Je mehr Aufmerksamkeit aktivistische Bewegungen erfahren, desto attraktiver wirken sie auf Menschen mit finsteren Persönlichkeitsmerkmalen. Wenn solche Personen ein Thema kapern, kann das den Anliegen schwer schaden.
🇩🇪 Dark activism triad: narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism drive performative virtue.
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Browsing Reddit and found this comment that greatly summarizes the whole Anthropic/Palantir situation. And it also makes OpenAI even more shady.
What you're looking at is a situation where a company raised legitimate safety concerns about how its technology was being used, those concerns were reported to the government by a partner with every incentive to do so, and the government responded with the most aggressive designation in its toolkit; it is one designed for Chinese telecom companies, not American AI startups. Then within the same news cycle, the government handed the resulting contract vacuum to a competitor that had quietly been positioning itself for exactly that outcome.
Once, a Hotmail address meant you didn’t know what you were doing. Now, it might mean you’re the only real thing left.
A legacy Hotmail address used to signal a lack of technical savvy, it has transformed into a rare indicator of human authenticity.
We told them that trust was a design problem. That confidence could be manufactured.
As the web becomes saturated with synthetic content and automated personas, these "uncool" relics prove a long-standing, verifiable history that machines cannot easily fake.
It is an interesting POV at how our trust signals are inverting, making the outdated and unpolished the new gold standard for genuine identity.
This is blog post. This is a blogpost from a bot. A bot that created a pull request on github and was angry that it was denied. The future is bright. /s
Franz Josef Strauß
🇩🇪 This gripping exposé delves into the Strauß dynasty's legacy, weaving a dark tapestry of political power, systemic corruption, and personal enrichment.
It traces how Franz Josef Strauß’s children allegedly leveraged their father’s titan-like influence to build questionable business empires. By blending historical scandals with the family's insatiable "greed and megalomania," the narrative reveals a haunting portrait of a clan that treated the state like a private bank.
I love my job. I make a great salary, there’s a clear path to promotion, and a never-ending supply of cold brew in the office. And even though my j...
This biting satire explores the hilarious yet uncomfortable cognitive dissonance of a modern professional who designs soul-crushing algorithms by day while performing trivial acts of kindness by night. By contrasting systemic corporate harm with personal "goodness" like recycling or tipping well, the piece exposes the moral gymnastics used to justify unethical careers. It is a sharp, witty reflection on the absurdity of the corporate-conscience balance, forcing a look at whether individual virtues can ever outweigh a paycheck earned from villainy.
Reflections on my time leading Mastodon and what's to come next.
Eugen Rochko steps down as Mastodon CEO, transfers assets to non-profit amid public stress.
Während der Corona-Pandemie wurden drei Prominente aus Deutschland besonders laut. Die Männer verbreiteten Verschwörungsideologien, äußerten sich antisemitisch und machten mit Rechtsextremisten gemeinsame Sache. Xavier Naidoo und Michael Wendler starten nun ihr Comeback - Letzterer offensichtlich ohne politische Kursänderung.
How conspiracy ideologues like Naidoo, Wendler, Hildmann persist post-crackdowns.
💬 70 🔁 9637 ❤️ 15731 · If you’re quoting this at me; I’m aware of all that, because I’m the one who drew it eight years ago as part of an advice post for artists on how to use lifestyle, hobbies…
Platforms like Pornhub and OnlyFans have given porn stars more autonomy. But sweeping age-check laws are already impacting their bottom lines.
Internet platforms like OnlyFans/Pornhub empowered performers' autonomy/income; age verification laws slash traffic/revenue 30%. Project 2025 uses state laws as backdoor to federal porn ban, threatening privacy/speech/free web.
A timeline recording only some of the many disasters happening in crypto, decentralized finance, NFTs, and other blockchain-based projects.
Web3 is Going Just Great is a captivating, irony-laden timeline that meticulously documents the chaotic reality of the "future of the internet." Far from being an enormous grift, the site shines a spotlight on the endless cycle of multi-million dollar hacks, rug pulls, and questionable crypto ventures. By chronicling the collapse of "revolutionary" projects and the environmental toll of the blockchain, it offers a vital, critical counter-narrative to the hype of crypto evangelists. It is a must-read for anyone wanting to see the receipts of a digital gold rush gone wrong.
In today's digital age, we rely on platforms as cognitive prostheses, externalizing our memory and focus to tools like Google or GPS.
However, Cory Doctorow warns of a new phase of enshittification: "twiddling." To satisfy Wall Street's hunger for AI growth, tech giants are booby-trapping the UI elements you rely on most.
By taxing your muscle memory and hijacking your attention, they transform vital tools into obstacles, proving that if you’re too happy, they’re leaving money on the table.
Manche Firmen wissen genau, was sie nicht machen. Aber nicht so genau, was sie machen.
Am 14. Juli wird die Audio-Datenreduktion MP3 ein Vierteljahrhundert alt – eine Erfolgsgeschichte aus Deutschland, die noch lange nicht zu Ende ist.
🇩🇪 Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the MP3, this retrospective explores how a German invention revolutionized the global music industry and paved the way for the digital age. It traces the journey from the Fraunhofer Institute's technical breakthroughs to the explosion of internet file-sharing, which permanently dismantled traditional distribution models. By blending technological history with cultural impact, the text highlights how this compression standard democratized access to music, forever changing how we consume, share, and perceive digital media.
While designing a landing page template for dev tool startups, we reviewed 100+ real product sites. Along the way, we uncovered practical insights—here’s what’s worth knowing if you’re building one yourself.
Analysis of 100 dev tool landing pages reveals 2025 winners prioritize clarity, social proof, and frictionless trials over flashy AI.
TLDR: Effective elements: bold value props, customer logos, interactive demos, GitHub stars, and one-click signups. Avoids jargon, long forms; focuses outcomes like "10x faster."
Great read with a lot of visual examples!
Hierzulande hat sich so etwas wie Rechthabenwollen eingebürgert – das vermeidet Denken. Es sollte vielmehr ein Recht auf Nichtrechthabenwollen geben.
This insightful piece explores the uncomfortable nature of being right and the fine line between intellectual growth and annoying self-righteousness. It argues that while arrogance stifles discourse, the true value of "being right" lies not in social dominance, but in the dynamic process of thinking. By shifting the focus from competing with others to being wiser than one’s former self, the text transforms a static ego-trap into a vibrant, vegetable-like growth of the mind.
So my journey with these earbuds started after I saw them on this Mrwhosetheboss video about pointless tech. This device seems to be also popular on TikTok. My suspicions were confirmed, this runs android. So of course i went ahead and bought them. 245 euros later... and they finally arrived! Before we dive further into this, unlike with rabbit, this issue has been properly reported and patched. This is also my first real blog post/disclosure so feedback is appreciated. Small overview I lik
The iKKO ActiveBuds serve as a cautionary tale of how "AI-powered" hype can mask disastrous software engineering. Far from being a revolutionary gadget, this deep dive exposes a "ticking time bomb" of security: from hardcoded OpenAI keys that anyone can steal to a system so porous it can be hacked to run DOOM. It’s a fascinating look at the dark side of hardware startups, where poorly secured Android wrappers and blatant censorship filters create a device that is as vulnerable as it is ambitious.
CouchTimes year in review. Jan Fruchtl shares his thoughts about releasing an app. Interesting read! Especially at the end when he is talking about whether it matters if there is a similar app already available.
Eine Auszeit vom Menschsein - wer würde sich das nicht gelegentlich wünschen? Aber wie Thomas Thwaites als Ziege auf einer Schweizer Alm zu leben, wäre sicher nicht jedermanns Sache. Von Gabi Biesinger.
What the heck is wrong with dating apps?
The dating app industry often prioritizes engagement over intimacy, creating a cycle of "overchoice" that leaves users more exhausted than connected. This analysis pulls back the curtain on how algorithmic structures and endless scrolling mimic a marketplace, transforming human connection into a gamified chore. By understanding the psychological mechanics of choice overload, you can reclaim your digital well-being and shift your focus from quantity to meaningful depth. It’s an essential look at how to navigate the modern search for love without losing your sanity.
Aisle of Indecision: Welcome to Modern Dating
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A story from the "unwinnable" simulation Dwarf Fortress, one of its most tragic and controversial community sagas: the tale of Kruggsmash and the Scamps.
What began as a celebrated creative endeavor—blending intricate storytelling with unique art—spiraled into a heartbreaking conflict over intellectual property and creative burnout. This deep dive explores the fragile intersection of fan-funded passion and the harsh realities of digital ownership, proving that in the world of indie gaming, the most devastating collapses don't always happen underground.
Here are step-by-step instructions for how to digitally silence the president-elect from your devices. But first, let’s talk about whether you really want to do this.
As digital fatigue hits an all-time high, a new wave of tech solutions is empowering users to reclaim their focus by filtering out specific political noise. Rather than simple censorship, these tools use advanced browser extensions and settings to create a tailored online experience, effectively scrubbing Donald Trump from your daily feed. It’s a fascinating deep dive into how we curate our personal realities, offering a seamless way to silence the chaos and regain control.
Paying for online dating is often a calculated trap. The article reveals that platforms like Match.com are designed to keep you single because your subscription is their profit. They use "zombie profiles" of inactive users to lure you in, making you pay to message people who will never reply.
Essentially, these sites sell the illusion of opportunity while sabotaging your actual success. It’s a provocative look at how algorithms prioritize revenue over romance—a must-read for anyone tired of swiping into the void!