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Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow • mastodon (AP)
Today's threads (a thread)

Inside: Proud to be a blockhead; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2024/12/21/blockheads-r-us/

#Pluralistic

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A writer, bundled in furs, sitting on a block of ice and writing with a quill pen. His head has been replaced with that of a skeleton. His inkpot is suspended over a camp stove. He has written, 'No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money.' Surrounding him in a semicircle are nine angry, wealthy men in old fashioned suits, shouting and gesticulating. The background is a faded US$100 bill.
#pluralistic
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Strypey
Strypey • mastodon (AP)
"Being read and being part of a community and a conversation matters a lot to me. But the very act of writing is so important to me that even if no one read me, I would still write."

@pluralistic

https://pluralistic.net/2024/12/21/blockheads-r-us/

Amen to that.

I totally identify with everything you say in this piece. I never saw metrics for Disintermedia until I reestablished my lemonade stand on SubStack. I only see metrics from there because it shoves them in my face, and I haven't figured out how to turn them off.
@Cory Doctorow
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Strypey
Strypey • mastodon (AP)
"Artists who are recruited to make new pink slime are given reference links to existing pink slime and ordered to replicate it as closely as possible. The tracks produced this way that do the best are then fed to the next group of musicians to replicate, and so on."

#CoryDoctorow, 2024

https://pluralistic.net/2024/12/21/blockheads-r-us/

Frankenstein's music *shudder*.

I guess this is all being done by a generative algorithm now? Or as I prefer to call it, a Trained #MOLE : )
#mole #CoryDoctorow
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706593/ Elon Musk could buy every car for sale in the USA including the used ones, and still have over Forty Billion dollars – see at roughly 90% of the visualization #Data #DataIsBeautiful #DataIsBeautiful
Elon Musk could buy every car for sale in the USA including the used ones, and still have over Forty Billion dollars - see at roughly 90% of the visualization
#data #dataisbeautiful
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706591/ Romanian jailed for violent robbery can’t be deported under ECHR rules #News #UK #UkNews #uknews #UnitedKingdom
Romanian jailed for violent robbery can’t be deported under ECHR rules

Romanian jailed for violent robbery can’t be deported under ECHR rules - EUROPE SAYS

Romanian jailed for violent robbery can’t be deported under ECHR ruleshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/21/romanian-jailed-violent-robbery-cant-deported-under-echr/Posted by weregonnamakit
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#uk #UnitedKingdom #News #uknews
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706589/ DABUS AI Again Denied European Patent #europe
DABUS AI Again Denied European Patent

DABUS AI Again Denied European Patent - EUROPE SAYS

by Dennis Crouch The European Patent Office (EPO) has again rejected Dr. Stephen Thaler’s patent application that attempted
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#europe
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706587/ KMFDM shirts: How a European industrial rock band opposed to violence got tied to school shootings in America #europe
KMFDM shirts: How a European industrial rock band opposed to violence got tied to school shootings in America
#europe
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706585/ Un prétendant surprend Marine (Star Academy) sur le prime et l’invite à sortir, elle n’en revient pas #europe #TF1 #Tu00e9lu00e9Ru00e9alitu00e9 #zapping
Un prétendant surprend Marine (Star Academy) sur le prime et l'invite à sortir, elle n'en revient pas

Un prétendant surprend Marine (Star Academy) sur le prime et l'invite à sortir, elle n'en revient pas - EUROPE SAYS

Hier à 23:00 - par Laetitia Azi Tweeter Partager sur Facebook Ce samedi 21 décembre, un jeune homme
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#europe #tf1 #zapping #tu00e9lu00e9ru00e9alitu00e9
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Luca da Firenze
Luca da Firenze • mastodon (AP)
I hear keep repeating
in reference to #Trump's 'presidency'
as
'incoming administration'
...
Trump's presidency is NOT an 'Administration'

It's a criminal association.
#Trump
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Lake Michigan! Live!
Lake Michigan! Live! • mastodon (AP)
Current* conditions near Port Washington, WI:
One of various views of Lake Michigan from the Port Washington Harbor. // Image captured at: 2024-12-21 23:31:33 UTC (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Current Temp in Port Washington: 13.39 F | -10.34 C // Precip: broken clouds // Wind: NNW at 5.145 mph | 8.2 kph // Humidity: 70%
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706583/ Medienbericht: Trump fordert massive Erhöhung von Verteidigungsetats in der Nato – Ukraine #Europa #europe
Medienbericht: Trump fordert massive Erhöhung von Verteidigungsetats in der Nato - Ukraine

Medienbericht: Trump fordert massive Erhöhung von Verteidigungsetats in der Nato - Ukraine - EUROPE SAYS

Russland/Ukraine Nach einem Bericht der 'Financial Times' soll der US-Präsident von den Partnern in der Nato
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#europa #europe
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Mastodon Statistics
Mastodon Statistics • hubzilla (via ActivityPub)
#Mastodon #Statistics 2024-12-21 22:00 CET
Number of active instances: 11 462
Number of users: 9 241 874
Number of statuses: 1 150 830 602
Number of users last 4h: 341
Number of statuses last 4h: 46 030
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#Fediverse
#Mastodon #fediverse #Statistics
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Daniel Supernault
Daniel Supernault • mastodon (AP)
Real Housewives being the Multiverse that RAISED ME!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5BK6tIgMyI

Real Housewives being the Multiverse that RAISED ME!

It's obvious I've been rewatching RHOBH - why most clips are from that franchise, if this does well there'll be more parts including more franchises! Love yo...
YouTube
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Anathema Device
Anathema Device • mastodon (AP)
Hot on the heels of another totally unnecessary remake of a film with a silly premise, comes....

Highlander - IMDb

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1235529/
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mcc
mcc • mastodon (AP)
In fact full text search *is* enabled for my account, or as I like to put it, "I run Mastodon with the PVP flag on"

https://mastodon.social/@mcc/113693330927188572

mcc

2024-12-21 23:09:14


What I'm listening to: "Withering", punipunidenki

Hyper cool, laid-back jazz lounge, with just enough production sparkle on it to make it feel like it's in the "electronica" rack at the record store. The hop trips. I found this artist through a wildly different collaboration they did with Moe Shop (see upthread and/or search "from:mcc listening"); most of their solo discography is in this sorta chill jazz register. Here, I promise only three minutes of immaculate vibes.

https://punipunidenki.bandcamp.com/track/withering


Withering, by punipunidenki

from the album Plastic Tonic
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mcc
mcc • mastodon (AP)
@admitsWrongIfProven it seems like the people who wanna fight are gravitating to bluesky, so maybe it's serving as like a honeypot to keep that stuff away from mastodon, i don't know. but the thing is the knife that gets you is the one you don't see coming
@NotHelpfulUntilIAm🥤 🌛 🗄️
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NotHelpfulUntilIAm🥤 🌛 🗄️
NotHelpfulUntilIAm🥤 🌛 🗄️ • mastodon (AP)
Oh, i'm not against a good fight, just bored of the people that come with the same standard insults. But if they just bluesky away, that's fine for me.
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franni
franni • diaspora
More Interior Domesticity: Look who's home 😀
#post #pdx #p/u
#pdx #Post #p/u
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7sleepersmusic
7sleepersmusic • mastodon (AP)
"Ms. Freeland, particularly because of the skill with which she dealt with Donald Trump in Trump 1.0, is clearly the one that I would choose to take the fight back to him again. She's smart. She knows the drill with him." #ChrystiaFreeland #CanPoli #USPol #CBC cc: @cbcnews https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-freeland-trudeau-successor-1.7417301
#cbc #uspol #canpoli #chrystiafreeland @CBC News
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sortius
sortius • mastodon (AP)
Yes, you could say I really like Cyberpunk 2077

#Gaming
A screenshot from GoG showing "sortius reached 350 hours played a day ago" for Cyberpunk 2077
#gaming
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Joel Michael
Joel Michael • mastodon (AP)
that’s, like 2 weeks worth yeah?
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Coach Pāṇini ®
Coach Pāṇini ® • mastodon (AP)
I had never heard of this Baldoni guy, what a loser.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/business/media/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-it-ends-with-us.html?unlocked_article_code=1.jE4.oj4w.qFZV3T1oHC1G&smid=url-share
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Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣
Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣 • mastodon (AP)
Don't forget these #PinoyFitness virtual races. On-going: Santa race up to Dec 25th. Upcoming: Balik Andog.

#FaithfulAthlete #VirtualRace #Running #Fitness #Sports #Health
PinoyFitness virtual races
#Health #sports #running #fitness #faithfulathlete #PinoyFitness #VirtualRace
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Mike Sheward
Mike Sheward • mastodon (AP)
Property brothers on TV so I walked in and said to my wife, “pfft you know their last name isn’t even property right?”
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706581/ NATO and Russian forces investigate North Pole build-up #Europa #europe #nato #OTAN

NATO and Russian forces investigate North Pole build-up - EUROPE SAYS

Global intelligence agencies are closely monitoring an unusual and highly coordinated surge of activity in the North Pole
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#europa #europe #OTAN #NATO
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Teedi P.
Teedi P. • mastodon (AP)
I always heard "Happy Festivus!" as a joke... but anybody planning on saying/doing something with it this year?

Other than watching the Seinfeld episode, that is? I don't have TV anymore, so doubt I'd be watching anything. I'd probably get a striped pole I can put on my desk. Too bad I couldn't find a mini-Santa hat anywhere... would've been perfect to have my plushy Cthulhu sitting with the pole with a santa hat on it.
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Ghost Dansing ☠️☑️
Ghost Dansing ☠️☑️ • mastodon (AP)
it's the spirit that counts ~ just sayin'
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706579/ AOC may have shifted to the center, but the Democrats aren’t ready for change | Arwa Mahdawi #america #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #US #USNews #USA #USANews

AOC may have shifted to the center, but the Democrats aren’t ready for change | Arwa Mahdawi - EUROPE SAYS

The evolution of AOCThey may have lost the presidency, the House, and the Senate, but when it comes
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#UnitedStates #USA #America #US #usnews #unitedstatesofamerica #usanews
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Ghost Dansing ☠️☑️
Ghost Dansing ☠️☑️ • mastodon (AP)
Iran’s Energy Crisis Hits ‘Dire’ Point as Industries Are Forced to Shut Down https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/world/middleeast/iran-economy-energy-crisis.html?smid=tw-share
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Indivisible
Indivisible • mastodon (AP)
We’re ready to fight back against Trump’s fascistic clown show. All of our nationwide organizing wouldn’t be possible without your support — and a monthly donation gives us something our movement desperately needs as we head into the chaos to come: Predictability. Every dollar you are able to commit will go toward fighting MAGA, building power, and defending our diminished democracy. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/indivisibleproject?refcode=mastodon20241221directpost&source=mastodon

I just gave to Indivisible Project!

Show your support with a contribution.
ActBlue
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706578/ geopolitical concerns – Travel And Tour World #america #geopolitics #Politics #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #UnitedStatesPolitics #US #USPolitics #USA #UsaPolitics

geopolitical concerns - Travel And Tour World - EUROPE SAYS

EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#UnitedStates #USA #America #Politics #US #USPolitics #Geopolitics #USAPolitics #unitedstatesofamerica #unitedstatespolitics
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Kailee ♾️ Voting Midterms God
Kailee ♾️ Voting Midterms God • mastodon (AP)
In #Kharkiv Ukraine

- 1,200 residential buildings,
- more than 50 kindergartens,
- 70 schools,
- and dozens of hospitals have been destroyed.
What should we talk to russian about?

#RussiaIsATerroristState and terrorists must be defeated.

Russian terror must be stopped.

#Ukraine #EU #Europe #Nato
#EU #europe #Ukraine #NATO #Kharkiv #RussiaIsATerroristState
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Chris Trottier
Chris Trottier • pleroma (AP)
I hope an election is called soon because we need to get rid of Justin Trudeau, and fast!

Because this is just embarrassing.

Canada is facing the biggest crisis in decades and Trudeau is content with stupid gimmicks.

What does it matter if there’s a GST holiday when we’re facing 25% increase in tariffs?

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/21/justin-trudeau-ottawa-chaos-00195738
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Diane
Diane • mastodon (AP)
But there's nothing anyone in Canada can do about Trump being a madman who loves being able to threaten everyone with regressive taxes.

I suppose Canada could start digging smuggling tunnels and we could all pretend Canadian goods were made in some warehouse in Detroit.
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Chris Trottier
Chris Trottier • pleroma (AP)
@alienghic Trudeau isn’t going away because of Trump. He’s going away because he’s Trudeau.

It just so happens Trump is one more reason the Liberal Party will be decimated next election.
@Diane
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Shiba Every Hour
Shiba Every Hour • mastodon (AP)
a random shiba from shibes.lol
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706568/ Mark Burnett: Trump picks Apprentice producer as UK envoy #GreatBritain #UnitedKingdom
#UnitedKingdom #GreatBritain
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706570/ When Canada Outshined the UK in World War I #Canadá #GreatBritain #history #security #UnitedKingdom #VimyRidge #WorldWarI
#UnitedKingdom #history #Canadá #Security #GreatBritain #worldwari #vimyridge
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706567/ France’s Macron backs Ethiopia’s debt restructuring efforts By Reuters #france
#france
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706565/ Top 14 – Les notes de Castres – UBB : Tevita Tatafu en déménageur, Levan Chilachava en souffrance #france #Nouvelles
Top 14 - Les notes de Castres - UBB : Tevita Tatafu en déménageur, Levan Chilachava en souffrance
#france #nouvelles
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706561/ So kaufen Sie in Deutschland Lose für „El Gordo“ #deutschland #germany #Nachrichten
Viele Menschen stehen vor einem Lottobüro in Spanien an.

So kaufen Sie in Deutschland Lose für „El Gordo“ - EUROPE SAYS

StartseiteWeltStand: 21.12.2024, 18:55 UhrVon: Judith FinsterbuschDruckenTeilenSpaniens El Gordo, die größte Weihnachtslotterie der Welt, zieht auch immer mehr Deutsche
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#germany #Deutschland #nachrichten
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706563/ Germans mourn 5 killed in driver’s alleged attack on Christmas market #attack #berlin #ChristmasMarket #city #Custody #DeathToll #FridayEvening #germany #magdeburg #Man #people #police #saturday #solidarity #suspect
Germans mourn 5 killed in driver's alleged attack on Christmas market

Germans mourn 5 killed in driver's alleged attack on Christmas market - EUROPE SAYS

MAGDEBURG, Germany —  Germans mourned on Saturday after a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers,
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#police #germany #Berlin #city #attack #people #Solidarity #Magdeburg #Man #saturday #custody #deathtoll #suspect #fridayevening #christmasmarket
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706559/ Italy returns 101 archaeological pieces to Mexico #italy
Italy returns 101 archaeological pieces to Mexico

Italy returns 101 archaeological pieces to Mexico - EUROPE SAYS

14 The Government of Italy returned 101 archaeological pieces to Mexico, during a ceremony headed by the Undersecretary
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#italy
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706557/ «Massimo Mandarano ha scritto una pagina di ‘bella politica’. Il rispetto viene prima di tutto» #Italia #ItaliaViva #italy #notizie #pd #RipartiamoDaiGiovani
«Massimo Mandarano ha scritto una pagina di 'bella politica'. Il rispetto viene prima di tutto»
#PD #italy #Italia #notizie #italiaviva #ripartiamodaigiovani
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706555/ Spain Soccer La Liga | Pro Sports #free #ProfessionalSports #Soccer #spain #sports #xlaligax
Spain Soccer La Liga | Pro Sports
#Free #Spain #Soccer #sports #professionalsports #xlaligax
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Stefano Marinelli
Stefano Marinelli • mastodon (AP)
The day started well, continued badly, and ended worse. Let's hope the near future will be calmer...
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h3artbl33d :openbsd: :ve:
h3artbl33d :openbsd: :ve: • mastodon (AP)
:flan_hug:

Hope tomorrow is better and makes up for this shite.
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Stefano Marinelli
Stefano Marinelli • mastodon (AP)
@h3artbl33d thanks!
@h3artbl33d :openbsd: :ve:
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706553/ «Soy mecánico, vine a España a trabajar y estoy durmiendo en un albergue de Cáritas. ¿Qué país es este?» #Caritas #España #noticias #PontevedraCiudad #spain
«Soy mecánico, vine a España a trabajar y estoy durmiendo en un albergue de Cáritas. ¿Qué país es este?»
#Spain #España #noticias #caritas #pontevedraciudad
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Europe Says
Europe Says • mastodon (AP)
https://www.europesays.com/1706541/ Rachel Brennan har jobbet ved Buckingham Palace. Nå skal hun bidra til at kresne turister blir fornøyde. #Noreg #Norge #norway #nyheter
Rachel Brennan har jobbet ved Buckingham Palace. Nå skal hun bidra til at kresne turister blir fornøyde.

Rachel Brennan har jobbet ved Buckingham Palace. Nå skal hun bidra til at kresne turister blir fornøyde. - EUROPE SAYS

Rachel Brennan (31) skal bidra til at gjestene med størst feriebudsjett trives i Norge. Hun vet hva som
EUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
#norway #norge #noreg #nyheter
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