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A term to know in this world with AI: Cultural stagnation.

It’s the slow flattening of creativity into polished sameness.

The algorithm just doesn’t know how to be weird and creative like humans do. tcnv.link/pJci63b

Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa

There's a global solar energy revolution happening led by China and it should have been one of the biggest stories of 2025.

While the US is committing to a suicide pact with fossil fuels, the rest of the world is leapfrogging into cheap nearly limitless energy.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...

Is Africa about to see the solar energy boom it needs? African countries imported a record number of solar panels in the past year, which could be the beginning of a green energy boom on the continent

Countries in Africa buying solar panels in record numbers #auspol www.newscientist.com/article/2493...

What's going to happen to the power dynamics when the "global south" transitions away from a dependency on oil because solar is cheaper, fast, clean and accessible? This is going to be amazing. There's a window of opportunity to work to everyone's advantage. The times they are a changin'. #auspol

What's going to happen to the power dynamics of the world when the "global south" buys affordable solar panels from China? When people in those countries can then explore business opportunities because electricity is easy and cheap. #auspol #renewables

Annual motor vehicle tax and weight-based motor vehicle tax

The Norwegians have been taxing vehicles based on weight for decades. At figures that made driving a large vehicle prohibitive www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/du...

Retailers still using facial recognition tech Sparks workplace and consumer rights concerns.

Several Australian retailers have kept facial recognition technology (FRT) on despite the Australian Privacy Commissioner ruling Kmart and Bunnings’s use of the technology illegal, sparking concerns from computer scientists, unions and privacy advocates ia.acs.org.au/article/2025...

In the halcyon days of digital people used to just use BitTorrent to get to content because all the powers that be tried to deny digital. They're all still fucking about. People just want the content. BitTorrent will re-emerge as "the way" #BitTorrent

shhh ... hidden secret cool shit in west sydney ... only disappointment is they charge by car now. No more sneaking in 12 people hidden in a 1971 toyota corolla www.eventcinemas.com.au/cinema/drive...

"deliberately ignorant". DELIBERATELY

YouTube video by Punter's Politics The Moment a YouTuber Became a Threat to the Liberal Party | Punters Politics

"Little Tim Wilson" doesn't seem to have learned that using all those US name calling tactics doesn't work in Australia quite the way they expect. And Punter's Politics laughs back so well "we don't want a culture war" #auspol www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD31...

Decarbonisation represents a massive opportunity for Australia. China gets this and is making the transition. Well beyond time for Australia to embrace the change. #renewables #auspol share.transistor.fm/s/372cf290

Money talks. The conversations have begun www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...

Writing has nothing to fear from AI - just from those who support it - The Shot “We’re seeing a year-on-year decline on text,” said Facebook VP for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Nicola Mendelsohn, in a...

"The technology of generative AI on its own isn’t inherently bad. But the rush to embrace it at the cost of people’s lives, the environment and the concept of truth in the modern world, certainly fits all the parameters of evil." theshot.net.au/uncategorize...

My article “Current Approaches to the Use of Generative AI in Australian Courts and Tribunals: Should Australian Judges Have Guidelines Too?” is now out in the Journal of Judicial Administration!

Short answer: yes.

Slightly longer answer: nobody should be using it for legal research or writing.

Social media age restrictions may go further than you thought. Here’s how

Roblox, Whatsapp and many other tech platforms will need to ‘self-assess’ and ask to be excused from Australia’s looming social media restrictions for under-16s.

There is not enough discussion about the China that is emerging. A China that is not dependent on, nor beholden to ..... oil. Australia could be a wind/solar super power. China seems to understand the opportunity. #auspol

I am sorry Charlie Kirk is dead, but I cannot mourn him. This is why Charlie Kirk was killed in the America he wanted. I still feel compassion in response to his death – but will I mourn him? No.

Brilliant by @amyremeikis.bsky.social

www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/u...

Sure, the Kirk shooter is most likely a right wing conspiracist gone rogue, but that's not really the point. The point is that the only language with any cultural force in the US now is blind rage-fueled violence. It's a death spiral.

Apart from anything else ... is she seriously asking for THE ORIGINAL BOAT PEOPLE, who came here without permission to be acknowledged..... without any irony at all?

Kath + Kim posing before driving to Mordor

Ok, hear me out. A Lord of the Rings remake, but with these two taking the Ine Ring to Mordor

Excellent thread.

I want to talk to you about Palantir and its expanding footprint in Australia. TLDR: You should be worried.

This US surveillance tech company has secured multiple Defence contracts worth over $11 million. We need transparency about what data they're accessing & why. 🧵

Not me, either

We don't chase bullies and beg them to notice us. Dialogue between countries wot are NOT the US will be far more important for longer term security.

Ban politicians from getting awards. You shouldn't get a prize just for showing up to work Politicians shouldn't receive honours. Our national awards system already lacks credibility, with too many handed gongs for too little.

"Politicians shouldn’t receive honours. Our national awards system already lacks credibility, with too many handed gongs for too little." www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/10/s...

Why is this what we focus on? Her politics are shit. She leads a shit party. Why isn't that the headline?

The super tax debate is divorced from reality – and more proof that Australia’s tax system is built for the rich | Greg Jericho The proposal will affect only 0.5% of people with superannuation and yet you would think the government is about to seize the means of production

The super tax debate is divorced from reality & more proof that Australia’s tax system is built for the rich –
@grogsgamut.bsky.social

"Unhinged criticisms to changes in super make more sense when you realise that our tax debate is geared to ensure rich people & companies get richer" #auspol

So @albomp.bsky.social used his thumping majority to deliver Peter Dutton’s gas policy. What a gutless nothing.

Proud day I guess for all those who worked in the campaign.

Your values being brought to life!

The approval of the North West Shelf extension puts MurrayWatt with climate change deniers.

A terrible decision that will hang round his neck like a rotting carcass.

@albomp.bsky.social talks about progressive patriotism. There is nothing patriotic about destroying the Murujuga rock art