As if there aren't enough reasons to NOT trust corporations ....

... there's one of the most obvious ones. -> namely control over technological innovation.

https://scheerpost.com/2026/04/28/facial-recognition-data-is-a-key-to-your-identity-if-stolen-you-cant-just-change-the-locks/

My issue with the article however, is that nothing they suggest really is that effective.

It's a function of capitalism ... as long as anyone is incentivized (by usually profit) to do well, almost anything ... that will always take precedence.

And any innovation in such hands, will always be used for their incentivizing. Anyone who's ever tested software and discovered problems or issues that ultimately will never get resolved, knows it's because very often, the risk is calculated based on profit gain or loss.

Oh look, Euro-settler/colonialists to continue their genocidal acts.

Is anyone paying attention? Oh yeah that's right, it's brown people so who fucking cares?

https://mondoweiss.net/2026/04/israel-is-threatening-to-resume-the-genocide-in-gaza-this-time-the-world-isnt-paying-attention/

Are We Near the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) Tipping Point?

Not good.

Despite not many surprises, I still think this is a book worth getting.

Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism’s Assault on the Earth System

https://climateandcapitalism.com/2026/04/25/video-metabolic-rifts-capitalisms-assault-on-the-earth-system/

Two examples of why 'capitalism' is really crap for the public.

Example 1 - Rainier Beer.

Something that was good and part of the cultural identify of the Pacific Northwest, and now exists as a fake reproduction of itself today.

Example 2 - Microsoft Outlook.

Back when I worked there, the Exchange Server team used to refer to it as 'look out'. You can see why.

These are not examples of 'corporate greed'. They aren't 'bugs' or even 'features'. They are the basic functions of the system. This is how capitalism operates.

Let's be clear - I won't be following the upcoming World Cup tournament as long as the US is involved.

I made that decision awhile ago, but this illustrated best why.

https://peoplesdispatch.org/2026/04/24/italy-and-fifa-dismiss-us-proposal-to-replace-iran-at-world-cup/

Military Disasters & the End of Empire

I know I've brought this up many times.

There's a reason ... the patterns are clear, and cannot be avoided.

https://consortiumnews.com/2026/04/23/military-disasters-the-end-of-empire/