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@ScottSoCal there was a study done on autistic people that showed that we tend to be more altruistic and are more likely to act in accordance with our values when no one's watching. The study framed this finding as a deficit in our ability to act to our own advantage. To which most people in the community have responded with serious side-eye: 'You mean integrity is a bad thing now?' πŸ˜’

A friend has just installed a handwriting app for children, to help them form their letters, using an Apple Pencil on screen, which gives them feedback as to whether they are doing it correctly or not.

It's really cool, except...

There are adverts after Every Single Letter.

Every.

Single.

Letter.

At least 5 seconds.

For an app specifically designed for young children.

Sodding disgusting, IMHO.

(FAOD, I'm not asking for advice. I can fix it, trivially. That's not the point.)

Seva attended a pottery class, where he made a small jug. It turned out very well, but it probably needs to be baked? Does anyone know how to do it?

'The Jewish β€œQuestion.” The Negro β€œProblem.” The Trans β€œIssue.” Maybe people existing shouldn't be a question, issue, or problem that's up for debate. If you're framing people’s humanity and existence as some kind of both sides debate you're probably not a good person.' #racism #abpoli

@ErikUden @ScottSoCal

They're not thinking about industrial use and never have--they want it because before it was an industrial good it was an icon of power. Diamonds, too.

That they're industrial commodities now is something they want the effects of but don't want itself, because it belies their beliefs about what makes a good currency.

@obrerx @allautistics @actuallyautistic

Yes, when you were born is pretty important. I was born in the mid 50s. If they'd discovered at that time that I was autistic, I would've been put into an asylum and never seen the light of day again.

Thank the Gods they missed me! I was finally diagnosed aged 63, about 5 years ago. After I retired!

So I lived most of my life, and all of my *working* life, not knowing, unable to work out why I was so *very* unlikeable.

Elon Musk is what happens when you give someone with the temperament of a chihuahua and the empathy of a jellyfish access to unlimited wealth and power and then tell him that he deserves to rule the world. #XMarksTheMoron

Christopher Wray warns about how many Russian spies are in this country.

Maybe someone should tell him that most of them are the leaders of the Republican Party.

Don’t mind us re-introducing ourselves....

We’re The Markup, a nonprofit newsroom that’s skeptical about Big Tech. And there’s a lot to be skeptical about right now.

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Had a scary start of my day. I was brushing my teeth and looked in the mirror and there was some crazed looking old man looking back at me foaming at the mouth.

Hesci, estonko! Amy Warne here. Indigenous food sovereignty and health equity are my passions, as well as increasing Native visibility at all levels of gov't. I just ran for office and am the current chair of the OK County Dem Party. I work with entities such as the Regional Food Bank, HungerFree OK, First Americans Museum, & the Metropolitan Library. I represent less than 1% of Indigenous Dietitians in the field. I play soccer for fun and grow food to help nourish my community. #introductions

@ScottSoCal this is precisely the point my comment wants to make! Where is this β€œintrinsic” value in some shiny metal, less than 7% of which is actually used for industries.

Nothing has intrinsic value other than food and weapons.

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or There Is Absolutely No Reason For This To Be An Acronym

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