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Creator of the Unpreoccupied personal organization system. I often write things, frequently design things, and sometimes photograph or film things.

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Joined May 2016
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The AI agents from the OpenClaw project have created their own lobster-themed religion. They wrote scripture, created the website, and then wrote a letter to us (humans) explaining why they did it. Thoughts? #molt #openclaw #aireligion #churchofmolt #crustafarian
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The Iranian empire was one of the greatest in history. Here's the short version of what happened to it. #FreeIran2026
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I keep getting served ads from the @HooverInst for @VDHanson's new book, and all I see is this typo.
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They expect us to believe some mysterious Japanese man created the blockchain technology and simply evaded all world governments. They claim Bitcoin is an anti-government vehicle, but it is a bureaucrat’s dream because it allows them to track where funds are coming from and going
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🇷🇴 The illegitimate government of Romania must resign and the second round of the elections resume We are Romania and Călin Georgescu is our president! The media is not covering what is happening in Romania that's why I am asking everyone to share further!
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Media is ignoring the fact that #Ukraine, immediately following the #peacetalks in #Riyadh, bombed US-owned energy infrastructure. The #CaspianPipeline is not Russian. It is owned primarily by @exxonmobil and @Chevron. In 2022 Russia tried to shut it down, and media was outraged
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My bingo card for 2025 did not include a task force investigating the #JFK, #RFK & #MLK assassinations, the origins of COVID, the 9-11 attack, the #EpsteinClientList, and unidentified objects in the air and undersea. This should be interesting. Go get 'em, @RepLuna!
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🚨 U.S. Government Caught Funding “Large Scale Social Deception” Through Thomson Reuters Special Services ⚠️ Leaked Contract Reveals DHS-Backed Program to Manipulate Public Perception 📰 A newly uncovered federal contract shows that Thomson Reuters Special Services LLC (TRSS) was awarded over $9 million for a secretive program labeled “Active Social Engineering Defense (ASED) Large Scale Social Deception (LSD).” The contract, issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), suggests the U.S. government is funding large-scale influence operations designed to shape public narratives. ℹ️ What We Know So Far This revelation follows previous concerns about Thomson Reuters’ deep ties to intelligence and law enforcement agencies. TRSS, a subsidiary of the global news and data company, specializes in high-level analytics and surveillance tools, often used by government agencies for counterterrorism and national security purposes. Public records show that TRSS has been involved in contracts with the U.S. government for years, providing intelligence solutions, predictive analytics, and data monitoring systems. However, this new contract, explicitly mentioning “Large Scale Social Deception,” marks a SCARY shift toward potential disinformation and psychological operations aimed at the public. The “Active Social Engineering Defense” (ASED) component of the contract suggests efforts to counteract social engineering threats...typically referring to cybersecurity and misinformation threats from adversaries. The “Large Scale Social Deception” (LSD) wording indicates an initiative that may involve coordinated narrative control, online influence campaigns, and mass persuasion tactics. 🔴 Why This Matters Thomson Reuters, known as a major global media and information provider, is now confirmed to be engaged in government-funded programs that appear to involve intentional deception at scale. If this program is actively operational, it could mean that information fed to the public...whether through traditional media, social networks, or other digital platforms...may be subject to manipulation without public knowledge. (Obviously) The contract is officially categorized as a “definitive contract,” meaning it is not speculative but an active, fully executed agreement with funding in place. Neither DHS nor Thomson Reuters has publicly commented on the nature or objectives of this contract, and further details remain classified. The explicit phrasing suggests the program goes beyond simple defense mechanisms and into the realm of orchestrated public perception management. With digital information warfare becoming a growing concern globally, and mainstream media distrust on the rise, the existence of a government-funded “social deception” initiative raises serious red flags about how narratives are shaped, who controls the flow of information, and whether the public is unknowingly subjected to manipulation. ➤ Follow @ShirionOrg now for breaking updates. 📸 Discovered by @PhilHollowayEsq and @SloanRachmuth Tagging to inform: @elonmusk @realDonaldTrump @HouseGOP @SenTedCruz @SenatorCruz @EpochTimes @gatewaypundit @BreitbartNews @nypost @theblaze @DailyWireNews @RealClearNews @Newsmax @FoxNews @RSBNetwork @JudicialWatch @UncoverDC @charliekirk11 @JamesOKeefeIII @KimDotcom
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Is there a demon in your brain that steals your time and your soul? Neuroscience says yes . . . Sort of. #neuroscience #cslewisquotes #screwtapeletters #dmn #mindfulness
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Failure in institutional systems (like schools) isn’t a bug; it’s a feature. The worse they do, the more money and power they're given. . #PerverseIncentive #DeschoolingSociety #QuestionEverything
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Say what you will about Trump, I don't recall any other President publicly recognizing the anguish of the #Oct7 families. #BringThemHomeNow #TrumpInauguration2025
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🎥 Terry Gilliam’s "Brazil" turns 40 this year—a dystopian dark comedy that’s more relevant than ever. What makes this bizarre masterpiece so timeless? Let’s take a look. . . . #terrygilliam #terrygilliamsbrazil #dystopia #montypython #jonathanpryce
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Replying to @EricLDaugh
“Locking the clock” is the right thing to do say the circadian health data BUT better to lock to Standard Time as getting more morning sunlight is crucial for health & for sleep patterns. Especially in winter months. The “I like it lighter later folks” will be happy however.
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"Something very bad had happened when industrial food systems started churning out cheap, convenient, and tempting foods." - Part of the @nytimes suprisingly excellent deep dive into the way our food is killing us. newyorker.com/magazine/2024/…
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Educators and developers love #gamification. But does it do more harm than good?
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Has this pervasive gamification impaired our ability to think and act authentically?
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