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It does favor messages over others though. Technically mostly anyone with an internet connection can put something out there, but what actually gets to be seen by many depends largely on the communication infrastructure. Yes, the platforms we use, and who controls them.

Monetization of human weaknesses. By this I mean our biased, emotional, prone-to-addiction brains being colonized for data and ad-revenue.

I disagree. Few things are truly neutral. What people usually consider neutral is just what's normal at the time. The structures within which we live and express ourselves are shaped by people and institutions.

Now get into your river bath.

"Walk into the center of everything" is a beautiful call to engage with the world.

Legal does not imply moral.

"You promised you'd be Tesla but you're just another Edison" -Rät (Penelope Scott) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpxT9TLGoLI

They look pretty different imo

Not been playing my beloved NYT games. I'm doing my part

climate breakdown will hit global growth by 1 global growth

The thing with voodoo is you need to believe that it can hurt.

The need for leaf blowers is induced by covering almost every bit of ground with asphalt. Otherwise the leaves would just... you know... be fine and rot in peace. It's second level estrangement from nature.