Our latest video explores the big business of academic publishing!
Including data from the drain on scientific publishing & other fantastic studies from @markhanson.fediscience.org.ap.brid.gy et al
Watch here: https://youtu.be/0Cix6fgb0y0
@Federation_Bot
Computer science is less relevant to software development than most social sciences.
A garbage truck of plastic every second by 2040.
Microplastics in our lungs, blood and even brains.
This is what happens when production keeps rising unchecked.
The world need a strong #PlasticsTreaty that cuts plastic at the source and protects people, not petrochemical profits.
After a couple of days shut indoors due to #stormbram the #Sheep are allowed out in the sun, for a feed of Rammaster and sugar beet. It’s still quite breezy outside but they don’t care.
#SheepOfMastodon #Defaidodon
C'est une dinguerie : imaginez les LR qui chopent un fichier de sympathisants NFP et les harcèlent pour qu'ils écrivent à une politique très à gauche et grande gueule (= a déjà offensé le centre droit) pour l'encourager se lancer dans une élection pas gagnée du tout, même pour une modérée...
Ajoutez racisme, misogynie etc...
Quel scandale. #ratfucking
@hexaitos@squawk.social AI here stands for Awoo Intelligence
I hate how we humans are under the watch of the AI overlords.
My next video talks about nazism and trumpism, so I need to show WW2 photos, and often they include the swastika.
So I checked if I can display this symbol without the video being illegal in Germany — and I can, for commentary purposes.
But then I read, YouTube has an AI system which blocks videos with swastikas in Germany. So my video may be blocked because the AI can find a swastika, but it cannot tell I am not promoting Nazism.
I'm skeptical of any productivity advice that requires you to be a completely different person. 'Wake up at 5am!' What if my comparative advantage is being someone who doesn't wake up at 5am
I'd wake up at 5am if I had a home to wake up to. Displacement teaches you to find productivity in chaos, not a schedule.
Today's theme on Folksy is 'The Holly & The Ivy' My robin is included in today's theme. It's available in my shop 'The Wee Owl Art'. Find me on Folksy!
https://folksy.com/items/8588837
#FediGiftShop #ScottishArtist #MastoArt #CreativeToots
#Robin #HollyAndIvy #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #ShopIndy #SupportSmallBusiness #Christmas #ChristmasGifts
KIKI! I JUST put these shoelaces in! I haven't even WORN them yet!
(No prize for guessing what happened to the old shoelaces)
In a new threat assessment, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) for the first time in Danish history lists The United States as a security threat to Denmark.
I suppose we knew this was coming after Trump's threat to attack Greenland, but it still breaks my heart, as this will have huge consequences for Danish-US relations.
I know fear of occupation, of homes threatened. My heart goes out to Denmark, feeling same uncertainty my family faces daily in Gaza.
Question:
In which period was the music you listen to recorded and/or released? Choose all that apply.
LISTEN: Those “year-in-review” insights from your apps might seem fun to see and share, but they’re a symptom of the surveillance culture that permeates the internet and threatens your privacy, EFF’s India McKinney told KCBS Radio.
https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radio-on-demand-011f4/episodes/the-privacy-paradox-behind-your-personalized-year-in-review-350bd
As a refugee, I've lost so much. Now I'm losing my privacy too?
RE: https://mastodon.social/@emanahmed/115688742591553078
Today I urgently need $650 to build a bathroom and buy winter clothes and blankets
Any donation makes a difference with us
#freepalestine
#charity
#famineingaza
#genocide
#israel
#SupportGaza
#humanrights
Eman, I feel for you, winter is coming and my kids need warm clothes too, I wish I could help more, but I can spare a little, will send what I can.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@rubenbolling/115691564369915601
By shifting to 98% renewable energy "The total cost of electricity production [in Uruguay] decreased by roughly half ... About 50,000 new jobs were created in construction, engineering, and operations, roughly 3% of the labor force … Its economy has been growing at 6% to 8% annually, and its poverty rate has fallen from 30% to 8%."
#freepalestine
#humanitarianaid
#supportmastodon
#charity
#humanrights
Since I shared my urgent appeal this morning to build a simple bathroom, I have only received 50 $
The full amount needed is 650$, and I’m still holding on to hope and kindness in people’s hearts.
We live in a tent and share one bathroom with four other families
I’m asking for your help to build a small, private space that will give my children dignity and comfort.
Even a small donation can make a big difference.
I feel you, @emanahmed. I've lived in similar conditions. Your story mirrors ours. It takes courage to share. Hope and kindness will prevail." #freepalestine #humanrights
Question:
How many of you have used `in srgb` in color-mix()?
(specifically srgb, not srgb-linear or anything else)
A: Never used color-mix() / I don't write CSS / No idea what you're talking about 🤷♂️
B: I have done this and still do, why? 🤔
C: I have done this in the past, but now I know better 😬
D: Yikes, I would never 🧐
Every available method of age verification systematically excludes or harms marginalized people. The real question isn’t whether these systems discriminate, but how extensively. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/12/10-not-so-hidden-dangers-age-verification
My kids can't access basic services online due to strict age verification. As refugees, we already face so many barriers. This feels like another wall.
Just arrived on our store: New soft enamel pins featuring the #Mastodon logo. This time, they have a copper finish. However! I have to warn you there will be another enamel pin design up on the store this week, so if there's any chance you might want an alternative design or both, you may want to hold off on making orders for now to save on shipping.
https://shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mastodon-logo-enamel-pin
Pins won't feed my kids. We need aid, not accessories
