The first week might have some of the most links since I've collected them for a couple weeks.
- Bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems, study finds
Bees are a lot smarter than I thought. I knew they collective intelligence was impressive, but apparently their individual ability is also quite impressive.
- Beans use an immune receptor to call in airstrikes on caterpillars
Pretty Crazy Defence mechanism
- I'm a Proud Luddite. That's Why I use Linux.
This post relates current discussion about AI to the Luddite movement from the industrial revolution.
"It is clear from articles such as this that the Luddites did not have issues of principle with the advancement of technology in and of itself; rather, they were concerned with how this technology was being used to control their output, their livelihoods, their very lives. Their issue was not with the machines themselves, but rather with those who wielded the machines as hammers, beating down the working class. This was not about some short-sighted stubbornness or a refusal to accept progress; this was about the dignity of labour."
- A Hackers Guide to Circumventing Internet Shutdowns
This article list some tools such as lora, ham radio, briar, and bitchat which would be helpful in the case of internet shutdowns.
It also shows some stats on the suprising prevalence of internet shutdowns around the world
- A 5.3-million-year-old deep-sea whale necropolis in the Diamantina Zone
A 5 million year old whale graveyard that is still in use was discovered recently.
The ocean is so vast. I can't imagine how many more discoveries there are to make about the ocean when something this amazing was only just discovered.
- Banned Book Library
Rick made a lightbulb which can host a couple of books on it accesbile by wifi which can only be turned off by unscrewing the bulb.
- Why I email complete strangers
This was a nice read and makes me want to start emailing strangers as well.
I think it would make my internet use more intentional and healthy if I follow some of the advice in this article.
"The other thing I love about this communication method is it can be intentional, meaningful, hope-filled, and considerate. Or just kind. You can make a small difference with each one you send. Just like a smile.
- Krystal: web host using 100% renewable energy"
- ihavenotv: free documentaries
- Typing practice with classic books