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We mustn’t allow ourselves to go numb to this, even after two(!) years.

As a white Dutchman I once got randomly picked out of a line by the TSA at Boston airport. I didn't go through a fraction of what this lady went through, but just being separated, harassed and fully dominated for no reason at all was scary enough. I can't imagine the things that happen to PoC.

I don't know what to comment anymore so I'll just be posting this comment.

From across the Atlantic I say: you’re as right as can be and it’s shocking how blatant and utterly shameless it is. These guys are clearly not there for all Americans and they’re not pretending they are. Sending you strength, courage and wisdom ♥️

Why finding and expressing your 'core story' matters a lot right now Can you sense the 'weirding' of media and the internet? The best way to respond might be to make a bolder human stand in the world, after planting our two feet more firmly on the ground.

I just posted a new article on Substack, which is about the power of stories and the importance of core stories in the now.

The Onion encapsulated it brilliantly.

This is so beautiful: theoatmeal.com/comics/150_c...

Dear David, I couldn’t help but think: the timing of your death just seems so oddly in sync with the times, just like this truest, sharpest observation on the zeitgeist I’ve heard from anywhere, that made me laugh not so long before your departure.

May you rest in peace.

Also, 100 years ago, the human population was 20% of what it is today.

I was very proud of this comment 😂

What about WhatsApp?

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Wow.

Yes — we are the dinos and the comet, in one package.

His choice of words was a textbook example of Orwellian Newspeak while his tone-of-voice made it sound like he was talking about a cool new UI update. I also really didn’t like the sneer at Europe. Ominous.

Yes @jackdodo.bsky.social and David Lynch said it really well.

Yep, ik ook. Het moment is hier.

Ah thanks, so as I've understood it, they've basically concluded that if one group shares more misinformation than another, it would naturally face more sanctions, even under neutral rules, which makes sense. It's like a school bully lamenting on why they're always picked on by the teachers.

This clever, toxic misuse of words and meanings is pure Orwellian Newspeak and it's the primary reason why I'm finally leaving Facebook and Instagram forever.

Hello there Bluesky!

There's another transatlantic difference for now which is that these new 'free speech measures' are only applying to the US ... at least for now, due to EU regulations.

Since we're deeply connected across the Atlantic though, of course the difference will be felt by all.

Ik kan me nog herinneren dat zoiets als dit wereldnieuws was.

Important to report, but stop impersonating Bisan!

Yet here we are.

What about politics and marketing?

Why are three legs pretty normal?