Tolki

@tolki.dev

French in Japan since 2016 Software developer, sometimes powerlifter, ex professional gamer, stay at home dad Currently making split ergonomic wireless keyboards: shop.tolki.dev

I just finished reading "Palaces for the People" which explains how locations, like the library, are not only tools for learning but also for connecting people and bridging divides. The future of democratic societies rests not simply on shared values but on shared spaces. I highly recommend it!

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Is doomscrolling bad for you? A meta-analysis of 42 studies (N=46,912) finds that consuming short-form videos is linked to increases in inattention & impulsivity; reductions in working-memory span & self-regulation; elevations in anxiety, depression & stress; and a surge in addiction symptoms.

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Social media discourse is driven by false #polarization We find that: 1) ideologues post opinions more than moderates 2) extreme attitudes are posted more than moderate one 3) This replicates in 40 countries 4) Opinions that users post are more hostile than the beliefs they keep to themselves

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Note: Following the drastic budget cuts imposed by the Japanese government on national art museums and other institutions, the National Film Archive of Japan finds itself in a critical situation. That is why they have launched this campaign.

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🇫🇷🦌 En Gironde, l’incendie ravage les forêts, une catastrophe pour la faune qui tente d’échapper aux flammes. Mais ces chevreuils paniqués se sont retrouvés coincés par une barrière en lisière de forêt ⤵️

Sumo is such a good spectator sport honestly Aonishiki’s run is legendary, matches are always bangers, and the tournament format is great

Having friends over to watch the World Cup? Old, cliché, expected Having friends over to watch sumo? Fresh, exciting, always fun

> お着替えの時間には、エアギターを披露しながらX JAPANの「紅」を熱唱!ノリノリな姿に、保育者も思わず笑顔になりました。 That’s my son

1000 evaluators given identical resumes & told candidate used AI. Only difference on resumes was candidate’s name: Emily vs James. Study found women using AI are evaluated as less competent than men who use AI...To evaluators, women’s AI use signaled inability, while men’s AI use signaled initiative

David Ho@davidho.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Women’s use of AI is perceived as a sign of incompetence, while men’s use of AI is seen as an indication of initiative. 🤦🏻‍♂️

V1, I feel like it looks cool But I feel like it’s a bit too thick with all components on the bottom side, I might do a third prototype that’s 4mm thinner…

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Il y a dans « L’étrange défaite » un avertissement de Marc Bloch qui est trop peu souligné alors qu’il est très actuel : « le pire crime de nos prétendus démocrates », écrit-il, fut l’avilissement de l’information et l’asservissement de la presse.

Premier extrait de « L’étrange défaite » où Marc Bloch souligne la responsabilité de médias asservis et mensongers.Deuxième extrait de « L’étrange défaite » où Marc Bloch qualifie l’asservissement de la presse de « pire crime de nos prétendus démocrates ».