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@cdarwin@c.im
2026-01-13 15:40:07

As Trump threatens Iran, Venezuela, Mexico, Greenland and more,
renowned historian Alfred McCoy says the United States is
“an empire in decline,”
following a predictable pattern
of militarism abroad and political instability at home
as it loses power and influence on the world stage.
“American politics become increasingly contorted and irrational,”
says McCoy.
“I think the thing to do is to realize that we are an empire in decline, …
…

“Empire in Decline”: Historian Alfred McCoy on U.S. Aggression in Venezuela, Iran & Beyond
As President Trump threatens Iran, Venezuela, Mexico, Greenland and more, renowned historian Alfred McCoy says the United States is “an empire in decline,” following a predictable pattern of militarism abroad and political instability at home as it loses power and influence on the world stage. “American politics become increasingly contorted and irrational,” says McCoy. “I think the thing to do is to realize that we are an empire in decline, … and it will continue for another decade…

@inthehands@hachyderm.io
2026-01-13 17:19:25

Update on the thread above:
I’m not seeing this pattern anymore; the sharp boundaries no longer show up where you look at where ICE is hurting people. It now has more of the feeling you’d expect it to have if they were targeting people based on race, instead of based on political boundaries. Whatever pattern I was noticing above, real or imagined, it doesn’t hold now.

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-12-13 17:08:04

Series D, Episode 02 - Power
VILA: Not too close. The gap is all connected with the thickness of the door. So what's the difference between Seskas and Hommiks?
PELLA: How do you know how thick it is?
VILA: By the stress pattern.
blake.torpidity.net/m/402/132 B7B4

Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "# Scene Description This image shows two figures in what appears to be a sci-fi setting, likely from a television production. The male character on the left wears a grey and gold uniform typical of 1970s space opera costumes, complete with practical pockets and fitted design. He's holding what appears to be a futuristic rifle with blue and black coloring. The female character on the right wears a flowing, draped cream or beige garment with elegant ple…
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-11 01:11:47

Metropolitana 🔶
城 🔶
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Ilford Pan 100
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A close-up black-and-white image of a metal ashtray. Inside, there’s a partially smoked cigarette, a dry leaf, and scattered ashes. The ashtray has a circular opening in the center and shows signs of frequent use with stains and debris. The composition evokes themes of habit, decay, and stillness, offering a quiet, contemplative moment frozen in time. 中文替代文本： 这是一张黑白特写照片，展示一个金属烟灰缸。烟灰缸内有一根抽了一半的香烟、一片干叶和散落的烟灰。中央有一个圆形开口，表面污渍斑斑，显示出频繁使用的痕迹。画面传达出习惯、衰败与静止的主题，呈现一个凝…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo taken from inside a public bus. The foreground shows the back of a person’s head seated near a window, with another passenger seated further ahead. The bus seats have modern headrests and handles. Sunlight filters through the window, casting reflections of the interior and revealing an exterior view of a staircase and railing, suggesting the bus is near a pedestrian overpass or station. The mood is quiet and observational, capturing…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white urban photograph featuring a large metal sculpture spelling “METRO” in capital letters. The sculpture stands in front of a modern glass building, which also displays the word “METRO” above its entrance. Two people are partially visible behind the letters—one seated, one leaning forward. Reflections of pedestrians appear on the glossy surface below. Trees and bushes add greenery to the scene. The composition blends architecture, typography…
Ilford Pan 100 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white photo of a public art installation in an urban plaza. The central sculpture is a large hyperboloid structure made of metal rods, surrounded by flowing metal tubes. In the foreground stands a flame-like sculpture made of perforated metal sheets. The ground features circular patterns. Background signage in Chinese and English suggests the location is in a Chinese-speaking region. The scene merges geometry, engineering, and artistic expressi…
@ripienaar@devco.social
2025-12-05 09:46:35

Have made these kinds of commands with Puppet Resource layer - but just “require ‘puppet’” can take a second let alone all the other startup costs.
Seeing the same pattern but very fast is a whole different experience. Long way to go but feeling pretty good.
(First slow run is of course yum update)

ssh -t ryzo -t tmux a
Recorded by ripienaar

@trochee@dair-community.social
2026-01-02 19:23:52

"producing the feeling of knowing without the labor of judgement"
arxiv.org/abs/2512.19466
oh what a great line

Epistemological Fault Lines Between Human and Artificial Intelligence
Large language models (LLMs) are widely described as artificial intelligence, yet their epistemic profile diverges sharply from human cognition. Here we show that the apparent alignment between human and machine outputs conceals a deeper structural mismatch in how judgments are produced. Tracing the historical shift from symbolic AI and information filtering systems to large-scale generative transformers, we argue that LLMs are not epistemic agents but stochastic pattern-completion systems, for…

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-17 00:30:00

Gloom & Bloom IV ☁️🌺
黑暗绽放 IV ☁️ 🌺
📷 Zeiss IKON Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Lucky SHD 400
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white photograph captures an urban scene under a clear sky. In the foreground, there are trees with dense foliage, and a pedestrian staircase leading up to an elevated walkway or bridge. The staircase is flanked by a tall streetlight. The bridge extends horizontally across the image, supported by pillars. The overall atmosphere is calm, with a focus on the architectural elements and the contrast between the sky and the structures. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English: This black-and-white photograph captures a daytime scene at a sports field or park. A row of empty bleacher seats is visible in the foreground, aligned along a chain-link fence. The fence is illuminated by day light, casting dramatic shadows and highlights. The background is dark, with silhouettes of trees and foliage, creating a stark contrast between the lit area and the shadows. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片拍摄于日间的运动场或公园。前景是一排空荡的看台座椅，沿着铁丝网围栏排列。围栏被明亮的日光照亮，投射出戏剧性的阴影和高光…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white image features a close-up of a white fire hydrant sign, which is shaped like a hydrant with an arch above it. The sign is positioned in front of a row of trees, creating a sense of depth. The trees are tall and slender, with their trunks and branches forming a rhythmic pattern. The background includes a paved path and neatly trimmed bushes, adding to the orderly and serene atmosphere of the scene. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片特写了一块白色消防栓标志，标志形状像消防栓，上方有拱形…
Lucky SHD 400 (6x6) English: This black-and-white image depicts a serene park or forest path. Tall, slender trees line both sides of the path, their trunks and branches creating a natural corridor. Two people are walking along the path in the distance, adding a sense of scale and life to the scene. The sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground, enhancing the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Chinese (中文): 这张黑白照片展示了宁静的公园或森林小径。两侧是高大苗条的树木，树干和枝条形成天然走廊。远处有两个…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-11-29 10:14:47

Series C, Episode 06 - City at the Edge of the World
KERRIL: Sorry, Vila, it's all my fault.
VILA: No, you were right. Bayban would never have let me out without finishing the job.
KERRIL: How long do you think the air will last?
blake.torpidity.net/m/306/402 B7B2

Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "This image shows two people in an intimate embrace in what appears to be a futuristic or science fiction setting. The scene has a distinctive 1970s or early 1980s aesthetic, with soft lighting and a technological backdrop featuring geometric patterns. Both individuals are wearing light-colored, flowing garments that complement the sci-fi atmosphere. The woman has blonde feathered hair typical of that era and is wearing earrings, while the man has darker …
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-11-25 00:30:00

Moody Urbanity - Stand 🧍‍♂️
情绪化城市 - 立 🧍‍♂️
📷 Nikon FE
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A grainy black-and-white photograph features a group of leafless trees with intricate branches silhouetted against the sky. Some trees retain foliage. A building is partially visible behind the trees, and a metal fence runs along the bottom. Power lines stretch horizontally across the top. The composition emphasizes contrast and texture, evoking a moody, atmospheric feeling through the interplay of natural forms and urban elements. 中文替代文字： 这是一张颗粒感强烈的…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A storefront display showcases traditional Chinese cloth shoes arranged neatly behind a glass window. The shoes feature intricate embroidery and colorful patterns, reflecting cultural craftsmanship. To the left, more shoes are stacked in a bin, with hanging items and several bottles on the floor. A potted plant adds greenery near a handwritten sign. The sign and window text read “Old Beijing Cloth Shoes – Seasonal Clearance,” suggesting a local shop o…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A narrow alleyway paved with rectangular tiles is bathed in sunlight, casting dramatic shadows across the ground. The black-and-white photograph emphasizes the contrast between light and dark. Shadows of railings and foliage create intricate patterns. The alley is flanked by walls and structures, leading the viewer’s eye into the distance. The composition evokes a quiet, contemplative mood, highlighting textures and geometry through light play. 中文替代文…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (FF) English Alt Text: A black-and-white street scene shows pedestrians walking under tree shade along a sidewalk. On the left, a storefront features a large decorative duck sculpture placed on a ledge. Above it, a flag with Chinese characters reads “East City Watch Post.” The image captures daily urban life, with people casually strolling and engaging with their surroundings. The duck and flag add cultural and whimsical elements to the otherwise ordinary setting. 中文替代文字： …
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-22 00:30:01

RED （Ocassionally） II 🔴
红 （有时） II 🔴
📷 Zeiss IKON Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Harman Red 125 (6x6)
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Harman Red 125 (6x6) English Alt Text: A close-up view of a traditional East Asian rooftop, likely Chinese, featuring ornate architectural details. The roof has curved eaves and upturned corners, with rows of dark tiles forming a rhythmic pattern. Decorative carvings adorn the edges, showcasing cultural craftsmanship. The image is heavily tinted with a magenta-pink filter, giving it a surreal, dreamlike quality. No sky or background is visible, focusing attention on the roof’s intricate design…
Harman Red 125 (6x6) English Alt Text: A quiet urban street lined with parked cars, including a white SUV in the foreground. Metal barricades are placed along the roadside, possibly for traffic control or construction. Trees and residential buildings line the street. The entire image is tinted with a strong orange-red filter, giving it a dramatic and surreal appearance. No people are visible, and the scene feels still and contemplative. 中文替代文字： 图像展示一条城市街道，路边停放着多辆汽车，前景是一辆白色SUV。金属护栏沿路摆放，可能用于交通管制…
Harman Red 125 (6x6) English Alt Text: An outdoor market scene with fresh produce displayed. Bundles of sugarcane lean against a brick wall. Plastic crates on the ground hold white radishes and other vegetables. A woven basket and plastic bags filled with produce are nearby. A red-framed glass door is open, revealing a sign in Chinese offering a small cash reward via QR code. The lighting casts a warm orange glow, enhancing the cozy, local atmosphere. 中文替代文字： 图像展示一个户外市场场景，地面上摆放着新鲜蔬菜。甘蔗成束靠在砖墙边，…
Harman Red 125 (6x6) English Alt Text: A storefront window of a traditional meat shop. A large piece of meat hangs inside, visible through the glass. Two warm-toned hanging lamps illuminate the interior, where shelves with various items are faintly seen. The window is framed in red, and the exterior wall is made of brick. The image is bathed in a reddish-orange hue, creating a nostalgic and atmospheric mood. Chinese signs flank the window but are blurred. 中文替代文字： 这是一家传统肉铺的橱窗图像。玻璃窗内挂着一块大肉，店内有两盏…