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Regenerative farming practices require unlearning past adviceEarly on a cool September morning, farmer Josh Payne tends to his flock in Concordia, just east of Kansas City, Missouri. As Payne opens the gate, about a thousand sheep round the corner and bound into fresh grass. The pasture the flock grazes was once corn and soybeans, along with the rest of the Payne ... 2024-10-11 8:31am Investigate Midwest Lauren Cross 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-26 6:19am - sethherr
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Before you buy a domain name, first check to see if it's hauntedIn mid-2022 I bought a new domain name. 2024-10-24 5:00pm Bryan Braun - Frontend Developer 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-25 9:39pm - sethherr
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Humans Are Evolving Right Before Our Eyes on The Tibetan Plateau"This is a case of ongoing natural selection." 2024-10-21 12:00pm ScienceAlert Michelle Starr 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-25 8:37am - sethherr
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Everything I built with Claude Artifacts this weekI’m a huge fan of Claude’s Artifacts feature, which lets you prompt Claude to create an interactive Single Page App (using HTML, CSS and JavaScript) and then view the result … Simon Willison’s Weblog 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-23 10:44pm - sethherr
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The Trials of Daniel PennyThe white student who killed a black homeless man on the subway last year is either a killer or Good Samaritan, depending on who you ask. Finally, a jury will decide. 2024-10-20 3:14pm The Free Press Olivia Reingold 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-22 6:04am - sethherr
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Take The Near Impossible Literacy Test Louisiana Used to Suppress the Black Vote (1964)In William Faulkner’s 1938 novel The Unvanquished, the implacable Colonel Sartoris takes drastic action to stop the election of a black Republican candidate to office after the Civil War, destroying the ballots of black voters and shooting two Northern carpetbaggers. Open Culture, openculture.com 2024-10-21 12:21am Openculture.com OC 500 words Rated 2024-10-21 6:22pm - sethherr
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Opinion | Fatherhood Transforms Men’s Brains and BodiesRated 2024-10-21 3:24pm - sethherr
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Opinion | School closures suck. But they’re necessary, and opposing them is wrongShould San Francisco families really be asked to give up on their small community schools for the sake of the public good? Yes, they should. #Education and schools 2024-10-16 10:29am The San Francisco Standard Catharine Burhenne 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-20 10:01pm - sethherr
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What if Kurt Vonnegut’s lost board game had actually been published in the 1950s?It could have been a contemporary of Risk, Diplomacy, and other legendary wargames #Gaming 2024-10-18 7:00am Polygon Charlie Hall 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-20 6:04pm - sethherr
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Doctor Fukushi Masaichi And The Art Of Preserving Tattooed SkinTattoos have different meanings across cultures, ranging from sacred symbols to marks of rebellion. In Japan, tattoos are part of a broader subculture called irezumi, an intricate form of body art with its own set of unique designs, imagery, and symbolism. These elaborate tattoos often cover large parts of the body, with some resulting in full “bodysuits,” a tradition that is frequently linked with the yakuza—Japan’s organised crime syndicates.But while many viewed irezumi as a criminal mark or 2024-10-16 12:17pm DannyDutch dthholland 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-18 10:13pm - sethherr
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Why birds do not fall while sleepingThe only permanent bipeds of the animal kingdom alongside humans, birds have an extraordinary sense of balance. How do these direct descendants of the dinosaurs maintain this stability, especially when sleeping? Scientists recently succeeded in solving the mystery. CNRS News 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-17 7:34am - sethherr
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Reflections on PalantirA retrospective of an eight-year stint. 2024-10-15 12:19pm Nabeel S. Qureshi 6,000 words Rated 2024-10-16 5:09pm - sethherr
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Did Sandia use a thermonuclear secondary in a product logo? | Restricted DataRated 2024-10-14 9:09pm - sethherr
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Cargo airships are happeningI got something wrong; introducing Airship Industries 2024-10-14 6:02am Eli Dourado 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-14 7:58pm - sethherr
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Amid crisis, California’s last drug incineration plant is set to closeNobody knows what law enforcement agencies will do with the evidence they seize when the facility shuts down. "We will eventually run out of space," one Bay Area official said. #Crime #Fentanyl #Police 2024-10-13 7:00am The San Francisco Standard Max Harrison-Caldwell 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-13 8:51pm - sethherr
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Oakland’s new school buses don’t just reduce pollution — they double as giant batteriesA new fleet of buses can send power back to the grid, stabilizing it instead of straining it. #City #Technology #Transportation 2024-8-29 1:15am Grist Matt Simon 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-13 8:15pm - sethherr
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Strava Metro and the Global HeatmapStrava Metro By contributing your activities to Strava Metro you will be helping to improve bike- and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure in your area. Strava Metro’s mission is to make cycling, run... Strava Support 500 words Rated 2024-10-13 8:13pm - sethherr
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Silicon Valley, the New Lobbying MonsterFrom Coinbase to OpenAI, the tech sector is pouring millions into super PACS that intimidate politicians into supporting its agenda. Charles Duhigg reports. 2024-10-7 3:00am The New Yorker Charles Duhigg 8,000 words Rated 2024-10-13 8:01pm - sethherr
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Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting 'attractive' peopleA trove of secret documents show teens’ increasing reliance on TikTok and how executives were acutely aware of the potential harm the app can cause young people, but appeared unconcerned. 2024-10-13 5:00am NPR Bobby Allyn 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-13 7:04pm - sethherr
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1 bug, $50,000+ in bounties, how Zendesk intentionally left a backdoor in hundreds of Fortune 500 companies1 bug, $50,000+ in bounties, how Zendesk intentionally left a backdoor in hundreds of Fortune 500 companies - zendesk.md Gist 262588213843476 3,000 words Rated 2024-10-12 9:52pm - sethherr
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SB 1047: Our Side Of The Story... 2024-10-10 5:20am astralcodexten.com Scott Alexander 40,000 words Rated 2024-10-12 8:47pm - sethherr
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How Long Til We’re All on Ozempic?—AsteriskOver 100 million Americans, and possibly many more, could benefit from GLP-1 drugs. When can they expect to get them? asteriskmag.com 4,000 words Rated 2024-10-12 9:10am - sethherr
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How to Make an Information Super WeaponA Technical Deep Dive into the Components of a Trust Assembly 2024-6-17 10:49pm Extelligence Some Guy 9,000 words Rated 2024-10-11 3:26pm - sethherr
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This Chatbot Pulls People Away From Conspiracy TheoriesIn a new study, many people doubted or abandoned false beliefs after a short conversation with the DebunkBot. #Artificial Intelligence #Conspiracy Theory #Psychology 2024-9-12 11:30am The New York Times Teddy Rosenbluth ($) 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-11 3:22pm - sethherr
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Gay bathhouses could come again. For once, no one is moaningThere have been no gay bathhouses in San Francisco since 1987. In large part that’s because red tape is less a bondage prop and more a fact of life for the city. #LGBTQ+ 2024-10-4 8:00am The San Francisco Standard Kevin Truong 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-10 3:32pm - sethherr
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How the Online Right Fell ApartBehind the scenes, the online Right is just as divided as the Left—and it’s adopted many of its pathologies too. Are we facing a fascist coup, or just a collapse into political confusion? #Christianity #Internet 2024-8-21 5:20am Damage Sam Kriss 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-7 6:19pm - sethherr
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Incomplete Streets Part 3: Even When Caltrans Is Right, It’s Wrong - CalBike2024-7-31 5:08pm California Bicycle Coalition Jared Sanchez 2,000 words Rated 2024-10-7 5:05pm - sethherr
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How to Pull the Perfect Shot of EspressoFinally, an all-in-one guide to help you master that elusive perfect espresso shot at home. We lay it out in this easy, six-minute step-by-step walkthrough with tips, tricks, and even our signature espresso recipe. What's the difference between dose and yield? What size dose should you be using based on your basket? Grab a pen and notebook, and stop head-scratching whenever your espresso turns out differently. You'll thank us later. Recipe An espresso recipe consists of dose, yield, and... Clive Coffee 1,000 words Rated 2024-10-7 9:01am - sethherr
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What We're Getting Wrong About Ethical EatingWhen it comes to ethical eating, the journey is not as simple as "eat more plants." We have to think about the whole system and our place in it. 2020-1-7 6:17am Greatist Leigh Huggins 3,000 words Rated 2024-9-23 5:19pm - &e
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A bottle of water per email: the hidden environmental costs of using AI chatbotsAI needs a lot of electricity and water to stay cool in data centers. We break down the toll prompt-by-prompt to show the scale of AI’s environmental needs. 2024-9-18 2:00am The Washington Post Pranshu Verma, Shelly Tan ($) 1,000 words Rated 2024-9-23 5:02pm - &e
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The Thin Purple Line, by Jasper CravenThe dubious rise of the private-security industry #9/11 #Crime #New York City #Surveillance 2024-7-23 12:22pm Harper's Magazine 200 words Rated 2024-9-15 5:06pm - sethherr
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Why GitHub Actually WonRated 2024-9-11 3:21pm - sethherr
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The Future of Open SourceA GitHub founder's musings on the past, present and future of large groups of people collaborating on software in awesome ways. #Essay 2024-8-6 12:23pm GitButler Scott Chacon 3,000 words Rated 2024-9-11 3:06pm - sethherr
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Your Book Review: The Pale KingFinalist #12 in the Book Review Contest 2024-9-6 8:47am astralcodexten.com Astral Codex Ten 30,000 words Rated 2024-9-9 7:59pm - sethherr
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Star Wars: Galactic StarcruiserThe future of entertainment is here – but we weren’t prepared for it. 2023-8-7 8:08am mssv + Have You Played 10,000 words Rated 2024-8-28 4:47am - sethherr
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A Weekend at the Immersion Larp FestivalA world where you buy every word you speak, a sensory journey through Monet’s memories, and life in an open-air prison. 2024-8-21 12:50pm mssv + Have You Played 6,000 words Rated 2024-8-27 11:21pm - sethherr
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How Costco Hacked the American Shopping PsycheMore than 100 million people visit the retailer for their groceries — and gas and TVs and gold bars and pet coffins — but saving money may not be the only motive. 2024-8-20 1:46pm The New York Times Ben Ryder Howe ($) 4,000 words Rated 2024-8-24 10:16pm - sethherr
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Britannica_x_Pendleton.pdfRated 2024-8-13 10:35am - sethherr
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Your Book Review: How the War Was WonFinalist #8 in the Book Review Contest 2024-8-9 1:24pm astralcodexten.com Astral Codex Ten 7,000 words Rated 2024-8-9 2:19pm - sethherr
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Suspicious data pattern in recent Venezuelan election | Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Sciencestatmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Rated 2024-8-5 3:27pm - sethherr
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Venezuela’s Maduro clings to power. Opposition hopes this time it ends differently.Venezuelan President Maduro has claimed – without evidence – that he won the presidential election. Despite high levels of repression, the opposition is leaning into their hope for change. 2024-8-5 1:26pm The Christian Science Monitor Mie Hoejris Dahl ($) 2,000 words Rated 2024-8-5 3:20pm - sethherr
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Congress Accidentally Legalized Weed Six Years AgoRated 2024-7-30 11:00am - sethherr
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Every company should be owned by its employeesCentral States Manufacturing as a model for employee-ownership. 2024-7-24 3:13am The Elysian Elle Griffin 2,000 words Rated 2024-7-30 10:39am - sethherr
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America’s New Political War Pits Young Men Against Young Women - WSJRated 2024-7-29 12:58pm - sethherr
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Patronage vs. Constituent Parties (Or Why Republican Party Leaders Matter More Than Democratic Ones)The Republican and Democratic parties are not the same: power flows differently within them. The two big political news items of this week—the happenings of the Republican National Convention and the desperate attempts of many Democrats to replace their candidate before their own convention next month—reflect these asymmetries. Nevertheless, many discussions of American politics assume… 2024-7-20 12:56pm The Scholar's Stage 5,000 words Rated 2024-7-27 9:59pm - sethherr
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How to Do Politics: The Political Capital Savings PlanGet capital, do politics 2023-3-22 10:56am Maximum New York Daniel Golliher 4,000 words Rated 2024-7-17 10:42pm - sethherr
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Advantages of incompetent managementRated 2024-7-16 5:09pm - sethherr
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Slate Star Codex and Silicon Valley’s War Against the MediaGideon Lewis-Kraus writes about the tension between Scott Alexander, of the rationalist blog Slate Star Codex, and the New York Times. #Journalism #New York Times #Silicon Valley #Social Media 2020-7-9 8:10am The New Yorker Gideon Lewis-Kraus 5,000 words Rated 2024-7-16 2:10pm - sethherr
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Reliable Sources: How Wikipedia Admin David Gerard Launders His Grudges Into the Public RecordThe feud between basilisk-obsessed Wikipedia admin David Gerard and everyone from heterodox news sources to the right wing to rationalists, 2024-7-10 7:31am Tracing Woodgrains 15,000 words Rated 2024-7-16 1:18pm - sethherr
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