Shouldn’t we rebrand LLMs as Large Language Manipulators? Not a joke.

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Air power experts: I am interested in writing something that looks at sixth-gen combat air programmes around the world. In terms of design, technology, size, cost, range, capability trade-offs: what are they converging on, how are they diverging, & why? Thoughts & reading recommendations welcome.

Currently experimenting with JITR (Just-in-Time Recovery). It's when symptoms from a heavily debilitating illness fade away leaving room to health euphoria, right before an important deadline with multiple submissions. 🧪

China continues trolling the US with new videos. Here’s one - “US sweatshop factory”

Striking how this column is largely whining and absolutely ZERO explanation of how the tariffs are in any way related to or risolutive of the cause of the whining. For an FT column, I’d say know your audience a bit better. On the other hand ofc it can also be there’s nothing to say about that.

Looking forward to Apple reconsidering that planned obsolescence thing they used to do.

I actually think this might be the only meaningful global response. Trump’s idiocy is rooted in a belief that everybody needs the US, but the US don’t need anybody. It can be proven false real quick.

European travellers to UK need electronic permit from today www.dutchnews.nl?p=249893

I made an AI notice that the second reference it provided in its answer is irrelevant to its argument. The AI said sorry for the oversight, and corrected its answer by renumbering reference number two to number one.

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I theorize there’s a positive correlation between aging and excitement to get back home. Surely somebody’s already proven it, but apparently only now I am aging sufficiently to notice.

1st Law of the US admin: Adding or removing appointees from the cabinet alters the internal absurdity of the system. Corollary: Unfortunately, total absurdity is NOT conserved. 2nd Law: Absurdity never decreases. 3rd Law: Absurdity becomes constant as total cabinet intellect approaches zero.

Underrated post.

1st Law of the US admin: Adding or removing appointees from the cabinet alters the internal absurdity of the system. Corollary: Unfortunately, total absurdity is NOT conserved. 2nd Law: Absurdity never decreases. 3rd Law: Absurdity becomes constant as total cabinet intellect approaches zero.

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"Language for me is not about rule following, it's controlling the reading process". Absolutely love this.

Truly remarkable to see EU research institutions stating that the US administration is now curbing scientific research, and discuss what opportunities and risks lay ahead. I repeat: the US is *CURBING* scientific research. We are living in an alien world.

Germany, UK issue travel warnings to their citizens about traveling to the U.S.

Is this an opportunity for Canada and the EU to further strengthen their economic relations in spite of US silliness?

A first step. How it will happen is to see. SURF’s got a ball to pick up and I’ve heard they are already looking into it. But change requires talent (to build it), and willing stakeholders (to showcase it); a concrete program must focus on bringing these together. Start with Uni’s.

Who said the Germans have no sense of humour?

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Probably noteworthy to mention that the Dutch government has confirmed a 2.5B euro investment to strengthen the semiconductor industry in NL, with the Eindhoven region and @tue.nl playing a major role in it. It’s called Project Beethoven, and it’s already happening.

Travel to the US is expected to slide by 5%, contributing to a $64 billion shortfall for the travel industry, according to Tourism Economics which had originally forecast a 9% increase in foreign travel, but revised its estimate to reflect “polarizing Trump Administration policies and rhetoric.”

Looking forward to European ministries of internal affairs to release a “travel only if necessary” travel advisory for the US.

An excellent guide to potential ways Europe could screw up the US economy. If it comes to a stand-off, Europe has leverage over America economist.com/briefing/202...

“Ukrainians are rallying around their president in ways that Mr Trump could only dream about. The poll finds that 72% of Ukrainians strongly or somewhat approve of their president’s job-performance; Mr Trump is at 46%, according to The Economist’s tracker.”

We’re living through a fundamental shift in how discourse is created. Institutions once shaped a shared reality through discourse - imperfectly, but with structure. Now, that reality has splintered. In its place, engagement-driven ecosystems amplify whatever resonates, truth optional.

IMO, even if one is sceptical of Trump admin motives, which is more than reasonable, it’s a gamble worth taking for Ukraine- not least because there is a good chance they won’t have to act on this when Russia turns it down or pushes back.

Looking forward to seeing what’s the US negotiating power with Russia. After last nights drone attack on Moscow, Russia’s on the back foot: in the eyes of the public this is now a US-UKR deal brought to Russia. Accepting it will imply vulnerability. First attacked then forced into a deal.

I wonder how the math works out for the US here. Tariffs on global imports mean global retaliation against US exports. The US may be an economic power but the world’s bigger still. 🤷🏻‍♂️

“The talks in Jeddah lasted several hours. According to participants, the Ukrainians opened with Zelensky’s idea for partial ceasefire. The Americans countered with the idea of a complete ceasefire…an initial 30 days, renewable if both combatants agree” www.economist.com/europe/2025/...

Will be very interesting to see how the US will handle a pushback from Russia. More concessions, or same pressure they reserved to Ukraine?

How extraordinary a dream would this be.

Fact this only has 233 likes on X tells you how Musk runs his propaganda algorithm

sometimes I do think this is actually for the best, but I will never believe that's the genuine US intention. On the contrary, I cannot see how the US can benefit from a more independent and stronger EU.

Soo.. has 🇨🇦's Mark Carney commented already on strengthening Canada's ties with the EU?

this doesn't sound trivial in terms of economic & political signalling and implications. Anybody wants to comment?

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Very interesting thread on share of EU weapon procurement 🧵

Very interesting interview with @berthubert.bsky.social on digital sovereignty. Here in NL 🇳🇱 dependency on MS is dire. SURF should really step up and take the challenge. Moving away is doable and unis (cc @tueindhoven.bsky.social) should be the first ones raising their hands and saying yes please.

Americans in the Netherlands: we’d like to hear your thoughts

"Europe must prepare to be abandoned or extorted." www.economist.com/leaders/2025...

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