If you are upset by my idea that all sides in WWII (and the following Cold War) were socialist, please note that the two major political parties in Germany, after the war, were the Christian Socialists (later CDU and CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD). Also, the related Christian Socialist Movement is a faction of the UK's Labor Party.

This is less obvious, in the USA, because the parties have the same names they adopted during the Civil War, but their members and voters are also mostly socialists.

Socialism was never renounced, only communism.

Apple’s calculator can convert Barbadian Dollars to Paraguayan Guarani but not U.S. Dollars to #Bitcoin or Satoshis.

Guess we’re stuck calculating generational wealth manually. Innovation up your ass.

One aspect of the enshittification of technology is that by turning lots of items into smart devices, we speed up their obsolescence.

I hate that my 6 year old TV, which is in perfect condition, is now relatively"slow" to load streaming apps and it regularly crashes.

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Islamic geometric patterns are one of the major forms of Islamic ornament, which tends to avoid using figurative images, as it is forbidden to create a representation of an important Islamic figure according to many holy scriptures.

The geometric designs in Islamic art are often built on combinations of repeated squares and circles, which may be overlapped and interlaced, as can arabesques (with which they are often combined), to form intricate and complex patterns, including a wide variety of tessellations.

These may constitute the entire decoration, may form a framework for floral or calligraphic embellishments, or may retreat into the background around other motifs.

The complexity and variety of patterns used evolved from simple stars and lozenges in the ninth century, through a variety of 6- to 13-point patterns by the 13th century, and finally to include also 14- and 16-point stars in the sixteenth century.

Geometric patterns occur in a variety of forms in Islamic art and architecture. These include kilim carpets, Persian girih and Moroccan zellij tilework, muqarnas decorative vaulting, jali pierced stone screens, ceramics, leather, stained glass, woodwork, and metalwork.

Interest in Islamic geometric patterns is increasing in the West, both among craftsmen and artists like M. C. Escher in the twentieth century, and among mathematicians and physicists such as Peter J. Lu and Paul Steinhardt.

Application of Divine Proportions ( 1.61803398875 ) in Islamic Art and Architecture :

Islamic art and architecture have a rich tradition of incorporating divine proportions into their designs. This can be seen in the intricate patterns and geometric motifs found in mosques, palaces, and other structures. The use of divine proportions in Islamic art is not merely decorative, but also carries symbolic and spiritual significance.

One notable example of divine proportions in Islamic architecture is the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain. The mosque’s prayer hall features a series of horseshoe arches that are based on the golden ratio. These arches create a visually pleasing rhythm and harmony, reflecting the Islamic belief in the unity and order of the universe.

Connection between geometry and spirituality in Islam :

Geometry holds a special place in Islamic spirituality. Islamic scholars believe that the study and creation of geometric patterns can lead to a deeper understanding of the divine order and the nature of the universe. By engaging with geometric designs, Muslims seek to connect with the divine and experience spiritual enlightenment.

Islamic geometry is based on strict rules and principles, which are seen as a reflection of the divine order and symmetry in the universe. The intricate geometric patterns found in Islamic art are believed to echo the harmony and balance present in the natural world.

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I ate out yesterday, and as our server took our order, I spotted a ₿ symbol tattooed on his forearm.

I got excited and asked, "You stack sats?!"

He replied, "No, I don't gamble anymore."

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#bitcoin

A tax is a fine for doing well.

Read it and weep bitches

The gun used was not a 6k handgun

i look on at this insurance boss case with this thought in my mind

"i don't condone murder, but those who engage in war are open targets, especially the generals"

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True dat. Inflationary asset? 🤣

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