TIL both Algeria and Morroco have modern passenger rail services including growing High Speed services.... but the land border between them has been closed since 1994, so the systems don't touch :(
One day! 🤞
Algeria system is SNTF, Morroco: ONCF
Easiest English info is through https://www.seat61.com/Algeria.htm
Simply not compatible with their optimisation function
This loop explains well why commercial algorithms are incompatible with creativity.
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https://www.levernews.com/the-secret-algorithm-behind-your-20-burger/
http://www.memeorandum.com/251211/p106#a251211p106
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https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-lets-you-pick-what-shows-up-in-reels/
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https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-lets-you-pick-what-shows-up-in-reels/
Die vergessenen Gig-Worker: Reinigungskräfte aka "die #Putzfrau":
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/business/instacart-algori…