Joe Slater
@joeinaustralia.bsky.social
Interests: human rights,
Judaism and SF.
Pronouns are he/him.
Judaism and SF.
Pronouns are he/him.
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Joe Slater
@joeinaustralia.bsky.social
· Jan 27
History is tragedy. And we just keep making more of it.
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This piece hit hard for me, as it tracks with why my daughter stopped playing soccer at recess. The boys wouldn't let the girls play with them--only against them and with fewer players. But when girls scored anyway, some boys would cheat and play to hurt the girls, to the point where it wasn't fun.
"the issue isn’t that we need more 'boy-friendly' reforms. It’s that boys are socialized to compete only with boys and to read girls’ success as illegitimate or emasculating. The result is dissonance, resentment, and disengagement for boys—and hostile climates for girls."
time.com/7335723/auto...
time.com/7335723/auto...
The Real Way Schools are Failing Boys
“If we really want boys to succeed, we need to ensure that they know how to both beat—and lose— to girls."
time.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This piece hit hard for me, as it tracks with why my daughter stopped playing soccer at recess. The boys wouldn't let the girls play with them--only against them and with fewer players. But when girls scored anyway, some boys would cheat and play to hurt the girls, to the point where it wasn't fun.
Was The Economist ever a serious magazine, or did I just imagine it?
Donald Trump had reasonable concerns about how Joe Biden’s relatives enriched themselves through his service. Yet his own family is making the “Biden crime family” look small-time
How Donald Trump is turning into Joe Biden
It’s about more than denying inflation
econ.st
December 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Was The Economist ever a serious magazine, or did I just imagine it?
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Are these “reasonable concerns” in the room with us right now?
Donald Trump had reasonable concerns about how Joe Biden’s relatives enriched themselves through his service. Yet his own family is making the “Biden crime family” look small-time
How Donald Trump is turning into Joe Biden
It’s about more than denying inflation
econ.st
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Are these “reasonable concerns” in the room with us right now?
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When we hit puberty I discovered girls. Jack discovered both girls and boys, and really, girls were just a passing phase for him. After that we drifted apart -- not just because of that, but because we were following different paths in school and had developed different interests.
After reading some of the powerful posts about World AIDS Day I find myself wanting to post my own feeble contribution.
When I was four I met a kid named Jack who lived across the street from me, and who was just two months younger than me. We quickly became best friends.
When I was four I met a kid named Jack who lived across the street from me, and who was just two months younger than me. We quickly became best friends.
December 2, 2025 at 6:40 AM
When we hit puberty I discovered girls. Jack discovered both girls and boys, and really, girls were just a passing phase for him. After that we drifted apart -- not just because of that, but because we were following different paths in school and had developed different interests.
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Guilty secret: I have never seen a Tom Stoppard play. Even if you haven't either, read this, because Patrick Marber is a fantastic writer.
www.theguardian.com/stage/202...
www.theguardian.com/stage/202...
‘There was rage and pain and iron in him’: Patrick Marber on the great hits – and fond smokes – he had with Tom Stoppard
The director worked with theatre colossus Tom Stoppard on two smash hits. Here, he remembers their heated rehearsals, the night they stayed up watching Jaws – and the last four cigarettes they smoked together
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Guilty secret: I have never seen a Tom Stoppard play. Even if you haven't either, read this, because Patrick Marber is a fantastic writer.
www.theguardian.com/stage/202...
www.theguardian.com/stage/202...
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Learning that why California is Like That is because they spent ~2 decades more or less creating a landed aristocracy
And if you're not a Californian, you're probably wondering: "Huh? Inherit property taxes? Why would a $2M home pay just $1,300 per yr?"
You don't understand what makes us special:
-Prop 13 1978: Freeze-ish property taxes
-Prop 58 1986: Inherit from parents
-Prop 193 1996: Inherit from grandparents
You don't understand what makes us special:
-Prop 13 1978: Freeze-ish property taxes
-Prop 58 1986: Inherit from parents
-Prop 193 1996: Inherit from grandparents
December 2, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Learning that why California is Like That is because they spent ~2 decades more or less creating a landed aristocracy
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All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.
Greek astronomy is ancient; this Wiradjuri knowledge is far older
All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.
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A testimonial by Isaac Gantwerk Mayer, on a test of Hebrew vocabulary. Testified via attested sources.
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Job 40:17, on the legendary giant beast called the Behemoth
יַחְפֹּ֣ץ זְנָב֣וֹ כְמוֹ־אָ֑רֶז גִּידֵ֖י פחדו [פַחֲדָ֣יו] יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃
“He erects his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his paḥadim are intertwined.”
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Job 40:17, on the legendary giant beast called the Behemoth
יַחְפֹּ֣ץ זְנָב֣וֹ כְמוֹ־אָ֑רֶז גִּידֵ֖י פחדו [פַחֲדָ֣יו] יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃
“He erects his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his paḥadim are intertwined.”
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A testimonial by Isaac Gantwerk Mayer, on a test of Hebrew vocabulary. Testified via attested sources.
~~
Job 40:17, on the legendary giant beast called the Behemoth
יַחְפֹּ֣ץ זְנָב֣וֹ כְמוֹ־אָ֑רֶז גִּידֵ֖י פחדו [פַחֲדָ֣יו] יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃
“He erects his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his paḥadim are intertwined.”
~~
Job 40:17, on the legendary giant beast called the Behemoth
יַחְפֹּ֣ץ זְנָב֣וֹ כְמוֹ־אָ֑רֶז גִּידֵ֖י פחדו [פַחֲדָ֣יו] יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃
“He erects his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his paḥadim are intertwined.”
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The NSW government introduces legislation that would require employers to ensure their algorithms and automation practises do not risk a worker's health and safety.
Uber driver says rideshare app tells workers to flout road rules
The NSW government introduces legislation that would require employers to ensure their algorithms and automation practises do not risk a worker's health and safety.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The NSW government introduces legislation that would require employers to ensure their algorithms and automation practises do not risk a worker's health and safety.
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My favorite parts of this are Edwina's nonstop HEY HEY LOOK WHAT I JUST DID HEY moos of maternal triumph & the 5:30 shot where the herd is watching the big lick as intensively as if she's defusing a ticking time bomb.
FIRST MOMENTS - NEWBORN Highland calf - first wobbles , first steps. Dale farm PEAK DISTRICT
YouTube video by Dale Farm
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
My favorite parts of this are Edwina's nonstop HEY HEY LOOK WHAT I JUST DID HEY moos of maternal triumph & the 5:30 shot where the herd is watching the big lick as intensively as if she's defusing a ticking time bomb.
You know it's good when the story has been written with an eye to possible litigation.
The document, prepared for the Queensland government, has been exclusively obtained by the ABC.
Secret audit reveals how big travel companies can overcharge clients
The document, prepared for the Queensland government, has been exclusively obtained by the ABC.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
You know it's good when the story has been written with an eye to possible litigation.
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I have an odd fascination for the construction of clothes for things that are not people shaped, eg Muppet clothes, Disney character overdressings, etc.
It’s a lot like if upholstery had a baby with garment tailoring. You might think you’re ready but until you have a T. rex in need of a tuxedo…
It’s a lot like if upholstery had a baby with garment tailoring. You might think you’re ready but until you have a T. rex in need of a tuxedo…
December 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I have an odd fascination for the construction of clothes for things that are not people shaped, eg Muppet clothes, Disney character overdressings, etc.
It’s a lot like if upholstery had a baby with garment tailoring. You might think you’re ready but until you have a T. rex in need of a tuxedo…
It’s a lot like if upholstery had a baby with garment tailoring. You might think you’re ready but until you have a T. rex in need of a tuxedo…
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This year's ozone hole above Antarctica closed yesterday - it was the earliest since 2019, making it the smallest and shortest-lived in five years @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
atmosphere.copernicus.eu/smallest-and...
atmosphere.copernicus.eu/smallest-and...
Smallest and shortest-lived ozone hole in 5 years closes
The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) today confirms that the 2025 Antarctic ozone hole has come to an end on 30 November, marking the earliest closure since 2019. The 2025 ozone hole wa...
atmosphere.copernicus.eu
December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This year's ozone hole above Antarctica closed yesterday - it was the earliest since 2019, making it the smallest and shortest-lived in five years @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
atmosphere.copernicus.eu/smallest-and...
atmosphere.copernicus.eu/smallest-and...
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Ozempic-style medications have been recommended as long-term treatments for obesity under new guidelines released by the World Health Organization.
WHO gives green-light to Ozempic-style drugs for obesity
Ozempic-style medications have been recommended as long-term treatments for obesity under new guidelines released by the World Health Organization.
www.abc.net.au
December 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ozempic-style medications have been recommended as long-term treatments for obesity under new guidelines released by the World Health Organization.
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...a Colonial Office official issued the following, chilling response: "On the whole I would suggest that Mr Morrison be advised not to send any reply" (3/3)
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
...a Colonial Office official issued the following, chilling response: "On the whole I would suggest that Mr Morrison be advised not to send any reply" (3/3)
Images with alt text
December 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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1 December is the day we must mark the sad passing 504 years ago of Giovanni di Lorenzo de’ Medici – or Pope Leo X, as he was also known. Leo was not one of those popes memorable for a sordid life, but is known for two things. Firstly, this:
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
1 December is the day we must mark the sad passing 504 years ago of Giovanni di Lorenzo de’ Medici – or Pope Leo X, as he was also known. Leo was not one of those popes memorable for a sordid life, but is known for two things. Firstly, this:
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I was diagnosed with #HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
December 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I was diagnosed with #HIV in 1998, when I was 30.
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
Many of my friends had died of AIDS. I did not expect to live to 50.
I’m 58 now.
HIV treatment works.
Treatment also makes it impossible for me to pass HIV on during sex.
Ensure HIV treatment for all.
End HIV stigma.
#WorldAIDSDay
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December 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"The project was conceived toward the end of several disastrous drought years, between 2013 and 2018, when the lake’s level approached an all-time low.
Last winter, Israel received only half of its yearly average rainfall…"
Last winter, Israel received only half of its yearly average rainfall…"
Scientists tracking impact as desalinated water flows into Sea of Galilee for first time https://www.timesofisrael.com/scientists-tracking-impact-as-desalinated-water-flows-into-sea-of-galilee-for-first-time/
Scientists tracking impact as desalinated water flows into Sea of Galilee for first time
Laboratory head says amounts of water entering lake still small, any effects will be identified upstream; 'We haven’t seen anything yet that would make us say stop the flow'
www.timesofisrael.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"The project was conceived toward the end of several disastrous drought years, between 2013 and 2018, when the lake’s level approached an all-time low.
Last winter, Israel received only half of its yearly average rainfall…"
Last winter, Israel received only half of its yearly average rainfall…"
These are amazing.
Atleast nobody will have to question if my works are ai or not so enjoy these practical effect wings I made after 7 years of building different animatronic wings!
December 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
These are amazing.