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A Giant, Destructive Volcanic Eruption Is Set to Shake the World in the Coming Months, Bringing About the End of Mankind, Scientists Warn

Hidden magma chambers, rising heat, and global climate implications are now under intense scrutiny. The stakes go far beyond the American West — and the timeline may be shorter than expected. Massive Volcanic Eruption. Credit: Shutterstock | The Daily Galaxy –Great Discoveries Channel A detailed geophysical study published in Nature in by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has refined our…

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Ted Kaczynski's Warnings About Big Tech, Centers of Power & More

A lot of this is not the kind of stuff I would expect coming from Glenn Greenwald. This is not an endorsement of this media shill, just curious.  

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Zombie Time

Modern day addictions — drugs and screens Many people seem to be mesmerized by small, portable screens and can’t take their eyes from them for long. Yesterday, in less than a two-block radius from where I live, I saw three bodies, still breathing, but pretty obvious ODs. Out cold, each missing a shoe, lying in the street. LINK: https://eugeneweekly.com/2025/08/07/zombie-time/

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Justine Bateman on the Pitfalls of AI in a Human World

I’ve known for years that the actor and filmmaker Justine Bateman had prescient thoughts about art and society. But now, we need her (and her complementary background in computer science) more than ever. Far-removed from her teen stardom on Family Ties, Justine and I talk about how artificial intelligence threatens the existence of movies, books, and even our creative souls. I knew there was…

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The last human choice: surrendering agency to AI

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What is cognitive security?

This issue should be approached from two directions. How can you protect yourself from cognitive exploitation? How can you use these techniques to penetrate enemy organizations? The Big Idea Human Behavior is Central to Cybersecurity Risks: Over 60% of data breaches involve human elements such as phishing, policy non-compliance, and cognitive overload. Traditional security measures often…

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Top AI Experts Concerned That OpenAI Has Betrayed Humankind

“OpenAI is currently sitting on both sides of the table in a closed boardroom, making a deal on humanity’s behalf…” Image by Chip Somodevilla via Getty / Futurism In a scathing open letter, luminaries from the AI industry and beyond are calling on OpenAI to prove that it hasn’t betrayed humanity in favor of profits. LINK: https://futurism.com/openai-open-letter-experts-humankind

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The Rise of the Moors: ‘We Want Our Own Nation’ | Vice News

This video delves into the Rise of the Moors, which is a movement asserting ancestral land rights and demanding sovereignty on the grounds of Moorish heritage. Following Janetta Little’s house being taken over by a Moor who asserted ownership, we learn about the history, faith, and court cases of the group. Some groups advocate for separation and dissent from U.S. laws, but the Moorish Science…

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Mexico makes biometric identifier mandatory for all citizens

Mexico has officially introduced a digital identification system by signing a law that turned the previously optional biometric-based citizen code into a mandatory document for all citizens. Last month, legislators approved amendments to a law related to the 18-character personal identifier, known as Unique Population Registry Code (Clave Única de Registro de Población – CURP), with the change…

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Tech Billionaires Accused of Quietly Working to Implement "Corporate Dictatorship"

“Instead of democracy, we will have basically tech feudalism — fiefdoms run by tech corporations. They’re pretty explicit about this point.” LINK: https://futurism.com/billionaires-corporate-dictatorship

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David Graeber - ARTIST TAXI DRIVER Curates. - CULTURE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND - Reloaded

David Graeber is an American anthropologist, political activist and author. He is currently a professor at the London School of Economics and was formerly an associate professor of anthropology at Yale University. David also played a role in the Global Justice Movement and was one of the earlier organisers of Occupy Wall Street. He is the author of numerous books including The Democracy Project,…

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KEROUAC’S ROAD: THE BEAT OF A NATION – OFFICIAL TRAILE

KEROUAC’S ROAD: THE BEAT OF A NATION explores Jack Kerouac’s legacy through stories of modern “on-the-roaders” and those who knew or were inspired by him. Featuring Josh Brolin, W. Kamau Bell, Matt Dillon and more, it reveals a rarely seen side of Kerouac and offers a fresh take on On the Road and its lasting impact on America.

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Inside ICE’s Supercharged Facial Recognition App of 200 Million Images

404 Media has seen user manuals for Mobile Fortify, ICE’s new facial recognition app which allows officers to instantly look up DHS, State Department, and state law enforcement databases by just pointing a phone at someone’s face. Image: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. LINK: https://www.404media.co/inside-ices-supercharged-facial-recognition-app-of-200-million-images/

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Is AI Apocalypse Inevitable? - Tristan Harris

In this episode, Tristan Harris explores the 2 most probable paths that AI will follow, one leading to chaos and the other to dystopia. He explains how we can pursue a narrow path between these 2 undesirable outcomes. Tristan Harris is a prominent technology ethicist known for his influential critique of the attention economy and persuasive design in tech. Tristan is Co-Founder of the Center for…

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The pharma CEOs aren’t safe in new trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia

The dark comedy is set to hit theaters on October 31st. CEOs would be nothing without the labor of their (typically) underpaid employees, and the unfairness of that reality seems to be what’s causing all the chaos in director Yorgos Lanthimos’ upcoming film, Bugonia. A remake of South Korean director Jang Joon-hwan’s 2003 feature Save the Green Planet, Bugonia zooms in on the life of Teddy…

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Shifty: The Land of Make Believe Adam Curtis 2025

 

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Orien McNeill, Artist Who Made Mischief on the Water, Dies at 45

He was the pied piper of a loose community of DIY artists homesteading on New York City’s waterways, which he used as his canvas and stage. Orien McNeill in New York Harbor in 2020. An early pioneer of New York’s fetid waterways, he was among the first artists to homestead on the Gowanus Canal, which he did two decades ago in a 1953 Chris-Craft.Credit…Duke Riley   Read the article  

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