Wikipedia Loses Major EU Speech BattleAug 19
in a precedent-setting case with far-reaching implications, a portuguese court rules that wikipedia published defamatory claims masquerading as fact, forcing a global takedown order
Luxury Space Tourism, Powering Fusion with AI, Personal Air Taxis, and More
white pill #43 // space perspective's luxury space capsule, varda's re-entry, petabit discs, wearable robotics, spiral diopters, fun stuff
Brandon Gorrell
Mar 2, 2024
Hey readers, it's the 43rd issue of the White Pill, your favorite newsletter covering developments at the frontier of space, science, engineering, AI, and more.
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Wikipedia Loses Major EU Speech Battle
A Eulogy for Dial-UpAug 15
aol announces it's shutting down dial-up, marking the end of an era when the internet was a new frontier. soon the sound of dial-up will be a curious relic, like the telegram. rest in power.
American PowerAug 6
feature // scott nolan, general matter, and the resurrection of america’s nuclear enrichment capacity; from el segundo to paducah, a history of decline and rebirth