ReHacked vol. 338: William Gibson Reads Neuromancer, Famous Cognitive Psychology Experiments that Failed to Replicate and more
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Massive Attack Turns Concert Into Facial Recognition Surveillance Experiment - Gadget Review #privacy
- Massive Attack deployed live facial recognition technology during concerts, projecting audience biometric data
- Band transformed invisible surveillance into uncomfortable artistic statement about digital control systems
- Unclear consent protocols and data storage raise ethical questions about surveillance critique
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William Gibson Reads Neuromancer #audiobook #cyberpunk #rabbithole
California bans masks meant to hide law enforcement identities #society #politics
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning law enforcement from wearing masks on duty except for things like riot gear, medical masks and undercover work.
Saying it's the first bill of its type in the country, Newsom — a Democrat and frequent critic of President Trump — said it was a sign of growing authoritarianism to have detentions in by masked men "hidden from accountability, any transparency, any oversight. That's Trump's America."
5 Things Managers Do That Leaders Never Would, According to Simon - Simon Sinek #career
- Managers Hoard Information. Leaders Overshare.
- Managers Weaponize Policy. Leaders Bend Rules for People.
- Managers “Fire Fast.” Leaders Coach, Then Help People Land Softly.
- Managers Avoid Hard Conversations. Leaders Run Toward Them.
- Managers Reward Compliance. Leaders Reward Dissent.
PYREX vs. Pyrex: What's the Difference? #interesting
For many people, Corning is synonymous with PYREX® — and pyrex. Although both products are glassware and share the same spelling, they're distinctly different. To understand how each is unique and how they are used, explore the PYREX vs. pyrex differences.
Will Android developer verification break offline sideloading? - Android Authority #software
TL;DR
- Google is putting together its framework for Android developer verification, connecting dev names to even sideloaded apps.
- Recent additions to the Android SDK offer a little insight into how the system may ultimately operate.
- One variable suggests that users may not be able to sideload even verified apps without an active network connection.
CERN Animal Shelter for Computer Mice #fun
How to Motivate Yourself To Do A Thing You Don't Want to Do #psychology #longread
TL;DR
- Think about why you are feeling unmotivated
- Identify what does motivate you
- Break it into smaller chunks
- Consistency over motivation
- Put it on the back burner
Famous Cognitive Psychology Experiments that Failed to Replicate - Aether Mug #psychology #longread
TL;DR
This post is a compact reference list of the most (in)famous cognitive science results that failed to replicate and should, for the time being, be considered false.
The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners | Audubon #photography
Fifty Things you can do with a Software Defined Radio 📻 #rabbithole #longread #hardware #software #geekystuff
Chinese and U.S. tech is keeps countries dependent on foreign AI - Rest of World #ai #security
Countries are investing billions in sovereign AI initiatives aimed at self-sufficiency. Chinese and U.S. tech companies dominate sovereign AI services, which often lock nations into long-term dependencies in chips and infrastructure. Using AI models to solve specific problems may be more feasible for countries than tech independence.
Rising AI demand is outpacing energy supply worldwide - Rest of World #ai #energy
Countries are scrambling to meet rising energy demands in the midst of an AI boom. Unable to plug into Mexico’s limited electric grid, Microsoft uses gas generators in at least one of its data centers. As data center-related investments increase, other companies may follow in Microsoft’s footsteps.
Microsoft to force install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in October #software #ai
Next month, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices outside of the EEA region that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps.
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app integrates the AI-powered Copilot assistant with Microsoft 365 suite apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as other features like Notebooks and AI agents.
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