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We at Duke University Libraries have decided to stop using the project management platform, Basecamp, to which we have subscribed for almost a decade. We came to this decision after weighing the level of its use in our organization, which is considerable, against the harms that we see perpetuated by the leadership of Basecamp’s parent … Continue reading Why We’re Dropping Basecamp →
Ohne Einverständnis: Dein Bild als Beute – netzpolitik.org
Das heimliche Filmen in der Öffentlichkeit hat sich zu einem eigenen Genre in den sozialen Medien entwickelt. Auf der Jagd nach authentischen Inhalten setzen sich Content Creator:innen über die Privatsphäre und Rechte ihrer Mitmenschen hinweg. Eine neue Form der Überwachung entsteht.
Arnaud Bertrand on X
Absolutely masterful interview on Gaza of Dominique De Villepin, former Prime Minister of France, who famously led France's opposition to the Iraq war and who, IMHO is the best diplomat the West has produced in decades.
This is so important, so incredibly well argued, that I…
The Enemy is Authoritarianism
Looking deeper at the Israel-Hamas war and what we're all actually fighting for.
authoritarianism, an ideology that insisted on the the idea that humans do not have inherent worth outside of their subservience to a larger system, leader, and/or goal.
It also applies to things like parenting, where parents “set rigid rules with no explanation, and expect their children to obey them without question or face severe punishment. Children follow these rules because they know there are consequences if they don’t.”
The argument goes, “Yes, you have problems. We, the powerful who control your life, are on your side. And we have the answer for the root of any and all your problems: this group. They are your enemy. Focus all your energies there.”
Authoritarianism is a spectrum and a process: it is not static.
the point is that while they are different in scope and severity, they are all rooted in the belief system of authoritarianism.
There must always be an enemy to destroy or oppress. There must always be a new crisis.
antisemitism is part of “almost all extremist ideologies and narratives.”
however, it is the authoritarian impulse and belief system that is even more dangerous than antisemitism.
in an authoritarian world, there is a need for constant crises. War is inherent in authoritarianism.
authoritarianism is maximalist: either you buy in, you’re subservient, or you’re dead.
And the core problem, the destruction of internal autonomy, gets worse and worse.
‘Verified’ OSINT Accounts Are Destroying the Israel-Palestine Information Ecosystem
The problem with profit and engagement driven misinformation from pseudo-OSINT accounts during the Israel-Palestine conflict is "unprecedented." One expert said after Musk's recent changes "all hell broke loose."
Have We Scholars of Anti-Semitism Failed to Facilitate Empathy for Its Victims? - Public Seminar
For almost a century, most of us have focused on dissecting anti-Semitic ideas and ideologies. But—with the very important exception of those studying the Holocaust—we have not paid enough attention to the impact these ideas, images, and actions have on Jews as human beings.
„Israel's 9/11“ – Wie es zu Krise kam
Israel, 07. Oktober 2023. Ein verheerender Überraschungsangriff hat Israel erschüttert, bei dem mehr als 300 Menschen starben und Tausende verletzt wurden. Dies wirft die drängende Frage auf, wie es überhaupt zu diesem Konflikt kommen konnte und wie die israelischen Geheimdienste die Koordination einer massiven Land-, See- und Luftinvasion durch die Hamas übersehen konnten. In diesem …
FAQ zu Israel: Was ist völkerrechtlich im Krieg erlaubt?
Nach dem Angriff der Hamas hat Israel den Kriegszustand erklärt, bombardiert Ziele im Gazastreifen und prüft eine Bodenoffensive. Was erlaubt das Völkerrecht und welche Antworten hat es auf die Verbrechen der Hamas? Von Kolja Schwartz.