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HISTORIC MOMENTS
2024 the first year when wind and solar generated more electricity than coal in the US
Seniority Sucks vs. Merit
Moscow Mitch falls and face plants.
Pelosi falls breaks a hip.
The longer they stay the more power they have till they are demented.
Report of ‘Missing’ Representative Kay Granger, a Texas Republican GOP Congresswoman in Senior Facility Sparks Backlash
Is there a non congress job where you can not show up for 6 months and still get paid? I want to know what did @SpeakerJohnson know about her absence and her condition and when did he know it?
Handmade quilts blanketed Independence Mall for a temporary homeless memorial
The blankets, collected by a volunteer initiative called the Homeless Memorial Blanket Project, were then turned over to local service providers to distribute to Philly youth with unstable housing.
Wtf is coffee badging? Badge in. Get coffee. Go home.
What’s really annoying is spending hours a day in heavy traffic to subsidize office real estate prices They love making up these terms instead of just calling it “micromanaged slavery” when they force return to office mandates despite OVERWHELMING evidence that it’s not only un-necessary but actually lowers productivity. Gotta keep that corporate real estate propped up. Corporate drills the mantra of increased productivity and lowering operating costs into everything it does, but when an obvious solution is presented i.e., WFH; it’s so entrenched in tradition that it can’t wrap its head around it. “I work at a mutual insurance company that has existed for 100+years, our best performance on record was during the pandemic when everyone was at home. There were less claims, and they were less severe on average (fires were more likely to be partial vs total loss, flood damage localized to a room vs the entire floor, etc). Our peers saw the same thing. Our suspicions are it was just people being around to notice things, and not being in such a rush all the time.”
After being jailed in 1961 for using a “white” restroom in segregated Mississippi, John Lewis grinned as his mugshot was taken.
Black Student Enrollment at Harvard Law Drops by More Than Half
After a Supreme Court decision ended race-based admissions, some law schools saw a decline in Black and Hispanic students entering this fall. Harvard appeared to have the steepest drop.
For Gen Alpha, learning to read is becoming a privilege
Mark Zuckerberg Dispatches an Update From His Kauai ‘Bunker’
‘If Poor People Knew How Rich Rich People Are, There Would Be Riots’ Chris Rock
Trump proposals cut taxes for the richest 5%, raises taxes for the other groups.
Michael Saylor⚡️ @saylor
We’re now offering a free MBA degree to international students and Floridians. Once @saylordotorg achieves full university accreditation, this offer will extend to all US students.
https://learn.saylor.org/ search MBA
Donald Trump is still Donald Trump. With a 41 percent favorability rating, he remains unpopular. #PresidentMusk is an agent of chaos he can’t control and he loves Musk’s money. The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz is expected to be released on Monday, concluding a years-long probe into numerous serious allegations.
Scenes from President Musk’s shutdown-that-wasn’t
welcome to a perfectly normal weekend in the good old US of A
Where’s President Musk’s Birth Certificate?
Donald Trump handed the presidency to an African oligarch.
Trump on Elon Musk: “No, he’s not gonna be president, that I can tell you. And I’m safe — you know why? He can’t be, he wasn’t born in this country. Haha.”
‘Complacent and lazy’: New focus groups spell big problems for Democrats
Even voters who previously backed Democrats cast the party as weak and overly focused on diversity and elites.
United States President-Elect Elon Musk was definitely one of those kids who woke up early on Christmas morning, ran downstairs, grabbed his presents from under the tree, frantically ripped the wrapping off — and immediately smashed the shit out of each and every one of his new toys.
you know this is a fact, because when handed the biggest toy of his life — the entire country of America — the very first thing President-Elect Musk tried to do was break it.
Trump’s pick to lead NASA is Jared Isaacman, friend of Elon Musk, whose online payment company has extensive financial ties to SpaceX.
If confirmed, Isaacman would oversee billions of dollars in government contracts awarded to SpaceX.
@SpaceX uses stablecoins to handle Starlink payments in remote areas, avoiding FX risks and wire transfer hassles. Funds are converted to stablecoins, sent to the U.S., and then back to USD.
https://x.com/BankXRP/status/1870898546528154076
Trump taps billionaire Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta as Italy ambassador
Did Elon want to shut the government down because of his business deals with China? A thread.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1870529608488984968.html
ACCORDING TO GROK
Who is still responsible for spreading the most lies on X?
The spread of misinformation on X (formerly Twitter) involves a complex interplay of individuals, organizations, and systemic issues. From the web search results and sentiments on X:
Elon Musk has been identified in several sources as a significant contributor to misinformation on X. His posts have been noted for their potential to spread misinformation due to his large following and influence. A study mentioned in the sources suggests that his false or misleading claims about the U.S. election received over 1.2 billion views between January and July 2024, indicating his significant reach.
Other public figures like Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Joe Rogan have also been mentioned in discussions about misinformation on social platforms, not just X. However, the focus often falls back on Musk due to his ownership of X and his active role in promoting or engaging with controversial content.
Systemic and Platform Issues: Beyond individuals, the platform itself, through its algorithms and moderation policies, plays a role in how misinformation spreads. The design of X, which favors engagement, can inadvertently boost misleading content. The reduction in content moderation teams has also been noted as contributing to an increase in misinformation.
General Public and Influencers: While high-profile individuals like Musk or Trump get much attention, the web results also indicate that misinformation often spreads through networks of less-known influencers and the general public, especially when sensational content is shared for views or engagement.
In conclusion, while Elon Musk is frequently cited for his role in spreading misinformation on X due to his unique position and actions, the issue is broader, involving a mix of influential figures, the platform’s design, and broader societal dynamics.
Give 5 examples of posts from Elon musk that are misinformation
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Here are five examples of posts from Elon Musk that have been identified as misinformation based on the provided web search results:
Election Misinformation: Musk has posted numerous times about undocumented immigrants voting en masse in U.S. elections for Democrats, which is a debunked conspiracy theory. One specific example cited was his claim that Democrats are “importing voters” by “flying millions” of undocumented immigrants into the U.S. to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, making swing states permanently blue. This was reported to have been viewed over 1.2 billion times on X in 2024 (Source: CNN Business, November 4, 2024).
False Claims About Detainment Camps: Musk shared a fake news headline from a far-right user on X suggesting that UK Labour leader Keir Starmer was considering building “emergency detainment camps” on the Falkland Islands. This was not true and was part of a broader pattern of Musk amplifying misleading or outright false information (Source: Mashable, August 8, 2024).
Misleading Election Fraud Claims: He has made various posts suggesting widespread election fraud via mail-in ballots and non-citizens voting, including the false claim that “illegals are not prevented from voting in federal elections.” This was specifically mentioned in January 2024 (Source: Rolling Stone, August 9, 2024).
Misinformation on Immigration: Musk has spread misinformation about immigration, notably claiming that the Democratic Party’s goal is to “import as many illegal voters as possible.” This assertion has been refuted by fact-checkers as there’s no evidence supporting widespread non-citizen voting (Source: NBC News, August 8, 2024).
COVID-19 Misinformation: Back in 2020, Musk falsely claimed that children were “essentially immune” to Covid-19, which was incorrect and misleading since children can indeed contract and spread the virus, though generally with less severe outcomes than adults. This tweet was not removed and remained on X (Source: Rolling Stone, August 9, 2024).
These examples illustrate how Musk’s posts have contributed to the spread of misinformation on various topics, particularly around elections, immigration, and health issues, according to the sources provided.
SECURITY
Nebraska AG sues UnitedHealth for data breach affecting 575,000 residents, disrupting healthcare services.
[The L.A. Times owner is destroying the paper] LA Times staffers say
billionaire owner’s pro-Trump meddling worse than previously reported
Cowboy.X @cowboycrypto313 copyright
Aaron Kaplan’s daddy, Martin Kaplan, is the listed majority owner of Prometheum on Finra’s website. Get a load of who Martin Kaplan is now that Prometheum has been partnered with Wanxiang on this deal. Aaron also worked at his dad’s law firm prior to starting Prometheum.
“Martin Kaplan is a well-known securities lawyer based in New York, NY. He is the Managing Partner of Gusrae Kaplan Nusbaum PLLC, a firm he co-founded in 1975. Kaplan has nearly four decades of experience in handling highly sophisticated securities litigation matters before various courts, administrative forums, and regulatory bodies, including the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, and various exchanges. He’s recognized for his expertise in white-collar and regulatory issues within the financial services industry.”
Turns out, the CCO for Prometheum is an ex SEC Enforcement Director. Joseph Zangri is listed as part owner of Prometheum. Wanxiang Blockchain, who funded Ethereum prior to MainNet launch and was also intimately involved with the Biden’s, has their chairman, Xiao
https://x.com/cowboycrypto313/status/1870621714796679317
Turns out, the CCO for Prometheum is an ex SEC Enforcement Director. Joseph Zangri is listed as part owner of Prometheum. Wanxiang Blockchain, who funded Ethereum prior to MainNet launch and was also intimately involved with the Biden’s, has their chairman, Xiao Feng, on Prometheum’s Board. SEC is teamed up with China on this whole deal. https://x.com/cowboycrypto313/status/1870589827676250567
ust so everyone knows, the COO of Prometheum is Joseph Zangri who is ex Global Head of Compliance and CCO for Bloomberg as well as…Senior Enforcement Attorney at the SEC.
D++ @D_plus__plus
Four ways to spot someone who DOESN’T understand quantum computing or bitcoin:
1. Thinks QC breaks bitcoin’s “encryption” (bitcoin doesn’t use encryption…)
2. Obsessively talks about “Satoshi’s coins”
3. Thinks QC can break mining/SHA256
4. Claims QC is an urgent threat
Cypherpunks write code
Hashpunks balance load
yubikeys are superior and support both TOTP secrets and passkeys.
@jamesobI use yubikey with the ‘pass’ password manager, no trusted third party.
This is becoming increasingly important.
Social engineers are targeting Google accounts since they know they’re likely to find TOTP 2FA secrets there. By controlling your email account they can reset passwords. Compromise 2FA and it’s game over. If you install Google Authenticator from the app store and follow the suggested instructions, your 2FA codes are by default saved to the cloud. I recommend not linking the Authenticator to your Google account, in which case you should see this “no cloud” icon in the upper right.
Yubico – YubiKey 5C NFC – Two-Factor authentication (2FA) Security Key, Connect via USB-C or NFC, FIDO Certified – Protect Your Online Accounts
Listen to this amazing piece of gonzo journalism the legendary @verysmallclaims did in order to understand the mindset and tactics of the social engineers trying to steal your bitcoin.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Demetri the scammer, unedited, uncut, and preserved for posterity. May many of you listen, laugh, and learn.
BREAKING: NSO Group liable for #Pegasus hacking of @WhatsApp users.
Big win for spyware victims.
Big loss for NSO.
Bad time to be a spyware company.
Landmark case. Huge implications.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1870271177584963627.html
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Prometheum the biggest, if not the biggest, corruption / scam in history.