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Navigating plurality in non-dynamic systems (or, ‘dynamism’ and human suffering)
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We are bound in frames of colonial capitalism with systems of static purpose and design. Unless you live on the periphery, it is highly likely that at least some aspect of your existence fits within the western economic system. And unless you are centralised in a small handful of European nations (with, admittedly, high populations), you are probably contributing to those European nations prosperity, rather than your own. Naturally, with American imperialism this began to shift, and the global flows of resources and moneys are so deeply complex and intently mystified that tracing from primordial origins no longer serves meaningful purpose, but let’s do a little now anyway. Capitalism emerged through violent processes of transformation beginning in 15th century Europe, where leaders leveraged desires for wealth and power to drive colonial expansion across the globe. This involved a dual process of material and ideologica...
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Ditching Meta? Open source alternatives to Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp fundraise on Kickstarter
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↳ So good to see the fediverse getting some media coverage amidst the horrible shit meta and others are up to. — -
Costco shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
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↳ There’s some vague notion of good in the capitalist reformist space. But that hasn’t stopped Costco from union busting so six in one half a dozen the other evils. — - From January 25, 2025: Like what you’re reading? Join mind reader (free) to get fresh critical analysis delivered directly to you. Start right now.
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No, the NDIS is not ‘strangling’ the economy
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↳ Seems like a no brainer to me — and also fully fund the NDIS, and stop the bullshit semi-privatised healthcare nonsense. — -
I Watched Shorts Until It Turned Me Alt-Right
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↳ I’ve commented before on the time til alt-right content on YouTube, particularly with shorts. It’s insane how much it pushes right wing views and how quickly. This guy tested it and, well, you can guess how things went. — - From January 24, 2025: Join mind reader’s free community of radical thinkers analysing capitalism’s contradictions and imagining better futures. Start right now.
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Migration-Guide: From Windows to Fedora Linux
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↳ A move one would not regret. Getting as far away from windows at this point is basically a necessity for functional computing, let alone privacy. — -
Disasters Like the LA Fires Always Hit the Poor the Hardest. Trump Wants to Make It Worse.
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↳ Real “fighter for the common person” kinda guy, ey. — - From January 23, 2025: Join mind reader’s free community of radical thinkers analysing capitalism’s contradictions and imagining better futures. Start right now.
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The AUKUS Pact Chains Australia to US Foreign Policy
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↳ The Labor party has so betrayed the working class (the labour in Labor) time and again, and departed from anything resembling supporting the people, prosperity, and livelihood of this country. The real trick though, is not just that they’re now supporting literal nazis (right down to the salute), but that they do it while a great many in the population believe they’re still working for the working class. — -
The biggest PC gaming subreddit has blacklisted X for being 'hateful' and 'toxic', citing Elon Musk's 'distasteful' behavior
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↳ If only more people could turn away from the toxic waste pit that is the contemporary Twitter. — - From January 22, 2025: Support independent radical thought. Join mind reader’s growing community of readers thinking deeply about social transformation. Start right now.
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We know why nuclear build costs are soaring — and Australia faces the biggest increases
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↳ “Wake up Australia”, Clive Palmer says. We have the most abundant year round solar availability, practically, on the planet. And by god are we windy bastards. Can we just use actual natural energy, rather than risk further poisoning the planet for generations? — -
Enshittification isn’t caused by venture capital
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↳ It’s a funny issue, getting friends and family off these platforms. We might suggest something should be better, but then it strips the primary feature that’s keeping people addicted - the shit. Capitalism hasn’t only created shit corporate social media. It’s also normalised enjoying shit social media. — - From January 21, 2025: Join mind reader’s free community of radical thinkers analysing capitalism’s contradictions and imagining better futures. Start right now.
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Elon Musk accused of giving ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inauguration celebration
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↳ Was there any doubt he was a nazi? But the fact that American citizens are even *happy* this racist is in some kind of power. — -
Trump inauguration: Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk seated in front of cabinet picks
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↳ These extremely exploitative, and therefore very powerful, miserable little men are the of democracy. Hope you’re happy, capitalists. — -
Forget cricket! Australia’s national sport is guessing when the next election will be
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Billionaire wealth surges to ‘unimaginable’ levels in 2024 as Oxfam predicts emergence of five trillionaires within a decade
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↳ Horrifying to think of how these “humans” have accumulated more wealth than many nations. Shows you how broken and loaded the capitalist global economy is. Let’s tear it down and build something new together! —