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Yet another Tesla recall

Tesla recalling almost 700,000 vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring system issue - ABC7 Los Angeles https://abc7.com/post/tesla-recalling-almost-700000-vehicles-due-tire-pressure-monitoring-system-issue/15681829/
Christoph S reshared this.
So, in other words: tesla does crappy job on their vehicles. You want better EV's, then check other car makers



unusual_whales mastodon (AP)
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says they 'defeated' Elon Musk and Donald Trump with the current spending bill, per Punchbowl News

#news #finance #economics #stocks #options

Wallflower 🌺 mastodon (AP)
Did we know Joe Pesci is now 81yo?

🤯

Strypey mastodon (AP)
"People think, oh, you just want to slow down the entire economy and this is obviously going to leave us in poverty. But degrowth actually calls for, let's identity very energy intensive and materially intensive forms of production that are also socially unnecessary. Like mostly are organised around capital accumulation and elite consumption, etc, etc."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

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#podcasts #TechWontSaveUs #DeGrowth
Strypey mastodon (AP)
"SUV production, private jets, cruise ships, fast fashion, things like this. Like big parts of our economy that are clearly not important for human wellbeing, are very ecologically destructive, and we can scale down."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

(2/2)
Strypey mastodon (AP)
"Corporations don't produce money. They produce things, and it's ridiculous for us to say that we need to grow production ... of cruise ships, and 'AI', and private jets ... to increase production of public transit and building insulation, or, public health care ...

You don't need to increase production of bad things to increase production of good things."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

(1/?)

#podcasts #TechWontSaveUs #DeGrowth #PublicFinance
Strypey mastodon (AP)
"We can increase the production of good and necessary things directly, through a public finance strategy that can be implemented by any country that has sovereign control over their currency.

You issue the currency to fund whatever you require. This is basic to industrial policy. Of course, there’s limits to your ability to do this. And the limit, of course, is inflation.

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

(2/?)
Strypey mastodon (AP)
"If you’re using money to mobilize a bunch of additional public production, you’re competing with the existing forms of production that are also demanding labor and resources and factories in the economy.

And that’s going to cause inflation unless you reduce demand elsewhere in the economy and that’s precisely what degrowth provides an important answer to is we can scale down less necessary forms of production, thus liberating resources ..."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

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Strypey mastodon (AP)
"We’re told that capitalism is almost synonymous with innovation. And I really feel that’s not true ... We live in a shadow of the world that we could live in.

We could have much ... more durable products. We could have better public transit systems that are high quality, efficient, integrated ... So, we could have much more efficient buildings. Our appliances could be more efficient."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

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#podcasts #TechWontSaveUs #DeGrowth
Strypey mastodon (AP)
"If we had a more democratic economy where we can direct investment to what we know is socially and ecologically necessary, we could have much better technologies from the perspective of social needs and ecological objectives.

And we’re sort of stuck in this process where we just can’t get those things. And so we have a scarcity of sort of good technology."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

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Strypey mastodon (AP)
"I think that democracy is key here.

Let me first just back up and point to something else, which is that when you say these things, people are like: Oh, that sounds like a totalitarian economy where you have some kind of shadowy elites kind of planning things. I’m like, mate, we actually already live in a totalitarian economy, where capital controls what gets produced."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

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#podcasts #TechWontSaveUs #DeGrowth #democracy #totalitarianism
Strypey mastodon (AP)
"They’re the ones that get to decide how our labor and our resources are going to be mobilized to produce what for whose benefit and how the yields are distributed, et cetera, et cetera, is a deeply anti democratic system.

Yes, we have political democracy in many countries, but when it comes to the economic system, there’s not even the pretense of democracy. We effectively work in totalitarian institutions where we’re just told what to do."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

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Yeah, that’s a line (lie?) that gets harder to believe with every passing year. What capitalism is good at is turning innovation into ‘miracle products’ that exploit creators and innovators in order to make owners massive amounts of money. Look at the measure used… it’s usually ‘$X made!’ instead of lives improved.
And the innovations that truly change lives usually start in free work or gov funded work before being highjacked.
Strypey mastodon (AP)
@DavidM_yeg
> Look at the measure used… it’s usually ‘$X made!’ instead of lives improved

Ae, and as the idiom goes, what we measure is what we optimise for. I think the last NZ Labour government did something truly innovative when they built measures of child poverty into the Public Finance Act. If NatACT First haven't already reversed this, as they have so many other progressive reforms, I look forward to seeing the trend of these numbers across this term, and how it compares.
Strypey mastodon (AP)
"Corporations don't produce money. They produce things, and it's ridiculous for us to say that we need to grow production ... of cruise ships, and 'AI', and private jets ... to increase production of public transit and building insulation, or, public health care ...

You don't need to increase production of bad things to increase production of good things."

#JasonHickel, 2024

https://techwontsave.us/episode/226_how_degrowth_will_reshape_technology_w_jason_hickel

(1/2)

#podcasts #TechWontSaveUs #DeGrowth #PublicFinance
Emory mastodon (AP)
i'm really curious why four years ago I could sell a 2016 Volkswagen golf turbo for $20,000 to any dealership in this country and now I'm getting Letters offering me to give me $9000 in trade-in value for a car that only has 4000 more miles on it than it did back then 😆
Strypey mastodon (AP)
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@emory Well, what you can get for it, at any given time, is the highest price the market will bear, as they say. It's only loosely coupled to the cost of bringing it to market, and in in a financialised economy, it's only loosely coupled to demand. The main variable that determines price is where on the wealth ladder the demand is coming from.
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Strypey mastodon (AP)
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The further up the wealth ladder you go, the more finance potential buyers have access to, allowing them to bid up the price beyond their own current buying power. Further down, expression of demand is limited more and more to the liquidity people have right now, and predatory forms of finance like credit cards and payday loans.
Strypey mastodon (AP)
Here's one for everyone who enjoyed all the pull quotes from Jason Hickel's interview on Tech Won't Save Us.

#TIL that @jasonhickel has a fediverse account!

#JasonHickel

Europe Says mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1704022/ Missing person #NorthernIreland #UnitedKingdom
Missing person

Keith McNeill mastodon (AP)
A survey of 5,000 Australians found almost half (49%) are angry about our warming world. Many were angry because they felt nobody cared. But research suggests the opposite is true
#GlobalCarbonFeeAndDividendPetition
https://theconversation.com/climate-anger-can-lead-to-action-or-curdle-into-despair-we-found-out-why-245361

The old hotend of the 3D printer and its feeder motor have been removed
and the new center mounted one put in its place
Just the wires to swap over later

I hope this works
At least until I can replace the original setup
Hot end of a 3D printer Hot end of a 3D printer
Hot end of a 3D printer

A quotation from Martin, George R. R.
The war that Tolkien wrote about was a war for the fate of civilization and the future of humanity, and that’s become the template. I’m not sure that it’s a good template, though. The Tolkien model led generations of fantasy writers to produce these endless series of dark lords and their evil minions who are all very ugly and wear black clothes. But the vast majority of wars throughout history are not like that.

George R. R. Martin (b. 1948) American author and screenwriter [George Raymond Richard Martin]
Interview (2014-04-23) by Mikal Gilmore, “The Rolling Stone Interview,” Rolling Stone

#quote #quotes #quotation #epic #fantasy #fiction #myth #war #writing
Sourcing / notes: https://wist.info/martin-george-r-r/73543/


Steve Herman mastodon (AP)
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau does not address questions about whether he’ll stay or prorogue parliament. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/justin-trudeau-avoids-questions-about-his-future-after-cabinet-overhaul/article_9b875b9e-be5b-11ef-8000-97b1f7a57f63.html

Neil Brown mastodon (AP)
This long, thoughtful piece, by @broadwaybabyto, entitled "Gisele Pelicot, Medical Misogyny and How Disabled People Face Increased Risk of Abuse" is well worth reading.
Now is not the time to shout “not all men” and demand we give you props for not being abusive. Now’s the time to say LOUDLY that you condemn this behaviour and that you will hold the men in your lives to a higher standard.

https://www.disabledginger.com/p/gisele-pelicot-medical-misogyny-and


Europe Says mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1704017/ Why do London cranes look like the one on the left, but in most other major cities, look like the one on the right? #London #UnitedKingdom
Why do London cranes look like the one on the left, but in most other major cities, look like the one on the right?

AaronDavid mastodon (AP)

Europe Says mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1704014/ Protect the Rouge River: Stop Sheetz from building on the Rouge River #Environment
Protect the Rouge River: Stop Sheetz from building on the Rouge River

NASA (unofficial) friendica (via ActivityPub)
NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services, which is a mission-critical communication capability that allows spacecraft to transmit data directly to ground stations on Earth. The work will be awarded under new Near Space Network services contracts that are firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. Project timelines span from […]

Flipboard Tech Desk mastodon (AP)
Google Chrome is experimenting with a new AI-powered tool designed to help you avoid online scams. Read more at @TechRadar. #AI #CyberSecurity #OnlineScams #Google #Chrome #Tech #Technology https://flip.it/0OlBin
lupus_blackfur mastodon (AP)
So...

We've reached the point where they're embedding a scam into the browser in attempt to stave off other scams...

🤦‍♀️🤪🤔

Scam inception.

No telling what else the thing is doing in the background...

No thanks. You can fuck right off with that.

🫏🤡

One more way we are so fucked by steal-ionnair tech bros...

FFS.
aeberbach mastodon (AP)
how about the scam that just serves pages of ads when you are looking for information, will it help with that one?

Europe Says mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1704011/ All companies in Italy must now purchase climate insurance – it’s the law. #Climate
All companies in Italy must now purchase climate insurance - it's the law.

Melissa BearTrix mastodon (AP)
This could be fun ... Let's hope there is a train strike ... I definitely didn't have this on my 24/25 bingo card ... Giggles

Hugz & xXx

Police commissioner threatens to recommend cancelling Sydney NYE fireworks if rail chaos continues https://www.9news.com.au/national/nye-rail-strikes-police-commissioner-threatens-to-stop-nye-fireworks-if-rail-unions-strike/eb99e461-b0b3-4714-b759-e1e56d239f6b
thefathippy mastodon (AP)
ACAB

Surely it's not up to the commissioner? "Transport options are limited, so you can all get fucked. No fun for you. Unions, other than our own powerful union, sorry, *association*, are bad."
Melissa BearTrix reshared this.
Melissa BearTrix mastodon (AP)
@thefathippy

It is up to the commissioner of police ... It was not safe for the public. They have the ultimate authority over everybody ... Hugz

And if there is a rail strike, the new years in Sydney city should be cancelled, over millions of people being "trapped" in the city, what a nightmare

Hugz & xXx
thefathippy mastodon (AP)
Imagine the horror, stuck in a place with zero food, drink, accommodation, entertainment, AND no trains. [checks notes] Wait, Sydney? 🤔
Robert Watkins mastodon (AP)
Let me summarise the article for you:

Cops: Cancel the fireworks because the union is striking!

Unions: The trains will be running as normal, all it takes is a little staffing adjustment.

Business: The unions are threatening to shutdown the fireworks! It will be a disaster! How dare they!!!

I wonder which one of these viewpoints is correct…

Europe Says mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1704008/ Biden says he supports a congressional stock trading ban #Economy
Biden says he supports a congressional stock trading ban

Thought this was a fake but...nah
9035758


Elon Musk gives nod to German far-right party as election looms
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/elon-musk-gives-nod-german-far-right-party-election-looms-2024-12-20/
#xitter #elon #afd
Khurram Wadee reshared this.

Eegads, Musk is gonna interfere globally.

"Elon Musk has caused outrage in Berlin after appearing to endorse the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative für Deutschland.

Musk, who has been named by Donald Trump to co-lead a commission aimed at reducing the size of the US federal government, wrote on his social media platform X: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”"

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/20/elon-musk-claims-only-afd-can-save-germany
Elon Musk is becoming a one-man rogue state – it’s time we reined him in

The sheer immorality of any one person possessing so much wealth is obvious to most people with basic amounts of empathy. But when it comes to Musk and the other 14 people worth more than $100bn, the morality of it is almost a secondary concern. Their individual wealth is a society-distorting threat ...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/20/elon-musk-is-becoming-a-one-man-rogue-state-its-time-we-reined-him-in

Jayson1985 mastodon (AP)
#Europa #Deutschland #Psychologie

#ADHS #Aufmerksamskeitsstörung

#Erwachsene #Hilfe #Ärzte #Nöte

Hilfe bei Aufmerksamkeitsstörung -

Was hilft Erwachsenen mit ADHS?

https://www.tagesschau.de/wissen/gesundheit/adhs-erwachsene-100.html
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unusual_whales mastodon (AP)
BREAKING: Ripple, $XRP, to donate $5 Million to President Trump's inauguration, per Fox Business.

#news #finance #economics #stocks #options

Europe Says mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1704006/ Feds finalize plan to expand solar energy in Wyoming #Energy
Feds finalize plan to expand solar energy in Wyoming

Sue Stone mastodon (AP)
Jake Tapper Flat Out Tells Mike Lawler, 'You Can't Govern'

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/jake-tapper-flat-out-tells-republican-congressman-you-cant-govern/

Europe Says mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1704004/ Ukrainian FPV scared the Russians in cover out in the open, then another FPV arrives #CombatFootage #Conflicts
Ukrainian FPV scared the Russians in cover out in the open, then another FPV arrives

kottke.org mastodon (AP)
Al Green’s cover of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” is as great as you’d expect it to be. https://kottke.org/24/12/al-greens-cover-of-rems-everybody-hurts

Simon Green reshared this.
Professor Smartass mastodon (AP)
"Are you busy?"

"It depends on what you want."
Chris Johnson mastodon (AP)
the answer is always "yes." And it's no lie; if nothing else, I'm busy breathing.

AI6YR Ben mastodon (AP)
Vanuatu has been raised to Level 3 DO NOT TRAVEL by the US State Department

Updated to a Level 3 due to infrastructure damage from an earthquake.

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Vanuatu following the December 17, 2024, earthquake, which caused significant damage to local infrastructure. The U.S. government’s ability to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Vanuatu is limited, and departure options have been disrupted. Within Vanuatu, numerous buildings sustained severe damage, and curfews are in effect in some areas. (continued)

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/vanuatu-travel-advisory.html

#Vanuatu #earthquake #travel

Sue Stone mastodon (AP)
My 11 year old doggo had a mass removed from the side of his head this morning. Doc got all they could out, but I can tell the doctor thinks it's cancerous, but wouldn't say before biopsy results. I'm kind of heartbroken. We didn't notice the swelling on the site until Monday, when we took him in. I hope we bought him some good time before he leaves us....😭
FeralRobots mastodon (AP)
I know you'll do your best to keep him happy however long he has.
Sue Stone mastodon (AP)
@FeralRobots I will...went out and bought special treats he's been off of for a long time b/c he had weight issues...eff the diet...
Pratik Patel mastodon (AP)
Oh,no! Sending you and him the best.

islieb? mastodon (AP)
Comic. Eine Figur läuft fröhlich durch die Gegend und denkt: "Fürs neue Jahr nehme ich mir dieses Mal überhaupt nix vor und bin stattdessen einfach zufrieden mit mir, wie ich bin."


Musk’s dangerous, exaggerated conflation of social media and democracy https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/12/19/musk-conflation-social-media-democracy/

David Gerard mastodon (AP)
Australia’s under-16 social media ban to use hand-waving to verify ages with AI

https://pivot-to-ai.com/2024/12/20/australias-under-16-social-media-ban-to-use-hand-waving-to-verify-ages-with-ai/

Mike Sheward mastodon (AP)
An under reported benefit of using DC fast charging stations is that you get to pretend you’re a deck hand on a large cargo vessel when you maneuver the chonky cable around.

Chris Trottier pleroma (AP)
When it comes to sentiment over A.I., LinkedIn is the polar opposite of the Fediverse.

LinkedIn lunatics think A.I. will solve all problems, bake them a cake, and usher in a messianic new age.

I don’t know how far A.I. will go, but typically with anything – if both your aunt and your cab driver are hyped about it, that’s the sign things will be over soon.

See also: the Metaverse, NFTs, Beanie Babies…
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fmc01 mastodon (AP)
Virtually all are sincere intelligent and decent people - but Linked In is where you go “To prepare a face to meet the faces that you meet;” T S Eliot

I got myself a nice Hogswatch present. A nice little plasma cutter. It should cut mild steel up to 3/8 of an inch thick in a single pass, which is plenty for me because as far as anyone knows I’m not planning on building a Killdozer.
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Yeah, the lamination would def. add cheap ballistic protection, and improve the mass/load properties. Didn't know about the thermal dynamics/properties/advantage. Good to know. And of course, not that it's even a thing we think about at all, other than as a hypothetical academic exercise.
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