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#TodayILearned about the enormous progress made in antitrust regulation by the Biden administration, primarily because people were fighting hard for it. Going to try to hold onto that optimistic thought because I am, frankly, depressed AF by the actions of the Democrats.

Very readable and interesting book, though I'm not sure that helpful for the average non-techy person.

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A corrupt administration or a corrupt judge will always find a reason to attack workers. That's why worker power always starts with *workers*, not with the law. Solidarity will get you though periods of legal attacks on unions more than the law will get you through periods of no solidarity.

“Enshittification is when you combine the banality of evil with an internet-connected device and a federal law that criminalizes doing anything with that device that the manufacturer dislikes.” 5-⭐️

Yup.

Really great audiobook

It roughly boils down to applying the principles of economics to social phenomena outside the scope of property and finance. It‘s a good idea, if not a particularly revolutionary one… It‘s just a shame that it was executed so poorly and with so little intellectual rigour, given the subsequent popularity of the book. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/freakonomics-steven-d-levitt-stephen-j-dubn...

#TodayILearned about how Amazon can keep offering us free prime trials constantly -- the demands they extort from their sellers make shipping basically free for them.

Amazon, Google, Uber -- all are designed now to screw people over coming and going.

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Decent read and suggestions for living a worry free or less worryful life.

Andrew Jackson is his favorite president?? Having a favorite Roman Emperor at all?? This man. What a douce canoe.

Not much here was shocking to ma, maybe it is my pessimism or maybe I read too much news. I do think it is interesting to hear Sarah's experience, to see her disillusionment unfold, especially from a Kiwi. I thought the writing was good, the pacing worked, and her storytelling was compelling
4/5⭐

Taking a walk. Supplementing reading the tagged book with the audiobook.

Photo: Neighbors Halloween decor! 🎃💀