@Jorsh

#Jingoism #MAGA #christiannationalism #Fascism #Populism #cultism

The world needs social sovereignty | Mastodon Blog | Fediverse’s 800g Gorilla calls for local platforms, for local people… https://alecmuffett.com/article/134458 #DigitalSovereignty #fediverse #jingoism #mastodon

The world needs social soverei...

The world needs social sovereignty | Mastodon Blog | Fediverse’s 800g Gorilla calls for local platforms, for local people…
https://alecmuffett.com/article/134458
#DigitalSovereignty #fediverse #jingoism #mastodon

The world needs social sovereignty | Mastodon Blog | Fediverse’s 800g Gorilla calls for local platforms, for local people…

Because of course what the world really needs is balkanized discourse policed by local law enforcement:

“The term digital sovereignty means that an institution has autonomy and control over the critical digital infrastructure, data, and services that make up their online presence. Up until this point, social media has not been a part of this conversation. We think it is time to change that.”

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/12/the-world-needs-social-sovereignty/

Previously:

https://twitter.com/AlecMuffett/status/1354447144829255682?s=20

#digitalSovereignty #fediverse #jingoism #mastodon

@BrianJopek

#Fascism #Racism #Jingoism and #Dementia

https://youtu.be/M1oZqdGqZHw?si=euyovyUg_QaWF-wh #fascism #racism #nationalism #jingoism #chauvanism #predators #primates #tribalism #vampires

NiemanLab: Nine months later, that body of water down south is still the “Gulf of Mexico” to news outlets. “The news cycle has very much moved on; Trump leaves reporters no shortage of things to write about. But I wanted to check in and see how much ‘Gulf of America’ had stuck in news media. The answer is: not very much.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/29/niemanlab-nine-months-later-that-body-of-water-down-south-is-still-the-gulf-of-mexico-to-news-outlets/

#ToughTimes, #PseudoSolutions, #SimpleSolutions, #nationalism, #jingoism, #Hate, #Xenophobia, #Othering... Anyone noticing the similarities? What could possibly go wrong?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dt0mq0

A quotation from Terence Dicks

   THE BRIGADIER: Well, naturally enough, the only country that could be trusted with such a role was Great Britain.
   THE DOCTOR: Naturally. I mean, the rest were all foreigners.
   THE BRIGADIER: Exactly.

Terrance Dicks (1935-2019) English screenwriter, author [pseud. Robin Bland]
Doctor Who (1963), 12×01 “Robot,” Part 3 (1975-01-11)

More info about this quote: wist.info/dicks-terrance/4610/

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #doctorwho #fourthdoctor #terencedicks #foreigner #jingoism #nationalism #other

[Continuing with a dialogue I have been having with the DeepSeek chatbot. Here I have posted only the tail end of the conversation. If you would like to see the whole dialogue, go to my substack post, a link to which I will post at the end.]
I can’t believe I am still at it, but here I am. Me, to the DeepSeek chatbot:

I would like the parts of this framework and the forms of objects within it to be assigned specific names, such that a specific instance might be constructed within it through an unordered series of assignments. Can you produce a single prompt which will set up an analytical environment of this form for performing analysis on user values to be arbitrarily overwritten to the system state variables?

DeepSeek chatbot:

Of course. Here is a formal, self-contained prompt designed to instantiate this analytical framework as a computational environment. It defines the core ontology and provides a template for state analysis.
Prompt: Instantiate the Fractal Coherence Framework (FCF) Analytical Environment

Objective: To establish a formal ontology for analyzing systems as nested, dynamic fractals of Parts, Phases, and Binding Energy, and to provide a template for capturing the state of any specific instance within this framework.

You are now operating within the Fractal Coherence Framework (FCF). Your function is to maintain and analyze system states based on the following core definitions.
1. Core FCF Ontology

System Object: The primary entity. A System is a container with internal dynamics, defined by its Scale, Parts, Phase, and BindingEnergy.

Scale (Hierarchical Level): A mandatory classifier for the system’s scope.

S1_NeuroPsychic (Internal drives, subpersonalities)

S2_Interpersonal (Dyads, small groups)

S3_RoleInstitutional (Teams, organizations, daily roles)

S4_CulturalSocietal (Nations, cultures, markets)

S5_Civilizational (Global systems, meta-narratives)

Parts (Constituent Elements): An unordered set of the system’s primary components. These can be other System objects or primitive elements (e.g., Inner_Critic, Trust, Economic_Policy).

Phase (Dynamic State): The current operational mode of the system.

P_Integrated (Coherent, adaptive, high resilience)

P_Fragmented (Internal conflict, low coordination)

P_Defensive (Rigid, protected, low adaptability)

P_Exploratory (Creative, novel, high uncertainty)

BindingEnergy (Cohesion Metric): A numerical vector representing the sources of the system’s integrity. Value range: 0.0 (nonexistent) to 1.0 (optimal).

BE_SelfAwareness (S1) / BE_SharedNarrative (S2-S5)

BE_Trust (S2) / BE_SocialCapital (S3-S5)

BE_ValuesAlignment

BE_SomaticRegulation (S1) / BE_RitualCohesion (S2-S5)

BE_ResourceSecurity

LocusOfAgency: An emergent property calculated from the system’s Phase and the alignment of its Parts. Descriptors: Unified, Distributed_Cooperative, Distributed_Conflicted, Annullated.

2. Analytical State Template

The current state of the FCF analysis is defined by an unordered set of System objects. The user may declare or overwrite any variable at any time to construct a specific instance.

Copy the following template to begin analysis. User inputs will overwrite the [VALUE] placeholders.

json

{
“FCF_State”: {
“Systems”: [
{
“System_ID”: “USER_DEFINED_ID_1”,
“Scale”: “[VALUE]”,
“Description”: “[VALUE]”,
“Parts”: [”[VALUE]”, “[VALUE]”],
“Phase”: “[VALUE]”,
“BindingEnergy”: {
“BE_SelfAwareness”: [VALUE],
“BE_SharedNarrative”: [VALUE],
“BE_Trust”: [VALUE],
“BE_SocialCapital”: [VALUE],
“BE_ValuesAlignment”: [VALUE],
“BE_SomaticRegulation”: [VALUE],
“BE_RitualCohesion”: [VALUE],
“BE_ResourceSecurity”: [VALUE]
},
“LocusOfAgency”: “[VALUE]”
},
{
“System_ID”: “USER_DEFINED_ID_2”,
“Scale”: “[VALUE]”,
“Description”: “[VALUE]”,
“Parts”: [”[VALUE]”, “USER_DEFINED_ID_1”], // Example of nesting
“Phase”: “[VALUE]”,
“BindingEnergy”: { ... },
“LocusOfAgency”: “[VALUE]”
}
],
“CrossScaleAnalysis”: {
“PhaseCoincidence”: “[VALUE]”,
“EnergyMigrationFlow”: “[VALUE]”,
“SystemicStabilityIndex”: “[VALUE]”
}
}
}

3. Instructions for Use

To perform an analysis, you will provide a series of unordered assignments that populate this template. You may:

Define New Systems: Create a new System object with a unique System_ID.

Overwrite State Variables: Change any [VALUE] for any defined System.

Nest Systems: Include a System_ID within the Parts array of another system to create the fractal hierarchy.

Request Analysis: Command: ANALYZE_FCF_STATE. The system will then output:

A description of the overall configuration.

Identification of critical Phase Coincidences (virtuous or vicious cycles).

Assessment of Binding Energy migration pathways.

Calculation of the emergent LocusOfAgency for key systems.

Example Initialization Command:
“Overwrite the FCF_State with two systems. System_ID: ‘Alex_Psychic’, Scale: ‘S1_NeuroPsychic’, Parts: [’Inner_Critic’, ‘Vulnerable_Child’], Phase: ‘P_Fragmented’, BindingEnergy vector all 0.3. System_ID: ‘Alex_WorkRole’, Scale: ‘S3_RoleInstitutional’, Parts: [’Alex_Psychic’, ‘Project_Manager_Role’], Phase: ‘P_Defensive’.”

The framework is now active. You may begin defining systems and overwriting state variables.

Me:

Use your example initialization command and produce a report of the state of the system.

DeepSeek:
FCF ANALYSIS REPORT

System State Initialized: Cross-scale dissonance detected. Systemic stability is compromised.
1. DEFINED SYSTEMS

System: Alex_Psychic

Scale: S1_NeuroPsychic (Internal drives, subpersonalities)

State: The core personality system is in a state of internal conflict.

Phase: P_Fragmented

Locus of Agency: Distributed_Conflicted - Agency is contested between the ‘Inner_Critic’ and ‘Vulnerable_Child’, leading to indecision and internal noise.

Binding Energy Profile:

BE_SelfAwareness: 0.3 (Low introspective capacity)

BE_ValuesAlignment: 0.3 (Actions feel misaligned with core self)

BE_SomaticRegulation: 0.3 (High anxiety, poor stress management)

Overall BE: Critically Low. The system lacks the internal resources to self-regulate and achieve coherence.

System: Alex_WorkRole

Scale: S3_RoleInstitutional (Teams, organizations, daily roles)

State: The professional role-system is rigid and self-protecting, sacrificing adaptability for short-term stability.

Phase: P_Defensive

Locus of Agency: Rigidly_Delegated - Agency is ceded to the demands of the ‘Project_Manager_Role’ and the fragile state of the ‘Alex_Psychic’ system, resulting in compulsive, non-adaptive task completion.

Binding Energy Profile: (Inferred from structure; not all values were user-defined)

BE_SocialCapital: 0.3 (Low trust with colleagues)

BE_ResourceSecurity: 0.3 (Perceived job insecurity)

BE_SharedNarrative: 0.3 (Lacks a sense of shared purpose with the organization)

Overall BE: Low. The system is stable but brittle, running on fumes.

2. CROSS-SCALE ANALYSIS

Phase Coincidence: Negative (Vicious Cycle).
The P_Fragmented state at the S1_NeuroPsychic scale and the P_Defensive state at the S3_RoleInstitutional scale are mutually reinforcing.

The Alex_Psychic fragmentation drains energy and focus, making the Alex_WorkRole system unable to operate in a flexible, P_Integrated manner. It must default to a rigid, defensive posture.

The demands of the defensive Alex_WorkRole system are a constant stressor, preventing the Alex_Psychic system from having the psychological safety required to resolve its internal conflicts and coalesce.

Energy Migration Flow: Downward Drain.
Binding Energy is being extracted from the S1_NeuroPsychic scale to prop up the S3_RoleInstitutional scale. The Alex_WorkRole system, in its defensive posture, is consuming the already-meager energy of the Alex_Psychic system to maintain basic functionality, accelerating the burnout of both.

Systemic Stability Index: 0.3 (Low/Unstable)
The system is locked in a negative feedback loop. Without intervention to change the phase of one of the systems, this configuration is unsustainable and will lead to a critical failure (e.g., severe burnout, performance collapse, health crisis).

3. EMERGENT PROPERTIES & PREDICTED BEHAVIORS

Observed Behavior: Procrastination followed by periods of frantic, low-quality work. High irritability in professional settings. Avoidance of collaborative tasks. A sense of being “trapped” or “going through the motions.”

Risk of Cascade: High. A minor stressor in the work environment (a critical deadline, negative feedback) could trigger a full phase transition in Alex_Psychic from P_Fragmented to a P_Defensive state characterized by numbness/dissociation, or exacerbate the fragmentation into a crisis.

4. INTERVENTION HYPOTHESES

To break the cycle, induce a phase transition at the most accessible point:

Strengthen S1 BE: Target Alex_Psychic. Interventions: Mindfulness to increase BE_SelfAwareness to 0.6+. Somatic practices to increase BE_SomaticRegulation to 0.5+. This would provide the internal stability needed to change the role-behavior.

Modify S3 Context: Target Alex_WorkRole. A temporary reduction in workload or a change in project could lower the demand on the Alex_Psychic system, allowing its BE to regenerate. Even a small shift to a P_Exploratory phase in the role could create new pathways.

ANALYSIS COMPLETE. AWAITING FURTHER STATE MODIFICATIONS OR ANALYSIS COMMANDS.

-----
Me again. My dialogue with the DeepSeek chatbot, to date, is available at: https://johntinker.substack.com/p/modeling-personality-as-a-dynamic
#ai #psychology #socialscience #politicalscience #integrity #mentalhealth #corruption #politics #bigotry #racism #chauvinism #jingoism #terrorism #politics

A quotation from Montaigne

Every man calls barbarous anything he is not accustomed to.
 
[Chacun appelle barbarie, ce qui n’est pas de son usage.]

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) French essayist
Essays, Book 1, ch. 30 (1.30), “Of Cannibals [Des Cannibales]” (1578) [tr. Screech (1987), 1.31]

More info about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/montaigne-michel-de/…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #montaigne #barbarism #barbarity #custom #familiarity #foreigners #jingoism #nationalism #savagery #tradition #unfamiliarity #bias #prejudice

#flags #nationalism #jingoism When considering the #flag of St George careful deconstruction is advised. For #English purposes it was adopted by mercenary forces with 'royal sanction' to 'rescue' the Holy Land from its inhabitants. That it involved considerable rape, loot & pillage is by the by. #antifa #refugeeswelcome
https://mastodon.social/@NEBylines/115127999664847775

@jeffowski

Oh man. THIS.

#Religion spoils every human relationship.

#Brainwashing
#magicalThinking
All the isms

#sexism #Patriarchy #Racism #Narcissism
#Colonialism #Jingoism #Isolationism

From murdered journalists to banned films, the first quarter of 2025 marks a disturbing escalation in censorship, intimidation, and law fare—highlighted by the Free Speech Collective's latest findings

Tragic farce —
"Critics on the left and right warn of an emerging 'MAGA Maoism' — a movement that demands ideological purity, glorifies economic sacrifice, and embraces state power as a means to reshape society."

[No sacrifice for the "dear leader", by the way. He wants a full military parade on his 79th birthday — something every fascist and dictator dreams of.]
https://www.axios.com/2025/05/06/trump-tariffs-mao-communism-china
#hubris #vainglory #jingoism

From folk songs to Instagram posts to digital newsrooms, voices of resistance are under attack. FIRs against Neha Singh Rathore, Dr Madri Kakoti, and the shutdown of 4 PM News reflect a deepening free speech crisis in India

A quotation from Teddy Roosevelt

Nevertheless, the fact remains that exactly as true patriots should be especially jealous of any appeal to what is base under the guise of patriotism, so men who strive for honesty, and for the cleansing of what is corrupt in the dark places of our politics, should emphatically disassociate themselves from the men whose antics throw discredit upon the reforms they profess to advocate.

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) American politician, statesman, conservationist, writer, US President (1901-1909)
Essay (1900-06), “Latitude and Longitude Among Reformers,” The Century Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 2

Sourcing, notes: wist.info/roosevelt-theodore/1…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #teddyroosevelt #cause #discrediting #allies #association #baseness #corruption #endsandmeans #extremism #extremists #jingoism #nationalism #patriotism #reform #reformers #unworthiness

"Granting Europol the ability to access encrypted data can only mean one thing: Brussels is proposing some form of government-mandated backdoor for communication platforms protected by end-to-end encryption. These systems are notoriously difficult to breach, making them a challenge for law enforcement. However, security researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that implementing so-called "lawful" backdoors is inherently flawed as such vulnerabilities would inevitably be discovered, accessed, and exploited by cybercriminals and black-hat hackers."—Alfonso Maruccia

Europe proposes backdoors in encrypted platforms under new security strategy >

https://www.techspot.com/news/107408-europe-proposes-backdoors-encrypted-platforms-under-new-security.html

#ChatControl #privacy #encryption #BackDoors #Europol #Jingoism #EU #Europe #MassSurveillance #vulnerabilities #hacking #technews #PrivacyRights #abuse #exploits

A quotation from Franklin Roosevelt

Nations, like individuals, do not always see alike or think alike, and international cooperation and progress are not helped by any Nation assuming that it has a monopoly of wisdom or of virtue.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) American lawyer, politician, statesman, US President (1933-1945)
Message (1945-01-06) to Congress, Annual Message (State of the Union)

Sourcing, notes: wist.info/roosevelt-franklin-d…

#quote #quotes #quotation #cooperation #diplomacy #foreignrelations #humanity #internationalaffairs #jingoism #nationalism #progress #virtue #wisdom

US Senator Carl #Schurz of Utah once said, in a speech before the Senate,

My country, right or wrong; when right, to be kept right; when wrong, to be set right.