Yup...expertise needs to be reclaimed. https://image.nostr.build/31b2dd5b87b95fbea2db33d11bf7788b1895c233dd5500880b1da2e239ffedfd.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1018x1920&blurhash=%5D18%7C-LXL00DO00%3F%5EoKn2R%25Ej%23*x%40l8%251%24yJR-%3A%5E%24ouEg-UNGENn%2Cwc%3Fb.7xToGOr00.8%3FvVt%3FH%3FvadnhR%25NG%3FHx%5BXMngt7&x=1a3caaab9ce9438e4f8cb0754abcdcd0c985e09557f6b6ae470c1d3a602154a8

"Preserving democracy is more important than whatever voters may want." ~Dave Smith (making fun of Democrats in light of a Colorado Supreme Court removing Trump from primary ballot and not allowing anyone to primary against Biden)

"One reason that propaganda often works better on the educated than on the uneducated is that educated people read more, so they receive more propaganda. Another is that they have jobs in management, media, and academia and therefore work in some capacity as agents of the propaganda system—and they believe what the system expects them to believe. By and large, they’re part of the privileged elite, and share the interests and perceptions of those in power." – Noam Chomsky, Propaganda, American-style

There are too many specialists, we need more generalists.

The economy is not a machine to be commanded.

Orca slicer has built in calibration files: temp tower, flow test, retraction test, and more. They are preprogrammed and everything.. Anyone else tried Orca Slicer? If so, what was your thought? #3dprinting #3dprint #3dprinter #orcaslicer #slicers

Spending time today with 3d printer. I have come across a new-to-me open-source slicer called Orca Slicer. Going to see how it works. #3dprint #3dprinting #3dprinter #slicer

Free trade.. "Let the people commerce with whomever they want....How can you think the state will determine with whom...it's like me wanting to decide from whom you buy your shirts. WE MUST STOP THINKING AS SLAVES, WE MUST THINK AS FREE MEN!" (Emphasis mine) Original vid/translation here:

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Milei Explains (@Milei_Explains) on X

We must think as free men. #milei #argentina #economy #freetrade

I am confused...the U.S. House of Representatives thinks ultra-Orthodox Jews are antisemitic. Oh good grief.

Everyone saw this coming....it won't be limited to Germany. Why is the push for heat pumps, particularly on non-temperate climates? Heat pumps basically transfer heat from the outside air to inside. Come on. And why in the bleep would you encourage an increase electric demand (heat pumps & EV) while mandating/pushing/recommending inefficient and unreliable energy productions (wind & solar)? No one who is an expert would.

Euractiv

EV chargers, heat pumps may be curtailed in Germany as of 2024 | Euractiv

Germany’s residential grid operators will be empowered to restrict the flow of power to heat pumps and electric vehicle (EV) chargers from 2024 i...

The State is the opioid of the masses See what I did there...I fixed it for him.

I do more engineering in my rc hobby than I ever did as an engineer in the aerospace industry

Never trust a person who tells you to "not do your own research", but tells you to "trust the experts".

Why does modern mankind crave war?

Bring back Saturday morning cartoons. And not thr overt educational crap, I mean the 80's type; Transformers, GIJoe, GoBots, Smurfs, care bears, Looney Toons , etc Watch the world be restored.

Remember, when you want a law or regulation, you are authorizing the State to use force/violence (potentially even death) to enforce). So first ask if this concern is serious enough for violence or death.

Fricassee in can't iron kettle over open fire type