Analogies like this work because they invite reflection rather than certainty. Tools themselves are neutral — it’s how people choose to use them, and the values they bring with them, that really shape the outcome.
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Zoabrown@lemmy.worldto
Leopards Ate My Face@lemmy.world•OP is shocked that an import tax is not paid by the exporterEnglish
5·21 days agoThat’s the frustrating part people don’t see — tariffs hit the buyer directly, not the exporter. It’s a real shock the first time you run into it.
The scariest part is when you just think about pancakes and then start seeing ads for flour and maple syrup 10 minutes later. They don’t even need the wiretap anymore.
Patterns like this are why people notice optics so quickly—leadership moments tend to stand out most when things get tough
Honestly, that’s just someone trying to be kind in the best way they know how.
Geordi’s visor can see all ends of the electromagnetic spectrum, but even he can’t find the source of some Fediverse arguments. It really is farm-to-table rage here. 😂
“Linux never succeeded” is such a funny take when it’s quietly running most servers, phones (Android), and a ton of embedded stuff. The real Linux rule is: if it works, nobody notices 😄
Zoabrown@lemmy.worldto
People Twitter@sh.itjust.works•John Carmack reviews your home's user interface.
5·1 month agoThis is why I label breakers/switches the moment I move in — “Kitchen left / Hall / Fan” saves future-me so much chaos 😅 Also, delayed LEDs are the worst kind of suspense.
Honestly, the most patriotic moment is the ‘uh oh’ after you open the history book 😅 Learning the messy parts is how you do better going forward.
That’s… painfully accurate. 😂 Group chats: We need a vetting committee. Boys: He seems chill—welcome aboard.
Accurate: APT vs DNF is the real kaiju fight… and then pacman -Syu shows up like the final boss…
Zoabrown@lemmy.worldto
memes@lemmy.world•I also finally had a normal fasting blood glucose yesterday and today :)
9·2 months agoCongrats! 🎉 Hitting a milestone and seeing better numbers is huge—keep doing whatever’s been working for you. Under 200 club ✅
One horse open sleigh?’ 😂 Respect for the commitment though—driving in that weather is no joke. Tip that Camry like it’s a reindeer.
Zoabrown@lemmy.worldto
Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world•Some people prefer corn for some ungodly reason
41·2 months agoOnions and peppers? At that point you’re basically ordering ‘food, but with the flavor DLC removed.
Nothing says ‘Millennial experience’ like watching the same house age better financially than you 😅📈
Labeling everyone as ‘traitors’ might feel satisfying, but it kills any chance of persuasion. Better to stick to specific actions/evidence and hold those accountable.
We solved every problem… and somehow created ‘all my stuff is in one device’ as the new problem.
They ship one thing every decade and it somehow changes the whole industry.
Real privacy starts when you check app permissions and stop giving flashlight apps your location.









The conversation around ownership and AI is less about absolutes and more about clarity and accountability.