Complex psyops don't typically consist of a single narrative. They involve both a primary narrative AND a counter narrative. People "smart" enough to resist the primary narrative will often gravitate towards the counter narrative that is waiting to receive them. In fact, they

Letting tech people touch the arts has to be one of the worst mistakes humanity has made. They have such deep contempt for creativity, ownership, and shared experiences. Life itself is an enemy. They will strangle every industry to death to have each cough up an extra dollar.

The Passing of Time (2023) Jess Allen.

Yuck

“someone who does not abandon tenderness when life becomes inconvenient. someone whose rage never frightens u, whose silence never punishes u, whose presence never belittles u. choose the one who treats u with care even when they are angry” also be kind too <3

Prof Hany Babu finally released. 1957 Days! The NIA arrested this distinguished linguistics scholar in JULY 2020 and linked him with the 2018 Bhima Koregaon case - an event he had no connection whatsoever. No evidence, No trial. In May 2021 when the prof developed a severe eye

#BreakingNews Delhi court grants Umar Khalid interim bail to attend sister's wedding Read more: barandbench.com/news/litigatio…

This lives rent-free in my head. Hands-down my favourite podcast moment ever!

my husband has been stuck taxiing on the runway for 4 hours

Do read — a Marxist analysis of gig economy.

Bombing Venezuela while coordinating a genocide in Palestine while threatening to attack Iran (again) while destabillizing Somalia while carrying out a heist in the DRC... US imperialism is the greatest threat to peace and security in our world today and it's not even close.

A friend told me that now that they've had a child, her husband can't bear to watch movies in which bad things happen to kids. Same here. That was one of the most surprising things about having children. You're not just protective of your own children, but children in general.

noah fence

How did we end up in a situation where the entire world is being set on fire in front of our eyes, with no real ability to push back from below, no frameworks or institutions capable of pressing for diplomacy or deescalation, while everything burns and everyone just watches?

Thoroughly enjoyed the One Point Slam at the Australian Open! What a great way to reach new audiences and promote local tennis clubs! Whoever came up with the idea deserves a raise! Novel and so so much fun #1pointslam #JordanSmith

Historically, when Americans suddenly care about women’s rights in a Middle Eastern country, those women are about to get bombed.

against prostitution, against surrogacy, against anything that turns a woman’s body into a product to purchase

🇦🇺🇪🇸🥹 4 years ago today: 🏆 Rafael Nadal’s ‘Miracle in Melbourne’

Article extract: “Those who speak too early are punished and framed as delusional conspiracy theorists and liars. Those who speak after convictions, inquiries, and official apologies are praised for their bravery. The difference between madness and heroism is often nothing more