empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

The more I watched of Silo season 2, the more incoherent the premise became. Abandoned.

The Daily Beast

‘Silo’ Commits a Grave Crime: Squandering Rebecca Ferguson

Season 2 of the Apple TV+ sci-fi series is not the improvement on Season 1 that it should be.

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

“The only barrier between us an anarchy is the last nine meals we’ve had.” Origin:

Quote Origin: There Are Only Nine Meals Between Mankind and Anarchy – Quote Investigator®

#anarchy #socialchange #revolution

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

Yes, many more companies do need a resident futurist.

Why every company needs a futurist-in-residence

For companies looking to the near-term, it’s no longer a-nice-to-have

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

Russia is my mother and Putin is my father. My goal in life is to be an orphan. #russia #putin

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

An easy litmus test for whether someone is a conspiracy theorist or science denier is they actively resist the usage of those labels. #conspiracy #disinformation #propaganda

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

“The case undermines trust in the bank.” Ya think? #japan #mufj

Ground News

Japan's largest bank apologizes over theft of millions of dollars from safe deposit boxes

Japan’s biggest bank apologized Monday for the alleged theft by an employee of more than 1 billion yen ($6.6 million) from customers’ safe depo...

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

Humans and chimps are descended from a common ancestor that died out millions of years ago. This idea doesn’t burst my ego at all. #evolution #dna

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

A top adviser to RFK has been actively attempting to increase cases of the polio disease in the US (free share).

Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the Polio Vaccine (Published 2024)

Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of ...

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

You either have issues with your DNS or are unaware you have issues with your DNS.

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

Manifesto: A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions, especially of a political nature.

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

The Raspberry Pi 500 is cute and all, but most people will get more bang for their buck with an N100 mini PC. https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-500/

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

I am pretty sure Threads is only for a few influencers who cross-post content. There is literally zero organic interaction.

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

With the geopolitical setbacks to Russia and Iran caused by the fall of the Assad regime now part of Biden's legacy, I suspect historians' verdicts on Biden's term will be significantly more kind compared to one week ago. .

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

This closely packed convoy of rebels to Homs looks like a disaster waiting for counter artillery fire. Though I doubt SAA has the resources ATM.

Telegram

The Defender Dome

A Mile-Long Convoy of Rebel Technicals and other Military Vehicles said to be gathering and preparing for an Advance on the City of Homs, following...

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

Posting this (free) shared article without comment or judgement.

Bitcoin Hits a Milestone: $100,000 (Published 2024)

The price of a single Bitcoin rose to six figures for the first time, an extraordinary level for a 16-year-old cryptocurrency once dismissed as a s...

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

The Signal app is robust against enshittification. Let’s hope it stay that way. #privacy

WIRED

With Threats to Encryption Looming, Signal’s Meredith Whittaker Says ‘We’re Not Changing’

At WIRED’s The Big Interview event, the president of the Signal Foundation talked about secure communications as critical infrastructure and the ...

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

And just like that, the Syrian insurgents (HTS, SNA, and other groups) have captured the strategic city of Hama. This time it does look like the Assad government is collapsing, due in part to weakness of its chief allies, Russia and Iran. #syria #syriancivilwar

Military.com

Military Daily News

Daily updates of everything that you need know about what is going on in the military community and abroad including military gear and equipment, b...

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

Looking to perform a background check on someone using Bitcoin. Any recommendations?

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

I pay to listen to music and podcasts without ads. I'm not willing to accept small amounts of money to listen to ads just because the money is branded with Bitcoin. View quoted note →

empiricalskeptic 1 year ago

I have a confession to make: I like Taylor Swift. And Lady Gaga after all these years.