Pluralistic: Ad-tech is fascist tech (10 Mar 2026)

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Ad-tech is fascist tech: Surveillance advertising is just surveillance.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: Washpo v Bernie; Activists v Saif Gadaffi's London mansion; Spacefaring v contract language; Tuna-can tiffin pail; France v encryption.
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Pluralistic: They were warned; Picks and Shovels Chapter One (Part 4) (13 Jan 2025)

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They were warned: "We've had enough of experts."
Picks and Shovels Chapter One (Part 4): Electronic needles, digital haystacks.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2024
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