William Engels
@william-engels.bsky.social
Historian of philosophy, philosopher of technology, technologist of the mind. I host the History of Philosophy Audio Archive on Spotify, and write for Hemlock on Substack. https://linktr.ee/williamengels
Mexico says it will pursue legal action against US after deadly ICE shooting in Houston. abc13.com/post/mexico-...
Mexico says it will pursue legal action against US after deadly ICE shooting in Houston
"Unfortunately, there has been another death of a Mexican national in the United States," President Claudia Sheinbaum said after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent.
abc13.com
When the light hits just right in White Sands National Park.
Currently in the Netherlands and can report that the Moroccans are happy
Great piece by Jessi Jezewska Stevens on the Swiss referendum to cap the population at 10 million—which looks like it just failed by a few percentage points. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Could Switzerland Become the First Country to Cap Its Population?
The Swiss will soon go to the polls for a novel initiative that could upend the nation’s economy and rupture ties with the European Union.
newyorker.com
Text of our otherwise paywalled Economist review 👇 being called "the inverse of Walter Isaacson's biography...that is arguably more revealing" is 🍻
/nəˈθænjəl/@nathanielbdemiller.bsky.social · 3mo agoThis is an interesting review (posting it all in the thread). Not sure I'm motivated to read the whole book
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekVforVocal Don’t remember what Beto was saying but I was glad for a chance to attend his rally. October 2022
Interesting. French far-right distancing itself from Trump www.politico.eu/article/fran...
France’s far-right front-runner rejects Trump’s backing
Jordan Bardella called the U.S. president’s behavior “erratic but also extremely unsteady and constantly shifting.”
politico.eu
Didn't really realize how much 70 straight days of monitoring my neighbor crow nest altered my behavior Every time I go upstairs for anything I first absentmindedly stare out the office window at the now-empty nest and I'm confused
Absolutely cannot stand a bad keychain. This thing sticks to your fridge and opens beers, etc. Very nice design, very nice material. End of story. @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/coi... @alexanderKarp
Coinax:EDC Tools Smaller Than A Coin
Titanium & Damascus steel. Features cutting, bottle opening, and magnetic storage.
kickstarter.com
Spotted on Main Street in Jacksonville, Illinois.
How much these days for a rock tumbler??
Goldenhourminerals@ghminerals.bsky.social · 3mo agoDumortierite included quartz. Sold
People really hang shit like this in Jacksonville. In their front yard.
Credit where credit is due! 🤩
Admirable Women@admirablewomen.bsky.social · 3mo agoCongrats to Julie K. Brown! She was awarded a #Pulitzer Prize special citation today for her groundbreaking reporting in 2017 & 2018 for the Miami Herald exposing Jeffrey Epstein's systematic abuse of young women and the justice system & powerful network of associates that protected him for years.
Join us as we dive into the life cycle of a star on May 8 at 3 PM! Explore what happens in a star's life through engaging crafts and activities. This event is intended for K-5th grade but everyone is welcome! Presented by Solar System Ambassador Erika Cook.
BREAKING: We're suing Louisiana officials for suspending the state's primary election after voting has already begun. On the heels of a Supreme Court decision that eviscerated protections for voters of color, elected officials jumped at the chance to disenfranchise people — we won't allow it.
More amazing Magic Con memories leading up to #MCVegas this weekend. Even though some of us may attend Magic Cons as creators and make a whole lot of content over the weekend, the memories that we make with each other through The Gathering is what feeds my drive to create the Magic ❤️
