Daojoan

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

A fact that helped my dysphoria, early in my transition:

There are more cis women in the world who have facial hair than there are transgender women.

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

“It’s just an app wrapped in hardware” is a complaint that largely describes every smartphone on the planet."

• Today on The Feed (where I write about tech + humans + philosophy)

https://joanwestenberg.com/

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

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Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Actually, Sith is a slur

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Bigot logic:

79% of violent crimes committed by men = NOT ALL MEN ARE VIOLENT

0% of violent crimes committed by transgender women = ALL TRANSGENDER WOMEN ARE VIOLENT

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Did you know there are writings from ancient Greece that talk about how culture is in decline and writing is dying?

For thousands upon thousands of years, people have been saying the same thing.

https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/everything-is-always-dead

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

"The best way to fight Nazis is to shine a spotlight on their beliefs and debunk them."

It's a popular idea.

The notion that exposure and rational argument will inevitably triumph over bigotry and hate.

But history tells us - it's bullshit.

We've been down this road before.

It was called World War II.

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

This
https://terra.incognita.net/@RainofTerra/112375659577937868

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Letting modern-day Howard Hughes types reshape the built environment in their image is a recipe for disaster.

Oh, the negative effects may not be felt immediately.

Not by the politicians who greenlight these projects, eager to ride the coattails of Silicon Valley darlings.

But in time, the people who rely on that infrastructure will suffer.

https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/gotham-deserved-better-than-the-wayne-family

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

The conservative paradox is a desperate need to be seen as both powerful dominators and persecuted victims.

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Just reworked the homepage for my main feed - https://joanwestenberg.com

It would mean the damn world if you gave it a read.

I write about tech + humans + philosophy.

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

It's accepted wisdom that we shouldn't let ourselves be defined by our failures. I can't argue with that.

But there's also a lot of danger in letting ourselves be defined by our successes.

Becoming trapped in a box of our own making.

Daojoan, 5 months ago to random

Here's the thing.

I have spent 4 years working in and on crypto.

When I criticise it, I know what I'm talking about.

I was drawn in by the idea of a new financial system that didn't rely on traditional banks. I was excited by the idea of rebuilding digital ownership in a post-streaming world.

In the end, I came to realise my idealism had blinded me. The philosophy was largely false.

And outweighed by the scams, thefts, fraud and grift.

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Musk has spent the past year courting conservatives and right-wing figures.

The very demographics who tend to be skeptical of, if not downright hostile to, EVs and the green energy transition.

Firing the Supercharger team sends a clear message - Tesla's future is no longer selling climate-saving cars to eco-conscious liberals.

https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/elon-musk-is-abandoning-evs

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Conservatives would celebrate shutting hospitals just to have the privilege of laughing at their neighbours for being sick.

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

You can control exactly one thing: that you show up.

Every day.

That’s about it. Showing up isn’t a silver bullet. It’s not an easy win. It’s not a lifehack. It’s not a shortcut. But it’s the only way to build anything.

https://medium.com/westenberg/just-show-up-892674bfeee8

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Elon Musk firing the Supercharger team because Tesla is now an AI company

Bobs Burgers Style GIF

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Since 2018, Netflix has raised prices on its most popular plans by around 50%, with the Standard plan increasing from $10.99 to $15.49 per month, and the Premium plan going from $13.99 to $22.99 per month.

At what point does Netflix stop gouging its customers?

How high does the price have to rise for consumers to stop taking it?

And finally - what the ever living f**k has Netflix done to justify raising its prices?

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

Resist the urge to self-commodify.

Embrace what makes you different, not what makes you blend in. Focus on the process, not just the outcome. Pour yourself into your craft and trust that your tribe will find you.

The internet is becoming a sea of sameness. But what we crave most is something genuine. Something real. Not a hollow imitation; an artist who has the courage to be fully themselves.

https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/you-are-not-a-commodity

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

90% of people cannot tell the difference between an opinion piece, a news article, and the Onion.

Daojoan, 1 month ago to random

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