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What everyone should know about the new House Speaker, Mike Johnson

Popular Information • 15153 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Legislation Elections Leadership Controversies

Johnson advocated for controversial Bible course in public schools
Johnson supported covenant marriages with limited grounds for divorce
Johnson has a history of anti-LGBTQ views and sponsored discriminatory bills

Misinformation Researcher Sander van der Linden Caught Lying and Spreading Misinformation

The DisInformation Chronicle • 670 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Misinformation Research Academia Controversies Propaganda

Misinformation researcher Sander van der Linden was caught lying and spreading misinformation, tarnishing his credibility.
The incident sheds light on the concern that 'misinformation research' might be used for political purposes to silence dissent on controversial topics.
Van der Linden's behavior on social media and Wikipedia highlights potential manipulation to create a false image of credibility and promote personal research.

The 5 types of people who argue on the Internet [SBSQ #5]

Silver Bulletin • 169 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Controversies Misinformation

People argue on the internet for various reasons, with different levels of precision and competitiveness.
When making political contributions, it's more effective to donate to downballot candidates, causes, or effective charities, rather than major-party presidential or high-profile races.
Controversies about platforms like Substack raise concerns about the spread of misinformation and the importance of critical thinking among the public.

Genre Grapevine for November 2023

Genre Grapevine • 157 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23

📚 Literature Authors Awards Opportunities Controversies Publications

X-Twitter is facing backlash with many advertisers and users leaving, impacting prominent figures in the SF/F genre.
Artificial intelligence may lead to a rise in mediocrity in creative works due to lack of true innovation.
Success in writing is not limited by age, with examples of authors achieving recognition later in life.

Genre Grapevine for January 2024

Genre Grapevine • 58 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24

📚 Literature Awards Magazines Controversies Opportunities Authors

The Hugo Awards controversy continues with resignations and censorship
Chinese fans are also outraged by the controversy
Calls for change in the WSFS Constitution to prevent future controversies

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VOL 67: Nikola Tesla The Visionary Genius: A Man Ahead of His Time

MAP's Tech Newsletter. • 14 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23

💾 History Inventors Achievements Controversies Legacy Biography

Nikola Tesla was a visionary genius in science and technology, known for revolutionizing domains like electricity and radio.
Nikola Tesla had unique personal traits and exceptional accomplishments, such as mental calculations and fluency in 8 languages.
Nikola Tesla's inventions, like the induction machine, solidify his status as a remarkable pioneer in electrical engineering.