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We, as citizens of law and order, denizens of peace, and stalwarts of Democracy, must take a stand. We must do all that we can to educate our fellow citizens about the dangers of disinformation, misinformation, online manipulation, and dog-whistle politics. The stakes are high, and the potential consequences of naivety or apathy are dire. Therefore, let us rise up as advocates of law and order. United we stand—Our freedom and Democracy depend on our collective action!

Hate is a Virus

Hate is a potent virus, evil and unkind,
Its malignant essence consumes the mind.
It spreads like a wildfire, a nasty disease,
Inflicting its torment, not one can appease.
A stealthy invader, lurking, social media its vector,
Its toxicity seems sweet, a forbidden nectar.
Yet from this darkness, hope can emerge pure,
Love and compassion are hate's only cure.

#Love #Hate

The funniest thing happened today. I was power-napping on the couch, peacefully studying the back of my eyelids, when all of a sudden, there was pandemonium: the doorbell rang, dogs went ape, and I was like Sylvester, the cat, clinging to the ceiling. I stumbled onto my feet and answered the door to see it was a guy selling pillows. I did not let him say a word before uttering, not interested. He took one look at me, and he was off like a hare in a Greyhound race!
#humour #grumpyoldmen

The potential for darkness dwells within the hearts & souls of the human psyche, as does the potential of light. Choice is the substance that catalyses our actions: love or hate. I choose love & light over darkness & hate. What is your choice? Choose well, for you alone wield the power: the agency is yours!
#SundayThoughts

I am reading an intriguing book by Brigadier General YS: The Human Machine Team: How to Create Synergy Between Human and Artificial Intelligence That Will Revolutionise Our World.
He is the leader of the Israeli IDF Unit 8200. The book is easy to read, but holy Scheiße! The world he wants to create is dystopian to the max! His world will know the five Ws (who, what, why, where, and when) concerning the act of you passing gas!
#AIHumanInterface #DigitalEra

https://open.substack.com/pub/paulbesso/p/visions-of-dystopia-unpacking-the

I, too, like to hug trees, dance naked around campfires, complain about politicians, and sing Kumbaya. However, I can only do those things in a peaceful world under the rule of law, which requires paying the Ferryman.
#RussoUkrainianWar #Genocide

https://open.substack.com/pub/paulbesso/p/shadows-of-the-past-the-echoes-of

Will we be able to resist our propensity to fix what is not broken?
#AI #Biology #SynyheticBiology #Ethics #Morality #Hubris #BioTechnology
https://open.substack.com/pub/paulbesso/p/the-final-syn

I was up in the wee hours, drinking coffee and thinking about language. Language, in its simplest form, is a highly sophisticated construct. I often wonder how children learn such complicated stuff. I am fascinated by the art of linguistics: The Irish phrase 'I have to go strain the spuds', for example, semantically means that you need to strain the water from the potatoes, but pragmatically, it means I have to go for a wee. https://open.substack.com/pub/paulbesso/p/the-power-of-pause-unveiling-the

In the rapidly evolving global landscape, the intersection of society, culture, and multiculturalism is crucial to understanding and fostering cohesive communities. "Harmony in Diversity: Cultivating a Multicultural Society," takes Ireland as a case study and delves into the society that forms when diverse cultures unite.
https://open.substack.com/pub/paulbesso/p/harmony-in-diversity-cultivating

@AskTheDevil No bother. :) Trump scares the bejaysus out of of me with regard to Democracy.

@AskTheDevil, I agree 100% about Trump. What inspired my post was a constitutional amendment to the Irish constitution. It needs change but is worded badly or cleverly, it may result in unintended consequences.

If you appreciate freedom, do not support disinformation or misinformation, even if it aligns with your ideals. For instance, a vote: I would rather lose the win than support a lie. Disinformation is often crafted to cause maximum outrage, and that incites polarisation and Tribalism. Call it out and take the loss or risk losing democracy to a radicalised governance structure. Do not prostitute honesty and integrity for short-term wins: It will inevitably bite you in the posterior!

The reaper comes for all of us in time.
#Poetry #Existentialism

Here you lay at the end of days'
It's far too late to mend your ways.
Did you live in abject banality?
Tell me as you face mortality.

Contemplate how life is fleeting.
Now, your maker, you'll be meeting.
It's too late for deep introspection.
Death waits not for your objection.

So, live your life with love and grace,
and see the smile on the maker's face.
Live your life and do your best.
And you shall find eternal rest.

Potential is a neutral entity, neither good nor bad, positive nor negative: it is simply — potential. Potential harbours unshaped promises and reservoirs of possibility: actions are the catalyst for their genesis into the physical realm. Hence, the potential of wisdom lies not in the vast acquisition of knowledge but in its practical application: its use to inform positive action is the act of wisdom.
#philosophy #Wisdom

I wrote an article about issues that one of the current books I am reading prompted me to think about. I am reading an excellent book by Chris Miller, Chip War: it comes across as a high-stakes thriller, and the real-world ramifications are frightening. Advanced chips are the progenitor of Geopolitical and military power; Is China winning the game?
https://open.substack.com/pub/paulbesso/p/the-new-global-chessboard-navigating

The proposed changes to the Constitution of Ireland are not specific or comprehensive enough. They leave too much to interpretation. I have gone through an exercise of trying to craft a better one. Based on the official wording, I fall in the #VoteNo camp.
Do not believe the Dis/Misinformation that 'they are trying to remove women from the constitution.'
Note: The following is my writing; it is how I think the article should be.
https://x.com/Pbesso/status/1760658269884826031

Enter the playing field where nothing is as it seems, ambiguous, nuanced and deniable. Discover the unseen tactics of modern conflict in my latest piece.
#Geopolitics #GreyZoneAggression
https://open.substack.com/pub/paulbesso/p/the-unseen-war-unraveling-grey-zone