Everybody running their business on Microsoft products need to wake up, and fast. Their *are* great European alternatives, especially for those of you who basically just need a home page, e-mail, calendar, colorful spreadsheets and a place to store invoice and tax data.
First Trump and now Big Tech trolling the EU, Nato and Denmark. Microsoft makes Greenland its image of the day on Bing desktop. Well trolling is how it felt to me.
January 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Everybody running their business on Microsoft products need to wake up, and fast. Their *are* great European alternatives, especially for those of you who basically just need a home page, e-mail, calendar, colorful spreadsheets and a place to store invoice and tax data.
Back from the holidays, the editors at the FT deliver an early submission for headline of the year.
Who’s who at X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as Twitter
A look inside Elon Musk’s big tent
www.ft.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Back from the holidays, the editors at the FT deliver an early submission for headline of the year.
2025: When a superpower was made small again abroad by leaders catastrophically out of their depth, and cruelty became its signature domestic competence.
December 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
2025: When a superpower was made small again abroad by leaders catastrophically out of their depth, and cruelty became its signature domestic competence.
This is a heartbreaking account of why going back to physical labor won't answer AI's employment impact.
Implicitly though, it also highlights how economic subsistence as a potentially human node in a computer network won't keep the cat fed.
Implicitly though, it also highlights how economic subsistence as a potentially human node in a computer network won't keep the cat fed.
Opinion | When A.I. Took My Job, I Bought a Chain Saw
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This is a heartbreaking account of why going back to physical labor won't answer AI's employment impact.
Implicitly though, it also highlights how economic subsistence as a potentially human node in a computer network won't keep the cat fed.
Implicitly though, it also highlights how economic subsistence as a potentially human node in a computer network won't keep the cat fed.
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Zelensky’s strategy remains to agree to things so as to show Trump that he’s playing along, - knowing Putin isn’t going to accept any of this anyway - hoping that will finally convince Trump to turn on Russia.
Putin’s will watch and see what Zelensky gives up - and then keep fighting regardless.
Putin’s will watch and see what Zelensky gives up - and then keep fighting regardless.
Trump said he and Zelensky discussed many issues and have moved closer — possibly very close.
He added that he plans to speak with Zelensky again tomorrow.
He added that he plans to speak with Zelensky again tomorrow.
December 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Zelensky’s strategy remains to agree to things so as to show Trump that he’s playing along, - knowing Putin isn’t going to accept any of this anyway - hoping that will finally convince Trump to turn on Russia.
Putin’s will watch and see what Zelensky gives up - and then keep fighting regardless.
Putin’s will watch and see what Zelensky gives up - and then keep fighting regardless.
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My best effort to explain why russia is the way it is, and why it does what it does
kyivindependent.com/why-russia-c...
kyivindependent.com/why-russia-c...
Why Russia cannot help but invade
The planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest has been shelved. The White House says there's no point meeting unless "we're going to make a deal." Some view this as a setback for diplomacy, but it may we...
kyivindependent.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
My best effort to explain why russia is the way it is, and why it does what it does
kyivindependent.com/why-russia-c...
kyivindependent.com/why-russia-c...
No other opinion source has provided me with more political insight this year than @nixonsimon.bsky.social weekly post. Thank you for a great effort.
A good-ish weak for Europe, a great year for China and an outstanding year for the Trump family. Plus marketing God - lessons from the remarkable success of the Alpha course. My latest on the Year of the Dragon
open.substack.com/pub/nixons/p...
open.substack.com/pub/nixons/p...
Year of the Dragon
Thoughts on a goodish week for Europe, a great year for China and an outstanding year for the Trump family. Plus marketing God - lessons from the success of the Alpha Course
open.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
No other opinion source has provided me with more political insight this year than @nixonsimon.bsky.social weekly post. Thank you for a great effort.
It's that time of the year when your organisation is trying to decide whether racism is more important than antisemitism, general lying or covering for pedophiles.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
Turning Point’s Annual Gathering Turns Into a Gripefest
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's that time of the year when your organisation is trying to decide whether racism is more important than antisemitism, general lying or covering for pedophiles.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/u...
Instead of forcing Russia to the table, the U.S. has sent 2 real estate guys to represent what they channel to be Russia's position on Ukraine. Needless to say, news media in Europe are covering this as a real peace effort where the key takeaway is that European negotiators look weak.
December 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Instead of forcing Russia to the table, the U.S. has sent 2 real estate guys to represent what they channel to be Russia's position on Ukraine. Needless to say, news media in Europe are covering this as a real peace effort where the key takeaway is that European negotiators look weak.
@badlogictest.bsky.social gets a mention in Cory Doctorow upcoming book, sort of.
December 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
@badlogictest.bsky.social gets a mention in Cory Doctorow upcoming book, sort of.
The ‘Useful Idiots’ From America Whom Putin Is Playing Like a Flute www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...
Opinion | The ‘Useful Idiots’ From America Whom Putin Is Playing Like a Flute
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The ‘Useful Idiots’ From America Whom Putin Is Playing Like a Flute www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...
The mobster summit went really well. No peace, no deals, but at least we brought up the idea of a larger war in Europe.
Remember the times when the US had real people in its State Department and foreign policy was cleared with Congress?
Remember the times when the US had real people in its State Department and foreign policy was cleared with Congress?
December 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The mobster summit went really well. No peace, no deals, but at least we brought up the idea of a larger war in Europe.
Remember the times when the US had real people in its State Department and foreign policy was cleared with Congress?
Remember the times when the US had real people in its State Department and foreign policy was cleared with Congress?
My favorite search engine now has in office in Belgrade. It is also about internet that isn't about advertising, user metrics, and engagement-at-any-cost
blog.kagi.com/kagi-hub
blog.kagi.com/kagi-hub
Kagi Hub Belgrade: A home base for Kagi members worldwide | Kagi Blog
We’re excited to announce that Kagi Hub Belgrade ( https://hub.kagi.com ) is now open! Our first office doubles as a free coworking space for all Kagi members.
blog.kagi.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
My favorite search engine now has in office in Belgrade. It is also about internet that isn't about advertising, user metrics, and engagement-at-any-cost
blog.kagi.com/kagi-hub
blog.kagi.com/kagi-hub
So the Russians fed a list of their demands to real estate tycoon Steve Witkoff and planted it as the new "U.S. peace plan" in the news cycle via Axios and now we are led to believe that Donald Trump will ultimately decide, while neither Russia nor China are even on the table.
November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
So the Russians fed a list of their demands to real estate tycoon Steve Witkoff and planted it as the new "U.S. peace plan" in the news cycle via Axios and now we are led to believe that Donald Trump will ultimately decide, while neither Russia nor China are even on the table.
European Digital Sovereignty, e-mail edition: There is really no need for anyone using Microsoft's clunky O365 services. If you are a small business, consider soverin.com, migadu.com, or ionos.de. They all offer superb service for a great price with your own domain.
Soverin: Home
soverin.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
European Digital Sovereignty, e-mail edition: There is really no need for anyone using Microsoft's clunky O365 services. If you are a small business, consider soverin.com, migadu.com, or ionos.de. They all offer superb service for a great price with your own domain.
Ja, es ist wichtig, über Gerechtigkeit zu reden. Die Gehaltsdebatte bei der WKO verstellt jedoch den Blick auf den Schaden, den institutioneller Nepotismus und reformaverse Normsetzungsmacht in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft anrichten.
Über den Wert der Arbeit.
Jeder Bauarbeiter, der sich seinen Rücken krumm arbeitet, darf ein wenig neidisch sein. Und Neid dürfen auch die Pflegekräfte in Salzburg empfinden, denen die schwarz-blaue Landesregierung aktuell die Sonderzahlung streichen will.
Jeder Bauarbeiter, der sich seinen Rücken krumm arbeitet, darf ein wenig neidisch sein. Und Neid dürfen auch die Pflegekräfte in Salzburg empfinden, denen die schwarz-blaue Landesregierung aktuell die Sonderzahlung streichen will.
Wir brauchen mehr Neiddebatten
Inmitten von multiplen Krisen ist es obszön die ohnehin mehr als üppigen Funktionärsgehälter anzuheben. Auch wenn diese Anhebung – genauso wie der Umfang der Sozialhilfe übrigens – gesetzlich abgesich...
www.derstandard.at
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Ja, es ist wichtig, über Gerechtigkeit zu reden. Die Gehaltsdebatte bei der WKO verstellt jedoch den Blick auf den Schaden, den institutioneller Nepotismus und reformaverse Normsetzungsmacht in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft anrichten.
"Gemessenen Schrittes ging er in sein Sanctissimus zurück, um ein drittes Mal zu frühstücken."
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oe1.orf.at/programm/202...
"Der Gaulschreck im Rosennetz" | SA | 01 11 2025 | 14:05
"Der Gaulschreck im Rosennetz" von Fritz von Herzmanovsky-Orlando: Mit Wolfram Berger in allen Rollen. Karikaturenzauber über einen kaisertreuen Beamten.
oe1.orf.at
November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"Gemessenen Schrittes ging er in sein Sanctissimus zurück, um ein drittes Mal zu frühstücken."
oe1.orf.at/programm/202...
oe1.orf.at/programm/202...
Have been running pieces.app for 75 minutes now. Will demand a raise for efficiency in 60 more. Will probably be replaced by the app in a day or two.
Pieces — Long term memory for your whole workstream
Pieces is your AI companion that captures live context from browsers to IDEs and collaboration tools, manages snippets and supports multiple llms - all while processing data locally for maximum contro...
pieces.app
October 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Have been running pieces.app for 75 minutes now. Will demand a raise for efficiency in 60 more. Will probably be replaced by the app in a day or two.
Bei meinem nächsten Jobwechsel hätte ich auch gern, dass die Boomerin läutet.
October 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Bei meinem nächsten Jobwechsel hätte ich auch gern, dass die Boomerin läutet.
Those who possess power move in a sphere of unresisting obedience, without the human matter around them being capable of creating that brief interval between impulse and action where thought has its place. Where there is no room for thought, neither justice nor caution have their place. (S. Weil)
October 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Those who possess power move in a sphere of unresisting obedience, without the human matter around them being capable of creating that brief interval between impulse and action where thought has its place. Where there is no room for thought, neither justice nor caution have their place. (S. Weil)
Wer kennt es nicht. Man greift zum Panierten und es ist ein Sellerie.
Breaking: VEGGIE-Burger Verbot der ÖVP/EVP ist durchgegangen. www.derstandard.at/story/310000...
Wird Veggie-Burger und Tofu-Schnitzel der Garaus gemacht?
Konsumenten greifen heute dank pflanzlicher Alternativen auch zum Steak – ganz ohne Fleisch. Verwirrend für die Verbraucher, sagen manche. Ob Schnitzel und Burger nur noch so heißen dürfen, wenn Tieri...
www.derstandard.at
October 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Wer kennt es nicht. Man greift zum Panierten und es ist ein Sellerie.
Considering the political catastrophe currently being facilitated or indulged by US hyperscalers (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, OpenAI, etc.) my questions is this: How are we still existentially dependent on their products and services? Why aren't there mass defections from these terrible risks?
October 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Considering the political catastrophe currently being facilitated or indulged by US hyperscalers (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, OpenAI, etc.) my questions is this: How are we still existentially dependent on their products and services? Why aren't there mass defections from these terrible risks?
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So much of the coverage of the EU is hyper-micro. It's all about the sausage making. So story out of Copenhagen European Council is "dithering," "all talk, no action," nothing fully agreed, etc. It's an effing meeting! Take a step back... they are moving on Eurobonds/frozen Russian assets. 1/
October 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
So much of the coverage of the EU is hyper-micro. It's all about the sausage making. So story out of Copenhagen European Council is "dithering," "all talk, no action," nothing fully agreed, etc. It's an effing meeting! Take a step back... they are moving on Eurobonds/frozen Russian assets. 1/
Inflation ticking up, capital flight, Trump and IMF to the rescue, Peso in free fall. I am waiting for in-depth analysis from conservative economic pundits on how this could happen to their poster boy Javier Milei.
October 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Inflation ticking up, capital flight, Trump and IMF to the rescue, Peso in free fall. I am waiting for in-depth analysis from conservative economic pundits on how this could happen to their poster boy Javier Milei.
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"no more superficial individual expression"
September 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"no more superficial individual expression"