maggie
@thesecondpineta.bsky.social
💻 clean energy / cleantech comms
🚲 &🚶> 🚗
🏡 Berlin, Cville, Rome
Arm Ukraine! 🇺🇦
disinterested ≠ uninterested!
e.g. more financially disinterested politicians! ban officeholders from investing in what they're legislating about & overseeing.
🚲 &🚶> 🚗
🏡 Berlin, Cville, Rome
Arm Ukraine! 🇺🇦
disinterested ≠ uninterested!
e.g. more financially disinterested politicians! ban officeholders from investing in what they're legislating about & overseeing.
Reposted by maggie
We’re watching a shift where AI simulates the cohesion and reinforcement that used to require an entire online community. A single person can now build a complete parallel reality with nothing more than a prompt window. Which seems bad.
November 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We’re watching a shift where AI simulates the cohesion and reinforcement that used to require an entire online community. A single person can now build a complete parallel reality with nothing more than a prompt window. Which seems bad.
Reposted by maggie
I've written about "disordered counterpublics" groups that reinforce shared delusions Here, the LLM becomes a 1 person counterpublic. It mirrors assumptions, absorbs contradictions, & provides the sense of a responsive, confirming audience.
It is the architecture of disordered discourse, automated.
It is the architecture of disordered discourse, automated.
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I've written about "disordered counterpublics" groups that reinforce shared delusions Here, the LLM becomes a 1 person counterpublic. It mirrors assumptions, absorbs contradictions, & provides the sense of a responsive, confirming audience.
It is the architecture of disordered discourse, automated.
It is the architecture of disordered discourse, automated.
Reposted by maggie
She’s not supposed to be a fierce advocate for the POLICE.
She’s supposed to be a fierce advocate for MANDANI’S POLICIES.
He’s her boss, not the police unions.
But this makes it clear how the police view themselves as separate from, and adversarial to, the mayor.
She’s supposed to be a fierce advocate for MANDANI’S POLICIES.
He’s her boss, not the police unions.
But this makes it clear how the police view themselves as separate from, and adversarial to, the mayor.
NEW: Jessica Tisch has accepted Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's offer to stay on as NYPD commissioner under his administration.
In an email to cops, Tisch wrote she will remain "a fierce advocate for you and for this department. You know how I operate: I don't mince words."
In an email to cops, Tisch wrote she will remain "a fierce advocate for you and for this department. You know how I operate: I don't mince words."
November 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
She’s not supposed to be a fierce advocate for the POLICE.
She’s supposed to be a fierce advocate for MANDANI’S POLICIES.
He’s her boss, not the police unions.
But this makes it clear how the police view themselves as separate from, and adversarial to, the mayor.
She’s supposed to be a fierce advocate for MANDANI’S POLICIES.
He’s her boss, not the police unions.
But this makes it clear how the police view themselves as separate from, and adversarial to, the mayor.
Reposted by maggie
"Die Module sind gegenüber Vibrationen und Stößen, wie sie in Fahrzeugen auftreten, besonders widerstandsfähig. Dadurch kann die Photovoltaik weltweit in Nutzfahrzeuge integriert werden".
Auch Solarlack, der Strom für rund 12.000 km/Jahr bringen soll u PV-Anhänger ...
www.heise.de/news/Europaw...
Auch Solarlack, der Strom für rund 12.000 km/Jahr bringen soll u PV-Anhänger ...
www.heise.de/news/Europaw...
Europaweit erste Fabrik für fahrzeugintegrierte Photovoltaik eröffnet
In Leipzig hat die erste Fabrik Europas für Solarmodule für Autos, Busse und Lkws eröffnet. Der Solarstrom soll zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit im Verkehr beitragen.
www.heise.de
November 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
"Die Module sind gegenüber Vibrationen und Stößen, wie sie in Fahrzeugen auftreten, besonders widerstandsfähig. Dadurch kann die Photovoltaik weltweit in Nutzfahrzeuge integriert werden".
Auch Solarlack, der Strom für rund 12.000 km/Jahr bringen soll u PV-Anhänger ...
www.heise.de/news/Europaw...
Auch Solarlack, der Strom für rund 12.000 km/Jahr bringen soll u PV-Anhänger ...
www.heise.de/news/Europaw...
Reposted by maggie
This is, of course, a fascinating thread from Kate asking why Google is effectively cannibalizing its own market for both digital ads on third party properties and search ads, by effectively taking away the incentive to click through to third party sites. I have a theory as to why they're doing it.
So this ad revenue metric is indicative of such a fascinating and weird set of business decisions by Google to inexplicably kill of SEO-- and I honestly don't get how they think this is going to pay off for them in the long run.
🧵
1/
🧵
1/
Stereogum says Google's switch to AI Overviews reduced its ad revenue by *70 percent* www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This is, of course, a fascinating thread from Kate asking why Google is effectively cannibalizing its own market for both digital ads on third party properties and search ads, by effectively taking away the incentive to click through to third party sites. I have a theory as to why they're doing it.
Reposted by maggie
And, of course, CC's thesis is that the biggest way tech companies miss the next wave is by being unwilling to cannibalize their cash cows. Example after example in his paper and book were exactly that. Companies insisting that their cash cows were more important than the big new thing.
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
And, of course, CC's thesis is that the biggest way tech companies miss the next wave is by being unwilling to cannibalize their cash cows. Example after example in his paper and book were exactly that. Companies insisting that their cash cows were more important than the big new thing.
Reposted by maggie
And so KILLING the value of the ad revenue systems that are funding *waves generally* ALL of the content production on the internet, which is also maybe your most core product and revenue stream. . .
seems insane.
14/
seems insane.
14/
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
And so KILLING the value of the ad revenue systems that are funding *waves generally* ALL of the content production on the internet, which is also maybe your most core product and revenue stream. . .
seems insane.
14/
seems insane.
14/
Reposted by maggie
it is frankly a *scathing* indictment of the White House press corps
I’ve been thinking and it’s kind of exceptional that not a single person said “Hey now” after the piggy comment.
November 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
it is frankly a *scathing* indictment of the White House press corps
Reposted by maggie
This Finnish concept or doctrine of "Comprehensive Security" is something that might profitably inspire other societies in these turbulent times.
It is mostly NOT about military or #defence: it is about national #resilience against all crises.
And it's MUCH better than individual prepping.
It is mostly NOT about military or #defence: it is about national #resilience against all crises.
And it's MUCH better than individual prepping.
…experience living beside an unpredictable bully. This isn’t just about boosting Canada’s🇨🇦 military power - it’s about harnessing all our strengths to become a more resilient society that will survive shocks of every sort, including economic. In Finland this is called ‘Comprehensive Security’. 2/x
The Finnish concept for comprehensive security
YouTube video by Turvallisuuskomitea
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
This Finnish concept or doctrine of "Comprehensive Security" is something that might profitably inspire other societies in these turbulent times.
It is mostly NOT about military or #defence: it is about national #resilience against all crises.
And it's MUCH better than individual prepping.
It is mostly NOT about military or #defence: it is about national #resilience against all crises.
And it's MUCH better than individual prepping.
Reposted by maggie
RIP Jamal. You deserved better.
November 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
RIP Jamal. You deserved better.
Reposted by maggie
Donald Trump could have just kept his mouth shut about Jamal Khashoggi.
But to smear a dead journalist, while sitting with the person accused of orchestrating his murder is just vile.
Every time this administration hits rock bottom, a trap door seems to open.
Cretin behavior.
But to smear a dead journalist, while sitting with the person accused of orchestrating his murder is just vile.
Every time this administration hits rock bottom, a trap door seems to open.
Cretin behavior.
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Donald Trump could have just kept his mouth shut about Jamal Khashoggi.
But to smear a dead journalist, while sitting with the person accused of orchestrating his murder is just vile.
Every time this administration hits rock bottom, a trap door seems to open.
Cretin behavior.
But to smear a dead journalist, while sitting with the person accused of orchestrating his murder is just vile.
Every time this administration hits rock bottom, a trap door seems to open.
Cretin behavior.
Reposted by maggie
everlasting shame on all these people
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
everlasting shame on all these people
Reposted by maggie
Worth remembering today that two citizens of Saudi Arabia remain wanted for the murder of a North Carolina man. They are among dozens who have fled justice in the U.S., often with the help of the Saudi government.
wapo.st/44b6nY9
wapo.st/44b6nY9
Saudi Embassy has helped its citizens facing criminal charges flee the United States
The FBI warns that Saudi government officials have undermined the U.S. judicial process.
wapo.st
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Worth remembering today that two citizens of Saudi Arabia remain wanted for the murder of a North Carolina man. They are among dozens who have fled justice in the U.S., often with the help of the Saudi government.
wapo.st/44b6nY9
wapo.st/44b6nY9
Reposted by maggie
Saudi money is indispensable for complete control of US media by pro-Trump techbros.
Sources: David Ellison has held preliminary talks with Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and other major Gulf investors about backing Paramount's WBD bid (Financial Times)
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Saudi money is indispensable for complete control of US media by pro-Trump techbros.
Reposted by maggie
Calling childcare "goodies" is some bonkers framing.
You guys realize that taxing people to pay for services isn't socialism, right? This is just how governments work.
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Calling childcare "goodies" is some bonkers framing.
Reposted by maggie
Incredible impact from @mattburgess1.bsky.social whose work put a spotlight on Starlink’s use in scam compounds in February.
November 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Incredible impact from @mattburgess1.bsky.social whose work put a spotlight on Starlink’s use in scam compounds in February.
Reposted by maggie
a rabbit an imam and a priest walk into a bar. The rabbit says I think i'm a typo
August 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
a rabbit an imam and a priest walk into a bar. The rabbit says I think i'm a typo
Reposted by maggie
4/ These are some of the Venezuelan men and women who were detained on Sept. 30 in Chicago in one of the most aggressive and highly publicized immigration raids to take place in a U.S. city in recent history. You can read our story here. www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
4/ These are some of the Venezuelan men and women who were detained on Sept. 30 in Chicago in one of the most aggressive and highly publicized immigration raids to take place in a U.S. city in recent history. You can read our story here. www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Reposted by maggie
Do journalists really want to put their names behind the claim that palling around with someone known to be a child sex predator—to say nothing of the months-long coverup we’ve all witnessed—does not constitute “wrongdoing”? Apparently yes they do.
Kate Bolduan: "The president has not been accused of any crimes or wrongdoing as it relates to Jeffrey Epstein or these files even with these emails being released. That's one thing we need to make clear. There's no accusations of any wrongdoing so far."
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Do journalists really want to put their names behind the claim that palling around with someone known to be a child sex predator—to say nothing of the months-long coverup we’ve all witnessed—does not constitute “wrongdoing”? Apparently yes they do.
Reposted by maggie
"Landman" is straight-up fossil fuel propaganda, being piped into millions of homes a week.
Is there anything similar for renewables? Is anyone even pondering such an idea? [tap tap] Is this thing on?
Is there anything similar for renewables? Is anyone even pondering such an idea? [tap tap] Is this thing on?
New season of "Landman" reflects oil industry's renewed swagger
"'Landman' reflects a pivot point of how the industry is viewed," American Petroleum Institute president says.
www.axios.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"Landman" is straight-up fossil fuel propaganda, being piped into millions of homes a week.
Is there anything similar for renewables? Is anyone even pondering such an idea? [tap tap] Is this thing on?
Is there anything similar for renewables? Is anyone even pondering such an idea? [tap tap] Is this thing on?
Reposted by maggie
Shocked, shocked! (Not.)
www.t-online.de/nachrichten/...
www.t-online.de/nachrichten/...
Erstmals konkrete Hinweise: Wagenknechts Kanal zum Kreml
Das BSW könnte in den Sog der "Voice of Europe"-Affäre geraten: Europaabgeordnete pflegen Kontakte zu Strippenziehern des russischen Schmiergeldnetzwerks.
www.t-online.de
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Shocked, shocked! (Not.)
www.t-online.de/nachrichten/...
www.t-online.de/nachrichten/...
Reposted by maggie
Reposted by maggie
Pope Leo absolutely cooking
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Pope Leo absolutely cooking
Reposted by maggie
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Reposted by maggie
Excellent AER paper from Luca et al. demonstrating how China’s exports crowd out production and curb innovation globally.
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
1/
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
1/
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Excellent AER paper from Luca et al. demonstrating how China’s exports crowd out production and curb innovation globally.
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
1/
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
1/