Okay, whew. I've been writing. Some light summer beach reading . . . NOT

I begin by going over familiar territory: The authoritarian personality, what the neuroscientists tell us about our political differences. I even open with a story I’ve told before.
I need this because the new stuff requires context, so please stick with me

I add new research, new conclusions, and venture into new territory including existence pain and the role of the artist.

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#Annihilation radiation and #nihilism .

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Les bêtes et les hommes sont obligés a partager l'espace

📍Xàtiva, País Valencià
📷 Minolta XD7
🎞 Ilford PAN 400

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Asteroid observation fly-by

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Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c620ykrxedwo?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike

Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi and several other Houthi officials were killed in the attack, the Iran-backed movement says.

^{Jaroslav Lukiv (BBC News)}

Il y a carrément un championnat du monde de #GeoGuessr ^^ 🌍🧭🗺️

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GEOGUESSR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINALS

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We will be talking about Chorus on Tuesdays @findoutpodcast.

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"This bill screws rural America in every which way you can possibly imagine. And yet, it becomes easier for Republican representatives to get away with this precisely because Democrats aren’t in these areas ... telling their constituents what these lawmakers are doing to them." trib.al/Q4IoLqS

trib.al/NKSwhkI

Transcript: GOP Senator Shocked at How Badly Trump Screwing His Voters

As startling new information about Trump’s policies angers a GOP lawmaker, a Democratic organizer in rural areas explains how badly his agenda is hurting people in these places—and how Dems can capitalize.

^{The New Republic}

Before I record this a 4th and a 5th time better post & forget it.

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#electronics #diy #hamradio

This week's comic, inspired by a study showing that AI summaries on top of search results are dramatically cutting traffic to websites.

#internet #technology #tech #journalism #disinformation #socialmedia #oligarchy

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A Gaza City un milione di persone in fuga
https://www.agi.it/estero/news/2025-08-30/gaza-evacuazione-israele-raid-allarme-croce-rossa-32942715/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Pubblicato su Esteri @esteri-Agenzia_Italia

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A Corgi’s Cozy Hike launched today on Steam—a bite-sized 3D platforming collect-a-thon that wears its heart (and butt wiggle) on its sleeve.

Now, having played the demo, I’ll be honest: I’m on the fence here. For the asking price, this thing lacks polish. Textures have noticeable pixelation where they shouldn’t, the UI fonts are rough, and there’s a general “student project” vibe that keeps it from landing cleanly alongside its inspirations.

That said, it is fun. The pitch is basically Banjo-Kazooie goes to the dog park. You bound across grassy cliffs, dig up bones, nab squeaky toys, and generally act like the happiest corgi in the world. The game is self-aware enough to lean hard into canine antics, and if you’re one of those people who can’t scroll past a corgi GIF without smiling, this will be pure serotonin.

There are quirks, though, that feel like design stubbornness. The devs really want you playing with a gamepad—nag screens and all. Personally, I think it’s 2025 and keyboard/mouse should be more than viable in a 3D platformer by now. But if you’re in the gamepad camp, it works fine with both Xbox and PlayStation controllers.

On the tech side: native Windows and Mac support, and Linux runs just fine through Proton. No major complaints there.

Where it gets tricky is price. At C$20.79, this isn’t exactly budget-gem territory, especially for something that feels more “cozy afternoon project” than fully-fledged release. But here’s the hook: 10% of all revenue goes straight to dog shelters. Since 2019, developer Scalisco has donated over $20K through their games. So you’re not just buying a corgi romp—you’re literally helping real dogs.

So yeah, I’m mixed. A little undercooked for the cost, but undeniably charming and backed by a good cause. If you want a cozy weekend with corgi energy (and don’t mind funding a few rescue pups in the process), it might be worth a look.

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@videogames

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wonder if the "astronomically" pun was intended

Codeberg e.V. is een vereniging waar je lid van kunt worden vanaf 2 €/maand: join.codeberg.org/#ch-membersh…

Duurt blijkbaar wel een week want ze hebben een backlog van 100 aanmeldingen. Maak die backlog nog wat groter 😁

#codeberg #git

Venezia 82, Guillermo del Toro torna con 'Frankenstein'
https://tg24.sky.it/spettacolo/video/2025/08/30/venezia-82-guillermo-del-toro-frankenstein-video-1032533?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Pubblicato su Spettacolo @spettacolo-SkyTG24

Venezia 82, Guillermo del Toro torna con "Frankenstein"

Leggi su Sky TG24 l'articolo Venezia 82, Guillermo del Toro torna con 'Frankenstein'

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Ukraine Politician Killed, Israel Strike Kills Yemen Houthi PM, More
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-08-30/ukraine-politician-killed-israel-strike-kills-yemen-houthi-pm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Podcasts @podcasts-bloomberg

Lee Roy Jordan, who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl title, dies at 84
https://apnews.com/article/cowboys-lee-roy-jordan-obituary-b4af49b8267d169d9441678ff3b5df6e?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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YUP

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2025-08-30 13:34:06

I'll say here what I said on Twitter:

I actually do think it's worth pointing out how in a time of overt fascism, white trans people are also becoming more reactionary and facist overall, because that has real ramifications for Black trans people, who already bear the brunt of anti-trans violence.

I'll say that again: by every meaningful metric, Black trans people bear the brunt of transphobic violence. Not white trans people. And white trans people are not organizing en masse in any real way to change this fact.

And to be clear: White trans people are not becoming more reactionary and facist because they're trans, it's because they're white. And in a white supremacist society, white people will always be white first. Race traitors are rare, very rare. Us Black folks remaining real clear on this point is what will help to keep us safe and keep us from fates like that of Sam Nordquist.

Hiring fizzled, execs bailed in months - Meta’s “Superintelligence” dreams are fading as fast as they formed. Maybe cash only goes so far. You’d think #MarkZuckerberg might’ve learned that lesson by now.#AI #GenAI #Meta #MSL #ScaleAI #Mercor #Surge #AlexandrWang

Cracks are forming in Meta’s p...

Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scale AI | TechCrunch

Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI models.

^{Marina Temkin (TechCrunch)}

Tennessee, looking somewhat sultry for this #Caturday

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