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The overarching logic of all industry metrics is exactly the same as GDP; the only thing that matters is growth, growth, growth, no matter the collateral damage along the way. Unrestricted scaling is a vision of infinite growth based on identifying previously unrealised forms of enclosure, and also a claim to forms of knowledge that will reach beyond human understanding.
Decomputing as Resistance
Dan McQuillan
Arugamama is a Japanese term that describes a state of acceptance. When feelings are accepted, our energy can be fully directed to taking action. The action itself is likely to influence our feelings as in a situation where we feel lethargic and unmotivated and yet we participate in a yoga class or a basketball game.
A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness
Gregg Krech
I think ultimately we'll be disappointed with federation for all the reasons we're frustrated with earlier social web systems. People trying to get attention for their ideas, which often are abusive.
Conversation vs Publishing
Scripting News
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