White House) be on the record if they want quotes in our stories. Worth it! www.theverge.com/ethics-state...
November 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Reminder that the thing you’re fundamentally buying when you subscribe to The Verge is our ethics policy: we don’t do brand deals and pretend they’re reviews and we insist companies (and the White House) be on the record if they want quotes in our stories. Worth it! www.theverge.com/ethics-state...
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Trump’s Failure and Greed in Ukraine
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
***Included in this post is a template for any concerned readers looking to write their representatives
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-fai...
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
***Included in this post is a template for any concerned readers looking to write their representatives
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-fai...
Trump’s Failure and Greed in Ukraine
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
www.avindman.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Trump’s Failure and Greed in Ukraine
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
***Included in this post is a template for any concerned readers looking to write their representatives
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-fai...
How a Peace Plan Became a Vehicle for Personal Gain, Appeasement, and the Corruption of U.S. Foreign Policy
***Included in this post is a template for any concerned readers looking to write their representatives
www.avindman.com/p/trumps-fai...
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For Kayonie, a nurse by profession, caring for others is at the core of who she is. When her propane business in Roaring River, Westmoreland Parish was destroyed in Hurricane Melissa, she offered the front of her property as a WCK #ChefsForJamaica meal distribution point. (1/2)
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
For Kayonie, a nurse by profession, caring for others is at the core of who she is. When her propane business in Roaring River, Westmoreland Parish was destroyed in Hurricane Melissa, she offered the front of her property as a WCK #ChefsForJamaica meal distribution point. (1/2)
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In sociology, a recurring methodological problem encountered by those trying to study the very rich is that their domains of existence are so far removed from the experiences of ordinary people that the researchers, before they even start, have to fundamentally reshape their social ontologies
When we talk about "taxing rich people" there's folks who think we're talking about Aunt Edna who has the second summer home. The astronomical levels of "rich" that now exist are almost unfathomable to people. It's the stuff of vast empirical dynasties. We're talking about taxing emperors.
The ultra-wealthy will often take whole fleets of cars with them when they travel, loading vehicles, along with motorbikes and other toys, onto chartered cargo aircraft that follow their private jets.
This is how they do it: cnn.it/3X8V14a
This is how they do it: cnn.it/3X8V14a
June 5, 2024 at 5:58 PM
In sociology, a recurring methodological problem encountered by those trying to study the very rich is that their domains of existence are so far removed from the experiences of ordinary people that the researchers, before they even start, have to fundamentally reshape their social ontologies
Watch this.
November 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Watch this.
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Madame Grès aka Alix Barton aka Germaine Krebs, one of my favourite designers, was born on this day in 1903. Known for her pleated silk jersey, she also experimented with all sorts of other drape techniques from the thirties to the eighties. Just a few here #SCADFASH #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Madame Grès aka Alix Barton aka Germaine Krebs, one of my favourite designers, was born on this day in 1903. Known for her pleated silk jersey, she also experimented with all sorts of other drape techniques from the thirties to the eighties. Just a few here #SCADFASH #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
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“The initial peace plan, with its heavy emphasis on Russian demands, is evidence of Mr. Putin’s skill in manipulation. He’ll need it—for on the current trajectory, Russian troops will continue to proceed at a glacial place.” My piece in @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/vlad...
www.wsj.com/opinion/vlad...
Opinion | Vladimir Putin Won’t Win on the Battlefield
Since January, the Russian military’s territorial gains total nearly 1,900 square miles—or 0.8% of Ukraine, writes Mick Ryan.
www.wsj.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
“The initial peace plan, with its heavy emphasis on Russian demands, is evidence of Mr. Putin’s skill in manipulation. He’ll need it—for on the current trajectory, Russian troops will continue to proceed at a glacial place.” My piece in @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/opinion/vlad...
www.wsj.com/opinion/vlad...
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With the support of restaurant partners and community members, our #ChefsForPhilippines team is ensuring families in the hardest-hit areas of Danao City have meals after Typhoon Kalmaegi. We’re working closely with our partners to cook thousands of hot meals every day.
November 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
With the support of restaurant partners and community members, our #ChefsForPhilippines team is ensuring families in the hardest-hit areas of Danao City have meals after Typhoon Kalmaegi. We’re working closely with our partners to cook thousands of hot meals every day.
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i think it's useful to look at areas where the *tech* has gotten much better while tech *interactions* have gotten way worse. streaming has gotten worse, google search has gotten worse, digital cameras are leaps better. apple's silicone is so good it's threatening their user upgrade cycle
it’s so weird to look around and realize like, tech and media are materially worse than a decade ago
November 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
i think it's useful to look at areas where the *tech* has gotten much better while tech *interactions* have gotten way worse. streaming has gotten worse, google search has gotten worse, digital cameras are leaps better. apple's silicone is so good it's threatening their user upgrade cycle
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I heard there was a secret verse
That David used to make AI worse
But you don't really want to pub that, do ya
That David used to make AI worse
But you don't really want to pub that, do ya
this is quite the detail
November 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I heard there was a secret verse
That David used to make AI worse
But you don't really want to pub that, do ya
That David used to make AI worse
But you don't really want to pub that, do ya
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I am a strong believer in a maximum wage. Rather than a set dollar amount, it could be something along the lines of orders of magnitude. Maybe like 100x the lowest paid worker or something. It would still be an obscene amount of money, and if you want to make more, you gotta lift everyone else up.
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I am a strong believer in a maximum wage. Rather than a set dollar amount, it could be something along the lines of orders of magnitude. Maybe like 100x the lowest paid worker or something. It would still be an obscene amount of money, and if you want to make more, you gotta lift everyone else up.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The! Killing! Joke!
this is quite the detail
November 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The! Killing! Joke!
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To my mind, what’s funny is few modern media recommendation algorithms “get” me as well as my TiVo did in 2005.
Possibly because TiVo had no reason to push one program over another, unlike media platforms which profit from you viewing particular items.
Possibly because TiVo had no reason to push one program over another, unlike media platforms which profit from you viewing particular items.
November 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
To my mind, what’s funny is few modern media recommendation algorithms “get” me as well as my TiVo did in 2005.
Possibly because TiVo had no reason to push one program over another, unlike media platforms which profit from you viewing particular items.
Possibly because TiVo had no reason to push one program over another, unlike media platforms which profit from you viewing particular items.
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"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
News media has to do better with headlines that present false and unverified public health claims.
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"Never spread the lie in the headline" should be a hard rule of 21st century journalism.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.
Research shows that repeating lies helps to spread them, and people read headlines more than they read stories.