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Comment on Youtube channel recommendations 2026 in ~tech
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US administration drops legal appeal over anti-Diversity, Equity and Inclusion funding threat to schools and colleges
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Comment on Why everyone is suddenly in a ‘very Chinese time’ in their lives in ~tech
ColorUserPro LinkI think it's rather on brand for the publishers of the article (not to say its incorrect) to put the Chinese cultural focus in a consumerist lens, while I view it from a more historical viewpoint...I think it's rather on brand for the publishers of the article (not to say its incorrect) to put the Chinese cultural focus in a consumerist lens, while I view it from a more historical viewpoint that I feel the author alludes to without directly acknowledging: The Century of Humiliation, the dissolution of a strong national identity derived from the status quo.
I think it's fair to say America's status as the steadying hand in global affairs is waning, and the actions it's taken in the past century to excite and incite destabilizing movements adjacent to its interests has solidified a critical mass of supporters to galvanize China to take up the reins as the deal broker, the industrial powerhouse, the purpose-driven collective that's able to do things now that it may not have been able to thirty years ago and that the collective action of the contemporary blocs around the world are having difficulty matching, much less improving upon, with the internal divisions that can complicate state agendas.
In my mind, many Americans see how China is becoming what America has tried to maintain the image of itself as, coupled with the turmoil, instability, and downright failures of American politics, both foreign and domestic, and have embraced the feelings of national dysphoria the Century of Humiliation embodied, using China's lived experience of ending that period within itself coupled with everything it has brought to Western markets and culture to strengthen their connection to the only other superpower worth treating as an equal in capacity.
There are too many points of contention I have with both countries sitting under the surface of this for me to mention or elaborate on, especially online, but it's an interesting thought process I've seen people around me describe that I felt was relevant to the topic at hand.
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Comment on La Marseillaise, Casablanca (1943) in ~movies
ColorUserPro (edited )LinkFilming began in May 1942 and the film was released in January 1943, at which point German forces had only just begun to lose control of their territorial gains across the European continent. Just...Filming began in May 1942 and the film was released in January 1943, at which point German forces had only just begun to lose control of their territorial gains across the European continent.
Just over two years later, on the 8th of May, 1945, the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany was put into effect, and fascism in Europe was defeated for generations.
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La Marseillaise, Casablanca (1943)
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Comment on US withdraws from sixty-six international organisations in ~society
ColorUserPro LinkHow little soft power means to the people who benefitted from it. I gotta stop looking at my phone before bed, this is horrible news for all parties involved.How little soft power means to the people who benefitted from it. I gotta stop looking at my phone before bed, this is horrible news for all parties involved.
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What's the coolest thrift store find you've ever scored?
Good deals count too as long as it's a knockout deal.
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Comment on USPS announces changes to the postmark date system in ~society
ColorUserPro Link ParentUnfortunately, it's politics. And it'll take a different kind of politics than are currently available to revert it. Make sure you vote in-person come November, if you can.Unfortunately, it's politics. And it'll take a different kind of politics than are currently available to revert it. Make sure you vote in-person come November, if you can.
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Comment on Why this long-range bomber will likely be the first jet aircraft to reach 100 years of continuous flying in ~transport
ColorUserPro LinkGreat read, the buff is one of those planes with a deep history that opens up a dozen rabbit holes. I like to think of the B-52 program as a metaphor for the long-lasting effects of past decisions...Great read, the buff is one of those planes with a deep history that opens up a dozen rabbit holes. I like to think of the B-52 program as a metaphor for the long-lasting effects of past decisions influencing the direction of the country, especially the motivations for its development and original deployment. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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Comment on Midweek Movie Free Talk in ~movies
ColorUserPro Link ParentI haven't seen The Holdovers yet, but I remember seeing the trailer in theaters and being surprised at how genuine and nostalgic it felt, like it was just trying to set expectations instead of...I haven't seen The Holdovers yet, but I remember seeing the trailer in theaters and being surprised at how genuine and nostalgic it felt, like it was just trying to set expectations instead of subvert or exceed them like most movie trailers now (the fact that more movies are dependent on pre-existing IP has a lot to do with that, I imagine). It felt like the sort of thing I'd see on a VHS pre-roll back in the day. I think I'll watch it this weekend and add to your discussion, thank you for reminding me of it!
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Comment on Food: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~food
ColorUserPro Link ParentVeggie medleys are awesome! I like to make a veggie pot roast where all the ingredients are the same sans animal products and serve it over mashed potatoes.Veggie medleys are awesome! I like to make a veggie pot roast where all the ingredients are the same sans animal products and serve it over mashed potatoes.
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How do you want to define 2026 for yourself?
I was never one to subscribe to new year's resolutions, but I do believe in using the new year to set a mindset for defining the past year and a goal for the new year's theme. How do you want to...
I was never one to subscribe to new year's resolutions, but I do believe in using the new year to set a mindset for defining the past year and a goal for the new year's theme. How do you want to describe your 2026 this time next year?
I want mine to be a year of sowing. I want to make roots in a new job which I love and extend myself out to new people to create relationships I'm proud to have.
Another big focus this year for me will be physical change. I'm the heaviest I've ever been and last time I was close to this weight, I dropped 70lbs in under 6 months. It's time for me to find a sustainable way to reach and maintain that target weight again.
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Comment on Food: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~food
ColorUserPro LinkI became a vegetarian! Since then, I've had a focus on Indian/Chinese cuisine with a side focus on plant based proteins. It's been amazing and I'm so glad to have done it. I like to treat myself...I became a vegetarian! Since then, I've had a focus on Indian/Chinese cuisine with a side focus on plant based proteins. It's been amazing and I'm so glad to have done it. I like to treat myself to a big plate of fried rice with some sweet potato rolls on the side on the weekends.
Sometimes it's hard to feel good about myself but that makes a pretty big bullet point in things I've done this year that make a difference, besides the rest of the things I've continued to do from years prior to make the world better.
Amy's frozen meals have become a go-to for a low calorie, health-adjacent dinner on work nights. The chili mac is a personal favorite!
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Comment on Advice/Suggestions on headphones or earbuds while listening to voices in the same room in ~tech
ColorUserPro Link ParentThose look unlike any earbud I've ever seen! I almost want to buy them just to see how they feel to wear...Those look unlike any earbud I've ever seen! I almost want to buy them just to see how they feel to wear...
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Comment on Advice/Suggestions on headphones or earbuds while listening to voices in the same room in ~tech
ColorUserPro LinkThe Grado GW100x seems almost perfect for your use case. They're on ear, semi-open-back, fully wireless headphones with a customizable ear cushion allowing for you to adjust how they sit on your...The Grado GW100x seems almost perfect for your use case. They're on ear, semi-open-back, fully wireless headphones with a customizable ear cushion allowing for you to adjust how they sit on your ears. I use a budget-friendly pair of Koss KHP40 headphones with a wireless adapter as they're lightweight, on-ear, and durable, but they do also make an integrated wireless version that uses plastic in the headband, a choice that I personally don't agree with as I've had a wired version of that unit break on me in that place. Koss has an amazing warranty service, so even if something like that happens, they've got you covered! Let me know if there's any more information I can get for you, as I put a lot of time and money into my headphone collection before I found some affordable quality options I default to nowadays.
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Comment on Thankful for y’all in ~talk
ColorUserPro LinkY'all rock, and I'm always looking forward to what's new on Tildes. We may be a bunch of random internet nobodies, but dammit, we're our bunch of random internet nobodies!Y'all rock, and I'm always looking forward to what's new on Tildes. We may be a bunch of random internet nobodies, but dammit, we're our bunch of random internet nobodies!
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Comment on Baikonur's crewed launch facilities suffer damage, expected to impact ISS operations in ~space
ColorUserPro LinkJust when I thought we'd run out of space news to share on Tildes this week! I don't believe there were any casualties in the incident, but Russian launch capabilities will be heavily affected for...Just when I thought we'd run out of space news to share on Tildes this week!
I don't believe there were any casualties in the incident, but Russian launch capabilities will be heavily affected for the foreseeable future.
Expect to hear news from other orbital firms like SpaceX regarding takeover of maintenance operations vital for the ISS's stability, including boosts to prevent orbit decay, crew rotations, and supply launches.
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Baikonur's crewed launch facilities suffer damage, expected to impact ISS operations
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
ColorUserPro LinkI'm about a quarter of the way through East of Eden by John Steinbeck, it's finally tying all the introduced characters together into the narrative, and I'm excited to see how it plays out.I'm about a quarter of the way through East of Eden by John Steinbeck, it's finally tying all the introduced characters together into the narrative, and I'm excited to see how it plays out.
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Boeing's Starliner to return to ISS in cargo-only capacity for now
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What a great thread! In no particular order,
Alexander the ok: An engineer who produces video essays on engineering projects ranging from Oceangate to spaceplanes to the birth of satellite navigation. The focus is on governmental and frequently military-related programs with thorough research and an investment in production value. Patreon uploads include supporting content and bonus material.
Premodernist: Known for his video giving advice for time-travelers, this academic instructor makes easy to digest videos covering events dating back at least 250 years. I highly recommend checking out his Patreon as well for the trove of exclusive videos he's published there.
Dequitem: The leading producer of non-choreographed armored combat displays online imho. Knights, legionnaires, footsoldiers, gladiators, samurais, and duelists all have their fighting styles depicted in these cinematic and oftentimes jaw-dropping displays of technique.
Home RenoVision DIY: If you have a home improvement project or quick fix you're looking to do, this contractor's page is a good place to start for a step-by-step walkthrough of various renovations. No nonsense and some pretty good jokes keeping videos from feeling too dry.
Malcolm Guite: I found this channel looking for companion material for a LOTR readthrough and had to stick around for the genuine article for someone who's making videos about what they want to, when they want to, and how they want to. Very soothing material I could put on and listen to for hours if I'm in the right mood.
Matthew Gaston: This botanist has a deep voice and an academic knowledge of flora ranging from local scrub to exotic specimens to pokemon plant types. Good for if you're shopping for a new houseplant or just want to hear how the ecological landscape is formed and affected by certain types of plants.
Steevski: Remember the munchkin kitten that went viral on Youtube back in the 2000's? Her name is Munchie and you can watch her live a long and happy life through the periodic uploads on this channel! She's doing very well for her age and was last seen enjoying some cat grass just under a week ago at the time of writing this.