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@rafa_font@mastodon.online
2026-03-15 13:36:37

Why are we having fewer children?
(Interview with Berkay Ozcan, Professor at LSE)
- Couple formation happens at later age
- Women are choosing "careers" and not just "jobs"
- More people choose not to have kids at all
What else is going on? Short anser: we don't know yet
Even in countries providing a lot of support to parents, fertility rate has still declined
Immigration is no silver bullet. It's part of the solution, not th…

Berkay Ozcan: “Immigration is not a silver bullet for falling birth rates”
Berkay Ozcan discusses falling birth rates, whether immigration might provide the answer and what a smaller global population would mean for the environment.

@gray17@mastodon.social
2026-03-16 08:51:40

one reason recommendation systems seem terrible to me: I used to go to bookstores basically to read the bookshelves, not really looking for a book to read. similarly, I often open up netflix with a vague feeling of "maybe I'll watch something", but really what interests me is the browsing, and I'm unsatisfied by the weird browsing experience. sometimes I do hunt and want something to pounce on, but most of the time I'm just exploring

@stefanlaser@social.tchncs.de
2026-04-15 14:35:44

On the radio, I hear the German research foundation #DFG defend its recent move to allow #AI in project reviews, just with local setups, just for language clarity – lots of reservations.
I then listen to the most recent episode of Mél’s Data Fix podcast. An anonymous guest (🔥) talks about their daily…

Offloading, with [Anonymous]
For this episode, I interviewed someone who asked to be made anonymous (and voice altered) in order to openly discuss their complicated feelings of regularly offloading work tasks to an AI chatbot.…

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-02-15 06:26:18

A look at the growth of Belfast in Northern Ireland as a home for producing TV shows, following the success of the comedy Derry Girls (Hollie Richardson/The Guardian)
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2

‘People laughed at TV jobs in Belfast!’ How Northern Ireland’s capital became the home of quality drama
From Blue Lights gossip to How to Get to Heaven from Belfast cocktails, the city has become a small-screen hotspot – and is basking in its newfound fame

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-04-13 02:24:06

Human Traces VI ⛩️
人类踪迹 VI ⛩️
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Harman Red 125 （FF）
If you like my work, Support by buying me a coffee or a roll of film from PayPal paypal.com/paypalme/ydcdingsite

Harman Red 125 (FF) ##English A sepia-toned photograph featuring a landscape with traditional Chinese architecture. The image shows a cluster of buildings with curved, tiled roofs, likely part of a historical or cultural site. The buildings are nestled among trees on a hillside, with a larger structure visible at the top of the hill. The sky is clear, and the overall atmosphere is serene. ##中文 一张带有棕褐色调的照片，展示了传统中国建筑的风景。图中有一群建筑，屋顶为弯曲的瓦片结构，可能属于某个历史或文化遗址。这些建筑坐落在山坡上的树木之间，山顶上有一个较大的建筑物。天空晴朗，整体氛围宁静。
Harman Red 125 (FF) ##English A red-tinted landscape photograph of a mountainous area with buildings scattered across the hills. The sky is a gradient of red and orange, creating a dramatic and intense atmosphere. The buildings appear to be nestled within the mountainous terrain, blending with the natural surroundings. ##中文 一张带红色调的山区风景照片，山坡上散布着一些建筑物。天空呈红橙色渐变，营造出戏剧性和强烈的氛围。建筑物融入山区地形，与自然环境相互映衬。
Harman Red 125 (FF) ##English A red-tinted photograph of a traditional Chinese building with a red flag flying on a flagpole. The building has a classic curved roof and is surrounded by trees. A crowd of people is gathered in front of the building, suggesting a public or ceremonial event. The sky is red, adding a dramatic effect to the scene. ##中文 一张带红色调的照片，展示了一座传统中国建筑，建筑上方有一面红旗在旗杆上飘扬。建筑物具有经典的弯曲屋顶，周围环绕着树木。建筑前聚集了一群人，暗示可能是公共活动或仪式。天空呈红色，为场景增添了戏剧性效果。
Harman Red 125 (FF) ##English A red-tinted landscape photograph of a mountain range. The sky is a gradient of orange and red hues, possibly indicating a sunrise or sunset. The mountains are silhouetted against the sky, with a faint moon visible near the top center of the image. The overall scene is dramatic and atmospheric. ##中文 一张带红色调的山脉风景照片。天空呈现橙红色渐变，可能是日出或日落时分。山脉在天空的映衬下形成剪影，图片上方中央有一轮淡淡的月亮。整个场景富有戏剧性且氛围感强烈。
@YaleDivinitySchool@mstdn.social
2026-02-16 19:45:50

"Bless everyone you can think of."
—The Rev. Spencer Reece ’11 M.Div. who brings far-flung life experience and a poetic voice to his vocation as vicar of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wickford, R.I. Read our new story by Ray Waddle on this remarkable YDS/Berkeley graduate!

A priest sitting
@domm@social.linux.pizza
2026-04-16 14:51:23

Yesterday I explained my mixed feelings regarding LLMs to a friend by comparing them to cars ("I don't like cars, they destroy a lot, but they are also so very convenient"). Today I read the same argument here: aphyr.com/posts/420-the-future

@UP8@mastodon.social
2026-04-16 03:01:02

One of my favorite cherry trees on campus next to the A.D. White House garden with a student and family -- taken with the Laowa 9mm
#photo #photography #flowers

A student with a red shirt and black shorts flanked by a man on the left with a black shirt and denim shorts and a woman on the right with denim jeans -- they look small compared to a spreading cherry tree on a broad looking lawn
@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-02-15 00:30:02

Rare Colours Red 🟥🟥
稀有的色彩红 🟥🟥
📷 Pentax MX
🎞️ Cinestill 800T (FF)
#filmphotography #Photography #Art

CineStill 800T (FF) A nighttime scene showing a glowing green neon sign viewed through a window. The sign reads “THE MUSIC STREET,” but the letters appear reversed because they are seen from behind the glass. The neon light reflects strongly on the surface, creating a bright green haze. Behind the sign, faint outlines of plants and a building with lit windows are visible, giving the scene an urban, atmospheric feeling. Image 1 – 中文替代文字 夜间场景，一块绿色霓虹灯牌透过玻璃窗被看到。灯牌上写着“THE MUSIC STREET”，但因从玻璃背面观看，文字…
CineStill 800T (FF) Image 3 – English Alt Text A paved walkway with embedded horizontal red LED light strips glowing at night. Several people walk across the area, but only their legs and feet are visible. The red lights contrast with the gray stone surface, creating a modern, graphic pattern that guides movement or adds decorative interest. Image 3 – 中文替代文字 一条铺石步道上嵌有水平红色 LED 灯带，在夜间发光。几个人从灯带上方走过，只能看到他们的腿和脚。红光与灰色石面形成鲜明对比，呈现出现代感强烈的视觉效果。
CineStill 800T (FF) Image 2 – English Alt Text A building entrance at night illuminated by bright red neon signage. The wall displays a grid of English and Chinese words related to gemstones and jewelry, such as “silver,” “jade,” “pearl,” “ruby,” and “emerald.” The entrance has glass doors showing a brightly lit interior. Silhouettes of people stand or walk in front of the building, adding a sense of movement and urban energy. Image 2 – 中文替代文字 夜间的建筑入口被红色霓虹灯照亮。墙面上以网格形式展示与宝石和珠宝相关的中英文词语，如“silver”…
CineStill 800T (FF) Image 4 – English Alt Text A modern outdoor shopping area at night with illuminated storefronts. Visible signs include “WETIDONE,” “GENTLE MONSTER,” and “Vivienne Westwood.” A large digital screen displays a man in a blue jacket as part of an advertisement. Directional signs in Chinese and English point toward “SOUTH PIAZZA” and “SANLITUN ROAD.” A few people walk through the brightly lit commercial space. Image 4 – 中文替代文字 夜间的现代户外商业区，店铺灯光明亮。可见的招牌包括“WETIDONE”“GENTLE MONSTER”“…