Thaiis Thei 𓁟

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Virtually Real

"We each live in our own perceptual universe, no two sensoria are exactly alike, but, because we all live in the same physical universe, we imagine it is a shared whole, its entirety common to us all. But our perceptual worlds are as unique as we each are, each unique perceptual world adding to the creation of the whole of reality."

Theologian. Historian. Polytheist Animist. Regenerative Farmer. Virtual World Developer. Refugee From Academia. Open Data Advocate. Photographer.

OOZE - my bloghttps://ooze.net/about/
I'm sorry Dave, I can't do that: ethics in software developmenthttps://archive.org/details/lca2019-Im_sorry_Dave_I_cant_do_that_Ethics_in_Software_Development
Virtually Real: being in cyberspace - PhD thesishttps://ooze.net/virtually-real-being-in-cyberspace/
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@frngr "eventually" "should"
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@Gargron This is such a naive take on this situation.
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@jaap @academicchatter Paywalled 😐
Thaiis Thei 𓁟Dec 15, 2023

https://www.mediaite.com/news/christian-beheads-satanic-display-in-iowa-capitol-receives-10000-pledge-from-charlie-kirk/

Christian Beheads Satanic Display in Iowa Capitol, Receives $10,000 Pledge from Charlie Kirk

#religion #Christianity #Satanism #USA #Pagan

Christian Beheads Satanic Display in Iowa Capitol, Receives $10,000 Pledge from Charlie Kirk

A Satanic altar in Iowa's State Capitol was beheaded by a Christian veteran after Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds received backlash for refusing to remove the display

Mediaite
Thaiis Thei 𓁟Dec 15, 2023
Jack JenkinsDec 15, 2023

1. So, I spent a good chunk of this year investigating Christian nationalism in the U.S., particularly regions where the ideology is strongest.

Here are some highlights:

In February, I tripped to North Idaho, where Christian nationalism and Christian separatism — and an influx of blue-state expats — are transforming local politics. https://religionnews.com/2023/02/22/how-big-christian-nationalism-has-come-courting-in-north-idaho/

How big Christian nationalism has come courting in North Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (RNS) — ‘If we put God back in Idaho, then God will always protect Idaho‚ amen?’

Religion News Service
Thaiis Thei 𓁟Dec 15, 2023
S★m V★rm★Dec 15, 2023

L O L when it comes to light you know it's probably been going on for years already. I'm sure we have all had experiences where we know for certain there's no other way there could be a connection other than the devices are listening.

https://www.404media.co/cmg-cox-media-actually-listening-to-phones-smartspeakers-for-ads-marketing/

Marketing Company Claims That It Actually Is Listening to Your Phone and Smart Speakers to Target Ads

“What would it mean for your business if you could target potential clients who are actively discussing their need for your services in their day-to-day conversations? No, it's not a Black Mirror episode—it's Voice Data, and CMG has the capabilities to use it to your business advantage.”

404 Media
Thaiis Thei 𓁟Dec 15, 2023
Stuart BeggDec 14, 2023

This article from Ronni Salt is a month old today, and growing in relevance as every day goes by.

To save yourself a lot of time, and grief, you should assume that EVERYTHING the #COALition, and especially Peter Dutton, says is a straight up LIE, and wait to be convinced otherwise.

Don't hold your breath… #auspol

https://theshot.net.au/news/general-news/the-lying-game-australias-political-landscape-to-come/

The lying game: Australia’s political landscape to come - The Shot

Throughout 2016 to 2018, telco giant Samsung Australia advertised a staggeringly expensive “water resistant” mobile phone. The phone could float

The Shot
Thaiis Thei 𓁟Dec 15, 2023
Amy Diehl, Ph.D.Nov 15, 2023
Study of 554 public companies finds those w/ a fully flexible remote work policy had a 3-year industry-adjusted revenue growth rate of 21%. Companies requiring in-office work had only 5% growth. Excluding tech, fully flexible companies outperformed by 13%. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenamcgregor/2023/11/14/companies-with-flexible-remote-work-policies-outperform-on-revenue-growth-report/
Companies With Flexible Remote Work Policies Outperform On Revenue Growth: Report

According to a new report, companies with flexible remote work policies outperform firms with more restrictive policies when it comes to revenue growth rates.

Forbes
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@incrediblemelk The former somehow is more ruthless, while the latter is more indifferent.
Thaiis Thei 𓁟Dec 15, 2023
Derek Powazek 🐐Dec 15, 2023
Netflix goes back to spending money at the nazi bar. https://www.thewrap.com/netflix-resumes-advertising-x-elon-musk-controversy/
Netflix Resumes Advertising on X After Elon Musk Controversy - TheWrap

Netflix has resumed advertising on X following a suspension by the streamer and other brands after Elon Musk promoted an antisemitic post.

TheWrap