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You can test new tech ideas using the Seinfeld Test
Would the product eliminate the plot of an episode? (Google maps, cell phones, paypal, battery packs)
Good tech.
Would the product inspire new Seinfeld plots? (NFTs, AI chatbots, crypto currency, blindboxes, metaverse land sales)
Bad tech.
Would the product eliminate the plot of an episode? (Google maps, cell phones, paypal, battery packs)
Good tech.
Would the product inspire new Seinfeld plots? (NFTs, AI chatbots, crypto currency, blindboxes, metaverse land sales)
Bad tech.
January 31, 2026 at 6:57 AM
You can test new tech ideas using the Seinfeld Test
Would the product eliminate the plot of an episode? (Google maps, cell phones, paypal, battery packs)
Good tech.
Would the product inspire new Seinfeld plots? (NFTs, AI chatbots, crypto currency, blindboxes, metaverse land sales)
Bad tech.
Would the product eliminate the plot of an episode? (Google maps, cell phones, paypal, battery packs)
Good tech.
Would the product inspire new Seinfeld plots? (NFTs, AI chatbots, crypto currency, blindboxes, metaverse land sales)
Bad tech.
January 30, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Chris Rufo: "Unfortunately the Caucasian sub-races are failing Trump too. Members of the Alpine race have appeared at protests. The Dinaric race. The Irano-Afghan race -- don't get me started. Those East Baltics? Pfft. And for fuck's sake, what are the members of the Mediterranean race doing?!"
Chris Rufo is so upset about the Minneapolis protests that he is resorting to anti-Nordic racism christopherrufo.com/p/the-curse-...
January 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Chris Rufo: "Unfortunately the Caucasian sub-races are failing Trump too. Members of the Alpine race have appeared at protests. The Dinaric race. The Irano-Afghan race -- don't get me started. Those East Baltics? Pfft. And for fuck's sake, what are the members of the Mediterranean race doing?!"
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Well knock me over with a feather
SCOOP: Trump aide Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that slain Minn. protester wanted to "massacre" agents
Scoop: Trump aide Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that slain Minn. protester wanted to "massacre" agents
The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser
trib.al
January 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Well knock me over with a feather
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Everything they learned in Minnesota they’re applying in Maine from day one. They started off doing fast-moving snatch and grabs on the street, recording and using facial id on observers, and threatening observers directly. They’ll do it all where you live too.
Why is the msm outside of Maine not covering this? It seems like a huge and very troubling story to me. ICE coming to observers houses or calling them on the phone warning them to back off??!! www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
www.pressherald.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Everything they learned in Minnesota they’re applying in Maine from day one. They started off doing fast-moving snatch and grabs on the street, recording and using facial id on observers, and threatening observers directly. They’ll do it all where you live too.
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The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
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The problem with symbolic compliance isn’t just that they fall short of ending violence.
It’s also that people duped by the symbols will switch sides to defend the oppressor, emboldening them to become more violent and violate more civil rights than before.
It’s also that people duped by the symbols will switch sides to defend the oppressor, emboldening them to become more violent and violate more civil rights than before.
January 26, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The problem with symbolic compliance isn’t just that they fall short of ending violence.
It’s also that people duped by the symbols will switch sides to defend the oppressor, emboldening them to become more violent and violate more civil rights than before.
It’s also that people duped by the symbols will switch sides to defend the oppressor, emboldening them to become more violent and violate more civil rights than before.
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So keep pushing. Anything short of ICE’s abolition isn’t nearly enough.
And I’d say that even ICE’s abolition should only be the start of ending the violence that came to feel “normal” under Trump.
And I’d say that even ICE’s abolition should only be the start of ending the violence that came to feel “normal” under Trump.
January 26, 2026 at 11:38 PM
So keep pushing. Anything short of ICE’s abolition isn’t nearly enough.
And I’d say that even ICE’s abolition should only be the start of ending the violence that came to feel “normal” under Trump.
And I’d say that even ICE’s abolition should only be the start of ending the violence that came to feel “normal” under Trump.
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many of you are coming off the top rope for greg bovino, but you really don't need to do that. bottom rope is high enough
January 27, 2026 at 1:18 AM
many of you are coming off the top rope for greg bovino, but you really don't need to do that. bottom rope is high enough
To be clear: Trump is *not* unconditionally surrendering as far as we can tell, and framing it that way is dangerous. It does look like that the public pressure is having an effect, but so far he hasn't agreed to all demands, and declaring victory early is a great way to lose momentum.
Feels like Trump is pretty much unconditionally surrendering as support collapses
January 27, 2026 at 1:27 AM
To be clear: Trump is *not* unconditionally surrendering as far as we can tell, and framing it that way is dangerous. It does look like that the public pressure is having an effect, but so far he hasn't agreed to all demands, and declaring victory early is a great way to lose momentum.
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AltNPS posted about Alex Pretti's murder 25 times since this morning. During that time, they spread misinformation about the shooting, lied about knowing the shooter's name, and generally flooded the zone with shit.
They're trying to milk this story for all it's worth.
They're trying to milk this story for all it's worth.
January 25, 2026 at 3:09 AM
AltNPS posted about Alex Pretti's murder 25 times since this morning. During that time, they spread misinformation about the shooting, lied about knowing the shooter's name, and generally flooded the zone with shit.
They're trying to milk this story for all it's worth.
They're trying to milk this story for all it's worth.
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15 years ago I borrowed a bulletproof vest from a reporter so I could report from a war zone. I held onto it after I returned.
Last week the reporter finally asked for it back because he is headed to Minneapolis.
Last week the reporter finally asked for it back because he is headed to Minneapolis.
January 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
15 years ago I borrowed a bulletproof vest from a reporter so I could report from a war zone. I held onto it after I returned.
Last week the reporter finally asked for it back because he is headed to Minneapolis.
Last week the reporter finally asked for it back because he is headed to Minneapolis.
"... after all, you can't make an omelette without executing a few civilians."
January 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
"... after all, you can't make an omelette without executing a few civilians."
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jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
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Let me tell y'all about guys like Newsom, because we learned the hard way in Dallas.
Eric Johnson was a respected Democratic state rep when he was elected mayor in 2019. This made sense, as Dallas is deep blue. Johnson's tenure began normally.
But then he started hanging out with Republicans. 🧵
Eric Johnson was a respected Democratic state rep when he was elected mayor in 2019. This made sense, as Dallas is deep blue. Johnson's tenure began normally.
But then he started hanging out with Republicans. 🧵
Ben Shapiro: "Israel did not commit a genocide in Gaza"
Gavin Newsom: "I agree with you."
Gavin Newsom: "I agree with you."
January 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Let me tell y'all about guys like Newsom, because we learned the hard way in Dallas.
Eric Johnson was a respected Democratic state rep when he was elected mayor in 2019. This made sense, as Dallas is deep blue. Johnson's tenure began normally.
But then he started hanging out with Republicans. 🧵
Eric Johnson was a respected Democratic state rep when he was elected mayor in 2019. This made sense, as Dallas is deep blue. Johnson's tenure began normally.
But then he started hanging out with Republicans. 🧵
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My short story collection that includes The Pill 💊 is on sale for $5! Support an independent press and also me, your favorite unemployed author.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
My short story collection that includes The Pill 💊 is on sale for $5! Support an independent press and also me, your favorite unemployed author.
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block immediately everyone
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January 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
block immediately everyone
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Roses are red
Nazis are lurking
Beware of them here because
Nazis are lurking
Beware of them here because
X has stopped working
X has stopped working
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Roses are red
Nazis are lurking
Beware of them here because
Nazis are lurking
Beware of them here because
Whole thread is worth a read.
Defaulting to negative reinforcement has done so much damage to our ability to teach kids. As a society, we have a deeply ingrained instinct to be punitive of "wrong" behavior, but in many (most? all?) cases, it's the punishment that causes kids to disengage.
Defaulting to negative reinforcement has done so much damage to our ability to teach kids. As a society, we have a deeply ingrained instinct to be punitive of "wrong" behavior, but in many (most? all?) cases, it's the punishment that causes kids to disengage.
Some common things I hear about kids who have disruptive outbursts at school are that they:
* don't care about school
* don't want to be in class
* never follow the rules
* have parents who don't care about their education or them
* fail all their classes due to lack of effort
* don't care about school
* don't want to be in class
* never follow the rules
* have parents who don't care about their education or them
* fail all their classes due to lack of effort
January 15, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Whole thread is worth a read.
Defaulting to negative reinforcement has done so much damage to our ability to teach kids. As a society, we have a deeply ingrained instinct to be punitive of "wrong" behavior, but in many (most? all?) cases, it's the punishment that causes kids to disengage.
Defaulting to negative reinforcement has done so much damage to our ability to teach kids. As a society, we have a deeply ingrained instinct to be punitive of "wrong" behavior, but in many (most? all?) cases, it's the punishment that causes kids to disengage.
This weekend, my wife told me, "oh wow, the Golden Globes have a best podcast award now!" and my heart sank.
This kinda bullshit is exactly why.
This kinda bullshit is exactly why.
I THINK THAT IS CALLED A TV SHOW
'The Pete Davidson Show,' a weekly video podcast, premieres later this month on Netflix—get details.
January 14, 2026 at 10:22 PM
This weekend, my wife told me, "oh wow, the Golden Globes have a best podcast award now!" and my heart sank.
This kinda bullshit is exactly why.
This kinda bullshit is exactly why.
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Just once in my life I want folks to set up standards so they stop wasting time.
Someone who’d turn on trans kids and gleefully break up encampments isn’t gonna “be good”
And stop sacrificing people to find out
Someone who’d turn on trans kids and gleefully break up encampments isn’t gonna “be good”
And stop sacrificing people to find out
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California vowed to block a tax on billionaires, saying that a ballot proposal has already scared off tech leaders.
Gavin Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was working behind the scenes to block a proposed tax on billionaires’ wealth and was committed to defeating the measure if it reached the ballot.
nyti.ms
January 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Just once in my life I want folks to set up standards so they stop wasting time.
Someone who’d turn on trans kids and gleefully break up encampments isn’t gonna “be good”
And stop sacrificing people to find out
Someone who’d turn on trans kids and gleefully break up encampments isn’t gonna “be good”
And stop sacrificing people to find out
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This worked on me like an emergency braking system. Needed it.
When you’re doom posting about how everything is inevitable and no one can stop them, you’re doing their work for them. Stop that
January 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This worked on me like an emergency braking system. Needed it.
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You should be embarrassed to be a member of congress and issuing anything other than impeachment resolutions. You're in the model UN. They should give you legos and a propeller hat
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
You should be embarrassed to be a member of congress and issuing anything other than impeachment resolutions. You're in the model UN. They should give you legos and a propeller hat