Rick d Card

@Rick_d_card
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Pretty much retired Computer Graphics Guy
About meI started drawing at age 7. I enjoy being alone. Began signpainting and screenprinting. Next was computer graphics for signs and screenprinting. The last 20+ years I have been doing computer graphics for screenprinting and computer controlled embroidery.
BooksI read about 3-6 books a week. Mostly fiction but some nonfiction too. Everything except fantasy.
HobbiesComputers especially Linux and other tech stuff. Some gaming. Keeping up on science and tech news. Movies and binging on TV series. Listening to music. Trying to learn guitar...ha. Pondering life, reality and the nature of existence.
PoliticalA bit of an anarchist
Show threadRick d Card16m ago
@mxchara @jonahgibberish Most people I know are fully aware of the truth and what the problems are. They choose not to get involved. I know this because I speak about stuff like this to people I know so, I am guessing most people are like them based on what they've told me. I have no idea what it would take to move them into action; I'm guessing life would have to get much worse before they have the incentive to begin pressuring politicians for change.
Show threadRick d Card20m ago
@mxchara @jonahgibberish Yes. If even 15-20% of the voting public were relentlessly contacting politicians about changes they wanted, kept the pressure on for maybe 3-6 months I believe change would come. Politicians need to know people are engaging with issues. Now they mainly hear from corporations/rich who can afford lobbyists to pressure them. I personally don't even know many people who are willing to take the time to look up petitions and sign them let alone emailing/calling their MP's
Show threadRick d Card1h ago
@jonahgibberish @mxchara I'm ok with you having that belief
Show threadRick d Card5h ago
@davidakin Although I will vote NDP in a federal election, having whipped votes is directly against democratic principles.
Rick d Card5h ago
Anarchist Quotes6h ago

What is a debt, anyway? A debt is just the perversion of a promise. It is a promise corrupted by both math and violence.
-- David Graeber

#anarchism #quote #bot

Rick d Card1d ago
🍄slow learner, ❤️‍🔥deep feeler1d ago

Does anyone already have a list of people who have died this year in USian death camps?

I haven't been writing the names down.

I plan to call my representatives daily and read the names. They should have to hear them, every day. I should have to say them, every day.

Rick d Card1d ago
John Cormier 🇨🇦1d ago
Hi everyone! I’m John, a GenX physicist who invented laser technologies to detect diseases using exhaled breath, as well as some holographic technologies for augmented reality. But the best part of my work has been mentoring young scientists, engineers, and founders. Nowadays I live near some of the best beaches in Atlantic Canada. Interested in science, health, music, art, photography, books, biking, and D&D. On Mastodon since 2022. #introduction #physics #science #Canada #founder #books #DnD
Show threadRick d Card1d ago
@hipsterelectron Because Joe was a very mean guy and thus a cup of Joe became a mean cup of coffee.😄
Rick d Card1d ago
Ankh-Morpork Parks and Rec 🌱1d ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@kottke/116374996408344904

Wow; righteous and just things still happen.

#RightToRepair #SolarPunk

Rick d Card1d ago
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We should be doing this:

“The Netherlands is building a "digital emergency kit" in case the internet shuts down nationwide”

#CDNPoli #DigitalSovereignty #Infosec
https://cybernews.com/security/netherlands-build-a-digital-emergency-kit-internet-shutdown-nationwide/