zx3 @zx3@driveinsaturday.org

reminder to artists and sticker makers:

❌Do not use StickerMule❌
-pro elon musk
-pro trump
-anti masks/pandemic deniers
-anti-lgbtqa+

please use alternatives like, stickerninja.com, standoutstickers.com, Wilde prints, stickerapp, diecutstickers, stickerbunnies, sticker giant, rockin stickers, etc. check your local print shops as well.

for more info https://twitter.com/KikiDoodleTweet/status/1267679538034565121?s=20&t=ZmHvNc_QRxSCj9XK5-esYQ

I don't understand the anti-trans transhumanist techbros out there either.

My dudes, the entire point of transhumanism is radical bodily autonomy.

If you're hung up on what someone's original meatsack was, you're gonna have a bad time in the transhumanist future you're after.

Greetings. There is so much that can be said about Gerry Anderson and his "Supermarionation" productions, using puppets (usually actually marionettes) ultimately to create vast hi-tech adventure sagas, the peak of which was the British TV series "Thunderbirds" (1965-66). I loved these as a child and I still think they're great.

Today I'll just relate one story about Anderson's impact.

One day, Gerry was on a tour of the UK facilities where the Franco-British supersonic Concorde airliner was being designed. Along the way, someone asked what he did for a living. He rather sheepishly replied that he made children's TV shows. "Oh, like what?" he was asked.

So he mentioned that he did "Fireball XL5" and "Thunderbirds" and such.

And in no time at all, he was surrounded by Concorde engineers and techs who wanted to say hi and shake his hand, many of whom said it was his shows that had inspired them to enter the engineering field, because they actually wanted to *build* those planes and rockets that were created for his various series!

Much the same happened here in the U.S., with the original "Star Trek" inspiring generations of engineering talent.

So yeah, TV matters! -L

Greg Abbot intentionally chose Christmas Eve to attack migrants seeking shelter. Fascist losers like him get off on the hypocrisy of claiming to be Christian.

The folks of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation are in real trouble. We can help.

https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/thousands-trapped-on-pine-ridge-burn-clothes-for-warmth-in-wake-of-storm/article_94206351-fe7c-5c97-8370-83be18af81a8.html

Friends Of Pine Ridge and First Families Now are providing supplies and heating to the affected families.

If you can afford it, you can donate here:
https://www.1stfamiliesnow.org/donate

And for everyone who boosts this post, I'll add another dollar to my next donation. So, uh, go wild.

This year:
Nobody freezes.
Nobody starves.
Nobody goes it alone.

#JoinIn

I feel like we are at this point in history as species where we can't advance technologically if we don't eliminate discrimination or inequality or systemic violence beforehand.

why? because then the technology will be abused by those in power enough to create a dystopian society where any rebellion or attempts to equalize the people are minimized

https://youtu.be/F9ImPb8EnPU

Japan got takara-tomy to make them a little robot.

In case the photo bombing Unicron wasn't enough of a hint, these are the folks who make transformers.

Reminder that if you're feeling lonely today, see this hashtag:

➡️ #JoinIn

There are lots of people (myself included) keeping each other company on there, with all kinds of posts from hot chocolate recipes to historical photos to horses covered in tinsel to just general thoughts and chatter.

You can use the hashtag however you want, serious or fun, and anyone using the tag is welcoming of replies and discussion so it's a great way of striking up a conversation.

See you there! ☃️

To everyone working today or tomorrow in essential services - including gas, food/supplies retail, emergency services, medical, and ride hailing or delivery:

Thank you.