"Mainstream publishing, once the gatekeeper of culture and ideas, is teetering under the weight of its own inefficiencies, ideological rigidities, and disconnect from audience demand. As it falters, a new breed of independent based creators — unburdened by institutional constraints and in tune with their audiences — stands ready to shape the future of culture through a broad-based and decentralized funding and distribution ecosystem."
https://fandompulse.substack.com/cp/152443140
https://fandompulse.substack.com/cp/152443140
Substack
The Rise of the Antibiotic-Resistant Creator: How Based Creators Survive and Thrive Despite Mainstream Gatekeeping
A recent Twitter thread analyzing the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards highlighted a striking trend: the near-total absence of white male authors across categories.
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⚡️🇷🇺🇺🇦 The cleaning of the Kursk region continues!
In the village of Daryino, in the Kursk region, a German Leopard 2A6 tank was destroyed using fiber optic FPV drones. The crew abandoned the vehicle shortly after it was struck.
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In the village of Daryino, in the Kursk region, a German Leopard 2A6 tank was destroyed using fiber optic FPV drones. The crew abandoned the vehicle shortly after it was struck.
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The corruption of scientists, as manifested by these Nobel Prize signatories, is now obvious for all to see. It was never about science, only about politics.
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"This is not to say that it’s a bad book. In fact, the novel is a genuine page-turner, complete with a feisty and resourceful heroine, memorably sinister baddies, a swoon-worthy love interest, plot twists galore, and a thrilling cliffhanger conclusion. Though it carries the supposed gravitas of an “important” work, The Handmaid’s Tale in fact presents the sort of entertainingly prurient fare that seems designed to appeal to a certain type of reader. It is, essentially, a kinky romance novel gussied up as an edgy and radical political thriller."
https://andynowicki.substack.com/p/the-handmaids-tale-is-a-kinky-romance?triedRedirect=true
https://andynowicki.substack.com/p/the-handmaids-tale-is-a-kinky-romance?triedRedirect=true
Andy Nowicki
THE HANDMAID'S TALE is a kinky romance novel
...and a wish fulfillment fantasy for its "feminist" readers
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Another belter from Kit Knightley.
https://off-guardian.org/2024/11/27/the-mainstream-media-is-dead-long-live-the-mainstream-media/
https://off-guardian.org/2024/11/27/the-mainstream-media-is-dead-long-live-the-mainstream-media/
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"The demographic crisis is often used to justify population substitution and replacement migration, based on the misleading argument that such policies will help fund pensions. In reality, non-European immigration, particularly from North Africa and Arab countries, has been shown to increase the need for skilled labor rather than alleviating it, while also placing significant burdens on healthcare and education systems. Numerous studies have confirmed this, showing that this type of migration generates more costs than benefits. Remigration, particularly of illegal migrants and those who present economic or cultural disadvantages, would significantly ease these burdens. While labor shortages in areas like caregiving exist, the long-term solution lies in promoting domestic labor forces and family policies, as demonstrated by countries like Japan and South Korea, even though transitional measures may still be necessary in the short term."
https://www.rt.com/news/609133-martin-sellner-solution-eu-migrant-problem/#:~:text=The%20demographic%20crisis,the%20short%20term.
https://www.rt.com/news/609133-martin-sellner-solution-eu-migrant-problem/#:~:text=The%20demographic%20crisis,the%20short%20term.
RT
Migrants go home: This man believes he has a plan to solve the refugee crisis in the EU
Remigration is often conflated with mass deportation – but the concept is more complex than that, explains its main proponent Martin Sellner
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TIL in 1830, around 13.7% of the U.S. black population was free, totaling about 319,599. Surprisingly, 3,775 free blacks owned 12,760 slaves, according to the census.
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Lavrov’s Outrageous “Peace” Conditions Highlight Kremlin Propaganda
In a controversial interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated his skewed and inflammatory demands for so-called peace negotiations with Ukraine. The key points included:
• NATO Restrictions: Lavrov insisted on Ukraine abandoning NATO aspirations, barring Western military bases on its soil, and halting military exercises involving foreign troops.
• Territorial Concessions: He demanded Ukraine recognize Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions, blatantly disregarding international law.
• Zelenskyy’s Decree: Lavrov called for President Zelenskyy to publicly rescind his decree prohibiting negotiations with Putin.
• “Russophobia” Claims: Lavrov decried Ukraine’s laws protecting its sovereignty and culture, labeling them “Russophobic” and unacceptable.
• Absurd Guarantees: In a bizarre twist, Lavrov suggested Russia could provide Ukraine with “security guarantees,” while denying any intention to harm the “fraternal people.”
This Russian rhetoric, riddled with propaganda, underscores the Kremlin’s disinterest in genuine peace efforts, instead promoting narratives to justify its aggression.
In a controversial interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated his skewed and inflammatory demands for so-called peace negotiations with Ukraine. The key points included:
• NATO Restrictions: Lavrov insisted on Ukraine abandoning NATO aspirations, barring Western military bases on its soil, and halting military exercises involving foreign troops.
• Territorial Concessions: He demanded Ukraine recognize Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions, blatantly disregarding international law.
• Zelenskyy’s Decree: Lavrov called for President Zelenskyy to publicly rescind his decree prohibiting negotiations with Putin.
• “Russophobia” Claims: Lavrov decried Ukraine’s laws protecting its sovereignty and culture, labeling them “Russophobic” and unacceptable.
• Absurd Guarantees: In a bizarre twist, Lavrov suggested Russia could provide Ukraine with “security guarantees,” while denying any intention to harm the “fraternal people.”
This Russian rhetoric, riddled with propaganda, underscores the Kremlin’s disinterest in genuine peace efforts, instead promoting narratives to justify its aggression.
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"The rapacity with which Israel and Turkey are seizing Syrian territory, and the shamelessness with which the USA refuses to condemn their actions demonstrates that even those countries which are favored by Clown World can’t be bothered to maintain the pretense of what previously passed for “international law” any longer."
https://voxday.net/2024/12/11/the-liberal-world-order-is-over/
https://voxday.net/2024/12/11/the-liberal-world-order-is-over/
Vox Popoli
The Liberal World Order is Over - Vox Popoli
Viktor Orban is correct, although ironically, it’s the fall of Syria, not Ukraine, that marks the end of the so-called Neo-Liberal Rules-Based World Order: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has claimed that his country’s refusal to conform to liberal…
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Google’s quantum chip, Willow, solved in just 5 minutes a problem that would have taken the most powerful supercomputer 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years.
To put it in perspective, that’s longer than the age of the universe itself.
What makes Willow truly groundbreaking is its ability to reduce errors as it scales—a feat that took 30 years of research to achieve. The chip also boasts a record-breaking 105 qubits, setting a new standard in quantum computing.
But that’s not all. Willow will also be used to train neural networks, pushing the boundaries of AI even further. The entire tech industry is in awe, and IT giants, including OpenAI, are congratulating Google on this monumental achievement.
The future is here. And it’s quantum.
#science #quantum
To put it in perspective, that’s longer than the age of the universe itself.
What makes Willow truly groundbreaking is its ability to reduce errors as it scales—a feat that took 30 years of research to achieve. The chip also boasts a record-breaking 105 qubits, setting a new standard in quantum computing.
But that’s not all. Willow will also be used to train neural networks, pushing the boundaries of AI even further. The entire tech industry is in awe, and IT giants, including OpenAI, are congratulating Google on this monumental achievement.
The future is here. And it’s quantum.
#science #quantum
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The greatest fear in the corridors of Jordanian power is being next in line after Syria — and this fear is not unfounded. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bk0x59hvjl
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Jordanian leaders fear kingdom could be next to fall
Analysis: Concerns on unclear rebel government body in Syria and unrelenting Iranian attempts to gain sway in the country lead Jordanian lawmakers to worry for their future ; fears include alliance with Jordanian Islamist groups
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BREAKING: The UK government has unveiled plans to provide cash incentives to the families of elderly citizens who choose euthanasia.
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