Just heard from my US publisher: they've ordered a FIFTH print-run of my latest book, ENSHITTIFICATION, which only came out three weeks ago!
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374619329/enshittification/
Second UK print run was ordered yesterday (it's been out in the UK for two weeks):
A thing we do at Scientist Rebellion is host a series of talks called "Buen Vivir". Next week (Wed Oct 29, 12PM PDT) I've got the honor of hosting the esteemed Dana R Fisher who has a new book called "Saving Ourselves". All are welcome! Here's a link to register:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/saving-ourselves-in-a-polycrisis-dana-r-fisher-buen-vivir-oct-2025/
Maybe Platner loses his primary to Janet Mills. Maybe voters do ultimately hold him accountable. But the fact that we've arrived at "maybe voters will give a damn” as our last line of defense against candidates with Nazi tattoos suggests something has gone badly wrong with our filtering mechanisms.
https://www.theindex.media/p/i-can-t-believe-i-need-to-say-this-but-nazi-tattoos-are-bad
"Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel"
Over 450 signatories, including former Israeli officials, Oscar winners, authors and intellectuals have signed an open letter demanding accountability over Israel’s conduct in Gaza"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/22/jewish-notables-open-letter-un-sanction-israel
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