Mike Delta
@mikedelta.bsky.social
Fugitive from the law of averages
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‘The future of the Palestinians, like the future of their tormentors, looks bleaker now than it did when the book was published.’
Jeremy Harding on the reissue of Jonathan Dimbleby and Don McCullin’s portrait of Palestinian life in 1979.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Jeremy Harding on the reissue of Jonathan Dimbleby and Don McCullin’s portrait of Palestinian life in 1979.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Jeremy Harding · Something Shameful: Britain and the Palestinians
To read The Palestinians nearly half a century later is to recognise that the many defeats the Palestinian population...
www.lrb.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
‘The future of the Palestinians, like the future of their tormentors, looks bleaker now than it did when the book was published.’
Jeremy Harding on the reissue of Jonathan Dimbleby and Don McCullin’s portrait of Palestinian life in 1979.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Jeremy Harding on the reissue of Jonathan Dimbleby and Don McCullin’s portrait of Palestinian life in 1979.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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As we approach the final negotiations of this regulation, we urge EU lawmakers to work on a final text that fully protects users’ right to private communication and avoids intrusive age-verification mandates and risk benchmark systems that lead to surveillance in practice. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
After Years of Controversy, the EU’s Chat Control Nears Its Final
After a years-long battle, the European Commission’s “Chat Control” plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption-breaking measures, at last codifies agreement on a position within the
www.eff.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
As we approach the final negotiations of this regulation, we urge EU lawmakers to work on a final text that fully protects users’ right to private communication and avoids intrusive age-verification mandates and risk benchmark systems that lead to surveillance in practice. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Reposting this og (old gem?) to give yall some zest...
"The Speewah" by Fila Brazillia
(youtu.be/_VJqC847ROA)
[Re-repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #edm #downtempo
"The Speewah" by Fila Brazillia
(youtu.be/_VJqC847ROA)
[Re-repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #edm #downtempo
The Speewah
YouTube video by Fila Brazillia - Topic
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Reposting this og (old gem?) to give yall some zest...
"The Speewah" by Fila Brazillia
(youtu.be/_VJqC847ROA)
[Re-repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #edm #downtempo
"The Speewah" by Fila Brazillia
(youtu.be/_VJqC847ROA)
[Re-repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #edm #downtempo
Infectious groove out of Mexico.
"Don't Wait Up" by Midnight Generation
(youtu.be/9fER96Zbfog)
[Repost with working link]
#electronica #funky #synthwave
"Don't Wait Up" by Midnight Generation
(youtu.be/9fER96Zbfog)
[Repost with working link]
#electronica #funky #synthwave
Midnight Generation - Don't Wait Up (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Midnight Generation
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Infectious groove out of Mexico.
"Don't Wait Up" by Midnight Generation
(youtu.be/9fER96Zbfog)
[Repost with working link]
#electronica #funky #synthwave
"Don't Wait Up" by Midnight Generation
(youtu.be/9fER96Zbfog)
[Repost with working link]
#electronica #funky #synthwave
Does this work as the current soundtrack?
"Bellaluna" by The Funky Lowlives
(Boozoo Bajou's Switchblade Mix)
(youtu.be/qioJN87AFsI)
[Repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #downtempo #chillout
"Bellaluna" by The Funky Lowlives
(Boozoo Bajou's Switchblade Mix)
(youtu.be/qioJN87AFsI)
[Repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #downtempo #chillout
Bellaluna (Boozoo Bajou's Switchblade Mix)
YouTube video by The Funky Lowlives - Topic
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Does this work as the current soundtrack?
"Bellaluna" by The Funky Lowlives
(Boozoo Bajou's Switchblade Mix)
(youtu.be/qioJN87AFsI)
[Repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #downtempo #chillout
"Bellaluna" by The Funky Lowlives
(Boozoo Bajou's Switchblade Mix)
(youtu.be/qioJN87AFsI)
[Repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #downtempo #chillout
Let the rhythm enfold you...
"Noctural" by Barker & Baumecker
(youtu.be/7c6D1jy9yxw)
[Repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #ambient #psytrance
"Noctural" by Barker & Baumecker
(youtu.be/7c6D1jy9yxw)
[Repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #ambient #psytrance
Noctural
YouTube video by Barker & Baumecker - Topic
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Let the rhythm enfold you...
"Noctural" by Barker & Baumecker
(youtu.be/7c6D1jy9yxw)
[Repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #ambient #psytrance
"Noctural" by Barker & Baumecker
(youtu.be/7c6D1jy9yxw)
[Repost with proper thumbnail]
#electronica #ambient #psytrance
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I'm signing off for a little while to take care of my mind & spirit. For many years I've tried to help carve out a little corner of truth & beauty in online spaces. I hope my work has been helpful. And I hope to be back soon, with new words I've heard in the wild & quiet places.
December 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I'm signing off for a little while to take care of my mind & spirit. For many years I've tried to help carve out a little corner of truth & beauty in online spaces. I hope my work has been helpful. And I hope to be back soon, with new words I've heard in the wild & quiet places.
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“Congress should end the many years of overreach by the U.S. Intelligence Community by requiring warrants for the collection or capture of any communication involving an American,” EFF’s India McKinney told @Militarydotcom. www.military.com/daily-news/...
Americans' Privacy and Data: Congress Warned Over Warrantless Surveillance
Congress is weighing whether to renew or overhaul a powerful surveillance law amid concerns it allows warrantless searches of Americans’ communications.
www.military.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“Congress should end the many years of overreach by the U.S. Intelligence Community by requiring warrants for the collection or capture of any communication involving an American,” EFF’s India McKinney told @Militarydotcom. www.military.com/daily-news/...
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What's in the European Commission's proposals to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban? reut.rs/3XXO71a
What's in the European Commission's proposals to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban?
The European Commission on Tuesday made public proposals that reverse an effective ban on sales of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035, bowing to pressure from Germany, Italy and major automakers.
reut.rs
December 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
What's in the European Commission's proposals to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban? reut.rs/3XXO71a
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'Zack Polanski effect' has UK Greens closing gap on Labour
'Zack Polanski effect' has UK Greens closing gap on Labour
The unconventional profile of the new leader of Britain's Green Party, who embraces 'eco-populism' and has made social justice a central focus, has allowed his historically marginal party to claim the political space to the left of Labour.
www.lemonde.fr
December 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
'Zack Polanski effect' has UK Greens closing gap on Labour
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‘Schopenhauer came into vogue as despondency did. Conrad, Kafka, Beckett and Borges all owe him a debt.’
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s philosophy.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s philosophy.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton · Pregnant with Monsters: Schopenhauer makes a stir
Schopenhauer has long held the title of gloomiest philosopher in history. He sees human existence not as grand tragedy...
www.lrb.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
‘Schopenhauer came into vogue as despondency did. Conrad, Kafka, Beckett and Borges all owe him a debt.’
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s philosophy.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Terry Eagleton on Schopenhauer’s philosophy.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
So-called _green ammonia_ "offers a way to store previously unused generated energy in the form of hydrogen molecules within the ammonia. The hydrogen in the ammonia can later be extracted and used to generate electricity at a more useful and convenient time".
(Primer after the jump...)
(Primer after the jump...)
Green ammonia plant prototype powers up to tackle energy storage challenge
Image: The sun is setting on wasted wind energy. Credit: Pixabay
Ammonia is perhaps the most influential chemical of the last 100 years. Uses for ammonia include the production of fertilisers, plasti...
ukri-newsroom.prgloo.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
So-called _green ammonia_ "offers a way to store previously unused generated energy in the form of hydrogen molecules within the ammonia. The hydrogen in the ammonia can later be extracted and used to generate electricity at a more useful and convenient time".
(Primer after the jump...)
(Primer after the jump...)
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The latest example of the power of anti-corruption, pro-reform politics.
December 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The latest example of the power of anti-corruption, pro-reform politics.
Reposted by Mike Delta
The world's richest 0.001% now control 3x as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity combined.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The world's richest 0.001% now control 3x as much wealth as the entire bottom half of humanity combined.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
56,000 wealthy individuals have more than roughly 4 billion people.
Read that back.
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Reposted by Mike Delta
I’d guess I’m not entirely alone in having assumed it would continue to mean Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics…
December 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
I’d guess I’m not entirely alone in having assumed it would continue to mean Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics…
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'Am I Next?': In Los Angeles, a city targeted by ICE raids, an exhibition invites self-reflection
'Am I Next?': In Los Angeles, a city targeted by ICE raids, an exhibition invites self-reflection
In response to raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the facades of several buildings across the California metropolis display the message 'Am I Next?' along with the photo of an ordinary citizen. This open-air campaign serves as both an act of resistance and a manifesto intended to alert the broader public.
www.lemonde.fr
December 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
'Am I Next?': In Los Angeles, a city targeted by ICE raids, an exhibition invites self-reflection
December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Russian asylum seekers expelled by the US end up on the Ukrainian front line
Russian asylum seekers expelled by the US end up on the Ukrainian front line
Amid a wave of anti-migrant sentiment in the US and growing ties between Moscow and Washington, 64 Russians were sent back to their country from Arizona. Upon arrival in Moscow, the men quickly received military draft notices.
www.lemonde.fr
December 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Russian asylum seekers expelled by the US end up on the Ukrainian front line
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Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks in what Repro Uncensored call one of the “biggest waves of censorship” on its platforms in years.
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks in what Repro Uncensored call one of the “biggest waves of censorship” on its platforms in years.
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A French charity is testing an unusual fund-raising approach in the fine art world: Raffling off a Picasso painting worth more than 1 million euros to one winner. Each of the raffle tickets is on sale for 100 euros, and proceeds will go toward research into Alzheimer’s disease. trib.al/Xi9XqjE
December 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A French charity is testing an unusual fund-raising approach in the fine art world: Raffling off a Picasso painting worth more than 1 million euros to one winner. Each of the raffle tickets is on sale for 100 euros, and proceeds will go toward research into Alzheimer’s disease. trib.al/Xi9XqjE
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How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
"Companies like Google shape information flows, Palantir powers state surveillance, Meta influences civic discourse, and X amplifies unregulated political messaging. Tools once built for connection now operate as proofs of concept for digital control..."
euobserver.com/digital/ar85...
euobserver.com/digital/ar85...
Reclaiming control: Europeans’ fight for a techno-democratic future
We built technology to make life easier. Somewhere along the way, it began remaking us instead. From algorithms shaping what we see to surveillance tools reshaping how we live, Europe now stands at a ...
euobserver.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"Companies like Google shape information flows, Palantir powers state surveillance, Meta influences civic discourse, and X amplifies unregulated political messaging. Tools once built for connection now operate as proofs of concept for digital control..."
euobserver.com/digital/ar85...
euobserver.com/digital/ar85...