Rob Carlson

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I build stuff. 

Managing Director, Planetary Technologies (née Bioeconomy Capital).
 
http://www.planetarytech.earth@PlanetaryOps
 
Affiliate Prof, UW Allen School for Computer Science and Engineering.

Home: http://www.synthesis.cc

 
#ScienceAlwaysWins
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Last Super Blue Moon until 2037 lights up skies around the world (photos)

The rare Super Blue Moon was one of the biggest and brightest moons of the year.

Space

May have overdone it with the seeding in my late season #wildflower meadow experiment in #Seattle.

Bees like it, though.

So this is crazy fcuked.

Despite their denial, Gizmodo caught the College Board (who administer the SAT, etc.) sharing scores and GPAs with Facebook, TikTok, etc.

https://gizmodo.com/sat-college-board-tells-facebook-tiktok-your-scores-gpa-1850768077

The College Board Tells TikTok and Facebook Your SAT Scores

Gizmodo’s tests found the higher-ed gatekeeper shares GPAs, SAT scores, and other data with big tech.

Gizmodo
Here’s the deal: We name mass shootings the way we do hurricanes but after Republicans who accept payments from the NRA.

Andy telling it like it is.

Reporter: You're the first person ever to win two Olympic tennis gold medals. That's an extraordinary feat, isn't it?

Andy Murray: I think Venus and Serena have won about four each.

#misogyny #sexism #Patriarchy

@KayTrue has a letter in the
@financialtimes
regarding the importance of gender labels in sports story headlines and the dangerous impact of stirring news on my delicate sensibilities.
https://www.ft.com/content/f8bce685-bf6b-452b-be9f-9217f662d979
Letter: One advantage of gender labels on sports stories | Financial Times

From Sarah Keller, Seattle, WA, US

Data brokers are launching an attack on proposed CA legislation #SB362 that would let people opt out from all #databroker services en masse. Because they know everyone will do it if they can. The #DELETEAct would be good for Californians. Tell your legislator you support it and don't let these dodgy businesses kill it. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/16/ad-industry-tries-to-quash-proposed-data-broker-regulations-00111513
Ad industry tries to quash proposed data broker regulations

The proposed legislation would allow California residents to make a single request to delete their data that goes to multiple companies.

POLITICO
Nikko Toshogu Shrine | Nikko Official Guide | Visit Nikko

Toshogu, Nikko's most noteworthy shrine, dates from the 17th century and is known for its gilded buildings, lavish gate, and quirky carvings.

Lake Towada (Towadako)

About Lake Towada (Towadako).

One day in Nihonbashi: the best restaurants, cafés and things to do

This former financial district is reinventing itself with cool new cafés, hotels and more

Time Out Tokyo