Larry Modell
larrymodell@sfba.social
<p>Retired techie (data modeler) and onetime musician. Working to preserve the climate, democracy, and the commons. Advocating collective action in the face of collective challenges.<br />Credo: We should want no more for ourselves than we want for everyone.</p>
Posts
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Post #2594350
Looking forward to today&#39;s Lego video on Trump giving up on peace talks after one day so he can enjoy wrestling on the lawn.
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Post #2594349
Wait, so the head of the feared secret police apparatus in the monstrously lawless regime attacks his critics by (checking notes) filing lawsuits? I mean, good, I guess...
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Post #2594348
On a hike yesterday, I learned about GPS collars that can be used instead of fencing to monitor livestock and limit their movement. If, say, a cow moves toward a prohibited area, its collar first beeps a warning, then delivers a shock. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nofence First thought: eliminating fences sounds good for wildlife, and a reduction in material waste. Second thought: WTF, they&#39;re automating cowboys? Third thought: How long before the fascist techbros make all of us we...
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Post #2594347
&quot;TTEC has suspended its 401(k) employer match for all U.S. employees through the end of 2026, citing the need to redirect resources toward AI investments.&quot; https://www.thestreet.com/employment/a-2-billion-tech-firm-is-halting-401k-contributions-for-staff Exhibit A of why tech workers need to get their cyberselfish heads of of their asses and ORGANIZE!