Lie Lauwers
@lielauwers.bsky.social
“A mind is like a parachute.
It doesn't work if it is not open.”
Frank Zappa
(Limburgse versie🎵)
Ook veel #boekenliefde 📕📗📘📙📚
It doesn't work if it is not open.”
Frank Zappa
(Limburgse versie🎵)
Ook veel #boekenliefde 📕📗📘📙📚
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As the literacy rate declines, you’ll ask yourself why the quality of life continues to deteriorate in ways large and small, and in almost every instance the answer will be: because people stopped reading.
December 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
As the literacy rate declines, you’ll ask yourself why the quality of life continues to deteriorate in ways large and small, and in almost every instance the answer will be: because people stopped reading.
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Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
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The true pleasure of Bluesky.
"When I look around, I see people who often took a big professional risk because they would not comply. In many cases, they had profiles they had built up for years. They let it go. They did this because they refused to extinguish their moral character."
"When I look around, I see people who often took a big professional risk because they would not comply. In many cases, they had profiles they had built up for years. They let it go. They did this because they refused to extinguish their moral character."
Thank God for Bluesky: A little love letter to the people who would not compromise with Nazis iandunt.substack.com/p/thank-god-...
Thank God for Bluesky
Yes, it's eager. Yes, it's censorious. But it has the very considerable advantage of not being fascist.
iandunt.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The true pleasure of Bluesky.
"When I look around, I see people who often took a big professional risk because they would not comply. In many cases, they had profiles they had built up for years. They let it go. They did this because they refused to extinguish their moral character."
"When I look around, I see people who often took a big professional risk because they would not comply. In many cases, they had profiles they had built up for years. They let it go. They did this because they refused to extinguish their moral character."
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“What if Trump behaved like a stately American president, acting on American interests and values?” our columnist Thomas Friedman asks. “He wouldn’t be telling the brave Ukrainians that they have no cards; he’d be dealing them cards to maximize their leverage.”
“What if Trump behaved like a stately American president, acting on American interests and values?” our columnist Thomas Friedman asks. “He wouldn’t be telling the brave Ukrainians that they have no cards; he’d be dealing them cards to maximize their leverage.”
Opinion | The ‘Useful Idiots’ From America Whom Putin Is Playing Like a Flute
Having “real estate deal guys” as America’s negotiators on the war in Ukraine is a liability, not an advantage. You want a statesman.
nyti.ms
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“What if Trump behaved like a stately American president, acting on American interests and values?” our columnist Thomas Friedman asks. “He wouldn’t be telling the brave Ukrainians that they have no cards; he’d be dealing them cards to maximize their leverage.”
“What if Trump behaved like a stately American president, acting on American interests and values?” our columnist Thomas Friedman asks. “He wouldn’t be telling the brave Ukrainians that they have no cards; he’d be dealing them cards to maximize their leverage.”
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
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#winactie: ik geef dit weekend 3 boeken weg van ‘Oproer en omwenteling’ van Bram de Ridder en Joost Van Meerbeeck. Boeiend om de Opstand door de ogen van een tijdgenoot te zien. Dank @ertsberg.bsky.social! Kans maken? Doe het volgende:
1. Volg @ertsberg.bsky.social
2. Volg mij
3. RT dit bericht
1. Volg @ertsberg.bsky.social
2. Volg mij
3. RT dit bericht
November 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
#winactie: ik geef dit weekend 3 boeken weg van ‘Oproer en omwenteling’ van Bram de Ridder en Joost Van Meerbeeck. Boeiend om de Opstand door de ogen van een tijdgenoot te zien. Dank @ertsberg.bsky.social! Kans maken? Doe het volgende:
1. Volg @ertsberg.bsky.social
2. Volg mij
3. RT dit bericht
1. Volg @ertsberg.bsky.social
2. Volg mij
3. RT dit bericht
@kingkonghasselt.bsky.social nog werk aan de winkel als we Luxemburg willen bijbenen ☕️
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
@kingkonghasselt.bsky.social nog werk aan de winkel als we Luxemburg willen bijbenen ☕️
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De week even starten met vraag.
Door toename van krachtverlies in handen en benen zou ik moeten veranderen naar een grotere auto waar ik ergonomisch stoel en aankoppelwiel kan inladen alsook de hond.
Ik kijk daarvoor momenteel naar private lease. Maar geen idee. Iemand tips/ervaringen/dont's? #dtv
Door toename van krachtverlies in handen en benen zou ik moeten veranderen naar een grotere auto waar ik ergonomisch stoel en aankoppelwiel kan inladen alsook de hond.
Ik kijk daarvoor momenteel naar private lease. Maar geen idee. Iemand tips/ervaringen/dont's? #dtv
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
De week even starten met vraag.
Door toename van krachtverlies in handen en benen zou ik moeten veranderen naar een grotere auto waar ik ergonomisch stoel en aankoppelwiel kan inladen alsook de hond.
Ik kijk daarvoor momenteel naar private lease. Maar geen idee. Iemand tips/ervaringen/dont's? #dtv
Door toename van krachtverlies in handen en benen zou ik moeten veranderen naar een grotere auto waar ik ergonomisch stoel en aankoppelwiel kan inladen alsook de hond.
Ik kijk daarvoor momenteel naar private lease. Maar geen idee. Iemand tips/ervaringen/dont's? #dtv
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
Laat ons hopen dat Europa vóór online veiligheid is 😬
Reusachtig muurschilderij in Zwevegem zet Europese inspanningen tegen online-veiligheid in de kijker
Reusachtig muurschilderij in Zwevegem zet Europese inspanningen tegen online-veiligheid in de kijker | VRT NWS: nieuws
In de Bekaertstraat in Zwevegem is een muurschilderij van bijna 120 vierkante meter onthuld. Het werk, een primeur voor West-Vlaanderen, moet de inspanningen van de Europese Unie voor meer online-veiligheid in de kijker zetten. Elders in ons land zijn er al 9 zulke werken te zien.
www.vrt.be
November 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Laat ons hopen dat Europa vóór online veiligheid is 😬
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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
Google Has Chosen a Side in Trump's Mass Deportation Effort
Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, while simultaneously removing apps that report the location of ICE officials because Google sees ICE as a vulnerable gr...
www.404media.co
November 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Don't be evil?
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
"Google is hosting a CBP app that uses facial recognition to identify immigrants, and tell local cops whether to contact ICE about the person, while simultaneously removing apps designed to warn local communities about the presence of ICE officers..."
www.404media.co/google-has-c...
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The DOJ is suing California over Prop 50, saying it's a "brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process."
Nothing mocks democracy like a president ordering red states to gerrymander while prosecuting a blue state for letting its voters decide.
Nothing mocks democracy like a president ordering red states to gerrymander while prosecuting a blue state for letting its voters decide.
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The DOJ is suing California over Prop 50, saying it's a "brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process."
Nothing mocks democracy like a president ordering red states to gerrymander while prosecuting a blue state for letting its voters decide.
Nothing mocks democracy like a president ordering red states to gerrymander while prosecuting a blue state for letting its voters decide.
Help 😱
"Donald Trump is the symbol of populism. He immediately shows what we stand for."
New francophone far-right party ‘Trump’ launched in Belgium
New francophone far-right party 'Trump' launched in Belgium
www.brusselstimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Help 😱
In Nederland is dit misschien een gewone naam maar ik dacht toch even dat ‘Jabeur’ de (rare) voornaam was en dat de schrijver wel erg familiair was met de dame in kwestie.
#OnsMarieJeanne
#OnsMarieJeanne
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
In Nederland is dit misschien een gewone naam maar ik dacht toch even dat ‘Jabeur’ de (rare) voornaam was en dat de schrijver wel erg familiair was met de dame in kwestie.
#OnsMarieJeanne
#OnsMarieJeanne
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We will be observing the national two-minute silence for Armistice Day at 11.00 today, Tuesday 11 November.
#ArmisticeDay
#ArmisticeDay
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We will be observing the national two-minute silence for Armistice Day at 11.00 today, Tuesday 11 November.
#ArmisticeDay
#ArmisticeDay
“Het drong blijkbaar pas laat door bij de politieleiding dat ze het counter droneteam konden inzetten.”
Hier wordt de politieleiding voor schut gezet maar ik vind dat het droneteam zelf op z’n minst proactiever kon reageren. Ze zouden hun hulp toch kunnen aanbieden en zo hun meerwaarde bewijzen.
Hier wordt de politieleiding voor schut gezet maar ik vind dat het droneteam zelf op z’n minst proactiever kon reageren. Ze zouden hun hulp toch kunnen aanbieden en zo hun meerwaarde bewijzen.
De federale politie heeft al vier jaar een team dat instaat voor de opsporing en neutralisatie van vijandige drones.
België heeft wel drone-unit, maar die werd niet ingezet bij incidenten luchthaven
De federale politie heeft al vier jaar een team dat instaat voor de opsporing en neutralisatie van vijandige drones.
short.bruzz.be
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
“Het drong blijkbaar pas laat door bij de politieleiding dat ze het counter droneteam konden inzetten.”
Hier wordt de politieleiding voor schut gezet maar ik vind dat het droneteam zelf op z’n minst proactiever kon reageren. Ze zouden hun hulp toch kunnen aanbieden en zo hun meerwaarde bewijzen.
Hier wordt de politieleiding voor schut gezet maar ik vind dat het droneteam zelf op z’n minst proactiever kon reageren. Ze zouden hun hulp toch kunnen aanbieden en zo hun meerwaarde bewijzen.
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Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
Stel je voor wat een mens met 1000 miljard dollar én empathie zou kunnen doen voor de mensheid.
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Stel je voor wat een mens met 1000 miljard dollar én empathie zou kunnen doen voor de mensheid.
Mamdani is in elk geval niet bang van sterke vrouwen 💪🏻
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will turn to veterans of City Hall, nonprofit executives and a former chair of the Federal Trade Commission — all of them women — to lead his official transition effort, he said on Wednesday. nyti.ms/4nHdyOP
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Mamdani is in elk geval niet bang van sterke vrouwen 💪🏻
Klik even op trending ‘Andrew Cuomo’ om te zien wie deze kandidaat-burgemeester van New York ondersteunt 🤣
Mannfred Von Carstein has endorsed Andrew Cuomo
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Klik even op trending ‘Andrew Cuomo’ om te zien wie deze kandidaat-burgemeester van New York ondersteunt 🤣
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I’ve hesitated to weigh in on U.S. domestic issues — but with climate breakdown and authoritarian regimes undermining democracy worldwide, it’s time to embrace our shared global citizenship and stand for democracy, pluralism, and the rule of law everywhere.
“The entire world was ready to reduce shipping emissions. Then Trump stepped in. After the Trump administration threatened countries with tariffs and visa restrictions, a first-ever global carbon tax is left to an uncertain future.” Via @grist.org
Elections matter. And not just to YOUR country.
Elections matter. And not just to YOUR country.
The entire world was ready to reduce shipping emissions. Then Trump stepped in.
After Trump threatened countries with tariffs and visa restrictions, a first-ever global carbon tax is left to an uncertain future.
grist.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I’ve hesitated to weigh in on U.S. domestic issues — but with climate breakdown and authoritarian regimes undermining democracy worldwide, it’s time to embrace our shared global citizenship and stand for democracy, pluralism, and the rule of law everywhere.