Loving the alien
Need to something uplifting? 50 minutes to spare? Listen to how the hunt for alien life is gearing up.
Category: Links
Links I liked
4 2024 EU election links, and one to soften the blow
This week, the Internet is full of interesting stuff about the 2024 European elections, which were sort of momentous. Here are four links I liked, and one that helped me to cope.
The Moral Economy of the Shire
The old Internet was full of stuff like this: people giving a lot of thought to the earnest analysis of entirely fictional worlds. We should bring that culture back.
The normalisation and destigmatisation of the radical right in Europe
I somehow missed this excellent interview with Vicente Valentim on his research into the dynamics of the radical right’s normalisation in Europe, but nearly two years later, it has become even more relevant. Reading it is well worth your time and attention.
Will the real Naomi Klein please stand up?
Feed your inner sceptic, listen to this Big Picture Science Podcast from December 2023.
Political beliefs & multi-partyism, plagiarising politicians, the robustness of Twitter, and Alex Jones: 4 links I liked
4 short articles on stuff that interests me – the far right, social media, political beliefs – that I read and would like to share b/c they are worth your time
My 7 most popular posts in 2023
Click here to see the 7 most read posts on my blog in 2023.
A world before PowerPoint
I do remember PowerPoint arriving at the computing centre on a designated PC that was reserved for 'desktop publishing', as it was called then. This machine was considered ridiculously powerful by the standards of the time. It was probably equipped with a (gasp!) 386 processor.
The Secret Life of Canada: Jewish Montreal – a culinary history
TIL I learned that the first Jewish person in Canada was Esther Brandeau, who arrived in New France disguised as Jacques La Fargue, a male Catholic. She was found out and deported back to Old France when she refused to convert. Also, in Quebec Matzah can only be sold around Passover and only under a…
Labour Day & the Extreme Right in Germany
Some traditional right-wing extremist groups will march on May Day. It’s an empty, mock-left-authoritarian ritual that does not even mobilise their own constituency.