TIL the plastic wall plug, used in homes and construction worldwide, was invented by German engineer Artur Fischer in 1958. His simple nylon dowel forever changed how we hang, fix, and build.
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Is social media an appropriate term to describe the logic of these applications? Or is it a term that obscures the logic of these applications?
Considering all the technological advances humanity has made in the last 50 years, has humanity evolved in terms of civilization, stagnated, or regressed?
In your opinion, what is the purpose of a legal system? And do you think that the legal system in the country you live in fulfills this purpose?
One major issue with social media is that it operates on a first come, first served basis. This essentially rules out the possibility of well-considered, well-researched content being successful.
Why should I continue to financially support the development of Lemmy when the developers operate .ml, an instance that is a prime example of arbitrary censorship?
The most significant factor standing in the way of human progress is people themselves.
How can children be introduced to digital technology and the internet in a playful way? At what age is this appropriate? And how can this be done without exposing children to all the negative aspects?
Social media is to democracies what PVP quick matches are to decent players: the worst teammates refuse to take any advice, but are still very vocal. This usually ensures that the team loses.
Do you live in a country where you think the laws are reasonably in line with what you think is just? Do the decisions of your courts usually meet your expectations in this respect?
Where can I get news about today's 50501 protests? There seems to be frighteningly little news about this in the mainstream media.
When was the last time you felt that you were well represented by a politician - be it at local or national level? What was the occasion?
Are people in the US aware that they are now definitely a rogue state, or is this fact covered up by the usual patriotism somehow?
Sadly very topical again: Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil"
Sadly very topical again: Hannah Arendt's "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil"
These things are called "Dübel," which is also a casual term for joint in German, and can also be used as a verb: "einen dübeln" means to smoke a joint — all things that help humanity progress.