“The war against Iran that began on February 28 is likely to end with all sides claiming military success — but battlefield wins will not automatically lead to political change.”

The forever war is forever.

RE: https://social.tchncs.de/@NiceBastard/116224037924531133

Imagine the day when every price is set dynamically “by an algorithm using your personal data” and wonder if you should, I don’t know, maybe guard your personal data, starting today? Seriously, stop sharing it.

Trump thinks Russia leader Putin is helping Iran https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/13/trump-iran-war-putin-russia.html

He thinks, therefore he exists.

“Parisian car traffic fell by more than half between 2002 and 2023, while cycle lanes expanded sixfold. Bikes now make more than twice as many journeys as cars. Hidalgo, stepping down after 12 years, exulted: ‘The bike beat the car.’”

Those who keep complaining that wind turbines do not work when the winds are not blowing, just realized that oil does not work when the Hormuz Strait is not open.

New information. #grickledoodle #cats #cartoon #art #drawing #funny #humor

“In the meantime, Beijing can watch with satisfaction as the US inadvertently advertises its reliance on rare earths in the attacks on Iran. Each F-35 fighter contains about 400kg of the minerals, with drones and missile systems adding more on top.”

“Trump’s experience of time is central to his political behaviour. The president doesn’t think in terms of long-term strategy but rather in terms of deadlines. He’s like a director who does not shoot films but only trailers for movies that will never be made.”

A very worthwhile long read on how different State actors are trying to undermine European democratic values.

"small, deniable physical actions are rapidly followed by coordinated online activity designed to confuse the public, assign blame and undermine trust in authorities and the wider system."

https://ecfr.eu/publication/from-shield-to-sword-europes-offensive-strategy-for-the-hybrid-age/#lessons-from-then-and-now

“45 out of 179 countries monitored shifted away from democracy towards autocracy in 2024. Only 29 countries, home to a mere 6.6% of the world’s population, can now be considered full democracies. Most of them are in Europe.”

Europe’s offensive strategy for the hybrid age https://ecfr.eu/publication/from-shield-to-sword-europes-offensive-strategy-for-the-hybrid-age/

@eff Creating a list of apps whose operating companies leak, share, and sell user data would be a great idea. Maybe there is one but I’m unaware of it.

@eunews That domain is categorized by Cloudflare Radar as malicious.

https://radar.cloudflare.com/domains/domain/archive.ph

RE: https://mastodon.social/@asymco/116177097256728076

“The richest company on Earth just watched its rivals light $650 billion on fire.

And did nothing.

This might be the most brilliant move in corporate history.”

“Americans are very lucky, because wherever they go to bring freedom… they find oil.”

— Italian journalist and satirist Michele Serra

#iran

The war, explained:

“Iran has 9 per cent of global oil reserves but only 5 per cent of oil output: the upside is clear.”

Charming. https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260303-meta-smart-glasses-data-privacy/

Dario and #Anthropic’s resistance serve as a cautionary tale: when a ruling political system shifts from democracy to oppressive madman-kingdom, most capable citizens and organizations will willingly give up their rights, principles and even memory, leaving only a few who even remember what freedom was.

Eternity is a long time but luckily ashes do not get easily bored. https://uncrate.com/liquid-death-x-spotify-eternal-playlist-urn/

@Gte Regardless of how long they can hold their stand, at least Anthropic very publicly said “No way. Make me” under pressure, while Apple preemptively complied with no visible opposition.