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The Obsolescence of Political Definitions (1991)

news.ycombinator.com V. E. Mchale 2025-09-27 05:29:50

The Obsolescence of Political Definitions V. E. McHale Defense I am not qualified to translate German, much less technical philosophical texts. However, Kondylis’ insights are criminally underappreciated and of interest to many today as they grapple with the dissolution of liberalism that Kondylis predicted in 1991–1992. Hopefully, his work will be translated with due care as its centrality is appreciated. The below is from Planetarische Politik Nach Dem Kalten Krieg, pp. 91–104 The Obsoles

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The Obsolescence of Political Definitions

news.ycombinator.com V. E. Mchale 2025-09-27 10:29:50

The Obsolescence of Political Definitions V. E. McHale Defense I am not qualified to translate German, much less technical philosophical texts. However, Kondylis’ insights are criminally underappreciated and of interest to many today as they grapple with the dissolution of liberalism that Kondylis predicted in 1991–1992. Hopefully, his work will be translated with due care as its centrality is appreciated. The below is from Planetarische Politik Nach Dem Kalten Krieg, pp. 91–104 The Obsoles

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The case against social media is stronger than you think

news.ycombinator.com Nathan Witkin 2025-09-27 12:39:17

The Mob, 1935, by Carl Hoeckner 1. Introduction The philosopher Dan Williams recently published two pieces on social media— “Scapegoating the Algorithm” at Asterisk Magazine, and “The Case Against Social Media is Weaker Than You Think” at his Substack. As their titles attest to, both argue that the case against social media, on epistemic and political grounds, has been considerably overstated. I recently published a lengthy essay arguing the opposite: that the case against social media has, i

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The Case Against Social Media Is Stronger Than You Think

news.ycombinator.com Nathan Witkin 2025-09-27 17:39:17

The Mob, 1935, by Carl Hoeckner 1. Introduction The philosopher Dan Williams recently published two pieces on social media— “Scapegoating the Algorithm” at Asterisk Magazine, and “The Case Against Social Media is Weaker Than You Think” at his Substack. As their titles attest to, both argue that the case against social media, on epistemic and political grounds, has been considerably overstated. I recently published a lengthy essay arguing the opposite: that the case against social media has, i

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Meet the Silicon Valley Donors Backing California’s Redistricting Push

gizmodo.com Riley Gutiérrez Mcdermid 2025-10-19 19:44:40

In the latest sign that Silicon Valley titans are increasingly throwing their weight behind political issues, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has contributed $2 million to support Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50 campaign. The move is the latest underscoring how Silicon Valley’s deep-pocketed executives are increasingly wielding influence in California politics and beyond. The November ballot measure would scrap California’s independent redistricting commission, returning map-drawing author

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AI boom boosts Nvidia despite 'geopolitical issues'

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2025-10-25 11:19:13

AI boom boosts Nvidia despite 'geopolitical issues' 41 minutes ago Share Save Lily Jamali • @lilyjamali North America Technology Correspondent Reporting from San Francisco Share Save Getty Images Computer-chip designer Nvidia has been boosted by big tech firms keen to expand their AI capabilities, despite dealing with US and China tensions. On Wednesday it reported $46.7bn revenue (£34.6bn) for the second three months of the year, a 56% surge from the same period in 2024. But Nvidia, which ha

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Tech’s Heavy Hitters Are Spending Big to Ensure a Pro-AI Congress

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-10-29 06:45:57

Much of the American public is dubious to neutral when it comes to artificial intelligence. A recent poll found that 71 percent of Americans were concerned about the technology “permanently” displacing human workers. Since we ostensibly live in a democracy, you’d think that would be bad news for the AI industry; unfortunately, many of the folks who are central to our economy are all-in. What do you do when you can’t win in the court of public opinion? The next best thing is to work the refs, a

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New executive order puts all grants under political control

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-30 03:37:12

On Thursday, the Trump administration issued an executive order asserting political control over grant funding, including all federally supported research. The order requires that any announcement of funding opportunities be reviewed by the head of the agency or someone they designate, which means a political appointee will have the ultimate say over what areas of science the US funds. Individual grants will also require clearance from a political appointee and "must, where applicable, demonstra

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New executive order puts all grants under political control

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-30 05:56:33

On Thursday, the Trump administration issued an executive order asserting political control over grant funding, including all federally supported research. The order requires that any announcement of funding opportunities be reviewed by the head of the agency or someone they designate, which means a political appointee will have the ultimate say over what areas of science the US funds. Individual grants will also require clearance from a political appointee and "must, where applicable, demonstra

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iOS 26’s new Messages feature has political fundraisers freaking out

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-12-22 10:18:14

iOS 26 adds a new filtering system to the Messages app that tucks away messages from “Unknown Senders” into a separate tab. Punchbowl News (via Daring Fireball and Political Wire) reports that Republicans in Washington, D.C. are already freaking out about the fundraising implications of this new feature, warning that it “could cost them $25 million in fundraising revenue.” iOS 26 has political fundraisers on edge The memo was sent by the NRSC (National Republican Senatorial Committee) last we

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Meta will stop running political ads in the EU

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-26 00:22:33

Meta will stop allowing political advertising on its platforms in the European Union as of October 2025, blaming the EU’s new "unworkable" transparency rules for what it called a "difficult decision." In a statement released by the company on Friday, Meta said the EU’s incoming Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulations presented it with "significant operational challenges and legal uncertainties." As of early October, users on any of Meta’s platforms in the EU will

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Against the censorship of adult content by payment processors

news.ycombinator.com View Archive 2025-12-26 03:49:10

This is a furry blog, where I write about whatever interests me and sign it with my fursona’s name. I sometimes talk about furry fandom topics, but I sometimes also talk about applied cryptography. If you got a mild bit of emotional whiplash from that sentence, the best list of posts to start reading to get a feel for my usual fare is here. When one of my more technical blog posts makes it to Hacker News or Reddit, I will inevitably read some pearl-clutching comment declaring the inclusion of

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Meta to stop selling political ads in the EU from October

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2025-12-26 15:24:43

In response to the European Union’s incoming regulation of political advertising, Meta said on Friday that it will stop selling and showing political ads in the EU from October. Calling the legislation’s requirements “unworkable,” the tech giant wrote in a blog post that the law, dubbed Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA), introduces “significant, additional obligations to our processes and systems that create an untenable level of complexity and legal uncertainty for adv

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Bandai Asks Japanese Politicians to Not Dress Up as ‘Gundam’ Characters to Campaign

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-12-30 05:00:01

Sure, America occasionally has a “The White House is photoshopping the president’s head onto Superman posters” problem, but it turns out plenty of other countries also have a bit of an issue with politicians leveraging pop culture cosplaying for political gain. It’s just that those other countries will have studios telling them to quit it. Earlier this week, Japanese politician Taro Yamamoto, the founder of the left-populist political party Reiwa Shinsengumi, went viral on social media for reco

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Voting age to be lowered to 16 in UK by next general election

news.ycombinator.com Rowena Mason 2026-01-11 21:44:17

The voting age will be lowered to 16 across the UK by the next general election in a major change of the democratic system. The government said it was a reform to bring in more fairness for 16- and 17-year-olds, many of whom already work and are able to serve in the military. It brings the whole of the UK voting age to 16. Scotland and Wales have already made the change for Holyrood and Senedd elections, as well as local council elections. In a sweeping package of changes, ministers will also

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Are a few people ruining the internet for the rest of us?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-20 20:44:32

When I scroll through social media, I often leave demoralized, with the sense that the entire world is on fire and people are inflamed with hatred towards one another. Yet, when I step outside into the streets of New York City to grab a coffee or meet a friend for lunch, it feels downright tranquil. The contrast between the online world and my daily reality has only gotten more jarring. Since my own work is focused on topics such as intergroup conflict, misinformation, technology and climate ch

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Sequoia bets on silence

techcrunch.com Connie Loizos 2026-01-20 02:50:00

There is a time-honored crisis management strategy, wherein one says nothing and waits for the outrage to pass. For Sequoia Capital, the strategy worked pretty well this week. While partner Shaun Maguire initially weathered criticism over an inflammatory social media post, that initial indignation cooled quickly. Now, some seem to think that Maguire’s defiant stance may even be strengthening his position. Business Insider actually called it “good for deal flow” — controversy as competitive advan

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Elon Musk's Bizarre Behavior May Force Tesla Board to Step in, Analyst Warns

futurism.com Unknown 2026-01-23 10:43:51

Elon Musk needs no introduction. But unless you've been keeping up with all the bizarre AI scandals, Tesla disasters, and public crash outs, you may need a refresher. Following Musk's extremely high-profile feud with his former best buddy, president Donald Trump, the Tesla CEO has been struggling to find his way forward in the world. For months, Tesla investors and insiders alike have been begging the world's richest man to take a step back from politics and focus on his company, which has bee

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Tesla’s Biggest Problem Is Its Own CEO

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-01-31 16:13:43

Tesla is Elon Musk. Elon Musk is Tesla. Rarely has a company’s identity been so inextricably linked to its CEO, for better and for worse. For years, this fusion was a superpower, giving Tesla an innovative mystique that captivated investors and propped up its valuation. Now, that same connection has become a massive liability. In a brutal reaction to Elon Musk’s latest political bombshell—the launch of his own political party—investors wiped nearly $70 billion off Tesla’s market capitalization

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What Happens to Tesla When Musk Picks Politics Over Cars?

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-01 10:13:43

Tesla is Elon Musk. Elon Musk is Tesla. Rarely has a company’s identity been so inextricably linked to its CEO, for better and for worse. For years, this fusion was a superpower, giving Tesla an innovative mystique that captivated investors and propped up its valuation. Now, that same connection has become a massive liability. In a brutal reaction to Elon Musk’s latest political bombshell—the launch of his own political party—investors wiped nearly $70 billion off Tesla’s market capitalization

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Tesla loses $68 billion in value after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-01 15:05:31

Now the tech billionaire's reinvolvement in the political arena is making investors nervous. The billionaire's involvement in politics has been a point of contention for investors. Musk earlier this year was instrumental in the so-called Department of Government Efficiency and worked closely with President Donald Trump — a move seen as potentially hurting Tesla's brand . Musk said Saturday that the party would be called the "America Party" and could focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to

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I'm not losing sleep over Elon Musk's political ambitions

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-01 22:01:16

Just a month after his explosive fallout with Donald Trump, Elon Musk is floating the idea of forming his own political party. In a poll on X, 1.24 million of his followers voted, with 65.4 percent saying they would like to see such a thing happen. The America Party would offer “independence” from a political system Musk says is too focused on “waste & graft.” Like so many things Musk says, it’s not worth paying too much attention to unless he puts his money where his mouth is. But, also like so

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Tesla shares drop 8% after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-03 00:58:23

The billionaire's involvement in politics has been a point of contention for investors. Musk earlier this year was part of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency and worked closely with President Donald Trump — a move seen as potentially hurting Tesla's brand . Musk said over the weekend that the party would be called the "America Party" and could focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts." He suggested this would be "enough to serve as the deciding vote on conte

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Elon Musk Calls the U.S. Dollar ‘Hopeless,’ Says His America Party Will Embrace Bitcoin

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-03 00:58:25

As details about his new political venture begin to emerge, Elon Musk has confirmed that the “America Party” will embrace Bitcoin, a move that solidifies the party’s anti-establishment and tech-centric identity. The world’s richest man made the revelation on his social media platform, X, signaling a potential new frontier for cryptocurrency in American politics. The exchange unfolded after Musk positioned his new party as a home for centrists and voters disillusioned with the traditional two-pa

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Tesla shares drop 7% in premarket trading after Elon Musk says he is launching a political party

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2026-02-03 12:58:01

White House Senior Advisor Elon Musk walks to the White House after landing in Marine One on the South Lawn with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) on March 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. Tesla shares fell in premarket trade on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to form a new political party. The stock was down 7.13% by 4:27 a.m. E.T. Musk said over the weekend that the party would be called the "America Party" and could focus "on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House distric

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Elon Musk Is Selling His Political Party Like a Tesla

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-03 08:53:58

Less than 24 hours after launching his political party, Elon Musk is already playing hype man for the movement he claims will disrupt America’s broken political system. The richest man in the world took to X (formerly Twitter), the platform he owns, early Saturday morning to promote and to articulate the need for The American Party, his newly announced third party aimed at breaking what he calls the “uniparty” stranglehold of Democrats and Republicans. The move has drawn sharp criticism from su

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Elon Musk Forms a New Political Party to Challenge Trump and the Republicans

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-02 23:19:07

As he had previously vowed, Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially announced the formation of a new, third political party on Saturday, July 5, 2025. This dramatic move comes just hours after President Donald Trump signed his “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law, a sweeping budget measure that implements massive spending cuts and eliminates nearly all federal climate and clean energy programs, legislation Musk staunchly opposed. The announcement was definitive. “Today, the America Party is formed to give

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Elon Musk’s New Political Party Sparks MAGA Backlash Online

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-02-03 06:23:16

The suspense is finally over. Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, officially declared the formation of a new political party on Saturday, July 5, 2025. His stated aim: to challenge the long-standing dominance of both the Republican and Democratic parties. “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” the controversial tech entrepreneur announced on X (formerly Twitter) at 3:46 PM ET. By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it

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Sam Altman Feels ‘Politically Homeless’ As Frenemy Musk Proposes Third Party

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2026-02-04 00:14:08

Sam Altman is grappling with his political alignment. The 40-year-old CEO of OpenAI, like many of his fellow tech executives in recent years, has expressed that he does not feel at home in the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. In an extended post on X, Altman lamented the fact that he’s now “politically homeless” and yearns for a technocratic utopia—something his once friend and current rival Elon Musk has also been calling for with his push to form a third party. Hmm…interesting timing,

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Elon Musk Adds ‘Sell Cars in Europe’ to His To-Do List

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-11 05:50:10

Elon Musk has always worn a lot of hats. Earlier this year, while he was working at the White House, he literally wore several hats on his head at the same time, in a clownish attempt to make this very point to other Trump officials. Even though the billionaire has since parted ways with the administration and is in the midst of an acrimonious spat with the President, he is still keeping busy. Now, he’s reportedly given himself a new job just as he pledged to launch a new political party, thus k

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The Obsolescence of Political Definitions (1991)

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New executive order puts all grants under political control

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