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Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow – No trackers, no ads. Black type, white background. Privacy policy: we don't collect or retain any data at all ever period. [Unofficial]Apr 8

Pluralistic: Process knowledge (08 Apr 2026)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://pluralistic.net/2026/04/08/process-knowledge-vs-bosses/

Pluralistic: Process knowledge (08 Apr 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

Nicholas A. Ferrell Apr 7

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 04-07-26

I have a few new work assignments today (Sad!) but more than enough time (or just enough time) for our regularly scheduled edition of daily Pook-Emu Bee links. 1. OpenAI calls for robot taxes, a public wealth fund, and a 4-day workweek to tackle AI disruption (Tom Carter for Business Insider. April 6, 2026.) I came across an article recently suggesting ways the big AI players could modify their PR approaches. I said it was impossible. The people running them have no theory of the mind for […]

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-04-07-26/

[Note] Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 04-07-26

Seven links from around the web covering topics including, but not limited to, the bizarre pronouncements of AI leaders, cherry blossoms in New York, and dishwasher repair.

The Emu Café Social

Kerr Avonsen (she/her)Mar 31

I once calculated the amount of energy taken by the "fast, high energy" wash cycle in my dishwasher, and by the "slow, eco-wash, low energy" cycle.

Guess which one used more energy?

The eco-wash did. Because, while it may have a lower kilowatts-per-hour rate, over the longer period, it used more total kilowatts.

So I feel absolutely guilt-free when I use the fast wash cycle.

#FalseEconomy #RunTheNumbers #EcoWash #Dishwashers

Out of Context Podcast Quotes Mar 10

"So, how to load a dishwasher is in dispute?" - JOSH CLARK, Short Stuff: Handwashing vs Dishwashers, Stuff You Should Know #StuffYouShouldKnow #SYSK #Dishwashers #NationalDishwasherAppreciationDay #JoshClark

N-gated Hacker News Feb 23

🚨 Breaking: The #BBC has cracked the Da Vinci Code of dishwashers! 😱 Prepare to have your mind blown by the 5 commandments of plate arranging, because clearly, civilization depends on it. 🍽️✨
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy89lr3pl4o #BreakingNews #Dishwashers #LifeHacks #KitchenTips #PlateArranging #HackerNews #ngated

Yes there is a right way to stack the dishwasher. Here are the 5 rules

BBC One's Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households.

Cloud Manul Feb 20

Someone explained what type of #detergent is best for #dishwashers and #washing machines intuitively: "Always use powder. "Liquid", "tabs", "discs", and "pearls" are more expensive than they need to be, are often overdosed, and can damage your machines if used for prolonged periods. Did you ever meet a cocaine addict who said 'liquid cocaine and cocaine tabs are great!' No. That's the proof."

KilleansRow 🇺🇲 🇺🇦🍀Dec 13

Don't buy what proponents of #AI are selling.They said the same thing about
#Computers , adjustable #wrenches and
#Dishwashers. Thankfully no one ever suggested the washer and dryer would one day become self aware and rule the world. At least until the power goes out. These people are unwell...