White supremacy is having empathy for the insurrectionist white woman killed by police for trying to overthrow the government but having scorn for the innocent Black man beat to death by police as he called for his mom while just trying to get home.
#tyrenichols #blackmastadon
Most US folk don't know about COINTELPRO, the FBI program that targeted Black civil rights leaders for false arrest, and yes, assassination. US folks don't know this, because it's not taught in schools. But Black kids know about COINTELPRO.
Most US folk don't know what a "Black Identity Extremist" is. Again, not taught in schools. If you joined a George Floyd BLM protest, there's a good chance you were investigated as a Black Identity Extremist. Again by the FBI. Black kids know this.
In a Complex Environment
Uncertainty is often Uncomfortable
But
Certainty is Usually Foolish
#agile #leadership
For decades, scientists have been trying to determine precisely what makes ancient Roman concrete so durable. A new analysis yields insights into its elusive manufacturing secrets.
https://trib.al/ESdRS6H
Original tweet : https://twitter.com/arstechnica/status/1614149822663073793
This week in KDE: Well just look at all these pictures!
https://pointieststick.com/2023/01/13/this-week-in-kde-well-just-look-at-all-these-pictures/
The Organization for Ethical Source, stewards of the Contributor Covenant & Hippocratic License, are launching a working group to develop an Ethical Terms of Service.
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Software Architect at MSLC.
Father, Husband, Christian but distrustful of "Father, Husband, Christian" types. So a bundle of contradictions.
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