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Saving some music

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Saving some music

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Milk bone makes Peeps flavored and shaped dog bones

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[snip]…” this was shared with me and gave me some peace of mind. The changes are so hard to keep up with much less maneuver around. “

Wise and important words from sociologist Jennifer Walter about what is happening in this country right now and what to do about it:

"As a sociologist, I need to tell you:

Overwhelming you is the goal.

1/ The flood of 200+ executive orders in Trump's first days exemplifies Naomi Klein's "shock doctrine" - using chaos and crisis to push through radical changes while people are too disoriented to effectively resist. This isn't just politics as usual - it's a strategic exploitation of cognitive limits.

2/ Media theorist McLuhan predicted this: When humans face information overload, they become passive and disengaged. The rapid-fire executive orders create a cognitive bottleneck, making it nearly impossible for citizens and media to thoroughly analyze any single policy.

3/ Agenda-setting theory explains the strategy: When multiple major policies compete for attention simultaneously, it fragments public discourse. Traditional media can't keep up with the pace, leading to superficial coverage.

The result? Weakened democratic oversight and reduced public engagement.

What now?

1/ Set boundaries: Pick 2-3 key issues you deeply care about and focus your attention there. You can't track everything - that's by design. Impact comes from sustained focus, not scattered awareness.

2/ Use aggregators & experts: Find trusted analysts who do the heavy lifting of synthesis. Look for those explaining patterns, not just events.

3/ Remember: Feeling overwhelmed is the point. When you recognize this, you regain some power. Take breaks. Process. This is a marathon.

4/ Practice going slow: Wait 48hrs before reacting to new policies. The urgent clouds the important. Initial reporting often misses context

5/ Build community: Share the cognitive load. Different people track different issues. Network intelligence beats individual overload.

Remember: They want you scattered. Your focus is resistance.

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Passively designed homes for fire resistance

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What Dylan was listening to… he never recorded on Folkways as Dylan.

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I can’t love this post about good eats in Dead venues more 💕

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Stunning self portrait. Nancy Tompkins

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Ocean city scandal. Crimes and cripes almighty at The Dunes Till Dawn.

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Gilbert’s doppelgänger

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People on BookTok — the book nerds of TikTok — are slamming publishers for re-releasing Maguire’s 1995 novel with a cover image using the movie poster with Grande and Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively.

The “Wicked” movie poster is now being used as cover art for the re-release of Gregory Maguire’s novel. Universal Pictures via AP

The “Wicked” movie poster is now being used as cover art for the re-release of Gregory Maguire’s novel. Universal Pictures via AP

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They point out key differences between the book, musical, and movie adaptations, which could expose children to “very adult themes.”

The book contains drinking, drugs, sexual assault, prostitution, crime, racism, murder and sex parties between humans and animals. One of the opening scenes in the book depicts puppets having sex, and when Elphaba is first introduced, she’s a ferocious infant who is muzzled after biting off people’s appendages.