@jsliacan.bsky.social
In Sweden, ppl can drive "A-traktor" from age of 15/16. These are *supposed to* be <30km/h limited. I think there are ~60k of them on the roads and there are ~2-3 deaths/year and around 200 incidents. Some portion is due to other vehicles (they share roads, except motorways). [1/n]
Has anyone done a study to model how many lives could be saved by say, an 80 mph governor? I'd personally go even lower, but I know some states have 80 mph speed limits.
February 17, 2026 at 8:20 AM
In Sweden, ppl can drive "A-traktor" from age of 15/16. These are *supposed to* be <30km/h limited. I think there are ~60k of them on the roads and there are ~2-3 deaths/year and around 200 incidents. Some portion is due to other vehicles (they share roads, except motorways). [1/n]
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Starting today, Vietnam requires all YouTube ads to be skippable after five seconds.
No more annoying, long ads.
News article in bio.
No more annoying, long ads.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Starting today, Vietnam requires all YouTube ads to be skippable after five seconds.
No more annoying, long ads.
News article in bio.
No more annoying, long ads.
News article in bio.
People in transport often say that "speed cameras work". They create further problems though: e.g. make us all vulnerable, not just the speeding drivers. On the other hand, geofencing works better than cameras and has no obvious spillover surveillance effects onto those out of cars.
Police departments across the US are quietly leveraging school district security cameras to assist Donald Trump’s mass immigration enforcement campaign, an investigation by @the74.bsky.social reveals.
February 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
People in transport often say that "speed cameras work". They create further problems though: e.g. make us all vulnerable, not just the speeding drivers. On the other hand, geofencing works better than cameras and has no obvious spillover surveillance effects onto those out of cars.
If only the Commission was equally bold when it comes to car dependent mobility across the EU.
www.politico.eu/article/tikt...
www.politico.eu/article/tikt...
The EU moves to kill infinite scrolling
Brussels is going head-to-head with social media platforms to change addictive design.
www.politico.eu
February 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM
If only the Commission was equally bold when it comes to car dependent mobility across the EU.
www.politico.eu/article/tikt...
www.politico.eu/article/tikt...
I would like to see the reasons why former clients wouldn't renew. Pedal & Post were cool and doing the delivery service the right way. It's everyone's loss.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Oxford-based cargo bike courier firm closes after 14 years
Oxford-based firm Pedal & Post says it announced its closure with the "heaviest of hearts".
www.bbc.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I would like to see the reasons why former clients wouldn't renew. Pedal & Post were cool and doing the delivery service the right way. It's everyone's loss.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
All that and only cars as a service, i.e. taxis. No other cars.
I don't want self-driving cars. I want cars with speed governors and doors that won't open when cyclists are approaching.
February 13, 2026 at 11:26 AM
All that and only cars as a service, i.e. taxis. No other cars.
Are they already banned from using cars? Can't read the article, but it would be a logical assumption :).
I think there is actually some common-sense stuff in here, but a blanket ban on delivery drivers using e-bikes and mopeds is onerous, especially given that the city already has an ordinance regulating delivery companies.
City councilor proposes banning delivery app drivers from using e-bikes or mopeds - The Boston Globe
Councilor Ed Flynn also wants to keep e-bikes that exceed 20 mph off bike lanes and sidewalks.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Are they already banned from using cars? Can't read the article, but it would be a logical assumption :).
Poor engineers & managers at Palantir, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, Tesla, .... compensation, status, control are hard to give up. Also, let's all remember that the missions of most of these companies aren't all that ethical to begin with.
“The dissent I’ve seen is like a whisper. It’s a fear-based culture right now.”
Across the industry, workers describe a ‘fear-based culture’ and pressure to ‘fall in line.‘
Read more from @haydenfield.bsky.social: buff.ly/NArp66x
Across the industry, workers describe a ‘fear-based culture’ and pressure to ‘fall in line.‘
Read more from @haydenfield.bsky.social: buff.ly/NArp66x
February 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Poor engineers & managers at Palantir, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, Tesla, .... compensation, status, control are hard to give up. Also, let's all remember that the missions of most of these companies aren't all that ethical to begin with.
Our research is not neutral if only because we depend on funding. That's distributed politically by governments or "selfishly" by corporations. Conditions often include industry in-kind which favors big corporations. Even topic choices and research areas are not neutral.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
February 10, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Our research is not neutral if only because we depend on funding. That's distributed politically by governments or "selfishly" by corporations. Conditions often include industry in-kind which favors big corporations. Even topic choices and research areas are not neutral.
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...
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Trust me, the woman of academia are not at all surprised by the number of academic men orbiting Epstein.
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Trust me, the woman of academia are not at all surprised by the number of academic men orbiting Epstein.
How do we square that circle?
I almost got hit by a driver in front of my neighborhood’s elementary school. He didn’t stop as he was exiting the school property despite a tight turn and big stop sign. I’m of course in favor of all traffic calming we can do, but how do we get dangerous drivers to give a damn about pedestrians?
February 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
How do we square that circle?
Reminds me of when someone destroys your kid's snowman by next morning...
Here are Ramsey County's mug shots for Jake Lang.
February 6, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Reminds me of when someone destroys your kid's snowman by next morning...
There's always money for garbage pursuits.
Waymo Raises $16 Billion To Speed Up Its Global Robotaxi Push
Waymo Raises $16 Billion To Speed Up Its Global Robotaxi Push
The new round, the biggest in the Alphabet unit’s history, values the company at $126 billion — with much of it coming from its parent.
www.forbes.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
There's always money for garbage pursuits.
They hit a child next to a school and claim that this was actually service to society because had someone else been driving, the consequences could've been worse? Great choice of baseline... With this reasoning, Waymo must also want credit for not shooting anyone around that school.
January 29, 2026 at 8:21 PM
They hit a child next to a school and claim that this was actually service to society because had someone else been driving, the consequences could've been worse? Great choice of baseline... With this reasoning, Waymo must also want credit for not shooting anyone around that school.
Meanwhile in Sweden... Nothing.
omg can someone ban the US from using teams too
France to ban officials from US video tools including Zoom, Teams
The government wants staff to shun Silicon Valley and shift to its home-grown Visio platform instead.
www.politico.eu
January 28, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Meanwhile in Sweden... Nothing.
Well, that said, it might actually be problematic if some are more visible than others. Animals, kids, ... Hi viz people make normally dressed people less expected and relatively less visible. Visibility arms race doesn't sound helpful. No good research on it either, AFAIK.
Where in my post did I advocate against being visble?
Maybe re-read and think about the point I am actually making.
Maybe re-read and think about the point I am actually making.
January 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Well, that said, it might actually be problematic if some are more visible than others. Animals, kids, ... Hi viz people make normally dressed people less expected and relatively less visible. Visibility arms race doesn't sound helpful. No good research on it either, AFAIK.
I like how the pervasive LinkedIn "ex-Palantir" brag might actually become a career stain, finally.
Palantir employees are pressing company leadership over its work for ICE in internal company Slacks obtained by @wired.com
"In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this."
Scoop from @makenakelly.bsky.social
"In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this."
Scoop from @makenakelly.bsky.social
Palantir Defends Work With ICE to Staff Following Killing of Alex Pretti
“In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this,” one worker wrote on Slack.
www.wired.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:24 AM
I like how the pervasive LinkedIn "ex-Palantir" brag might actually become a career stain, finally.
The unexpected faces on the frontlines of ICE raids
YouTube video by The News Movement
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I'm just wondering. How is the US going to have elections when people are afraid to even go to work?
January 25, 2026 at 9:56 AM
I'm just wondering. How is the US going to have elections when people are afraid to even go to work?
Now, more than ever, might be a good time to make the switch. Esp if you live in the US...
"Windows 11's online Microsoft Account requirement means your PC is automatically backing up its data encryption key to the cloud, and Microsoft says it will hand those over to the FBI if requested via legal order." #ACAB #MicrosnotSucks
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi....
www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi....
Microsoft will assist the FBI in unlocking your Windows PC data if asked
Microsoft says it will provide the FBI with BitLocker encryption keys if requested for PCs that upload their key to the cloud via your Microsoft Account.
www.windowscentral.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Now, more than ever, might be a good time to make the switch. Esp if you live in the US...
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If this is what they do to white American citizens in front of everyone, imagine what happens to non-white people behind closed doors.
January 24, 2026 at 7:34 PM
If this is what they do to white American citizens in front of everyone, imagine what happens to non-white people behind closed doors.
At least we avoid the risk of recognizing the inadequate US car industry standards. [1]
[1] etsc.eu/accepting-us...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/e...
[1] etsc.eu/accepting-us...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/e...
European lawmakers suspend U.S. trade deal amid Greenland tariff tensions
EU lawmakers have suspended the approval of the U.S.-EU trade agreement over President Trump's Greenland-related tariff threats.
www.cnbc.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:28 PM
At least we avoid the risk of recognizing the inadequate US car industry standards. [1]
[1] etsc.eu/accepting-us...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/e...
[1] etsc.eu/accepting-us...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/e...
When I feel this unconstrained by facts and reality, please use my savings and place me in a care home of your choice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dSv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dSv...
FULL HISTORIC SPEECH: Trump Threatens NATO, Denmark, Slams Macron, Canada PM Carney at WEF | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM
When I feel this unconstrained by facts and reality, please use my savings and place me in a care home of your choice.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dSv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dSv...
There can't be 20,237 museums of fascism that need them in their exhibitions. So who is still buying these traffic unsafe symbols of the wrong in the world?
Tesla Cybertruck Sales Fell Faster Than Any Other EV in 2025
Tesla Cybertruck sales fell from 38,965 in 2024 to 20,237 in 2025, a 48.1 percent drop.
The slide steepened at the end of the year, with fourth quarter sales falling from 12,991 in 2024 to 4,140 in 2025, down 68.1 percent.
Tesla Cybertruck sales fell from 38,965 in 2024 to 20,237 in 2025, a 48.1 percent drop.
The slide steepened at the end of the year, with fourth quarter sales falling from 12,991 in 2024 to 4,140 in 2025, down 68.1 percent.
Tesla Cybertruck Sales Fell Faster Than Any Other EV in 2025
Cox Automotive data shows Tesla Cybertruck sales fell 48.1 percent in 2025, the biggest volume decline among EV nameplates.
www.autoblog.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:13 AM
There can't be 20,237 museums of fascism that need them in their exhibitions. So who is still buying these traffic unsafe symbols of the wrong in the world?
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“Before robotaxis are welcomed at all, public transportation services must be so good that robotaxis will not delay them or divert passengers from them. By this standard, Toronto ... should not be welcoming large deployments of robotaxis any time soon.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: A warning to Canada: Self-driving taxis won’t be a traffic cure-all, and they ignore the real disease
Companies like Waymo lower fares to inflate demand, making it harder to address the actual problem: low-quality public transit
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
“Before robotaxis are welcomed at all, public transportation services must be so good that robotaxis will not delay them or divert passengers from them. By this standard, Toronto ... should not be welcoming large deployments of robotaxis any time soon.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...