"A city is a means of providing a maximum number of social contacts and satisfactions. When the open spaces gape too widely, and dispersal is too constant, people lack a stage for their activities and the drama of their daily life lacks sharp focus."
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Reclaiming personal agency in the age of AI
In an era where AI systems increasingly shape our decisions and dilute our personal autonomy, reclaiming individual agency over data, knowledge and wisdom is not just a technological imperative β itβs a societal one. #AI
Portugal weekend weather forecast β The Portugal News
Lisbon: The rain is set to ease on Saturday in the capital, with sunshine and intermittent cloud cover and highs of 16 degrees. On Sunday, heavy showers are to return with some sunny spells and highs of 17 degrees.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
A wolf in wolfβs clothing
Humans wiped out North Americaβs Dire Wolf around 10,000 years ago with the technology of the time, and now people have brought them back to life β after a fashion β in the same way. #Nature
After a brief pause last week, Planned Parenthood Arizona has resumed providing gender-affirming care to its patients. The nonprofit said it stopped treatments "out of an abundance of caution" after the Trump administration threatened Medicaid funding for any providers who offer transgender care to minors.
#Tucson #Arizona
Sperm Donation Scandal Uncovers Disturbing Practices In Netherlands
A recent scandal in the Netherlands has revealed alarming practices regarding sperm donation, as at least 85 sperm donors have exceeded the legal limits set by the country, resulting in the birth of potentially hundreds of children.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Mission impossible
There is no shortage of female candidates in this yearβs Australian Federal election, but most seats are not in contention, and most female candidates are standing in unwinnable seats. #Auspol
In the shadow of Trump
While voters may be preoccupied with the cost of living, itβs impossible to ignore the global tumult caused by the second Trump administration in the current election campaign. #Trump
Bank climate group says strategy pivot wins `overwhelming supportβ
Most banks in the industryβs biggest climate alliance endorsed a proposal that will refocus the group on providing financial support for the energy transition and also hold signatories to a less stringent standard for reducing the emissions enabled bβ¦BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
Green for go?
Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt claims the federal election offers βan opportunity for real changeβ, saying his party would use the balance of power in the next parliament to help deliver serious policy reforms. #Auspol
Ironically, very intelligent people are easy to manipulate by getting them to "reason" and justify even the dumbest shit to themselves with emotional manipulation.
They're also very good at convincing themselves to think and do seriously dumb shit with mental gymnastics and ego masturbation.
Join me on the 16th of April for the #ForestSchoolAssociation's free Wednesday Webinar, Lunch from your Lawn.
We sometimes think of foraging as an activity that you need to venture far out into the wild woods to do, but in this Zoom webinar I will introduce you to the delicious and nutritious plants accessible in your own lawn.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/registβ¦
Womenβs Soccer in Denmark: A History
Denmark is known for its reserved people and lifestyle. Some of that reserve comes from The Law of Jante, an unofficial code promoting equality and humility among one another.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
A letter to America
Donald Trumpβs quest to βmake America great againβ is measured only in money and is destroying the values which made America great in the first place. #Trump
Everyone who joined the Trump administration has irreparably ruined their own lives.
RESIGN NOW. If you cannot salvage your reputation, you might at least avoid prison.
#ImpeachDonaldTrump #NoRepublicansEverAgain #RepublicansOwnItAll #RepublicanKakistocracy #VoteBlue #NoFascism #USPol
Did Labor deliver?
Democratic governments across the globe tend to deliver roughly two-thirds of their promises, though most voters believe it is far fewer, so how did Australia's Labor Party do in its first term? #Auspol
Chef Rameish Desouza brings Jamaican flavour to Norwayβs saltfish showcase
Chef Rameish Desouza proudly presents his Jamaican-inspired dishβcoconut-fried festival with cabbage and saltfish, paired with a cream cheese-stuffed saltfish fritter. (Contributed Photo).BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
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Quote from the ineluctable Lewis Mumford.