Marco Forlin
@mforlin.bsky.social
I write music and play guitars, synths, eurorack by night.
I work on Embedded SW, Machine Learning, DSPs, by day.
Currently on a deep dive about environmental and social issues, trying to rectify my abysmal ignorance and figure out what I can do to help.
I work on Embedded SW, Machine Learning, DSPs, by day.
Currently on a deep dive about environmental and social issues, trying to rectify my abysmal ignorance and figure out what I can do to help.
A transition period at work lasting most of 2025 (startup bankruptcy), ignited a need to dig deep into the metacrisis. I learned a lot, but now I'm a bit lost as to what do to with all this information. If 2025 brought some enlightenment, I hope 2026 will bring meaning and purpose.
January 2, 2026 at 8:11 PM
A transition period at work lasting most of 2025 (startup bankruptcy), ignited a need to dig deep into the metacrisis. I learned a lot, but now I'm a bit lost as to what do to with all this information. If 2025 brought some enlightenment, I hope 2026 will bring meaning and purpose.
Epoch.ai cronicles our compute addiction: how many datacenters are being built, and how much they consume. Like watching a cancer metastasizing in real-time.
Epoch AI
Epoch AI is a research institute investigating key trends and questions that will shape the trajectory and governance of Artificial Intelligence.
epoch.ai
January 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Epoch.ai cronicles our compute addiction: how many datacenters are being built, and how much they consume. Like watching a cancer metastasizing in real-time.
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Regulation is clearly coming. It's just a matter of when.
AI companies are racing to build superintelligence. Ordinary people are racing to get their governments to stop them.
AI companies are racing to build superintelligence. Ordinary people are racing to get their governments to stop them.
December 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Regulation is clearly coming. It's just a matter of when.
AI companies are racing to build superintelligence. Ordinary people are racing to get their governments to stop them.
AI companies are racing to build superintelligence. Ordinary people are racing to get their governments to stop them.
If you are against big tech's unilateral, growth obsessed mission to muck around with the future of humanity and our whole ecosystem, you may want to sign and join the fight to Pause AI.
Take action
Ways to help reduce AI risk.
pauseai.info
January 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
If you are against big tech's unilateral, growth obsessed mission to muck around with the future of humanity and our whole ecosystem, you may want to sign and join the fight to Pause AI.
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I see no lies here
December 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I see no lies here
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Global CO2 from fossil fuels is projected to hit a record 38.1B metric tons in 2025, up 1.1%. Increases in the U.S., India and China, plus a 6.8% jump in aviation, outpace clean energy gains. Researchers warn that staying below 1.5°C is no longer plausible.
Record fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report says
Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are projected to reach a record 38.1 billion metric tons in 2025, an increase of 1.1% from 2024, according to the 2025 Global Carbon…
news.mongabay.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Global CO2 from fossil fuels is projected to hit a record 38.1B metric tons in 2025, up 1.1%. Increases in the U.S., India and China, plus a 6.8% jump in aviation, outpace clean energy gains. Researchers warn that staying below 1.5°C is no longer plausible.
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This climate-wrecking data center/AI bubble is going to do us all in.
"Data centre developers are turning to aircraft engines and fossil fuel generators to power the AI boom, as supply chain shortages and long waits to connect to the grid delay cheaper and cleaner alternatives."
"Data centre developers are turning to aircraft engines and fossil fuel generators to power the AI boom, as supply chain shortages and long waits to connect to the grid delay cheaper and cleaner alternatives."
Data centres turn to aircraft engines to avoid grid connection delays
Supply chain shortages drive developers to use smaller and less efficient power sources to fuel AI power demand
www.ft.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This climate-wrecking data center/AI bubble is going to do us all in.
"Data centre developers are turning to aircraft engines and fossil fuel generators to power the AI boom, as supply chain shortages and long waits to connect to the grid delay cheaper and cleaner alternatives."
"Data centre developers are turning to aircraft engines and fossil fuel generators to power the AI boom, as supply chain shortages and long waits to connect to the grid delay cheaper and cleaner alternatives."
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I wrote a number of pieces for National Geographic this Christmas and was delighted to be able to share the work of colleagues I deeply admire. First up this piece about angels featuring quotes from Christy Cobb and the work of @emuehlbe.bsky.social
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
Angels in ancient myths were actually pretty terrifying
Far from the baby-cheeked cherubs of Renaissance art, they were fiery beings who inspired fear.
www.nationalgeographic.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I wrote a number of pieces for National Geographic this Christmas and was delighted to be able to share the work of colleagues I deeply admire. First up this piece about angels featuring quotes from Christy Cobb and the work of @emuehlbe.bsky.social
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
www.nationalgeographic.com/history/arti...
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NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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If you want people, not industries, to shape the rules.
👉 Join us: go.wemove.eu/JoinOurCommu...
Already part of it? Tag 2 friends who should be part of it too
👉 Join us: go.wemove.eu/JoinOurCommu...
Already part of it? Tag 2 friends who should be part of it too
December 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
If you want people, not industries, to shape the rules.
👉 Join us: go.wemove.eu/JoinOurCommu...
Already part of it? Tag 2 friends who should be part of it too
👉 Join us: go.wemove.eu/JoinOurCommu...
Already part of it? Tag 2 friends who should be part of it too
Book #11 was "History for tomorrow" by @romankrznaric.bsky.social A very inspiring book to continue my deep dive! It goes perfectly after Goliath's Curse. That one uses History to repeatedly punch you in the face, this one uses it to lift you back up a little.
December 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Book #11 was "History for tomorrow" by @romankrznaric.bsky.social A very inspiring book to continue my deep dive! It goes perfectly after Goliath's Curse. That one uses History to repeatedly punch you in the face, this one uses it to lift you back up a little.
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Delighted to hear that The Invisible Doctrine, the film by @peterhutchison.bsky.social and @lucas-sabean.bsky.social, is being offered free to view on YouTube for the holiday season. It's all yours! youtu.be/gR4eSEetKP0
The secret history of Neoliberalism | The Invisible Doctrine | Full Film
YouTube video by Journeyman Pictures
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Delighted to hear that The Invisible Doctrine, the film by @peterhutchison.bsky.social and @lucas-sabean.bsky.social, is being offered free to view on YouTube for the holiday season. It's all yours! youtu.be/gR4eSEetKP0
Just finished book #10 Goliath's Curse by @lukekemp.bsky.social . Stunning work, connecting examples of collapse from all across time and space into one thread, finding patterns and what they can teach us about our current predicaments. Not a light read, but warmly recommended!
December 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Just finished book #10 Goliath's Curse by @lukekemp.bsky.social . Stunning work, connecting examples of collapse from all across time and space into one thread, finding patterns and what they can teach us about our current predicaments. Not a light read, but warmly recommended!
Let's try to postpone at least one concurrent part of our self-inflicted meta crisis by a bit, shall we?
Statement on Superintelligence
“We call for a prohibition on the development of superintelligence, not lifted before there is (1) broad scientific consensus that it will be done safely and controllably, and (2) strong public bu...
superintelligence-statement.org
October 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Let's try to postpone at least one concurrent part of our self-inflicted meta crisis by a bit, shall we?
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Right now, a group of EU leaders want to scrap laws that protect our air, water and nature - in an attempt to please Trump.
We can’t let that happen. Join 83,000 Europeans saying no to fossil fuels, yes to a fair, green Europe. Sign now: go.wemove.eu/trump-deal
We can’t let that happen. Join 83,000 Europeans saying no to fossil fuels, yes to a fair, green Europe. Sign now: go.wemove.eu/trump-deal
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Right now, a group of EU leaders want to scrap laws that protect our air, water and nature - in an attempt to please Trump.
We can’t let that happen. Join 83,000 Europeans saying no to fossil fuels, yes to a fair, green Europe. Sign now: go.wemove.eu/trump-deal
We can’t let that happen. Join 83,000 Europeans saying no to fossil fuels, yes to a fair, green Europe. Sign now: go.wemove.eu/trump-deal
We're heading towards societal collapse, but hey let's make "erotica AI chatbots" and other bullshit.
October 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We're heading towards societal collapse, but hey let's make "erotica AI chatbots" and other bullshit.
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Plan for climate levy on shipping emissions shelved as countries bow to US intimidation and bullying
#IMO #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#IMO #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure
Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions postponed as Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Plan for climate levy on shipping emissions shelved as countries bow to US intimidation and bullying
#IMO #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#IMO #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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canadian media would never have this courage
Front page of Scottish newspaper The National today.
October 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
canadian media would never have this courage
EU Commission President von der Leyen caved in to pressure from US President Trump. Tell Europe’s leaders to reject the trade deal and protect climate and citizens today. action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-10...
Say NO to Trump’s trade deal
EU Commission President von der Leyen caved in to pressure from US President Trump. Tell Europe’s leaders to reject the trade deal and protect climate and citizens today.
action.wemove.eu
October 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
EU Commission President von der Leyen caved in to pressure from US President Trump. Tell Europe’s leaders to reject the trade deal and protect climate and citizens today. action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-10...
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1) This is some pretty remarkable shade thrown at the big AI companies by a startup that's hiring away their researchers
2) That those researchers are giving up millions to do this indicates a rising level of discomfort with OpenAI/Meta/Google/etc's moral standing
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/t...
2) That those researchers are giving up millions to do this indicates a rising level of discomfort with OpenAI/Meta/Google/etc's moral standing
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/t...
October 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
1) This is some pretty remarkable shade thrown at the big AI companies by a startup that's hiring away their researchers
2) That those researchers are giving up millions to do this indicates a rising level of discomfort with OpenAI/Meta/Google/etc's moral standing
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/t...
2) That those researchers are giving up millions to do this indicates a rising level of discomfort with OpenAI/Meta/Google/etc's moral standing
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/t...
Book #9 is Hanzi Freinacht's "Nordic ideology." So far, it's as brilliant as the first one. This stuff should be studied in schools instead of obsessing over old stuff. We need to discuss the global future and how we want it to be, not the past, through a tiny identitarian lens.
September 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Book #9 is Hanzi Freinacht's "Nordic ideology." So far, it's as brilliant as the first one. This stuff should be studied in schools instead of obsessing over old stuff. We need to discuss the global future and how we want it to be, not the past, through a tiny identitarian lens.
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When you consider the *ecocide* alongside the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza, you begin to grasp the totality of the Israeli state’s attempt to eliminate both the Palestinians and their homeland.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Israel’s ecocide in Gaza sends this message: even if we stopped dropping bombs, you couldn’t live here | George Monbiot
Consider the annihilation of agricultural land alongside the genocide – and grasp the chilling totality of this attempt to eliminate all life, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
When you consider the *ecocide* alongside the genocide being perpetrated in Gaza, you begin to grasp the totality of the Israeli state’s attempt to eliminate both the Palestinians and their homeland.
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column today.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The sandman series was great! I love the whole atmosphere and pace of it, it's different than anything else. The main actor is great, and the soundtrack is perfect. Now I want to read the comics, but I don't also don't feel like donating to Gaiman 🤔
September 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The sandman series was great! I love the whole atmosphere and pace of it, it's different than anything else. The main actor is great, and the soundtrack is perfect. Now I want to read the comics, but I don't also don't feel like donating to Gaiman 🤔
I'm in the process of decreasing my reliance on big tech, so I already switched to proton mail, ente for photos, but wasn't sure what to do with audible. It seems libro.fm is a worthy replacement, a B Corp helping out small bookstores.
Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores
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libro.fm
September 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I'm in the process of decreasing my reliance on big tech, so I already switched to proton mail, ente for photos, but wasn't sure what to do with audible. It seems libro.fm is a worthy replacement, a B Corp helping out small bookstores.