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@simon_brooke@mastodon.scot
2025-12-08 12:58:10

"Liberal commentators are very eager to accuse the left of obsessing — and falling out — over things which, in reality, don't seem to the liberals to matter very much. They have a phrase for this: 'the narcissism of small differences.' Well, OK, we on the left do fall out over things which, seen from outside our spectrum, may seem trivial... But... let us, please, consider for the moment the beam in our brother's eye."

The Narcissism of Small Differences

@jonippolito@digipres.club
2025-12-06 14:55:30

Growing up, I considered becoming a medical illustrator due to its combination of scientific and artistic rigor. Neither is on display in this derivative AI image shared by a surgeon too lazy to find the real thing.

An accurate illustration of twin fetuses in the womb by a human illustrator juxtaposed with an inaccurate AI-generated one

AI is everywhere. In general, as many other (medical) illustrators I am sure, I have feared it will one day take our jobs. Yesterday, my friend Stephanie E. sent me the image on the right. A surgeon… | Amanda Gautier-Ronopawiro | 359 comments
AI is everywhere. In general, as many other (medical) illustrators I am sure, I have feared it will one day take our jobs. Yesterday, my friend Stephanie E. sent me the image on the right. A surgeon with a large Instagram following (Alexandre Mensier) posted it to teach people about Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. I am the illustrator of the image on the left, it was part of my dissertation. In order to create this work, I witnessed a (breathtaking) fetoscopic laser surgery in person by the…

@chiraag@mastodon.online
2026-02-09 03:44:09

Hell yes
ground.news/article/progressiv

Progressive candidate launches last-minute challenge to Karen Bass for LA mayor
Progressive Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman (D) on Saturday made a last-minute bid to challenge Mayor Karen Bass (D) in the June primary election. Raman made the announcement hours before the 12 p.m. filing deadline for candidates be on the ballot. She praised Bass in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, calling the mayor “an icon” but said the city needs someone who will tackle its problems.

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-01-08 00:40:50

Disney announces it is adding vertical videos to Disney later this year, following the launch of ESPN's "Verts" in the ESPN app last August (Dade Hayes/Deadline)
deadline.com/2026/01/disney-pl
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Disney+ To Add Vertical Videos In Push To Boost Daily Engagement
Looking to boost daily engagement, Disney+ will add vertical videos later this year, Disney announced at its annual Tech + Date Showcase event at CES.

@jby@ecoevo.social
2026-01-08 16:54:04

Hooded merganser, Lophodytes cucullatus, on the water at Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
#naturalist

A black duck with red-brown flanks and striking white marks across its breast, as well as a large sail-like crest with a big white patch , swimming in rippling water
@heiseonline@social.heise.de
2025-12-05 17:15:18

Etwas mehr der heute besonders häufig geteilten #News:
Für 72 Milliarden US-Dollar: Netflix kauft Warner Bros.

HBO Max: Netflix kauft Warner Bros. für 83 Milliarden US-Dollar
Es ist ein Mega-Deal in der Entertainment-Branche: Netflix will die Filmsparte von Warner Bros. inklusive HBO Max für 83 Milliarden US-Dollar kaufen.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2025-12-06 00:30:00

Moody Urbanity - Old & New VI 🔆
情绪化城市 - 新与旧 VI 🔆
📷 Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus 400, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black and white image captures the interior of a large building with an arched ceiling and tall windows on the left. The ceiling appears weathered, with visible streaks and patches. On the right wall near the ceiling, large Chinese characters are painted, suggesting cultural or historical significance. The architecture hints at a public space, possibly a train station or hall in a Chinese-speaking region. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，展示一座大型建筑的内部，拱形天花板高耸，左侧排列着…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A gritty black and white photo shows an urban scene with a brick wall, an industrial-style hanging light, and a metal ceiling structure with beams. A balcony with vertical railings is visible above. On the right side of the wall, Chinese characters read “Non-existent” adding a personal or rebellious tone. The image blends industrial architecture with expressive street art. 中文替代文字： 这是一张黑白照片，画面呈现都市风格：砖墙、工业风吊灯和带有横梁的金属天花板结构。上方可见带有垂直栏杆的阳台。墙右侧写有中文“莫须有”，传达…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black and white photograph features a metal abstract sculpture in the foreground, composed of twisted tubular forms resembling horns or funnels. Behind it stands a tall industrial chimney, rising vertically into a grainy sky. Trees surround the sculpture, adding contrast between nature, art, and industry. The sculpture’s flowing shapes juxtapose the rigid geometry of the chimney, creating a visual tension between creativity and functionality. 中文替代…
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (6x6) English Alt Text: A black and white photo shows a statue of a person wearing a full-body protective suit with a hood, standing on top of a building by the side of a tall industrial chimney. The perspective is from below, emphasizing the towering height of the chimney. The person’s gear suggests a hazardous or contaminated environment. A metal ladder is attached to the building, reinforcing the industrial setting. The dramatic lighting and monochrome tones evoke a sen…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2025-12-05 16:41:00

Sources: Dell alerts customers to 15-20% price hikes as soon as mid-December amid surging DRAM costs; Lenovo says current quotes will expire in January 2026 (TrendForce)
trendforce.com/news/2025/12/05

[Exclusive] Memory Crunch Hits PCs: Dell Hikes Prices 15-20% Mid-December, Lenovo from January 2026
Soaring AI-server memory demand is driving DRAM prices sharply higher—and now PC and notebook makers are feeling the squeeze. Industry sources reveale...

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-02-06 20:05:01

WaPo Publisher Will Lewis appeared at NFL Honors in San Francisco Thursday, after failing to show for a Zoom call in which WaPo announced historic layoffs (Drew Lerner/Awful Announcing)
awfulannouncing.com/newspapers

WaPo editor Will Lewis spotted on NFL red carpet day after killing paper's sports desk
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis appeared on the NFL Honors red carpet one day after laying off one-third of his paper.

@heiseonline@social.heise.de
2025-12-05 12:33:00

Für 72 Milliarden US-Dollar: Netflix kauft Warner Bros.
Es ist ein Mega-Deal in der Entertainment-Branche: Netflix will die Filmsparte von Warner Bros. inklusive HBO Max für 72 Milliarden US-Dollar kaufen.

Für 72 Milliarden US-Dollar: Netflix kauft Warner Bros.
Es ist ein Mega-Deal in der Entertainment-Branche: Netflix will die Filmsparte von Warner Bros. inklusive HBO Max für 72 Milliarden US-Dollar kaufen.