Over the past few days, thousands of Threads users have amplified baseless claims of hacked voting machines as Democrats become more comfortable embracing denialism.

I wrote about how Threads became ground zero for election hacking conspiracies and how Metas decision to restrict journalists and news content has exacerbated the problem. https://www.usermag.co/p/metas-threads-overrun-with-liberal-election-fraud-conspiracies

Just got asked to be the featured speaker, nay cheerleader, at something called the "AI integration summit," which appears to be aimed at helping employees and management feel less threatened by AI. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

"As a quick recap, the summit’s goal is to help business owners integrate AI responsibly and strategically. It will focus on topics like ethical AI, overcoming fear around AI adoption, and creating an AI-positive environment for employees. I think your expertise would bring great depth to these discussions, helping attendees see what’s possible with AI in today’s business landscape."

When I was a journalist in the Marine Corps my base newspaper dedicated a month to the history of The Battle of Iwo Jima for the 50th anniversary.

I had the privilege of interviewing one of the code talkers who was there. It was absolutely fascinating talking with him.

After the recent passing of John Kinsel Sr there are now only two of the hundreds Navajo Code Talkers who served and helped turn the tide of the war.
Thanks to @benroyce for sharing this info here.
https://mastodon.social/@benroyce/113341164877599369

‘The health of Europe’s waters is not good’: Why it’s time to crack down on chemical pollution.

Only a third of Europe’s surface water bodies are in good health, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA). #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming

https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/10/15/the-health-of-europes-waters-is-not-good-why-its-time-to-crack-down-on-chemical-pollution

50%+ of North America’s bats may face extinction.

The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is calling for improved international collaboration. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming

https://www.eenews.net/articles/50-of-north-americas-bats-may-face-extinction/

Toasting and grinding my own spices is totally worth it (since most of my food involves spices)

#Food #Cooking

Aristotle (384-322 BC) was a Greek philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, and ethics.

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." #stoicism #life #philosophy

Better to trip with the feet than with the tongue.

— Zeno of Citum

#Stoic #Stoicism #ZenoofCitum

Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD) was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, best known for his personal writings 'Meditations' which reflect on ethical self-improvement and duty.

"People try to get away from it all-to the country, to the beach, to the mountains. Which is idiotic: you can get away from it anytime you like. By going within." #stoicism #life #philosophy