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Kotka, Finland not looking great, either.

Half right is a good percentage these days.

Critical Perspectives on Ancient DNA This edited collection, Critical Perspectives on Ancient DNA, presents a critical enquiry into the much-hyped “ancient DNA revolution” in archaeology. Of...

Fascinating research and you may be interested in this book of critical studies on ancient DNA:

mitpress.mit.edu/978026254809...

The term “salami tactics” (szalámitaktika in Hungarian) has taken on new, unexpected relevance in light of the fascist coup d’état underway in the U.S.

It’s big “using the master’s tools to dismantle the master’s house” vibes but social movements can adapt the quasi-cybernetic customer discovery and product/market fit models for startups advocated by Silicon Valley ideologists like Steve Blank. Ideate-test-iterate-with a focus on value and values.

Don’t you think moderate centrism can bias writing “too much”?

The Trump administration, the Republican Party, and Elon Musk are allied with Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation, North Korea, and the so-called People’s Republic of China against Ukraine, Europe, and democracy. Where do you hope to appear in historical accounts of this era?

This quote from the interview: “I think the magic trick of entrepreneurialism, almost like an act of alchemy, is how it can turn discontent with work, feelings of anxiety and dissatisfaction, into fuel for an even greater, more demanding commitment to work.” ~Eric Baker

I’d love to learn more about the intersection and legacy of Finnish missionaries with German colonial powers in Namibia.

#NATO-1 #NATZIT

Let’s call the American fascist regime’s agenda ‘NATzit’ to highlight its geopolitical goals and alliance with Put-ler, Orban et al.

I’m looking forward to listening. It’s currently not discoverable on Pocket Casts, though I did find your previous podcast and a different podcast with a similar name.

Very cool that you’re publishing an undergrad plus the piece really helps put Zarathustra’s origin story into proper perspective.

They’re covering Ornette Coleman!

Dig that funky right hand!

Muting Twitter, Elon, Musk, Xitter, Trump, Threads, Zuck? Going great, so far!

Muting ‘X’? Not so much.

How is it even possible to have leftover mashed potatoes? But looks yummy!

lol or Aikman! On the other hand, I would listen to Ian Eagle announce tiddlywinks.

Nala, an Australian Shepherd with black and white fur with brown highlights, rests her head sideways on the arm of a couch. Her body is on a fluffy pillow and houseplants can be seen on the windowsill behind the couch, sharing the sunlight streaming in from the window.

Sunday diva day.

Thanks- looks interesting and germane!

Looks fascinating.

I know many would also be interested in the ‘What is to be Done?’ about authoritarian universities.

May civilians join the Zoom?

Our local librarian organized a seed exchange for private gardeners, one of the first events I attended here since moving from Helsinki out to the country.

Ohh that looks great - I signed up- kittos! And yes to Turku coffee but I only get there rarely.

His explicit advocacy for convicted war criminals was not disqualifying in this administration but, rather, the very reason he was selected.

Yes to proto-mercantilism.

A photo of the first page of the English version of Väinö Linna’s book “Täällä Pohjantähden alla” (Under the North Star).

A photo of the first page of the original Finnish version of Väinö Linna’s book “Täällä Pohjantähden alla” (Under the North Star).

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….and it’s all about “my kid” and not the systemic and disproportionate designation of certain groups of kids as discipline problems rather than providing them with the necessary social and behavioral supports to accommodate their needs. Disciplined behavior is so often a manifestation of needs.