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The Internet is Being Deleted (And You Haven’t Noticed)

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 1731 implied HN points • 24 Mar 26
🕹 Technology Government Regulation
  1. A lot of important online material—like videos, photos, and archives that document war crimes, police violence, and activism—is being deleted, so our digital record is disappearing.
  2. Big tech platforms and governments are increasingly censoring content that challenges mainstream or official narratives, making the erasure systematic and widespread.
  3. Right-wing media outlets and influencers often accept bribes or dark money for favorable coverage, which further distorts the information people see online.

Vaccination is legalized, decriminalized, government-sponsored, government-run torture, mutilation and homicide.

Bailiwick News • 6598 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Government Regulation
  1. Vaccination programs have been criticized as harmful and misleading, with claims that they cause suffering and even death.
  2. The argument is made that individuals can resist these programs by not participating and by advocating for changes in laws that enable them.
  3. There is a belief that the government has misled the public about the safety and regulation of vaccines, making individuals skeptical about their trust in these medical interventions.

In Praise of Chris Wright

Doomberg • 19853 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Chris Wright is a strong nominee for Secretary of Energy, having a solid background in engineering and energy resource development. He aims to boost domestic energy production and support the energy industry.
  2. Wright believes that hydrocarbons are essential for global energy needs and improving living standards for many people. He argues that energy is key to wealth and health around the world.
  3. His policy focuses on reducing energy poverty as a priority. He suggests that rather than just focusing on climate change, we should also think about how to provide affordable energy for everyone.

It's Happening. Not good.

Erdmann Housing Tracker • 6870 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Bills are being introduced in many states to stop corporations from owning single-family homes. This could seriously limit where families can live.
  2. There is a big need for new homes, around 15 to 20 million, but these new laws might block the creation of rental houses that could help solve the housing crisis.
  3. Many families are already struggling to find places to live, and if these bills pass, things could get even worse. It's like we're making it harder for ourselves to find good housing.
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America's AI Action Plan Is Pretty Good

Don't Worry About the Vase • 2419 implied HN points • 25 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. America's AI Action Plan has many solid proposals aimed at improving AI innovation and regulation. These ideas focus on removing barriers and ensuring safety without being overly restrictive.
  2. The plan emphasizes building American AI infrastructure, including improving energy resources and semiconductor manufacturing. This aims to keep the U.S. competitive in the global AI landscape.
  3. Overall, the plan is seen as a positive step, but there are concerns about potential overreach and its impact on state regulations. The absence of certain key discussions, like risks associated with advanced AI, is also noted.

The Film Credit Fails In Nevada

Points And Figures • 639 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Government initiatives to support private industries, like film studios in Nevada, often fail because if there was real demand, businesses would have already built them.
  2. A diversified economy is crucial for Nevada, and it can be achieved through measures like encouraging logistics, energy innovations, and private ownership of land.
  3. Smart reforms in taxation and healthcare access, along with fostering school choice, can help improve Nevada’s economy and attract more residents.

The Ultimate Guide to Trump's Day 1 Executive Orders

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3389 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Trump's Day 1 executive orders focus on making energy production easier. This means fewer regulations on things like oil and gas, which could lead to more energy available for everyone.
  2. He signed orders to end 'diversity, equity, and inclusion' programs in government, which many believe unfairly prioritize certain groups over others. This shift aims to promote hiring based on merit instead.
  3. Trump also took a tough stance on immigration, changing rules around citizenship and tightening enforcement. This includes declaring that children born to non-citizens in the U.S. might not be granted citizenship.

America’s Nuclear Industry Is So Back

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 751 implied HN points • 19 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. The U.S. nuclear industry previously struggled due to slow government innovation and heavy reliance on Russian uranium for fuel.
  2. After the invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. realized its dependence on Russian uranium and announced a ban effective in 2028.
  3. The government is now seeking private companies to help create a domestic supply chain for enriched uranium, offering billions in contracts for this effort.

Political Realism

In My Tribe • 880 implied HN points • 12 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Political Realism suggests that government officials often act in their own interests instead of just fixing market problems. This means sometimes they may take advantage of their power for personal gain.
  2. Rent-seeking is when interest groups spend a lot of resources to influence government decisions that benefit them. This can lead to a lot of money being wasted on lobbying instead of being used for productive activities.
  3. The combination of subsidizing demand and restricting supply by the government doesn't always make sense. In practice, it often serves the interests of producers rather than addressing the real issues in the market.

Will Trump Keep Public Lands in Public Hands?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 899 implied HN points • 24 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Public lands should stay accessible to everyone, regardless of wealth. This access allows people to enjoy nature and various activities.
  2. Trump previously promised not to sell off public lands, which was surprising for a real estate developer. It's important to see if he keeps this promise in his next term.
  3. While logging public lands can help manage forests, selling them off is a serious issue. Once sold, these lands will be developed and unavailable for future public enjoyment.

Can Trump Transform America with a Stroke of His Sharpie?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1961 implied HN points • 22 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Trump pardoned many individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, raising questions about his use of power. Some Republicans are concerned this could be seen as an overreach.
  2. There are debates about whether Trump can effectively use executive orders to change significant policies, like birthright citizenship or halting TikTok's ban.
  3. Plans for tariffs on imports have sparked worries that they could lead to inflation and empower lobbying groups, instead of truly reducing government power.

Trump's AI Action Plan: Observations

ChinaTalk • 592 implied HN points • 23 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. The AI Action Plan includes a lot of creative ideas, but it feels like it's from a different universe, making it somewhat confusing. It raises questions about whether it's truly effective or just idealistic.
  2. There's a strong concern about the U.S. losing its competitive edge in AI to China. The plan highlights the need for the government to support American tech firms so they can compete effectively with well-funded Chinese companies.
  3. The importance of addressing immigration policy and talent attraction for AI innovation is missing. Without new policies, it may be hard to grow talent within the U.S. tech industry.

Britain should ban TikTok

Odds and Ends of History • 1675 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. There is currently a discussion about banning TikTok in Britain and the U.S. due to national security concerns. Some people believe the app poses threats, but there is no ban in the UK for now.
  2. Not all arguments for banning TikTok are valid or helpful. Many points made in the debate seem irrelevant and distract from the main concerns.
  3. The debate on TikTok is about more than just fun videos. Some argue that even harmless content could have implications for national security.

Do We Need Sports Betting to Get to Mars? Maybe

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 2340 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Sports betting is a hot topic right now, with some saying it harms society. But people should have the freedom to spend their money how they want, as long as they understand the risks.
  2. Banning things just because they might be bad can lead to more restrictions on our freedoms. If we start with sports betting, what's next? Watching sports?
  3. Allowing sports betting could actually help us learn more about other areas, like political betting. It's important to protect individual choices even if some people make poor decisions.

Exclusive Interview: NIH Director Details Crack Down on Fees Monopoly Publishers Charge American Taxpayers

The DisInformation Chronicle • 590 implied HN points • 09 Jul 25
🏥 Health Politics Government Regulation
  1. The NIH is working to make sure taxpayers can access research without high fees. Taxpayers currently pay twice for studies they funded, first through grants and then again through expensive publication fees.
  2. Many science publishers have a monopoly and charge unfairly high fees for open access to research articles. This system makes it difficult for researchers, especially in poorer countries, to publish their work.
  3. Some prominent science journals may promote certain narratives, which can influence public trust in scientific research. It's important to question the accuracy and motives behind studies published in these journals.

Do you need permission from the government to do independent research?

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER • 1015 implied HN points • 13 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. You don't always need government approval to do research on people. Many people believe IRB approval is required for all human research, but that's not true.
  2. The rules about what kind of research needs approval are complicated and can vary by state or institution. It's not always clear where the lines are drawn.
  3. Many journals require IRB approval to publish research, which can make it harder for independent researchers to share their findings without going through the process.

MAHA

Points And Figures • 852 implied HN points • 30 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. RFK Jr. raised valid questions about the medical system and vaccines. It's important to scrutinize vaccines and the reasons behind certain medical practices.
  2. The agricultural system is heavily influenced by government regulations and subsidies. To foster innovation, we need to reduce government control over farming.
  3. Allowing farmers more freedom to manage their land can lead to better practices and more creativity in food production. Letting the market decide which methods work best could benefit everyone.

Odds and Ends #51: Transport for London made a terrible decision and I hope they reverse it

Odds and Ends of History • 871 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Transport for London (TfL) should reconsider their strict trademark policies. They might be damaging joy and creativity by being too heavy-handed.
  2. Open data can lead to fun tools and apps that improve people's lives, even if they aren't necessary.
  3. TfL should adopt a friendlier approach to trademark enforcement, similar to how Paramount handles fan content. This would encourage goodwill and support from the public.

The power of the state

antoniomelonio • 88 implied HN points • 17 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Community energy projects are changing how we use power. They let people make their own electricity, shifting some control away from big energy companies and governments.
  2. As renewable energy sources like solar become cheaper, more people are getting involved in local projects. This means they can negotiate and make decisions about their energy use more collectively.
  3. This change doesn't mean we will get rid of big energy systems entirely, but we are moving towards a mix of big and small energy solutions. It's a way for regular people to gain some power back.

Picking Ro Khanna

Points And Figures • 852 implied HN points • 26 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Silicon Valley values innovation and rebellion, allowing entrepreneurs to challenge norms. This spirit of independence is crucial for their success.
  2. The author questions how Silicon Valley can support someone like Ro Khanna, who promotes regulation and control over innovation. This seems contradictory to their rebellious nature.
  3. There's a belief that progressives benefit from capitalists, using the innovations they create to push for more rules and regulations. This can stifle the very innovation that drives progress.

Problems at TransDigm (TDG)

The Bear Cave • 699 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
💼 Business Government Regulation
  1. TransDigm has been accused of charging extremely high prices for small aircraft parts, with markups sometimes reaching thousands of percent. This has raised concerns about potential price gouging, especially with government contracts.
  2. The incoming Department of Government Efficiency aims to address issues like waste and fraud in government spending, targeting companies like TransDigm for their pricing practices. This could lead to significant audits and potential savings for taxpayers.
  3. There is bipartisan criticism of TransDigm's pricing strategies, suggesting that their business model relies on acquiring sole-source suppliers and drastically increasing prices at the expense of the government and taxpayers.

In the latest leftoid failure to understand basic economic principles like supply and demand, Berlin Greens demand consumer price caps on ice cream

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 238 implied HN points • 05 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Politicians often think they can make things cheaper just by making rules, but that doesn't really work. Prices are linked to demand and market realities, not just laws.
  2. High energy costs are making everyday items, like ice cream, more expensive. These costs are impacted by the policies that some politicians support.
  3. If the proposal for cheaper ice cream is put into action, it could actually raise prices even more. Ice cream shops may need to charge more for other items to cover losses, leading to higher overall costs.

Whose Standards Are Too High?

Bet On It • 573 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Many people have high standards for politicians and democracy, but they should consider that the alternatives might not be better.
  2. The free market is often held to very high standards, but voters and politicians should think about whether government actions can truly improve things.
  3. Instead of pushing for more government intervention, maybe people should appreciate the benefits of a free market and how it has worked historically.

We have established an autonomous, self-reinforcing censorship regime that serves no real purpose other than its own propagation

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 175 implied HN points • 17 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. There is a strong censorship system that seems to exist only to keep itself going. It doesn't seem to help anyone or serve a meaningful purpose.
  2. Political rules around speech have gotten stricter since the pandemic, leading to many people facing legal trouble over what they say online. It feels like there's a disproportionate response to fairly minor comments.
  3. Special organizations are now focused on monitoring and punishing online speech, often making the situation worse. They tend to escalate issues rather than resolve them, which leads to more trouble for ordinary people.

Atrium and Novant get millions in property tax breaks

The Charlotte Ledger • 235 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
💼 Business Government Regulation
  1. Atrium and Novant hospitals receive millions in property tax breaks, exempting them from paying taxes on billions of dollars worth of property.
  2. The tax breaks the hospitals receive could total $23 million in Mecklenburg County alone, contributing to a loss in potential tax revenue that could fund essential public services like education and law enforcement.
  3. Critics argue that as large, multi-billion-dollar enterprises, hospitals like Atrium and Novant should do more to justify their tax-exempt status and provide greater community benefits.

CBDCs and Future Black Markets

BowTiedMara - Geoarbitrage & Mobility Assets • 216 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
💰 Finance Government Regulation
  1. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are becoming inevitable in a cashless society.
  2. Privacy options in a cashless society are diminishing, leading to the potential rise of 'Freedom markets' for private transactions.
  3. In a CBDC world, alternative options like Monero, traditional coins like gold, and potential crackdowns on onramps and offramps need to be considered for financial resiliency.

Is Elon Our First True Oligarch?

Nonzero Newsletter • 361 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Elon Musk has a lot of power and influence, particularly in politics and media. His actions can affect major political campaigns and decisions.
  2. Wealth concentration in America is causing political power to be held by a few people, which worsens inequality. This is a widespread issue that goes beyond just one individual.
  3. When a single person, like Musk, can sway political outcomes significantly, it raises concerns about the shift towards oligarchy, where a small group controls much of the power.

Fearing the sheriff more than the bandits

Deploy Securely • 157 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Government Regulation
  1. The fear of repercussions from authorities like prosecutors and regulatory agencies is often greater than that from hackers.
  2. Cybersecurity professionals and their teams face severe consequences for non-compliance, even if the breach was not entirely their fault.
  3. A flawed liability regime and focus on performative compliance rather than actual security measures contribute to the prioritization of checking boxes over protecting data.

Why is the Green Party using activist front groups to subvert the law and allow refugees to convert government benefits into untraceable cash?

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 198 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. The Green Party is reportedly using activist groups to help refugees turn government benefit cards into cash. This raises questions about the legality and ethics of such actions.
  2. Many refugees are using these government benefits to send money back to their home countries. This has become a significant financial concern for Germany.
  3. There seems to be a network of leftist groups involved in these activities, suggesting a complicated relationship between politics and refugee support.

#3 - Big AI Goes to the White House + Pandora's AI Box? + AI Treaties

Navigating AI Risks • 117 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🕹 Technology Government Regulation
  1. The White House is engaging with top AI companies to discuss risks and set guidelines for responsible AI use.
  2. Leaked documents show concerns about open-source AI catching up to big companies, raising issues about model accessibility and misuse.
  3. Generative AI is being used to automate tasks, raising concerns about job displacement and income inequality across various industries.

Creepy government-funded 'anti-hate' organisation run by a weird Egyptian man becomes Germany's first official internet censor under the Digital Services Act

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 200 implied HN points • 09 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Germany has introduced a new system where selected individuals, called Trusted Flaggers, will report online content they consider harmful, including hate speech and fake news. This means that some people will have the official power to censor what goes online.
  2. The Trusted Flaggers must apply and show they are qualified to flag illegal content. This process allows almost anyone with the right intent to report content without complicated red tape.
  3. One of the first organizations operating as a Trusted Flagger is REspect!, led by Ahmed Haykel Gaafar, who has a background in studying online hate. They plan to not only report illegal content but also push for changes in laws around speech.

Don't expect the tech platforms to help us this time.

The Future, Now and Then • 162 implied HN points • 09 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Regulation
  1. Tech platforms like Facebook and Google may not help protect democracy like they did in the past. They're more focused on their own interests now.
  2. The government can't be relied on to regulate these platforms effectively for a long time. Rebuilding proper regulation will take years or even decades.
  3. Expect tougher times ahead as the political landscape changes. The courts, media, and tech platforms that were once allies may not be as supportive this time around.