#ScribesAndMakers 4/25 Our featured creator does "a bit of educational activism on the side." Do you do any activism through your creative work?
In most of my books, my characters fight against oppressive systems, unfair defamation or outdated traditions.
I'd say those are typical targets of activism, but they don't tie directly into anything happening here on Earth.
It's the thought that counts, huh?
I’ve been down that path!!😂
“Learning about those aspects of psychology shifted how I viewed things and I wanted to know more,” Thalia Vrantsidis told the Mississippi Free Press. “I looked at my own values and things I found interesting and then started wanting to know about the idea of understanding itself."
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Mississippi State University researcher Thalia Vrantsidis won the Psychonomic Society’s 2025 Best Article Award for her paper delving into why people favor simple solutions.Dustin Cardon (Mississippi Free Press)
Ibis is a federated encyclopedia with numerous features. If you want to start a wiki for a TV series, a videogame, or an open source project then Ibis is for you! You can register on an existing instance or install it on your own server. Then you can start editing on the topic of your choice, and connect to other Ibis instances for different topics. Federation ensures that articles get mirrored across many servers, and can be read even if the original instance goes down. Ibis is written in Rust and Webassembly, fully open source to make enshittification impossible.
After a long hiatus here is finally a new release of Ibis. The user interface received some polishing, and can now be translated to different languages. You can help with translations via Weblate.
If you already have an account and want to fill it with more articles, use the new Wikipedia import! You can import individual articles by Url on the "Create Post" page. Or write a bulk import script with curl https://ibis.example/api/v1/article/import -d 'url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet' -H 'Cookie: auth=my_auth_cookie'.
If you are interested what a federated wiki can do, join and give it a try. You can register on ibis.wiki, open.ibis.wiki or other instances. You can also install Ibis on your own server. It is very lightweight and can easily run on an existing server alongside other software. This release includes an additional installation method using Docker. To discuss the project, report problems or get support use the following links:
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GOP is shorthand for hypocrisy.
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No Lie episode 332: Democrats finish the Republicans’ redistricting fight with a big win in VirginiaListen to audio podcast:Apple podcasts: https://podcasts....Brian Tyler Cohen (YouTube)
The Man Who Built the Next Internet
and Then Disappeared
#internet #technology #reticulum #networking
For nearly a decade, Mark Qvist built a privacy-first protocol from scratch and gave it away for free. Then he walked away.Node Star
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The Article stated that the forks were wire-compatible.
The Rust port
The more ambitious response was the Rust port. The original Reticulum is written in Python, a programming language that is powerful and readable but slow, and particularly rough on mobile phones and small devices. Developers at Beechat Network Systems built a Reticulum implementation in Rust — a language known for running fast with very little memory overhead. A separate project called Leviculum took a similar approach, and by early 2026 had a functionally complete Rust implementation that was tested against the Python original on real hardware and found to be wire-compatible — meaning both versions speak exactly the same language over the air, and a device running one can talk to a device running the other without either knowing the difference.
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So there's this guy, a musical performer. In 2024, he ran for president on the "Weed Shall Overcome" ticket. This guy got harassed and jailed by police who subsequently stole his money and belongings. He wrote and released a song mocking them, so they sued him for harassment. He won that case, became famous, and is now running for President again.
"Even though the man might kick me when I was down, my integrity tells me not to do the same."
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.ReasonTV (YouTube)
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Always keep in mind that when you have nothing left then you are all right 😉.
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This is intended to get a foot in the door. First they say all distributors of Operating Systems must provide an Age Signal. Just like at first only the rich had to pay income tax. It is much easier to amend legislation after you have something in place. Now, everyone pays Income tax. Eventually an Age Signal will not be enough to protect the children. So they will require more proof of Identification to verify age. Along with MS/Windows using a TPM2 to create an absolutely unique identification that can be verified for all MS/Windows users. Which will make TPM2 common place, so other OSes can as well. They are trying to remove any ability at all to maintain your privacy on the internet.
Typically privacy is not my biggest concern when I get on an international network. Except when it comes to dealing with financial institutions. Though this crosses a line that alarms even me. I have even started building my own Gnu/Linux OSes for my machines as after Jan 2027 I will likely not be able to use Fedora anymore.
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I was watching a series set in BCE time called Atlantis. It occurred to me as I watched the evil queen drive away her greatest allies that when a person tries to rule by fear then they end up with mostly cowards for allies. That is what happens when you drive away those with valor and kill off the courageous among your allies. Is it really wise to attempt to rule by fear?
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I just noticed that on your board you have left posting permissions on for guests. This will turn into a nightmare for spamming if your site ever grows in popularity. It would be prudent to turn off posting for guests and force users to register in order to post. Then you can at least delete spammers accounts and block the email addresses they register with.
If you need staff members, I would be happy to help out.
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I am pretty sure he was referring to the ABC song taught in grade school, though that one works too 😉
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The name "chess" is derived from the Arabic word shatranj, which itself evolved from the Persian shatranj (from Middle Persian chatrang), ultimately tracing back to the Sanskrit word caturanga, meaning "four divisions of the military" (elephants, horses, chariots, and infantry). The Arabic term shatranj was introduced to Europe through the Islamic world, particularly via Al-Andalus (modern Spain), and influenced the development of the game and its terminology in Europe. The word "checkmate" comes from the Arabic shāh māt, meaning "the king is helpless," further highlighting the Arabic linguistic influence on chess.
mat means dead in Arabic not helpless btw.
Sjeik mat, meaning the sjeik is dead.
Chess-Mate
Hey folks, the vagaries of distributed server systems tanked me once again!
My Friendica account, which I use to manage all my federated social media accounts, was on a server that crashed with unrecoverable backups last week. This is technically a new account with the same name, content, and photo, but it's still me, I promise!
Anyway, follow me. Let me follow you. Help me rebuild my online life once again!
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Good to have you back, I am very sorry about the crash. I have taken measures to be sure that will not happen again.
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about: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/fac…
the California age verification law for operating systems, including Linux, does not require users to provide ID or undergo any form of verification.
The law, known as AB 1043, mandates that operating system providers collect age information during account setup, but it only requires self-reporting—users simply enter their date of birth or select an age bracket.
There is no requirement for photo ID, facial recognition, or any other form of identity verification.
As noted in multiple sources: as theregister.com/2026/03/13/opi…
The system relies on user honesty, and users can lie about their age with no consequences.
The collected data is intended to be used by apps to determine age-appropriate content, but the OS itself does not verify the information.
Some Linux distributions are exploring minimal implementations (like a D-Bus interface or local config file) to comply without storing sensitive data.
In short, it's a declaration-based system, not a verification system.
@Fou
AB 1043 Age verification signals: software applications and online services.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
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Why should I care if the Nazis are killing the Jews? I am not Jewish.
Besides it effects you. As I stated above Fedora is funded by Red Hat, Red Hat is owned by IBM which is based in Colorado. Which means after 1-Jan-2027 Fedora will have to age verify. This will indirectly effect many that do not believe it effects them.
This also effects the many distros based on Fedora.
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#Australia has introduced age verification to socials.
You can bet, if there is some kind of #civilliberties shitfuckery about, it's a global initiative by #technonazis and/or our owners.
This "age verification" bullshit is purely about ending anonymity on the net.
Full surveillance with no court orders to #deidentify.
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This just reiterates what I have already stated earlier in this thread. So of course I agree.
I'm an old retired fart. I grew up being told that Democracy was the superior form of government, beating all the rest! About 10 years ago I began to question that. I'm gong to relate a story that I've told before because it is what made me start considering that maybe Democracy isn't so hot!
One day in the fall of 2024, just before the election, I asked a neighbor lady (MAGA) why she was going to vote for Trump. She replied "Oh because he so handsome and rich"!
Elections are supposed to be where people vote for the most qualified candidates to lead our country, you know ... education, experience for the job, etc.
Instead they have become nothing more than popularity contests, games with winners and losers.
If Democracy is so damn good, look at this picture and tell me how we got to here from there ...
You are not alone in your skepticism of democracy. In fact Socrates had the same issues you bring up. He was appalled by the idea that people that knew nothing of politics would be given the right to decide who represents us and a societies leaders. He saw it as a very bad Idea. I tend to agree.
Yet, I wonder today whether we have a democracy at all? How long has the Oligarchy been fully empowered? I would say at least as long as we have had 'Citizens United'? Do you think I am naive and that we still have a democracy or would you agree that the Oligarchy is now in control?
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@unusnemo I agree 100% and it's not just in the US. I believe that even the Russian "Democracy" is controlled by the wealthy, despite free and fair elections [!]
I think it boils down to human greed, not so much wealth. When a person wakes up each morning he looks past breakfast for the faster car, the bigger boat, the nicer house.
Same with the wealthy. For the most part, there are exceptions, Musk, Bezos, Zuckerface, others ... are all awakened and think about how can the make more or get more control, etc. I must hand it to Bill Gates. He is helping the less advantaged with his wealth.
Simply put, I believe that it's a human trait ... GREED!
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#RachelCorrie died 23 years ago today, on 16 March 2003. She was crushed by an #Israeli army bulldozer, when trying to prevent the demolition of a house in #Rafah, #Gaza, owned by a #Palestinian doctor and his family. Rachel was 23-years-old. See rachelcorriefoundation.org
#JimPage's song "I'd rather be dancing" is based on letters Rachel wrote home to her parents before Israelis murdered her: youtu.be/QxazIsQE1XE
Rachel placed her body between civilians and killers. That's what a war hero is.
The words of this song by Jim Page are based on letters that Rachel Corrie wrote home to her parents, before she was crushed to death in March 2003 by an Isr...StoptheWarCoalition (YouTube)
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23 ans et rien à changé tout a empiré !
Depuis... les israéliens sont passés aux #genocide #ecocide aux multiples crimes de guerre, aux assassinats ciblés, aux attaques chimiques, attaques l' #iran le #liban la #palestine ...
Il ne veulent aucune paix aucune solution ils veulent l'hégémonie et la guerre éternelle ... Ils en mourront ...
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I occasionally get asked about my moniker Unus Nemo. If you are familiar with Latin then you already know that Unus Nemo means no one. Though that is applicable my moniker is multi-faceted. Meaning there are several reasons that I chose this moniker to name myself. As opposed to my given name which I was labeled with at birth.
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lol, there has been a link to it in my profile ever since I first started this Instance 😉. I guess that tells me who does not read profiles 😛
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A video of the 2023 performance with Devil Buddha that I posted earlier
2 hours audiovisual concert Visuals by Tina Johnsson Sound composer: Ossian Reynolds with musicians: Peter Reynolds - Accordion & Saxophone Prins Olof - Saxophone…Tina Johnsson (Vimeo)
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"The Great Abolitionist" is the first major biography of Charles Sumner to be published in over 50 years. Acclaimed historian Stephen Puleo relates the story of one of the most influential political figures in American history with evocative and accessible prose, transporting readers back to an era when our leaders exhibited true courage and authenticity in the face of unprecedented challenges.
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Books by Charles Sumner at PG:
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Read an excerpt of Stephen Puleo's The Great Abolitionist, the first major biography of Charles Sumner to be published in over 50 years.Sara Beth Haring (The History Reader)
A lot has changed since then. Since then all citizen (of legal age) can vote not just male land owners. So many other things have changed. Though people tend to focus on the very vocal minority that spread hate rather than American Society in general.
Not all of the changes have been for the good, can we name a country where they have been? The way I see it the whole world society is crumbling due to our prioritizing profit over people. Unfettered capitalism just does not work yet no one is willing to address the elephant in the room. Manly because the elephant is very imposing and destroys lives when we do.
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New Project Explores the Craft of Writing in the Medieval Nordic World
A major Nordic research effort is taking a fresh look at the earliest written culture in medieval Finland—by studying not only what documents say, but what they are made of.
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Paleography at PG:
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Unbounded
In the early 20th century, Emmy Noether’s mathematics transcended the physical world. She longed to do the same herself
by Julia Ravanis
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About Emmy Noether via @wikipedia
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Mathematics at PG:
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#books #mathematics #womeninstem #womenhistoryMonth
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Why mention one reason to switch to Linux, when you can list many? 🫣
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Still believe that Windows is a viable OS?
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Windows users sitting in the sidelines are not understanding the source of the Windows hate. But that's because the messages are not getting through. Windows...Rob Braxman Tech (YouTube)
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The eye of the mathematician
Is mathematical beauty real? Or is it just a subjective, human ‘wow’ that is becoming redundant in an AI age?
by Rita Ahmadi
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Mathematics at PG:
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#books #literature #mathematics
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Interesting article. The debate about whether mathematical beauty is "real" beauty has a long history. When modern aesthetics emerged in the 18th century, many authors thought it natural to consider beauty in mathematics. This seemed to tail off after Kant and (especially) Hegel.
But then in the early 20th century, the debate revived, with writers like Clive Bell, David Wight Prall, Louis Arnaud Reid, and Samuel Alexander accepting mathematical beauty.
The debate features especially in chapter 20 of ‘Form & Number: A History of Mathematical Beauty’ [archive.org/details/cain_forma…] (open-access).
This book offers a history of beauty in mathematics and of the study of beauty in mathematics. Its intention is to examine the historical development of the...Internet Archive
Personally, I would avoid all corporate chatbot Instances and use local AI, I understand that not everyone has the technical skills to set this up. Though the Ollama project has gone a long way to making this accessible to most everyone. Ollama is a user friendly wrapper around llama.cpp.
Welcome to Rogue Project's Friendica!
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