Ironically, the most utility-maximizing scenario is for the USG to nationalize Anthropic and wipe out all their employees’ equity, thus sparing us the hell of 1000 centimillionaires starting Effective Altruism charities to “fix things.”

The funny thing about posts like this, is that ~15 years ago "Halo is fundamentally right wing" was a leftist talking point lol My most memorable example is Moviebob's first gaming-related video on The Escapist back in 2011.

The idea that this Big Boy was rotting in a parking lot in Pomona, CA for six decades until Union Pacific rebuilt every component to get it working again is actually awe inspiring.

“You knew the first trillionaire?” “I didn’t say I knew him. I said he replied ‘Wow!’ on my post once.”

🧵The U.S. welcomed the opportunity to provide input to the UK for their national consultation on protecting children online. Full response @USAinUK: uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-governm…

US-made M24 Chaffee light tanks adorned with cherry blossom insignia in service with Japan's National Safety Forces circa early 1953 The organization was the predecessor of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force established the following year

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Marines armed with Krag-Jorgensen rifles aboard USS Baltimore en route to their deployment in China during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900.

One for the car enthusiasts today... a rather cool 1950 Nash Rambler car named 'El Jefe' (the boss) being used to review 456th FIS USAF at Castle AFB during 1963. As a kid I had die-cast model of one of these cars, but don't ever recall seeing one 'in the flesh', so to speak!

USS Arkansas chalked inscription on the crown of the battleships Turret Two "You name it Boss, Well hit it" Photographed off the Normandy beachhead (7th June ,1944)

Perhaps you read latest article on Malplaquet, the largest and bloodiest battle of the 18th century, fought by the era's three greatest generals in an epic showdown to decide the fate of France & King Louis XIV's reign. This is completely FREE for all to read, link in replies...

Concerned citizens can respectfully contact the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts staff about the initial GWOT Memorial design concept on the National Mall. Email cfastaff@cfa.gov with brief, design-focused comments on elements like compatibility with the historic Mall setting, landscape features, and how clearly the memorial conveys lasting national significance per the Commemorative Works Act. Sample message you can adapt: “As a [veteran / Gold Star family member / constituent], I support honoring GWOT service members and families with a national memorial. However, the abstract symbolic design with vegetation-covered arches and reflection elements raises concerns that it may not provide sufficient direct recognition of individual sacrifice or fully align with criteria for surroundings relevant to the subject. I respectfully ask the Commission to consider revisions during concept review that strengthen commemoration while complementing nearby memorials. Thank you for your important work.” Personalize with your own perspective and send soon—concept reviews are upcoming. Your thoughtful input helps shape a fitting memorial. #GWOTMemorial

watched the video. It still sucks and the @GWOTMF team clearly enriched themselves on the backs of GWOT veterans while producing something terrible. On the other hand, the memorial being a con that enriches a few while insulting many…is pretty symbolically appropriate

This is the sculptor of the National WWI memorial in DC @GWOTMF team… fire the idiotic Japanese modern art firm you hired for the GWOT Memorial and immediately hire @SabinHoward … he gets it.

The installation of a ZIS-6 107 mm gun instead of a 152 mm howitzer was pitched for the KV-2 #OTD in 1940 . This gun was installed in a prototype in 1941, but only as a test bed for the prospective KV-3 tank. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

Which trade would you recommend your daughter go into?

Internet access in low-income countries increased 44% from 2020 to 2023. As a result, American political and cultural discourse is now more international than ever. I explore the ramifications of this digital great replacement in my latest for @theblaze. theblaze.com/columns/opinion…

Date: July 11, 1943. Location: Gela, Italy. Event: USN light cruiser Boise (in the background) is providing gunfire support to the US Army landings amid the Invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky). Current status: Scrapped in 1984-85, lifespan of 50 years. Photo by Harold Crosnon on board the landing ship LST-325.