Instagram: Mostly video now
Gradually, Instagram is phasing out still photos. Here's the data.
Climate: Philanthropy.com urges giving to activist disruptive groups
Activist writes for Philanthropy.com that more people should donate to groups involved in and advocating disruption, such as shutting down roads and airports.
Public health: Masks work
Good to know – states with mask mandates versus those without mask mandates had nearly identical outcomes, proving that masks work. Or something. Source: Unmasked.
Drones: FAA admits Remote ID is for automated BVLOS systems traffic management
FAA admits the purpose of Remote ID is to facilitate automated drone delivery and related services.
Drones: How to create fake/spoofed Remote IDs
There’s a serious problem with the FAA’s Remote ID system for model aircraft – it can be easily spoofed to create swarms of fake aircraft seemingly overflying a zone. GitHub…
Climate: We need “climate rationing”, says another writer
Socialist writer argues we need "climate rationing", and "rationing...has a rich and positive history".
Food, climate: Americans lose interest in vegetarianism
Interest was never high, surprisingly: https://read.chartr.co/newsletters/2023/9/3/vegging-out 84% of those who were eating vegetarian eventually give up and return to eating meat. The above does not bode well for Beyond Meat…
Climate: Kids cut school to go on “climate strike”
Students go on "climate strike" but students do not deliver services-it's just cutting class.
Drones: FAA statements adds confusion Remote ID date change
FAA says won't enforce Remote ID rules for six months but then says maybe we will enforce anyway, implying if you haven't place an order you might be guilty anyway
Software: Developer of Powerpoint passes away
The creator of the original Powerpoint product has passed away, plus a whole bunch of software history.