> *Politics candidate knocks on door*

> "Don't take me for an idiot"

> "I don't, I, I ..."

> "Do you understand the bond market?"

> "No ..."

> "Well, this is pointless"

> *closes door*

#UK #politics

My husband:

I don’t join those games, just pointing out that genocide is genocide and this is genocide

Zionists have literally wiped Gaza and the West Bank out. Flattened, gone. Whether you care or not, that’s some serious genocide. Just saying. Genocide on a genocidal scale. It’s just fact, no emotion attached. That is the definition of genocide. 🤷‍♂️

All the world’s a stage…

Perfection 😂

yeah, but he's one of my best friends, and I want to see him make it.

It's tough to be a true "free-thinker".... Most people who self-describe themselves as such simply operate from a sloppy heuristic where they reject everything from mainstream science, media, and culture.

But of course, you have to trust something. And these people still have sources of information they trust... Podcast gurus, religious movements, their neighbors, etc. What they're really doing is a sort of "anti-modern cosplay", rejecting modernity in favor of a medieval world of rumor, superstition, and mistrust of anyone beyond your doorstep.

The correct way is: You have to truly understand the edifice of modern knowledge to understand what points are wrong. You have to carefully cultivate *both* mainstream *and* alternative sources of information, while understanding the blind spots in both.

And the bad news: *Most* alternative ideas are wrong. Most startups fail. Most alternative medicines don't work. Most "cryptocurrencies" are bunk.

To know whether you've really found the 1% of ideas that *do* work, and that the mainstream is blind to, takes real critical thinking, intellectual rigor, and a decent amount of luck.

But *most* people *most* of the time are best just sticking with the mainstream.

It looks like my friend who was actively working converting his 401k to a bitcoin IRA is chickening out. 🤦

This is after telling me he knew I had "done well" since 2018. I said, "look man, it's either bitcoin or a CBDC dollar." He knows exactly what the latter means, but damn, "safety" will probably defeat this new mental model.

It's heartbreaking to watch.

Charles Ponzi was an amateur. Central banking under unbacked fiat money is the biggest, systemic fraud in history. GM #nostr 🧡💜

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Day 6 post surgery with a catheter, 6 more to go (fingers crossed). Dropped the pain meds, just anti inflammatory and mild laxatives. Head space is good, I can tell because I saw a set of plans for a small hydrofoiling power boat and thought yep, I could build that!

Chinese Satellite Outpaces Starlink with Record-Breaking 100 Gbps Laser Data Link

China has taken a significant leap forward in satellite communications, setting a new benchmark that outpaces current global standards. Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. has successfully achieved a staggering 100 Gbps data transmission rate from space to ground using laser communication—a first of its kind. This test, conducted through the Jilin-1 satellite constellation, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of satellite internet and future global connectivity.

Unlike conventional satellite systems that rely on radio frequency, this laser-based system enables dramatically faster, more secure, and more efficient data transmission. While Elon Musk’s Starlink remains a leader in satellite internet coverage, it has not yet matched this level of data speed. China’s breakthrough doesn’t just signal faster browsing; it opens the door for advanced remote sensing capabilities and lays the groundwork for the upcoming 6G era.

Looking ahead, China plans to scale this innovation by equipping up to 300 satellites with laser communication technology by 2027. This move positions China at the forefront of space-based communications infrastructure, potentially redefining how the world accesses high-speed internet, processes satellite imagery, and supports future smart networks.

As the space-tech race accelerates, one thing is clear: the future of global connectivity may be written not in code, but in beams of light.

#SpaceTech #6G #SatelliteInternet #Innovation #ChinaVsStarlink

Worry about yourself chum.

I mine Bitcoin and live in serene, peaceful and rural paradise...

Salute frens! happy friday!

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Offgrid AF