2023 archive
The Snaring Economy 0
Sam speaks with Bruce Schneier about whether Uber is good or bad or some of both.
Thought Police 0
If they see a thought, they’re gonna put it under lock and key.
Behind the Scenes 0
Sam and the crew take an in-depth look at what’s behind the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
The Privatization Scam 0
LZ Granderson peels the onion about “school choice.”
Follow the link for his evidence.
Aside:
I remember when my school started to integrate [mumble] years ago (one black student the first year, 11 the second year, etc.), two private schools suddenly appeared where none had been before.
We called them “seg academies” because that was what they were.
Eye Witnesses 0
Chris Hayes reminds that we watched the January 6 insurrection happen in real time.
Via C&L, which has commentary.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
At AL.com, John Archibald looks at the efforts in some southern states to whitewash–I use that term advisedly–their history of slavery and racism and wonders what all the fuss is about.
After all, he points out, old times there are not forgotten.
“Slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit,” according to Florida’s new social studies standards.
The South – the whole country, really – doesn’t need to study real history anymore.
It’s too busy living it.
Follow the link for the rest.
It’s All about the Algorithm 0
Rebecca Watson takes an in-depth look four recent studies of the effects of the Zuckerborg’s algorithms. She discusses not only what the researchers reported, but also what limits the Zuckerborg placed on their studies and how many grains of salt you need to digest the research.
Or you can read the transcript, which includes links to various citations in the video.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Politeness again becomes child’s play.
And the headline at the link would again trick us into believing that “accident” and “negligence” are synonyms.
Watching and Waiting 0
Methinks my old Phlly DL friend Noz is onto something.
Fly the Fiendly Skies 0
But beware of the flying swatter.