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Good Idea: Do not hope for mars as backup plan
https://www.asimov.press/p/grow-mars
Transforming Mars into a habitable planet faces insurmountable challenges, including extreme radiation, toxic soil, freezing temperatures, and a severe lack of accessible water. Despite advancements in synthetic biology, creating life that can survive on Mars is unlikely.
Given these obstacles, it makes more sense to focus on restoring Earth, where life already thrives and where our efforts can yield more immediate, impactful results. Prioritizing the healing of our own planet is both a practical and scientifically sound strategy for ensuring a sustainable future for humanity.
https://www.asimov.press/p/grow-mars
Transforming Mars into a habitable planet faces insurmountable challenges, including extreme radiation, toxic soil, freezing temperatures, and a severe lack of accessible water. Despite advancements in synthetic biology, creating life that can survive on Mars is unlikely.
Given these obstacles, it makes more sense to focus on restoring Earth, where life already thrives and where our efforts can yield more immediate, impactful results. Prioritizing the healing of our own planet is both a practical and scientifically sound strategy for ensuring a sustainable future for humanity.
www.asimov.press
Why Nothing Can Grow on Mars*
Making sense of progress in biotechnology. Visit our website: press.asimov.com
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God has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/us/politics/biden-interview-stephanopoulos-abc.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/us/politics/biden-interview-stephanopoulos-abc.html
NY Times
A Defiant Biden Says Only the ‘Lord Almighty’ Could Drive Him From the Race
President Biden dismissed concerns about his age, his mental acuity and polls showing him losing his re-election bid.
Forwarded from Working Class History
Media
On this day, 6 July 1907, Frida Kahlo (born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón), disabled painter, communist, and one of Mexico's greatest artists, was born in Coyoacán, Mexico City. Her father was European, while her mother was of Spanish and Tehuana descent. Major themes in Kahlo's work include feminism, colonialism and Indigenous resistance, and imperialism. While living in the US, Kahlo played an active part in the socialist movement, and wrote to friends stating: “I’ve learnt so much here and I’m more and more convinced it’s only through communism that we can become human.” More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10625/frida-kahlo-bornPictured: Photograph of Kahlo by Florence Arquin, 1951Our work is only possible because of support from readers like you. If you can, please consider supporting us on our patreon. Link in bio.
On this day, 6 July 1907, Frida Kahlo (born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón), disabled painter, communist, and one of Mexico's greatest artists, was born in Coyoacán, Mexico City. Her father was European, while her mother was of Spanish and Tehuana descent. Major themes in Kahlo's work include feminism, colonialism and Indigenous resistance, and imperialism. While living in the US, Kahlo played an active part in the socialist movement, and wrote to friends stating: “I’ve learnt so much here and I’m more and more convinced it’s only through communism that we can become human.” More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10625/frida-kahlo-bornPictured: Photograph of Kahlo by Florence Arquin, 1951Our work is only possible because of support from readers like you. If you can, please consider supporting us on our patreon. Link in bio.
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Forwarded from [TERRORIST ⚠️] Fully Automated Luxury Lesbian Space Anarcho Communism (MigⒶ Burgghardti)
Forwarded from Ministry of good ideas
Good Idea: Prepare for Unplugust
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Digital-Detox
The ministry will also go unplugged this august for #Unplugust
In order to prepare yourself, go outside this sunday, shut off your phone (after telling your importants), read a book, meet friends, make music etc.
Edit: 🙏Thanks to our ministers for discovering AI content on the previous link!
https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Digital-Detox
The ministry will also go unplugged this august for #Unplugust
In order to prepare yourself, go outside this sunday, shut off your phone (after telling your importants), read a book, meet friends, make music etc.
Edit: 🙏Thanks to our ministers for discovering AI content on the previous link!
wikiHow
How to Do a Digital Detox: Expert Tips & Step-by-Step Guide
Cleanse yourself from technology overload by planning a digital detox In this digital world, it's easy to find yourself logged in, online, posting, commenting, and responding almost every minute of every day. Whether it's out of necessity...
Post-Syndiegram Mamdani Summer Jihad 🇵🇸
https://youtube.com/shorts/f-9Y5HYZkcc?si=pv5nEvIYYh7X5Y0j
Trotz Zugeständnissen der Regierung will die Jugend Kenias weiter auf die Strasse gehen. Eine Aktivistin über die Ziele der Bewegung – und die Wut auf ein ausbeuterisches System. https://www.woz.ch/!9N4K4KRNWVS0
www.woz.ch
Proteste in Kenia: «… und die in der Politik tragen teure Uhren»
Trotz Zugeständnissen der Regierung will die Jugend Kenias weiter auf die Strasse gehen. Eine Aktivistin über die Ziele der Bewegung – und die Wut auf ein ausbeuterisches System.
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Good Idea: Solar Power
Paywalled: https://www.economist.com/interactive/essay/2024/06/20/solar-power-is-going-to-be-huge
Free: https://archive.is/yStc7
Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electricity and are central to solar energy systems. In 2023, around 70 billion of these silicon-based cells were produced globally. Solar energy is gaining traction due to its low operational costs, lack of emissions, and minimal maintenance. The rapid growth is driven by falling costs, economies of scale, and technological advances, allowing for quicker installations. Despite challenges like nighttime power availability and grid integration, advancements in battery technology are making solar power more viable. Solar capacity reached 1,419 gigawatts by 2023, far exceeding earlier forecasts, and is expected to become the largest energy source by the 2040s, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Paywalled: https://www.economist.com/interactive/essay/2024/06/20/solar-power-is-going-to-be-huge
Free: https://archive.is/yStc7
Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electricity and are central to solar energy systems. In 2023, around 70 billion of these silicon-based cells were produced globally. Solar energy is gaining traction due to its low operational costs, lack of emissions, and minimal maintenance. The rapid growth is driven by falling costs, economies of scale, and technological advances, allowing for quicker installations. Despite challenges like nighttime power availability and grid integration, advancements in battery technology are making solar power more viable. Solar capacity reached 1,419 gigawatts by 2023, far exceeding earlier forecasts, and is expected to become the largest energy source by the 2040s, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The Economist
Sun Machines
Solar, an energy source that gets cheaper and cheaper, is going to be huge
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