David Brin

Trump suggests a ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba amid US fuel blockade The Republican leader, who has sought to expand US influence across Latin America, said of Cuba: 'They want our help.'

Again: Mafiosi don't help citizens. They take over local gangs & rackets go on. Trump could have given democracy to Venezuelans, but took over Maduro's gang. Any Iran deal will betray Iranians. Miami mobs will slide atop Castro clans in Cuba. This is a Mafia.

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A little sci fi tale to boost your optimism for a new and better year... and era... ahead. A blog about science, technology, science fiction, books, and the future.

Midweek posting is one of my short stories! A tale of optimism and hope and belief that one individual can make a real difference. Nothing 'political' about it. Just that in dire times, we could all use a little hope.

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wow. I once had a chimp like that... well, in THE UPLIFT WAR! which will be on sale (e-book) Thursday for $2.99!

If you're attending the big RSA Conference in San Francisco March 23, my keynote that morning will be about the security implications of AI... (riffing off my brand new book on Artificial Intelligence.)
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#AI #cybersecurity #RSAC #2026RSAC

Today's midweek posting reiterates some history (and hysteria) -related points that I've put on soc.media, hoping some folks will pay attention to off-angle perspectives that are (I assert) more accurate and useful than most standard ones you're seeing.

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YouTube video by Kathrin Jassmann Arconic Jetsons

While YouTube's menu system appears to be down, here's a link to test, and a fun little trip down memory lane. Back whn this sort of thing took real money to make!
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Signs waved by the REMAIN crowds during Brexit. Britain-IN =. ?

As predicted in two of my novels EARTH and EXISTENCE. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzr-...

YouTube video by Neural Derp Redneck Star Trek – Beam Me Up, Bubba | AI Country Star Trek Parody

It's a whole genre now. Trek-riffs as vikings, pirates, whatever. This is my favorite. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eqY...

YouTube video by Judy Collins - Topic Marat / Sade

We'll need anthems. The Battle Hymn of the Republic served out blue forebears in the 1860s, but not today. Springsteen will do. Still, listen to the righteous rage in this Judy Collins warning, if a moderate rooseveltean reset fails. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEys...

Two Weeks: your last chance to save the Republican Party. Plus how to answer "Voter ID!" A blog about science, technology, science fiction, books, and the future.

Time's almost up! Sane US conservatives have 2weeks - maybe 4 - to gather courage, honor and decency to step up for their country and our children. (See how.) After that, there'll be nothing to salvage from the undead, gone-treasonous party of Lincoln.
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Wow... AI-personalized sales pitches hit new levels! Here's how I've been targeted.. A blog about science, technology, science fiction, books, and the future.

AI 'book promotion' offers flood the in-boxes of most authors. Starting with gushing praise and detailed plot summaries they truly make you wonder boutAI(LLM) abilities to emulate cognizance. Some summaries are accurate, seemingly empathic and... uncanny.

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AT LAST! Democrats HIRE this woman! The rich ninnies who think they can restore 6000 years of dismally stoopid feudalism by crushing the people and the fact professions are only summoning rides on Uber-Tumbrels.

There were >20 honorable Republican senators, during Watergate. Today there are (tepidly) 3. The 'decent wing' of the Republican Party has three weeks to stand up. By mid March it will be too late for any such mythical 'decent Republicans' to register to 'primary' treacherous/liar MAGAs politicians.

The Uplift Storm Trilogy ebook by David Brin - Rakuten Kobo Read "The Uplift Storm Trilogy Brightness Reef, Infinity's Shore, Heaven's Reach" by David Brin available from Rakuten Kobo. The Hugo and Nebula award-winning author's complete second Uplift Saga tril...

Today only, the entire UPLIFT STORM TRILOGY (e-book) is on sale at $3.99. Enough adventure to fill a buncha days. More types of aliens than you can shake a wand at (and you know that I do em well;-) And answers to half of your questions!

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Border czar says Minnesota immigration crackdown is over, after angry protests and 2 fatal shootings The Trump administration says it is ending its massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota after weeks of angry mass protests, thousands of arrests and two fatal shootings.

Congratulations Minnesota! You pulled more than your weight in the 1860s: Shiloh, Gettysburg, Vicksburg. And now you have shown us the way forward in the nation's resistance and ultimate triumph over treachery and outright evil in 2025-26.
On to Appomattox!
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YouTube video by Legal AF Trump PUSHES U.S. to THE BRINK as He LOSES CONTROL

Daily, we ask "What if Biden did 1% of the latest Trump travesty?" Sending jackbooted/masked federal goons snatching&killing thru MAGA towns? Grabbing your guns? Federal takeover of your elections? Wrecking NATO? Pardoning 100s of felons, including drug lords? Pervs! ETC!

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A Newer Deal part 3: A big SUMMARY of those fresh 'contract' ideas! A blog about science, technology, science fiction, books, and the future.

So many earnest proposals would reform weaknesses in the US system that were exploited by traitors. Alas, too many are politically impractical. Here is the full list of my own proposed Newer Deal tactics and reforms.

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YouTube video by The Bulwark If National Review Will Cover This, It’s Bad

The Crypto sales to petro princes, the Deutsche Bank/Russian bribes, EACH of the top Trump scams amount to more than the alleged graft of ALL previous presidents, combined. What'd Hunter do again? 'Sold' a meeting with the VICE President... that never even happened?

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Science updates - while there's still time A blog about science, technology, science fiction, books, and the future.

Weekend posting is about SCIENCE! Interesting news. Some of it even good!

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This year don't wait for halloween. Wear it at every demonstration.

This goes beyond mere punishing of opponents. (Which NEVER happened, the other direction.) They are EXACTLY repeating the 1850s slave-catcher raids that radicalized the north into voting in Lincoln and restarting their dormant militias.

A Metal-Detection Objection at the Reception A family member objects to a marriage on moral grounds.

Here’s a terrific little story setting in perspective what I have long called the Great Project of Inclusion-Expansion. Long may it continue (and this author) to prosper!

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YouTube video by PBS Space Time The Universe Tried to Hide the Gravity Particle. Physicists Found a Loophole.

Is this the beginnings of the 'gravity laser' I spoke of, in EARTH? I love this show, but it requires major major concentration, even for a licensed physicist! And even if this episode proves out someday, it would then be a long road to... Grazers!

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How a hero might escape the Blackmail Trap: a chapter of near-future what-ifs that could (and should) happen today... A blog about science, technology, science fiction, books, and the future.

15 years "ve said "It's Blackmail!" And I illustrate it in a story!
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Contemplating Artificial Intelligence A blog about science, technology, science fiction, books, and the future.

Oops. I forgot to announce my most recent blog about Artificial Intelligence. A very small sample of my Big AI Book that I just finished!

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Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations, Trump says, after performers’ backlash President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.

Waaa! No one comes to my parties? Snub me, will you? Then there won't BE any parties! That'll show em. Just 'private' 'repair donations' armtwisted from the town shopkeepers, like Amazon & Target & Walmart.

"Mafia stuff? Sure but at SCALE!
"Only Putin does mafia bigger and better than the Don!"

YouTube video by Disney Australia & New Zealand JOHN CARTER extended scene - White Apes - Available on Digital HD, Blu-ray and DVD Now

I truly cannot comprehend the majority/public disdain for this truly excellent and fun adventure flick.

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THE ZERO-VISIBILITY WINDOW: America’s Engineered Collapse They aren't just at the gates. They’ve been given the keys, the alarm codes, and permission to turn off the lights.

Spread word for folks to shout "A bigger 9/11 is coming, to distract and 'rally' us and cancel elections!" If enough folks shout it (this link only cites 20% of the reasons) then we might even prevent it.

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See also: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

THE ZERO-VISIBILITY WINDOW: America’s Engineered Collapse They aren't just at the gates. They’ve been given the keys, the alarm codes, and permission to turn off the lights.

Scarier n' s**t...
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