The best for a typical #Monday: Doing very unpleasant things that you've been putting off for ages. One more big chunk, then I'm free for the day.
#procrastination is my #superpower
7 Ways Your #Brain Warps #Reality—and Why That’s a #Superpower
I have a friend who says everyone they have dated in the past few years gets into graduate school and leaves town within a few months.
I should probably think of a great pun for this, but I am in a hurry. Just noting that they could probably monetize this
"Sinn und Konsum
ADHS, Menopause, Introvertiertheit: Muss alles direkt eine Superpower sein?
Was früher als schwierige Herausforderung galt, soll auf einmal eine Stärke sein. Fast hätte ich da mitgemacht."
Not everyone can boast of having a soporific effect on wildlife. In fact, I could publish a book with photos of all the animals that were so bored in my presence that they fell asleep: owl, wapiti, bear, seal, marmot...
This is the latest victim... this morning.
A good reminder that CEOs and corporations have no loyalty to country and fellow citizens, only to $$$
"How #Apple helped #China become America’s biggest #tech rival #tech #superpower [Apple's] investments in the country have been spectacular, exceeding even that of the Marshall Plan. Apple estimates that since 2008 it has trained >28M workers, the vast bulk of whom were in China — that’s more than the entire labour force of #California"
How #Apple helped #China become America’s biggest #tech rival #tech #superpower https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/technology/article/how-apple-helped-china-become-americas-biggest-tech-rival-8f83tttv5 China wouldn’t be China today without Apple. The California tech giant’s investments in the country have been spectacular, exceeding even that of the Marshall Plan America’s 4yr effort to revive Europe after WWII in cost, man-hours, impact. Apple estimates that since 2008 it has trained >28M workers, the vast bulk of whom were in China — that’s more than the entire labour force of #California
Part of me wonders if many of the problems in #US #politics are pieces of one big problem.
Since #WW2 (and even earlier) the #UnitedStates has been trying to be a #Superpower and a #Democracy at the same time.
I always thought both aims were at cross purposes, since the whole point of being a superpower is control over others though strength, and the point of democracy was to give people power over themselves.
Everyone I meet on my runs gets a smile and a friendly "hello" from me. It's actually quite selfish. It costs me nothing, but every smile I get back gives me strength. Especially this elderly lady who is walking regularly along the Moselle. She seems very bitter. She always gets a special friendly smile and, on Saturdays, a "have a nice weekend." When she smiles and says hello back, it gives me superpowers.
#running #runnersOfMastodon #kindness #superpower #Kyll
Magic super powers I want, if I have to live in the "real world" with it where governments might take an unhealthy interest in me.
1) super health and healing powers
2) empathy / influence / mind control (most useful, but too tempting to go evil)
But more than invisibility or flying (classics) I want...
3) flawless teleport for me and stuff/people I'm touching.
Travel anywhere, no need for hotels, sleep in my own bed, no commute, quick escapes from bad situations.
What's your #superPower?
The Realest #Superpower You Have
https://cavemancircus.com/2025/04/25/the-realest-superpower-you-have/
Making someone feel #seen and #heard doesn’t seem like a big deal.
At least not at first.
https://www.europesays.com/uk/41360/ Superpower wants to help people detect and address health issues before symptoms appear #Health #Healthcare #startups #superpower #UK #UnitedKingdom
American Century Ended Gradually and then Suddenly RIP America the #Superpower. We are being attacked from win. The attack is as sweeping as it is sudden. All of the sources of our strength all of the engines of our growth R being systematically dismantled. Damage is being done as a result of a strategic plan #Project2025 + #VladimirPutin, nearly all of it is being substantially aggravated by the #ignorance and #recklessness of those implementing it. #trump #musk #gop https://davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/the-american-century-ended-gradually?r=lsuuh&triedRedirect=true
" America is number one! "Maybe in your heart, but nowhere on earth is that true any longer, except for people who believe science is bad for them and angles are real. We're the crazy people and the joke of the world.
What would you do if you had all the powers of superman for 48 hours.
What would you do?
I know I don't have a big circle here. But it would be nice to hear people's ideas.
#WhatIf #48hourSuperman #MakingChange
#HaveAdream
#SuperPower
#ChangeTheWorld
#48HourChallenge
#Fiction
#MyDream
In a dangerous & complex world, it’s not enough to be strong. You must also be #smart. As Secy of #State during the Obama admin, I argued for smart #power, integrating the hard power of our military w/the #SoftPower of our #diplomacy, development assistance, economic might & cultural #influence. None of those tools can do the job alone. Together, they make America a #superpower. The #Trump approach is #dumb power.
My #neurodiverse #superpower
is that if someone says anything that isn't 100% technically correct then I get to feel extraordinarily uncomfortable unless I can interrupt and correct them.
Blue Dog (2021) [1 min] by Niceshit and Leo Campasso | #Argentina / #Spain
Hello again #mastodon and the #fediverse I am requesting another #signalboost so all of the #maga supporters on #scoopz see what they have done to the #usa as #china is probably going to be the new world #superpower as a result of the #tarriffs that #trump has imposed on everyone.
It needs to be known that they are losing.
The more desperate they are, the more they will make themselves look stupid.
Thank you!