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3 hours ago•••
"April 27, 1992.
Greetings from Fairbanks! This is the last you shall hear from me, Wayne. Arrived here 2 days ago. It was very difficult to catch rides in the Yukon Territory. But I finally got here.
Please return all mail I receive to the sender. It might be a very long time before I return South. If this adventure proves fatal and you don't ever hear from me again I want you to know you're a great man. I now walk into the wild. Alex."
— Christopher McCandless (Alexander Supertramp)
#IKITAO
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29 minutes ago•••
"Great men only become great once they realize they can." - my dad
6 hours ago•••
I know I used to say "new boss same as the old boss" in regards to this election. But I'm watching Musk talk in the Oval Office about fraud and corruption and it seems to be the case that the new boss is a completely different guy.
Now whether or not Doge just ends up being a limited hangout remains to be seen.
Kevin's Bacon replied 2 hours ago
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3 hours ago•••
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods;There is a rapture on the lonely shore;There is society, where none intrudes,By the deep sea, and music in its roar:I love not man the less, but Nature more...
— Lord Byron
#IKITAO
4 hours ago•••
The breathtaking blue underside of a glacier is unveiled in stunning footage of a massive iceberg calving from Grey Glacier in Southern Patagonia, Chile.
[📹 Laura Q./Licet Studios]
6 hours ago•••
People act precious about sharing email addresses, as if we don't already have battle-tested solutions like disposable emails/anonymous email aliases.
Practice good OPSEC. Using easily generated, disposable emails and long, unique passwords—through tools like SimpleLogin and a password manager like ProtonPass or BitWarden—is far more secure than carelessly plugging your one and only NSEC into random alpha/beta/stable apps that haven't passed a single independent security audit.
Using event signers like Amber or extensions like nos2x is better, as it reduces your dependency on 3rd party app security, but all the key/event signers we have have never been subjected to or passed an independent security audit.
Just because something's built on or compatible with Nostr doesn't make it secure, and just because someone is an outstanding developer does not make them a security professional. 99% of app developers are unqualified to audit their own apps—that's why proper security audits cost ~$15K+ and require a team of dedicated specialists.
The reality is: if you your nsec gets doxxed, everything attached to it is doxxed—period. There's no fallback, no way to keep your account and just change compromised login info. This is even more critical for businesses on Nostr and those outsourcing social media management—incompetent/disgruntled ex-employees are a very real threat.
Myself and many others have said time and time again: we need a parent/child key system—with the ability to generate, pause, and deactivate child keys—to match the basic privacy and security that we already have with disposable emails and lengthy unique passwords. The clock is ticking.
#IKITAO #OPSEC #Privacy #Tech
8 hours ago•••
The SBF account, is it like Pepsi and others or it’s genuine? Nah it has to be fake
10 hours ago•••
When the way prevails in the empire, fleet-footed horses are relegated to ploughing in the fields; When the way does not prevail in the empire, war-horses breed on the border.
There is no crime greater than having too many desires; There is no disaster greater than not being content; There is no misfortune greater than being covetous.
Hence in being content, one will always have enough.
— #Tao Te Ching: Ch 46 (D.C. Lau translation)
#IKITAO #TaoistWisdom
12 hours ago•••
If you own any amount of satoshi you are an owner of the bitcoin network which means you have a big glistening swinging dick that is the envy of everyone in the traditional ownership program
13 hours ago•••
It appears 95% of the nostr population only likes and their main goal is zap farming
14 hours ago•••
Bowhead whales travel vast distances beneath thick ice, and when open water is scarce, they locate the thinnest ice nearby and break through it using the top of their head to create a breathing hole.
[📹 dailywhaledose]
14 hours ago•••
Mesmerizing footage of bizarre mammatus clouds over Córdoba, Argentina.
These pouch-like formations typically develop beneath cumulonimbus rain clouds.
[📹 Picka Bel]
15 hours ago•••
Relax and immerse yourself in the serene art of Ikebana!
This traditional Japanese floral arrangement is more than just placing flowers in a vase—it's a meditation on nature, simplicity, and the fleeting beauty of life.
15 hours ago•••
Akhaltsikhe, a hidden 12th-century gem in Georgia.
Dominated by the majestic Rabati Castle, this ancient town is set against stunning landscapes and steeped in history and natural beauty.
[📹 tamarmep]
15 hours ago•••
Crafted with elegance, patience, and a steady hand—this exquisite tea tray comes from Jingdezhen, China's famed porcelain capital.
[📹 Linda Lin]
22 hours ago•••
The United Kingdom has long been characterized by a class system that, while less rigid than in the past, still significantly influences social mobility and life opportunities. This system is historically rooted in aristocracy, land ownership, and education, and despite modernization, many aspects of British society still reflect class divisions.
Historical Class Structure
Aristocracy & Gentry: Historically, the British elite consisted of the monarchy, nobility, and landed gentry who held economic and political power.
Middle Class: Industrialization in the 18th and 19th centuries created a distinct middle class of professionals, merchants, and small business owners.
Working Class: Industrial laborers, miners, and factory workers formed the backbone of the working class, often living in poorer conditions with limited opportunities for upward mobility.
Modern Class Structure
Today, class in the UK is often divided into three broad categories, but with significant complexity:
1. Upper Class – The aristocracy, old-money families, and top business leaders. Many attend elite private schools (Eton, Harrow) and universities (Oxford, Cambridge).
2. Middle Class – Professionals, academics, and white-collar workers. There is a distinction between the upper-middle class (e.g., senior professionals, barristers, academics) and the lower-middle class (e.g., teachers, office workers, small business owners).
3. Working Class – Historically manual laborers, but now also includes low-paid service workers, those in precarious employment, and people reliant on social welfare.
Barriers to Social Mobility
Despite the idea that Britain is a meritocracy, significant barriers to social mobility persist:
1. Education
The private (fee-paying) school system is a major route to elite universities and top careers.
Oxford and Cambridge disproportionately admit students from wealthier backgrounds, despite efforts to increase diversity.
Grammar schools (selective state schools) were once seen as a way for bright working-class students to move up but have largely been phased out.
2. Regional Disparities
London and the South East dominate in terms of wealth and job opportunities, leaving the North of England, parts of Wales, and Scotland with fewer high-paying jobs.
Investment in infrastructure and education varies widely by region.
3. The ‘Old Boys’ Network’
Social and professional networks, particularly among privately educated individuals, still play a major role in securing prestigious jobs in politics, media, and finance.
Many top positions in government, law, and business are filled by a small elite that has attended the same institutions.
4. Property and Wealth
The high cost of housing, particularly in London and the South, makes it difficult for those without inherited wealth to buy property.
Land ownership remains concentrated among aristocratic families.
5. Job Market and Employment Practices
Unpaid internships, common in fields like journalism and politics, favor those from wealthier backgrounds who can afford to work without pay.
Class accents and mannerisms still play a role in hiring and career progression.
6. Cultural Capital
Knowing the "right" way to speak, dress, and behave (often associated with middle- and upper-class norms) can affect job prospects and social acceptance.
Working-class individuals may feel alienated in elite professional environments.
Political and Social Shifts
New Labour (1997-2010) under Tony Blair sought to reduce class barriers through education reforms and welfare programs but did not dismantle entrenched privilege.
The Conservative Party (2010-present) has overseen austerity measures that disproportionately affected lower-income groups, limiting upward mobility.
Brexit highlighted class divisions, with wealthier areas favoring Remain and many working-class areas voting Leave, partly due to economic grievances.
How Much Social Mobility Exists?
The UK ranks poorly in social mobility compared to other European countries (like Denmark and Sweden).
Studies suggest a person’s social class at birth strongly predicts their future income and opportunities.
Upward mobility exists but is slow, and the top positions in society remain dominated by those from privileged backgrounds.
Kevin's Bacon replied 15 hours ago
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16 hours ago•••
Good morning nostr 👑
Be thankful for all you have
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