I pay nearly 49% income tax in The Netherlands. Is it too much, or just the cost of living in one of the happiest places on earth?

If I understand correctly, the claim that "training images" were used without permission was passed. But it is not yet clear how AI-generated images infringe on copyright.

Listening to an alternative rock station made me realize most of the "good" songs I've enjoyed in life are alternative rock.

I've never admitted publicly that I was a firm conservative years ago, until my brain developed.

The Democratic party is slowly adapting the "act normal" messaging that I'm used to in the Netherlands.

It's great seeing American politicians appeal for groundedness and common sense again.

I started a hobby project 4 years ago - with no intent of making money.

It caught on fast; 100k users in 3 months. 10 million in 3 years. It became my passion.

It supported me financially, until I had to shut it down unexpectedly.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket, folks.

This sums up politics so perfectly.

Finally switched from X to Bluesky. I have never felt so liberated. It's good to be free from the shambles.