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Rachel Held Evans and the Specter of Scopes in Dayton
Via: Bob Nelson • Religion & Ethics • 12 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“The Scopes trial, one of the most famous court cases in United States history, was held one hundred years ago this month. Though it may seem...”
This story - how Bible fundamentalism begat anti-science within the fundamentalist/evangelical movement - is far older than MAGA. Perhaps MAGA is just an echo of earlier American stupidity.
The General Theory of Enshittification
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 9 Comments • 1 Like • last year
“It isn’t a new phenomenon, but it seems to matter more”
I had to look up "enshittification". Hey! I'm old... picking up new words takes more time at my age. ... and I'm not a Doctorow fan. Then again... if a word gets into the dictionary in just a couple years, there's something to it.
Is This the End of Google As We Know It?
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 13 Comments • 4 Likes • last year
“ChatGPT is already handling one sixth of Google’s daily search volume, and Sam Altman says he’s just getting started”
I've experimented with most of the "search chatbots". ChatGTP is by far the most satisfactory. I wouldn't trust any chatbot for anything important, but most of our searches need to be quick, and "fairly accurate" is good enough. I've asked questions to which I know the answers. ChatGTP has...
Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Consumer Product Safety Regulators
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 1 Comments • last year
“The court’s order was the latest in a series of emergency rulings on the scope of the president’s power over independent agencies”
So... if RFK Jr's insanity doesn't kill your children and grandchildren, then maybe their own toys will do the job. Cruelty is an integral part of fascism. Including cruelty to children. Be proud, America!!
Palestinian Articles from MEMRI
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 9 Comments • 3 Likes • last year
“Hamas Must Release The Hostages Immediately And DisarmThe Lives Of The Gazans Are More Important Than Its Rule In Gaza”
I haven't seeded from MEMRI for a long time - the content is pretty predictable, with imams calling for the destruction of Israel and the death of all Jews. I don't seed those because any intelligent observer of the Middle East knows about their constant flow. What we do not hear much about,...
Has Brazil Invented the Future of Money?
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 1 Comments • 1 Like • last year
“And will it ever come to America?”
So... there's something happening in Brazil that seems to be great for almost everyone... but not for the big banks. ... which excludes it's ever reaching the United States...
Could "Eurobonds" Replace US Treasuries?
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 1 Comments • last year
“As the US Treasury market continues to shake a bit under Trump, a renewed idea of Eurobonds has reemerged. In this video, we're taking a look at...”
TLDR News is a YouTube channel that posts lots of short (ten minute or less), pertinent videos. They're focused, because ten minutes isn't long. Recommended.
Trump pulls US out of Unesco in blow for UN culture and education agency
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 1 Comments • 1 Like • last year
“White House cites Unesco’s focus on ‘divisive social and cultural causes’ in latest withdrawal from global bodies”
We knew that Donald was not much into culture. So this is perfectly logical. ... and shameful.
Why Cheap New Cars Are Disappearing in 2025
Via: Bob Nelson • Stock Market & Investments • 14 Comments • 1 Like • last year
“The entry-level segment is most vulnerable to tariffs”
Meanwhile, in Europe, regionally built "entry-level" cars are being launched by all the manufacturers, under pressure from Chinese imports. But hey! Inexpensive is for people with little money, and people with little money are of no interest to Trump & Co. Well... unless a few more...