Friends in #Gaza/#Palestine:
Obviously a one-state solution is impossible while Netanyahu still leads #Israel. But could you imagine ever feeling safe in a unitary secular state in which Islamic, Christian, Jewish and other citizens had real equality under the law, if all land seized since 1950 was re…
⚠️ AI can generate a feeling of intimacy that exceeds human connections
I discovered 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 for myself in my ill-fated research project of 2021!
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-ai-generate-intimacy-exceeds-human.html
merrychristmas, separation of church and state be damned
https://mastodon.social/@botgov/115713162753161483
A24 renews its multiyear distribution deal with HBO Max; upcoming movies in the deal include Marty Supreme and The Moment starring Charli xcx (Todd Spangler/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/hbo-max-a24-movies-streaming-deal-renewa…
Wer noch ein Weihnachtsgeschenk braucht:
Film
Schulter an Schulter, wo der Staat versagte
#Hamburg
RE: https://tldr.nettime.org/@tante/115706875475817593
(Really happy I stayed in the Debian camp all my Linux live, I was tempted to play around with Fedora Silverblue but that feeling has somehow vanished)
Following federal cuts to history-focused organizations, the president of the Canadian Historical Association, Colin Coates, sent this letter to Marc Miller, the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture.
One thing might not be obvious: Coates's reference to Carney's recent Quebec City speech suggests Canadians' need for historical context right now. He doesn't agree with Carney's claims. In fact, most Canadian historians would dispute them.
Ukraine's central bank holds rate steady despite falling inflation: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/11/ukraines-central-bank-holds-rate.html
Ohio State LB Arvell Reese announces intention to enter 2026 NFL Draft https://www.nfl.com/news/ohio-state-lb-arvell-reese-announces-intention-to-enter-2026-nfl-draft