Robin C

@sp1ndrift
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Here for the fresh inspiration and good manners. Hope to be surprised.
LocationLondon / Northumberland / Reno / Kaohsiung
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I learned that the artist behind the artwork for the game Elite was none other than Philip Castle, the designer of the posters for A Clockwork Orange and Full Metal Jacket, among others.

He passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 83 🙏

#PhilipCastle #Elite #RetroGaming #SciFi

Today’s experiment: going all in on Orion browser and Kagi on Mac and iOS.

So far Orion appears to be Safari++ which suits me fine. I don’t want my browser experience “reinventing” with exotic gradients; I just want speed, privacy and extension support.

#orion #Kagi

I’ve been super impressed using Kagi Translate (iOS) over the last couple in Taiwan. Although the app isn’t remotely iOS native and could use its UX streamlining the quality of results is incredible.

#kagi

What is accomplished by forcing people to wait 10 years for residency? Nothing. How does that improve integration, or public services, or the economy? It doesn't. How does it even pretend to treat people with dignity? It can't. How will it improve Labour's election prospects? It won't.

Do you own your devices or is it the other way around?

The Last Quiet Thing | Terry Godier
https://www.terrygodier.com/the-last-quiet-thing/ascii

The Last Quiet Thing

Your possessions came alive. Now they won't stop talking.

Terry Godier
Angine de Poitrine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

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Again: if an HVAC installer tells you that your home is in a climate "too cold" for a heat pump, they are wrong, and probably not trained to install a heat pump. Look elsewhere.

Cold winters are no match for modern cold-climate heat pumps

"In fact, Norway, Finland, and Sweden have some of the highest heat pump adoption rates in the world."

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/03/cold-winters-are-no-match-for-modern-cold-climate-heat-pumps/

Cold winters are no match for modern cold-climate heat pumps

In fact, several chilly Nordic countries lead the world in heat pump adoption.

Yale Climate Connections
@neil I think of digital sovereignty in terms of autonomy as opposed to subservience/victimhood/exploitation. So sovereignty need not have a geograhical aspect but one of rights and consent - using those tech resources & providers that are relatively more respectful of one's autonomy regardless of whether they are paid for or not. Viewed from this standpoint it allows choice by the vast majority of users who are not in a position to develop/host their own tech. Sovereignty means using tech, not being used by it.

My trick for achieving stuff in life is just telling people you’re gonna do a thing, thus daring your future self to do it. Arrange logistics for the thing to trick your future self into having to follow through on the arrangements. Make adventurous plans that your future self will feel compelled to complete.

Related: my past self is an arsehole.