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Chimpazees using video link

jeudi 18 mars 2021 à 01:00

Two groups of chimpanzees, in two different zoos, seem to enjoy a video link between them.

I hope they are not grooming those chimps to use nonfree software. They might never get organized to stop.

On the other hand, they are not entitled to human rights, so maybe in their case it's not as bad as it is when humans use nonfree software.

Hospital staff getting Covid-19

jeudi 18 mars 2021 à 01:00

Port Moresby General Hospital (in Papua New Guinea) may have to close because 30% of the staff has Covid-19.

Uber drivers benefits

jeudi 18 mars 2021 à 01:00

*Uber to pay UK drivers minimum wage, holiday pay and pension.* They get some benefits in case of illness, too.

If Uber treats drivers decently, I'd have no reason not to use it, if someday I can do so anonymously and without running nonfree software.

Threats to use nuclear weapons

jeudi 18 mars 2021 à 01:00

The UK threatens to use nuclear weapons in response to a cyber-attack.

This is foolhardy and dangerous. It is not obvious who launched a cyber-attack, thus easy to do it as a false flag move. And it could lead to a nuclear war that would destroy our world.

Urban design and engineering

jeudi 18 mars 2021 à 01:00

Women's participation in urban design and engineering can make streets safer.