It still makes me chuckle that #coinbase (an active enemy of #bitcoin) wasted millions of dollars, and years of employee energy, on a failed #nft platform that was delayed so many times that the NFT market was long dead by the time it finally released.

They learned absolutely nothing from that debacle and continue to fail at providing the most basic customer services (like keeping the exchange running 🤷)

They could have focused on Bitcoin development from day one. Supporting shitcoins and scams will haunt them forever.

PS: You can mint a “Coinbase Earnings” NFT. Wow!

Priorities 👏👏👏👏 https://image.nostr.build/d72eeb3c73eead2ec1fe8e19c41326e6d68f578efd26fe55a0ac1a8d94f7a05c.jpg


#bitcoin doesn’t care https://image.nostr.build/aa6ccd1aea1f8acb4183392488aa5b95797b35b8f9e6415d139fccd2c47adee7.jpg


I rather get 1 repost.. that could lead to multiple reactions or zaps


While everyone was calling bitcoin a tulip bubble craze, the actual scam blowing up in front of everyone’s eyes was ESG.

A completely nonsensical investment strategy that made everyone believe they could make money by neglecting reliable energy and pushing diversity quotas.
https://m.primal.net/HjxV.jpg


Some of my favorite websites from a UI/UX perspective

Connor Hesen | Interdisciplinary Artist - Denver, CO

Artistic Design + Designer Art | Xyarnés Xian Ang


“You don’t get it? You’ll get it….”
nostr:npub1cn4t4cd78nm900qc2hhqte5aa8c9njm6qkfzw95tszufwcwtcnsq7g3vle https://video.nostr.build/bbab6074a3d96a63a04f65c169d81efc2d6bbc2ba06b68285b75927eadd3a8bb.mp4


Ever wondered what the true cost of printing $6 trillion is?

https://v.nostr.build/eJJ0.mp4


Early Prototype of a subscription based content discovery Data Vending Machine.

https://v.nostr.build/yXZP.mp4

The idea is to pay once, use as often as you like in the subscribed time period, compared to the pay-per-use model.

(This DVM will stay free outside of the demo, but you know, thinking of more advanced stuff in the future)

What do you think? Is this something you would use if it provides value to you?


Worthless dollars will soon net you less than 1000 sats.

Stack accordingly.
#zap


I feels like faces are about to start melting #bitcoin


Gotta love a good ATH in almost every fiat currency.
https://m.primal.net/HjcM.mov


Flame episode nostr:npub1cn4t4cd78nm900qc2hhqte5aa8c9njm6qkfzw95tszufwcwtcnsq7g3vle

https://fountain.fm/episode/dYnPH4plVKwpA4cK6FHZ


Gm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD__IJWqwY8


Y


🗺
https://image.nostr.build/3e04a62f3e7d84a9a7173a77b35e6570c0a05190b6477f10fc5d91db551ea984.jpg


#nostrafterdark #shanghai #dronestr #asiastr #reels #nightcrawler #cityscape https://video.nostr.build/9f0835928e94e4046e8861776c3b60ae9180450511fcfd266197475caa8d91ec.mp4


I think this is the correct move.


Today I discussed with the founder of Wikipedia my nostr implementation, wikifreedia.

We had a nice long chat about it.

At the end I asked whether I should import all Wikipedia articles.

“It will bias the type of information that is available in it and the tone”

I don’t think a wikifreedia-like system needs to be data-complete. I think it’s fine if it has only fresh, selected/curated entries that embrace their bias.


#artstr #nostr #grownostr #photography #35mmfilm #bnw #plebchain #photostr #photo #art #nostr #damus #zap https://image.nostr.build/afa9f5eca86946a5335c5580dec6546483c681ef0d64fbd8a91cede6fef7e6ea.jpg


Anji, China 🇨🇳

https://video.nostr.build/f3928b7fafb04b112cc6d5253333caed6e80ace25393b5b130929cbc2e822c15.mp4

#dronestr #video #explore #travel #china #asia #outdoors #drone #lake #mountains

Video by Hes ⚡


IYKYK https://video.nostr.build/a698c447f4b909108cc1fb8756a4b8d9d09874cbf61127d10e8b3af92c7c135b.mp4


#dronestr #china
https://m.primal.net/HikU.mov


The perpetrators were Chinese (men and women). There was 20+ minutes of extremely clear CCTV imaging of their faces and identifying features from multiple angles.

If the CCP “face scanning tech” is as sophisticated as they want to rest of the world to believe- they could have located the individuals in a matter of minutes.

I suspect it is not. Still scary knowing that it will be soon (or is now).


Strongly disagree. There are some amazing police officers out there.


Awesome!


I am skeptical- but could see it. Lived in China for half a decade and most of what you see is a facade. There are absolutely millions of cameras covering every inch of public space-  but the question is if they work/if the tech is actually there yet.

I was robbed in 2018. Police laughed and shrugged off my story until realizing that CCTV captured the ENTIRE interaction from the gang first making contact with me up until taking my money and kicking me to the curb.

They had detailed images of the perpetrators faces. Absolutely nothing came out of the investigation. I see a few possible scenarios:

1. Police were paid off and working with this organized crime syndicate
2. The surveillance tech China brags about absolutely sucks (though it certainly could have improved after 6 years)
3. Police don’t care about helping foreigners.

Either way… privacy is going to be all but dead everywhere on earth.


Yes.


This is my 3rd #bitcoin cycle. However, it is the first cycle that things have *truly* clicked in my brain.

One can never *fully* understand bitcoin, but at some point everything you have studied comes to fruition.

This one feels different.

The realization that bitcoin “going up in price” actually just means that everything else is collapsing is quite sobering.

The higher Bitcoin runs, the more suffering we will see.

We must continue to educate and onboard as many friends and family as possible. Humanity deserves better than fiat.


An oldie from HK- before the fall.

#photography #hongkong #asiastr
https://m.primal.net/Hiab.jpg


Team People.
nostr:npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs nostr:npub1cj8znuztfqkvq89pl8hceph0svvvqk0qay6nydgk9uyq7fhpfsgsqwrz4u nostr:npub10qrssqjsydd38j8mv7h27dq0ynpns3djgu88mhr7cr2qcqrgyezspkxqj8 https://video.nostr.build/c38b761d3de3d173b17bcf30031394f09117a6da16631e6658bf89db29c1d42b.mp4  nostr:note10njkjgsjxczfkdm6npr3vkw3ua3erk4ryy9nft6kk3zzywx3n56s0ws375


“If you’re new here, just start stacking your heart out… get as much #bitcoin as you fucking can. This thing is a runaway freight train & you’re not going to be able to catch it… if people in your life are not showing active disdain, YOU’RE NOT STACKING HARD ENOUGH.” — nostr:npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs on nostr:npub10qrssqjsydd38j8mv7h27dq0ynpns3djgu88mhr7cr2qcqrgyezspkxqj8
#AnotherFuckingBitcoinPodcast #Titcoin https://v.nostr.build/nQGd.mp4


Sharing for myself to find

nostr:note1rfy4jj4gc8a8uz95wwl50c538kk7q6jcae844czk4kr0n85mlr8q4ce6xf


Overall health of the network, more decentralization, exposing people to the technical side of the network, encouraging participation in the systems we use, etc.


This number needs to be EXPONENTIALLY higher.
Run a node #plebchain -- what are you waiting for?

https://image.nostr.build/bfe86a01a69edfbd628e7c824cd616d1de2750efc679ad4409ebc99b88c2c37a.png


MEREDITH WHITTAKER - PRESIDENT OF SIGNAL FOUNDATION - JULY 3 2023

https://m.primal.net/HeKx.mp4


When I listened to this episode of Joe Rogan with Andreas Antonopolous in 2016 it made sense because I was new to #Bitcoin

But now in 2024 we all can see that Andreas was 100% right. This is exactly what's happening in our society right now.

https://m.primal.net/HXtk.mp4


Sounds familiar


Ooh. I have it. Just don’t use often. Will try now. Thanks!


Idk. It is driving me crazy though. So tired of having to retype my bio as well.


That’s it. Thanks Ryan!


After losing my following list for the 20th-some time in the last week… fuck it.

If someone has the tool that finds old following lists- please drop it below. #asknostr
https://m.primal.net/HhnS.jpg


“Freedom dies by people just taking a little bit more and a little bit more…we just end up in a situation people are like ‘How the fuck did we end up here?’ And at some point down the line you have to practice civil disobedience and say: ‘No, I will not fucking comply.’”

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1681001564817829889/pu/vid/1280x720/hHfEn5U79ib2JP-g.mp4?tag=12

https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-nostr-freedom-tech


The Center for Countering Digital Hate has labeled TFTC and many other YouTube channels as purveyors of "New Denial" that Google must punish for calling out climate hysteria.

https://m.primal.net/HhcW.png

List of YouTube channels being targeted by this particular NGO.

https://m.primal.net/HhcX.png https://m.primal.net/HhcY.png https://m.primal.net/HhcZ.png

LUCKILY, WE HAVE NOSTR. THE CENTER FOR COUNTERING DIGITAL HATE CAN SCREECH INTO THE VOID.


Support my continued work with a small monthly donation.


user deletion request from shopstr.store


Slightly used, in perfect woking condition. Just download the app and start using.

Will ship internationally for extra cost.

Classified listing: DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Phone Gimbal


Deleted


Skywalk extending into the river

#photography

https://i.imgur.com/vwiUXFM.jpg


The milky way from the PNW Cascades. Took this on an a7II w/ the Loxia 25/2.4
#photography  #astrophotography
 https://image.nostr.build/c69fab904bd523b380fec5fc539534f2a4402fab07ab10c9d46d92e7c3af2475.jpg


Event of kind 34235 can be opened with this application: highlighter


A collection of short films by American artist Connor Hesen.


The Creature from Jekyll Island


33 Epochs
#Bitcoin https://video.nostr.build/fb56b4e00c3acad30610544591437025f93871876af2a6fe3233312b0f97b68d.mp4


Just paid twice as much for sats as I did in October.

https://image.nostr.build/1f3432c1fdbe2b994469d5eb8697a3c5ec745e5a6507bb5ba5e8e0fe1820dcc2.jpg


Flipped on CNBC to see what they are saying. It really blows my mind.

The “experts” they bring on to speak about #bitcoin do not have even the slightest understanding of what they are talking about (aside from a select few).

The hosts just nod along. This is the state of “news” for basically every topic and channel. Sad.


NOSTR ONLY 🫡

https://m.primal.net/Hgdj.mp4


You are here
#bitcoin

nostr:note1qtwngzaqk2vupzrxrjlk77sxhvpq2wz6v2hhqk4fs04vppmq2qgqa4lxpl
https://m.primal.net/HgcU.jpg


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EHUmzfB5Cak&pp=ygUNa2FueWUgcmF0YXRhdA%3D%3D nostr:note1qsyawwwu2x4ltyml5aw0pafrqxlvffz3kl2c20hg08s6zghrd88s9rsue7


Good Morning.
CAN YOU TAKE ME HIGHER??


Okay just checked em out. Super dig. Reminds me of old school STS9


Careful now. No deletes 😉


Unable to assist with your question sadly… but your note just reminded me of one of the most banger videos of all time.
#tunestr #nostrafterdark

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA

nostr:note1khsjfer2lsya75743whkx67ywvm92sdztfelyl2q80zw2lzykjrq76q0fx


I’m definitely a sucker for a cute pup


Sister’s new pup
#pupstr
https://m.primal.net/HgVw.jpg


What he said ^

Primal has native zaps and it is on the App Store. Not sure why Apple cracked down on only nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955 ?

Guessing primal pays Apple the 30% or whatever bs they rob from businesses


This one should be interesting.
#covid #bookstr
https://m.primal.net/HgVD.jpg


Whenever someone asks me why Bitcoin is pumping, I send them this

https://video.nostr.build/870a376faa0cb69eb92c7cea31d911b2af55a4e77b0a4c66c79ae92f47382436.mp4


I came here for freedom money, not for financial gain. Over the past 12+ years I have watched Bitcoin 12000x vs USD, and it blows my mind every time this happens. Even after all these years. Maybe I still haven't accepting the reality of it all.

Many of us were told over and over that we were making a terrible decision, or that we were idiots for investing in "tulips." Ridiculed and laughed at constantly. Not just by strangers, but by family and friends.

They were wrong.

Not only did we make a good decision, we made one of the greatest decisions in recent history. We had the conviction, the nerve, and of course the autism, to do what we thought was right while everyone else doubted.

Many of us were freaks & weirdos for most of our lives. Let's be honest - most of us probably still are. But we're the weirdos with motherfucking conviction. We're the freaks willing to put it all on the line for a belief, because maybe there's still something worth hoping and fighting for in this clown world.

We were right.

You can stay humble while you stack sats tomorrow. Today you pat yourself on the back. You text your brother with an "I fucking told you so." You look at yourself in the mirror and smile at a motherfucking winner.


Bitcoin Is Now 5th Largest Base Money in the World

"Let’s wait for the monthly close, but we are about to surpass the oldest fiat currency in the world."

https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-is-now-5th-largest-base-money/


Had the exact same conversation with my wife last night too. Came to the conclusion that educating the masses about #bitcoin is important… but it will ultimately take one “ah ha” moment in everyone for it to finally click. As things get worse, more people will have their own 💡 moment. We just need to guide them toward the correct solution for when that day finally comes.


Liberalism and Its Discontents


This is how maximalist are forged.
https://m.primal.net/HgFl.mov


just a few hours on nostr and already hooked

the feeling of *using* freedom tech is exhilarating

we need to get more ppl on here


Time to check in on our Bluesky friends for a minute…
https://image.nostr.build/24164f10f337c6c16ee5cb921e07fffc1b5ace6ebfb894539f4ee67ebc2d9231.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/20b6b00ebba974b62238f31d4d8db445e36b9727fe3485df05bf59f50d38a3a5.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/273fe163d30a1ed86c3bacfcb882f348ba0e19dec164299add1eaa4e2dc9476c.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/9459cfbfa9a9998a537cfb752fbeede5aae9909d2f651af4a07703f6c5fa080a.jpg


#bookstr https://image.nostr.build/c26a4ea7f26bc328dc871b743d9b1641d2d4c87cd0baa9015181cbff97baf6a1.jpg


Updated my default #zap to 1

*Trying* to use ONLY the zap button moving forward. Fuck likes. Fuck hearts.

If you provide me value- I will reward you. If it provides value to others- I will repost it.

If you get 1 sat from me- please don’t think of it as a cheap dig.

I already consider $1=1sat. It will take time for the world to catch up.

Just can’t be dishing thousands of sats every #nostr session with a default set to 21… hence the change.

PS: I still zap especially dope posts more than 1 sat 🫡

#satsforvalue


Introducing: Fountain Radio 🎶⚡

https://radio.fountain.fm

Fountain Radio is a community station for music - powered by Bitcoin. Discover new music, support the artists directly, queue your favourite tracks and chat to other listeners.

Login with Fountain or Nostr to listen live, support artists, and add / upvote tracks in the queue!

https://stacker.news/items/442904

ARTISTS - upload your music to nostr:npub1yfg0d955c2jrj2080ew7pa4xrtj7x7s7umt28wh0zurwmxgpyj9shwv6vg to join the party!


Oldie, but goodie from nostr:npub1w69ya7xs697hk3hky3gllryz8rwverfa0ylz89chf9qnhfcskc2s64zltw

Someone should tell him to come back to #nostr

https://nakamotoinstitute.org/mempool/gradually-then-suddenly/


https://primal.net/e/note1sdrc285dx22y9lz5dkr7cdp9mgc3q8l3mnly62enpsg4y45zrm4qnfnl4n

nostr:note1adlxcadpq3hx89873hwwfzqru4v5aa8pjhhvlejtlazfml75m6uqd8gahg


#bitcoin will humble you extremely quickly.


I expect the one who text me a few months ago: “dude bitcoin is back to 40k. I am selling!” to text me in a few months saying “dude bitcoin is at 100k. Should I buy?”


Listen carefully. Do you hear it?

It's the sound of the worlds productivity plummeting while we all watch the bitcoin price chart. lmao


The amount of cope in this #bitcoin article posted 10 days ago is comical.

Bears and nocoiners in utter disbelief.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/bitcoin-s-return-to-all-time-high-before-halving-is-impossible/ar-BB1itVnz


Memes that aged well.

https://image.nostr.build/ab510e1c9476b714f330620246d1ca31f80de23d4cb808a1adf99124a4f3e088.jpg


Most people will never own a whole #Bitcoin, and that’s okay.

Sats are the standard. https://image.nostr.build/e998c36363242b1640c6342663a5f8488daf9500f17ebc44376a0125e8d699a1.jpg


Beautiful Hpa An 🇲🇲

https://video.nostr.build/252af5bd15d9d0f67b3e812da417af96fcf84a80e8a921f159b82d31c1ac23d8.mp4

#drone #dronestr #asia #asiastr #nature #earth #ourplanetdaily #fromwhereidrone #photography #video #nostr #myanmar #sunset #temple #farmland #hes #reels


This one hits differently in 2024...


At the core of the project lies the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect that has left a trail of devastation across millions of ash trees in the United States. Native to Asia, the EAB hitchhiked its way onto American soil through wooden packing materials. It made its debut in Boulder in 2013 - threatening the existence of nearly 100,000 ash trees in the area. To curb further spread, the federal government imposed a quarantine on all ash wood from affected regions.


***(Panel) composite paper, ash wood [4” x 48”]***

***(Box) pallet, pallet wood, spray paint, nails [48” x 24” x 24”]***

*This project was first presented in 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Images remain property of Connor Hesen. Prints available on request.*

---

### Artist Statement

**Quarantine: Examining the Impact of Globalization**

“***Quarantine***” examines one node in the complex network of **human globalization**. The work reflects on the repercussions of global trade and encourages discussion about the benefits - and tradeoffs - that globalization has brought the human species.

At the core of the project lies the **Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)**, an invasive insect that has left a trail of devastation across millions of ash trees in the United States. Native to Asia, the EAB hitchhiked its way onto American soil through wooden packing materials. It made its debut in Boulder in 2013 - threatening the existence of nearly 100,000 ash trees in the area. To curb further spread, the federal government imposed a quarantine on all ash wood from affected regions.

As one contemplates the interplay between the various elements of the piece, they should aim to explore their own moral frameworks and seek to dive deeper into questions on progress, connection, and preservation.

> “Quarantine” is presented through two elements, each narrating a unique chapter of this ecological saga:

**The ash wood panel** aims to mimic the characteristics of the EAB’s destruction. The panel is adorned with a font that mimics the signs of infestation and illustrates the relentless assault this tiny creature is causing.

https://image.nostr.build/e71e08c6e89967a43da61e011326a93606d7ec2459a2877636f725f3017b0ca7.png

The text is rendered in midnight black, creating a deliberate contrast to that of which it lies—a dialogue between organic and artificial. The word “Quarantine” is displayed as the focal point of the panel to demonstrate a literal interpretation of ‘quarantine on ash’.  As viewers engage with the panel they confront the dual forces. Nature’s vulnerabilities and humanity’s impact.

https://image.nostr.build/03a0ca7d4bce003f50a285062603db03cd049091876f71f946fa5296cd093a3a.jpg

**The box** stands as a tangible representation of the method of infestation. It symbolizes not only containment, but also the globalized trade that facilitated the EAB’s journey in the first place. Its worn and gritty appearance mirrors the ecological (and economic) damages caused by this innocuous-seeming insect. On one side of the box, a bright red symbol hints at a potential warning to the destination of the ill-fated crate. The top reads 'destruction' in all bold caps. Something feels off.

https://image.nostr.build/5b6f505de71013189928851e310390483914aaa9e51d5251e5a8814d0393acd0.png

>  *Globalization, while propelling forward incredible human progress and prosperity, has also created undeniable disruptions to ecosystems and biodiversity around the globe. The EAB saga serves as just one case study into the larger topic at hand, revealing the unintended consequences of our interconnected world*.

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### Additional Photos

https://image.nostr.build/bd3dbec1ba141ae679946a5290a9ce91e0d2590ed13d1961db4a70d82126185b.jpg

https://image.nostr.build/e9ea6c96908d1f659d6229dc45c128d7183b1c59b15bb1c01facc14e495c9da8.jpg

https://image.nostr.build/ce09b0bb69cdc07e447e9464b9e56ebd92a833bea677481aafa644bfd3ff444b.png

https://image.nostr.build/32982c2d76449830234e900d9454e31d3c2d7d2fde1037ac84bb91fd8b4b643b.png

---

*Originally published in 2016 by Connor Hesen*.

*Republished to [habla.news/u/hes@nostrplebs.com]() on 2/27/2024 with slight edits*.

*Find more of my work at [connorhesen.net]()*

“Quarantine” - Artist Statement + Photos [2016]

'Quarantine' explores human globalization through the lens of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect that devastated North American ash trees. The work invites viewers to contemplate progress, connection, and preservation, emphasizing the delicate balance between nature’s vulnerability and humanity’s influence.

This is a long form article, you can read it in https://habla.news/a/naddr1qqxnzdes8ycrqd3s8yurgvp5qgspev22kv6cwm7falphmqut52ru79l94hxvkg9ld4ylnk5kjh2jgcsrqsqqqa28lczwrm


nostr:npub1ndketdm2qyv35nrhsxzks8kh7w7w6tll4rjp29hv0qjqkgfjsh6snmgk2v time to get familiar 🫡


nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955 is immediately crashing upon opening (iOS 1.6.1). Cannot use the app. Just started this afternoon.

Anyone else having this problem and do you know about it nostr:npub1xtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsevkk5s ?


It is really fascinating to think about. We are watching every single currency collapse in real time, while Bitcoin eats the world. The dollar will collapse last… hence the lag to reach an “ATH”


Bitcoin has reached an all-time high for three of the top twenty global currencies, the Japanese yen, the Norwegian kroner, and the Turkish lira.
https://m.primal.net/HfkW.mov


Thankfully we have massive data centers to consume that energy instead!

Allowing people to not be able to generate images of white people and giving the masses provably false and misleading information seems like a much better use of energy. Who needs magic internet money anyways?

Besides- I heard #bitcoin is boiling the ocean!


Satoshi Nakamoto explains why they chose there to only be 21,000,000 #bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/742c4b81838c5680310d930912e7034c964f1eaa3550565bd3a3acf285412dcd.jpg


We are already there

Cc: nostr:npub1cf3zeytdnwgwzz5pk2ax0vvmmlzad03xcft4d50ejrfhsh8pxcdsefx7gk
https://m.primal.net/HfiY.mov


When your friends will come.. stay humble, be patient. 😅🤣
#Bitcoin
https://i.nostr.build/BMwZ.jpg
#memestr #memes #meme #plebhy


Still can’t believe someone wrote this headline on a day #bitcoin pumped 10%

nostr:npub15dqlghlewk84wz3pkqqvzl2w2w36f97g89ljds8x6c094nlu02vqjllm5m is signal.
The rest is noise.

https://m.primal.net/HfcO.jpg
https://m.primal.net/HfcP.jpg


***(Panel) composite paper, ash wood [4” x 48”]***

***(Box) pallet, pallet wood, spray paint, nails [48” x 24” x 24”]***

*This project was first presented in 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Images remain property of Connor Hesen. Prints available on request.*

---

### Artist Statement

**Quarantine: Examining the Impact of Globalization**

“***Quarantine***” examines one node in the complex network of **human globalization**. The work reflects on the repercussions of global trade and forces a discussion on the benefits - and tradeoffs -that globalization has brought the human species.

At the core of the project lies the **Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)**, an invasive insect that has left a trail of devastation across millions of ash trees in the United States. Native to Asia, the EAB hitchhiked its way onto American soil through wooden packing materials. It made its debut in Boulder in 2013 - swiftly threatening the existence of nearly 100,000 ash trees in the area. To curb further spread, the federal government imposed a quarantine on all ash wood from affected regions.

***“Quarantine”*** invites viewers to pause, reflect, and question. As one contemplates the interplay between the various elements in front of them - they must grapple with their own ethical framework and dive deeper into questions regarding progress and preservation.

> “Quarantine” is presented through two elements, each narrating a unique chapter of this ecological saga:

**The ash wood panel** aims to mimic the characteristics of the EAB’s destruction. The panel is adorned with a font that mimics the signs of infestation and illustrates the relentless assault this innocent-looking creature is causing.

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The text, rendered in midnight black, creates a deliberate contrast to that of which it lies—a dialogue between the organic and the artificial. The word “Quarantine” is displayed as the focal point of the panel to (unironically) demonstrate a literal interpretation of ‘quarantine on ash’.  As viewers engage with the panel they confront the dual forces at play. Nature’s vulnerability vs. humanity’s impact.

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**The box structure** stands as a tangible representation of the method of infestation. The box symbolizes not only containment, but also the globalized trade that facilitated the EAB’s journey to North America. Its worn and gritty appearance mirrors the ecological (and economic) damages done by this innocuous-seeming insect. On one side of the box, a vivid red symbol hints at a potential source and destination of the ill-fated crate. The top reads 'destruction' in all bold caps. It is clear something is wrong.

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> That delicate balance between gains and losses—form the crux of this exploration. Globalization, while propelling human progress, has also disrupted natural ecosystems and biodiversity. The EAB saga serves as a poignant case study, revealing the unintended consequences of our interconnected world.

### Additional Photos

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Yo! Sorry brotha- responding now.


My first Bitcoin interview was 10 years ago today, right after MTGOX crashed. They wanted to know if Bitcoin was dead. 😏

https://video.nostr.build/3d4ac1d63ba70f1627ea91805228157c7402cc71a8d12985ff7fff6c47a91646.mp4


Nope

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just added some backlinking and a link


***Work in Progress. Some info might be incorrect or improperly cited***

![Hoover Institution](https://149427467.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hoover-Institution.png)

The **Hoover Institution** (*officially known as The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace*) is an [[American public policy]] [[think tank]]. Its mission revolves around promoting [[personal and economic liberty]], advocating for [[free enterprise]], and supporting [[limited government]].

The [[institution]] seeks to improve the [[human condition]] by advancing ideas that foster [[economic opportunity]] and [[prosperity]] and safeguarding peace for [[America]] and [[humanity]] at large [3]

# Mission Statement

> "Now more than five decades old, Herbert Hoover’s 1959 statement to the Board of Trustees of Stanford University on the purpose and scope of the Hoover Institution continues to guide and define its mission in the twenty-first century.
“This Institution supports the Constitution of the United States, its Bill of Rights and its method of representative government. Both our social and economic systems are based on private enterprise from which springs initiative and ingenuity…. Ours is a system where the Federal Government should undertake no governmental, social or economic action, except where local government, or the people, cannot undertake it for themselves…. The overall mission of this Institution is, from its records, to recall the voice of experience against the making of war, and by the study of these records and their publication, to recall man’s endeavors to make and preserve peace, and to sustain for America the safeguards of the American way of life. This Institution is not, and must not be, a mere library. But with these purposes as its goal, the Institution itself must constantly and dynamically point the road to peace, to personal freedom, and to the safeguards of the American system.”

# Current day

**Scholarship and Research**: Hoover fellows engage in scholarly and empirical research that tackles bold questions, offers powerful solutions for policymakers, and advances ideas to improve people’s lives. Their work spans various areas, including economics, history, governance, and public opinion.

**Policy Solutions**: Hoover scholars create breakthrough ideas aligned with the institution’s mission. Their research is characterized by empirical rigor, intellectual depth, and historical context. Hoover’s hallmark lies in its uncompromising, independent policy scholarship.

**Research Teams**: Hoover has several active teams dedicated to conducting research in areas of public policy. These teams host symposia, engage in dialogues with policymakers, and produce multimedia content such as essays, newsletters, and podcasts.

**Fellowship Opportunities**: The institution provides opportunities for students, policy makers, military veterans, and media professionals to take sabbaticals, engage with Hoover fellows, and broaden their perspectives on policy issues. Topics include international relations, economics, cybersecurity, healthcare, and more.

**Communications**: Hoover not only produces high-quality public policy research but also disseminates these ideas to audiences in the United States and globally. It aims to turn scholarly conclusions into actionable policies.

**Leadership**: The Hoover Institution is led by Tad and Dianne Taube Director Condoleezza Rice, with Eric Wakin serving as the deputy director and director of Library & Archives.

# Timeline of events

**1914-1918**: World War I rages across Europe, prompting Herbert Hoover to conceive the idea of gathering materials related to the war while organizing humanitarian relief for Belgium.

**1919**: The Hoover Institution is established, with the founding document being a telegram from Herbert Hoover to Stanford president Ray Lyman Wilbur, offering $50,000 for collecting World War I materials.

**1921**: The first shipment of materials arrives at Stanford for the Hoover War Collection, including documents collected by Hoover himself during his time in Europe.

**1926**: The Hoover Institution Press is established, publishing bibliographical series describing the library and archival collections.

**1928**: Herbert Hoover, later the 31st President of the United States, is nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.

**1929-1933**: Hoover’s presidency faces challenges, including the stock market crash in 1929. Despite initial popularity, his tenure becomes more objectively evaluated over time.

**1957**: The institution is renamed the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace.

**1959**: Stanford’s Board of Trustees officially establishes the Hoover Institution as an independent institution within Stanford University.

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## Sources

[1] https://www.hoover.org/about/hoover-story

[2] https://www.hoover.org/about/hoover-story/timeline

[3] https://www.hoover.org/about

[4] https://histories.hoover.org/hoover-today/

[5] https://www.hoover.org/about/herbert-hoover

[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Institution

[7] https://www.hoover.org/about/hoover-story/vision-institution-today


***Work in Progress. Some info might be incorrect or improperly cited***

An **honorary doctorate**, also known as **Doctor Honoris Causa**, is a [[prestigious academic award]] that [[universities]] and [[colleges]] bestow upon individuals without requiring them to complete the usual educational requirements for a traditional degree. Having an honorary degree doesn’t grant specific professional privileges, but it does provide prestige and additional recognition.

Honorary degrees recognize an individual’s significant contributions to society, specific fields, or the world at large. Honorary degrees are typically conferred upon accomplished professionals, including [[presidents]], [[world leaders]], [[celebrities]], [[scientists]], and [[lawyers]].

### Sources

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-can-you-do-with-honorary-degree

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-get-honorary-doctorate-degree

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honorary_degree


Or we YOLO 69,420 once more and burn to zero to close out the greatest tulip bubble of all time 🤷

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#bitcoin is about to break the all time high in #CNY #RMB.

Every fiat currency is collapsing. The dollar will be last to collapse.

It was also likely be the last to set an ATH in.


Support my continued work with a larger donation


support me with some extra perks tossed in.

Gain access to the 'Hescord' Discord Server to chat and see BTS content


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I do. Looks much better on mobile btw.


Legend


The founding fathers understood this.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KZOtEbwwfOM&list=WL&index=2&pp=gAQBiAQB

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Farmers break through police roadblocks in Brussels 🔥

https://v.nostr.build/kMB6.mp4


Clearing out some older inventory over on the nostr:npub18zqv09q8clz6wtphczcfgtyemtg8eev4vzt59xvfrarhctj66a7qpkf4n2
page.

Have a peep and DM if you see anything you like 🫡

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重庆

https://video.nostr.build/3ccd28e8f1555c9d7fc396ed0e3758c8067688ab7c1a57f6107d345217c4de25.mp4

#drone #dronestr #china #chongqing #cyberpunk #future #city #hippiesabatoge #hes #asiastr


From up Cissbury Ring, Worthing looking out towards the sea.

#photography #photo #sunset #sun #fog #landscape
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alt Sunset photo, showing foggy Worthing from Cissbury Ring.


Figured it out now! My syntax was incorrect. 🫡🫡🫡


Incredible. Was wondering how this might work so each topic doesn’t end up with tons of slightly modified versions of the same note.

Does the site support adding images? I am trying to use markdown syntax. Having trouble getting the linked images to render. Any guidance?


Very cool. Welcome to #nostr

Followed 🫡


Thanks for creating 🫡


The earthwork employs a singular free-flowing, curvilinear line, representing a departure from the rigid angles of the surrounding landscape. This choice symbolizes more than just movement. It delves into the relationship between the towering skyscrapers, flowing highways, and gridded cities we inhabit. As the eye follows the work from start to finish, it encounters straight lines—those of trees and rocks—interrupting the flow, much like the complex highway systems and cities we build to connect ourselves around the globe.


Still winter in the northwest US . It makes for some beautiful scenery out the window.

#winterlandscapes #photography #amature
#grownostr🌱
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Very happy with how Wikifreedia is coming up and what can be done with this model

Next I will work on better merging/forking functionality

wikifreedia.xyz


Still doing my part. We — the people of #nostr — will dethrone #wikipedia https://image.nostr.build/a839f9156cab3a2e246bb6596d5017b2f47d2f65194af7ad7c60bd66c61c1266.jpg  nostr:note13dttkrajpeg7dwh4qld5r4n5sq3887knhteej3m077n8w3ctwhzqxegcdu


![The University of Hong Kong](https://logonoid.com/images/university-of-hong-kong-logo.png)

**The University of Hong Kong (HKU)** was established in [[1911]] and is the oldest [[institute of higher learning]] in the [[territory]] of [[Hong Kong]]. It holds [[international recognition]] as a [[research-led]] [[university]]. [1]

### Sources

[1] https://www.hku.hk/


Humanities encompass a diverse array of [[academic disciplines]] that explore [[human]] [[culture]], [[values]], and [[expression]]. These fields include the study of [[languages]], [[literature]], [[arts]], [[history]], [[philosophy]], and aspects of [[social sciences]].

Sources

https://www.britannica.com/topic/humanities
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanities
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humanity


An author, in [[legal]] terms, is the [[creator]] of an original work, whether that work is in [[written]], [[graphic]], or [[recorded]] medium. An author is the [[creative]] force behind [[literary]] and [[intellectual]] works, shaping [[narratives]], [[ideas]], and [[expressions]] that resonate across time. Authors create a range of work ranging from [[novels]], [[articles]], [[poems]], [[plays]], [[scholarly treatises]], and more. [1]

Sources
[1] https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/author

Contributors
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A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past, serving as an authority on historical matters. Their work involves methodical research and the creation of narratives that illuminate events, developments, and societies across time.


A **Chair Professorship**, also known as a **Chair**, is an esteemed [[academic title]] conferred upon [[full-time]] [[teaching faculty]] members who have achieved significant scholarly recognition or made substantial [[research contributions]]. While specific regulations vary across institutions, chair professors often enjoy certain privileges, such as exemption from typical teaching hours and retirement age restrictions. [1] [2].

### Key points:

**Title and Prestige**: A chair professorship represents a prestigious honor within academia. It is typically bestowed upon senior faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in their field.

**Teaching and Research**: Chair professors engage in both teaching and research activities. They contribute to the academic community by imparting knowledge to students and conducting groundbreaking research.

**Named Professorships**: Some institutions grant unique titles, such as “named professorships” or “named chairs,” to senior faculty members whose research or publications have gained widespread acclaim. For instance, a faculty member might hold the distinguished position of the “John Doe Professor of Philosophy.”

**Administrative Role**: In addition to their scholarly work, chair professors often serve as department administrators.
Their responsibilities include creating course schedules, evaluating faculty, overseeing tenure and promotion processes, ensuring policy compliance, and managing department budgets.

**Variability**: The structure of higher education in the United States is highly diverse, with each state and private institution developing its own organizational framework. As a result, the roles and responsibilities of chair professors can vary significantly across different universities and colleges. [2]

### Sources:

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_ranks_in_the_United_States
[2] https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-explain-it-me/pocket-guide-academic-ranks


Making progress 👀 nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft https://image.nostr.build/4e5f641e8d3c240b5496d6b2255ce7468bc00d6c709b00ca793c25c35e3c1e27.jpg


Yes


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"St. Louis (pictured above) explores the concept of line at the macro-level. In this piece, movement remains a central theme, but the intent shifts."


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"The earthwork employs a singular free-flowing, curvilinear line, representing a departure from the rigid angles of the surrounding landscape."


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"The roads we have constructed, like arteries of the land, connect us to vast possibility."

, takes on a profound new meaning in our urban landscape. The roads we have constructed, like arteries of the land, connect us to vast possibility. What happens when human progress and creation intersect with the natural world, and what role does that play in our lives?


I know where my weekend is going nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft

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Wen NIP-23 and NIP-72 support? 👀


rough day today,

needed a mood-boost

so I coded a simple Wikipedia proof-of-concept

👉 Wikifreedia:

https://wikifreedia.vercel.app/fiatjaf

* View what others have written about
* Edit anyone's version and make it your own (fork)
* Vote on which one is the "right" version (from your point of view)
👀 There is no canonical entry for any topic because no one is playing God (other than the woke editors of Wikipedia)


Jeff Booth on Deflation

https://video.nostr.build/fd0338bd8a7012340c0a95d0850013f817af8e8d6988d659449264a7376de751.mp4

#jeffbooth #deflation #economics #bitcoin #money #debt


Impossible.

I am Satoshi. nostr:note1vgqt9w46fsjvnase800zdqpq66rmlzs7y2fpd55tn4mp53nasknsw6rpaq


Thank you so much nostr:npub1zwyrus8vrvv5pfj4lfmk44wnxajk56rk0959nqugzj9ewljk258sxpqlfd


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made it into a torrent, might take awhile for the trackers to get to it.  Enjoy!

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Satoshi Nakamoto's earliest collaborator Martii 'Sirius' Malmi just released their entire email history.

At 120 pages, its the most significant addition to the archives of #Bitcoin 's unknown inventor.

Here are the most important new findings.

When asked how #Bitcoin  might scale in the future, Satoshi theorized the network would have a maximum of 100,000 nodes.

Here he goes into the calculation, and the economics of the network at scale.

Note: About 50,000 nodes run the software today

Satoshi foresaw at least 1 viable, non-monetary use for #Bitcoin , backing the time-stamping use case

Satoshi describing the differences between #Bitcoin  and DigiCash, David Chaum's failed e-money

This is notable as Chaum's work had a profound impact on the cypherpunks, including Hal finney

Satoshi was concerned about his legal risk in launching #Bitcoin , nothing he was "uncomfortable" with explicitly labeling it an investment.

Note: Here also we see he didn't come up with the term "cryptocurrency" himself.

By July 2009, Satoshi was tired, saying he "needed a break" from Bitcoin.

Here, he also explains Hal's absence from the work

Satoshi discussing how #Bitcoin  might gain adoption. Of note is his emphasis that Bitcoin was easy to obtain given that you could mine it on a computer.

Very different from how we think about BTC today.

In June 2010, someone offered to donate $2,000 to Satoshi for his #Bitcoin  work.

Notably, he had the donor send it to Martti's address.

Already known, but Satoshi was pretty adamant that early users consider #Bitcoin  "free"

Here he is discussing removing transaction fees from the UX of an early software

Satoshi worked on #Bitcoin  on Christmas Day

Satoshi saw #Bitcoin  taking hold as a way to trade other internet currencies like Liberty Reserve.

Note: Liberty Reserve was later shut down by the US

Satoshi had a mysterious leave of absence from #Bitcoin  in 2010. Here he is talking about it with Martti, though it's notably also short on details.

It was Satoshi who removed the language that #Bitcoin  was "anonymous" from Bitcoin.org.

He worried it made Bitcoin sound "shady."

Worth noting given the historical revisionism around this, Satoshi thought very highly of @gavinandresen.

Here he is praising Gavin and referring to someone else as a "goofball."

We finally have a copy of the email Satoshi sent other developers before taking his name off the project website.

As they've said, Satoshi doesn't mention his intention to step back from the project at all

Here you’ll find all the emails:

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GM #nostr

Republished this artist statement from 2016 late last night. Have a peep icymi.

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"“Rockway” examines the concept of Micro v. Macro through the central theme of line; acting as a reflection on ideas of movement and connectivity in today's world."


##### **(Micro)** "Boulder Creek" // stacked rocks [157' x 2' x 1']

##### **(Macro)** "St. Louis" // photo collage on foam board [16" x 20"]

*This project was first presented in 2016, as a diptych installation at the group exhibition, "There to Here: Investigative Topographies from Land and Environmental Art" in Boulder, Colorado. Images remain property of Connor Hesen, but prints can be purchased via DM.*

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#### Artist Statement

**Rockway:** A Reflection on Roads and Nature

“Rockway” examines the concept of **Micro v. Macro** through the central theme of **line**; acting as a reflection on ideas of movement and connectivity in today's world. A line, simply defined as **the connection between two points**, takes on a profound new meaning in our urban landscape. The roads we have constructed, like arteries of the land, connect us to vast possibility. What happens when human progress and creation intersect with the natural world, and what role does that play in our lives?

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*Boulder Creek* (pictured above) explores this intersection at the **micro-level**, focusing heavily on the delicate balance between humans and their environment. Stumbling upon the nearly **160-foot earthwork** presents the viewer with an unnatural line, composed of stones, meandering through the pristine natural landscape. It evokes the winding roads through the mountains nearby one takes to get here- a stark contrast against the wilderness where it sits.

The earthwork employs a singular free-flowing, **curvilinear line**, representing a departure from the rigid angles of the surrounding landscape. This choice symbolizes more than just movement. It delves into the relationship between the towering skyscrapers, flowing highways, and gridded cities we inhabit. As the eye follows the work from start to finish, it encounters straight lines—those of trees and rocks—interrupting the flow, much like the complex highway systems and cities we build to connect ourselves around the globe.

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*St. Louis* (pictured above) explores the concept of line at the **macro-level**. In this piece, movement remains a central theme, but the intent shifts. The collage aims to create an unrealistic, yet harmonious, urban highway system. Lines intersect, diverge, and rejoin in nearly impossible ways; calling into question what exactly our future might look like. Each line signifies the movement of humans—from place to place, from birth to departure.

The city of St. Louis holds personal significance. It’s my birthplace, **my starting point**. The curved form of the line embodies movement and fluidity, echoing my own journey. Highways connect us to places, people, and experiences. They weave our stories, even as they reshape the landscape.

Step back, and the piece appears **a unified whole**. But lean in and scrutinize the details, and you’ll discover **individual clippings** and rigid overlaps from the satellite photos it is composed of. Each stone and curve. Each road and line — force us to consider the tale of movement, connection, and balance. "Rockway" invites us step back and dig deeper into the connections we [ourselves] hold with the land; and what responsibility we [as a whole] have in encouraging continued prosperity, while maintaining the delicate balance holding it all together.

#### Additional Photos

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*Originally published in 2016 by Connor Hesen. Republished at [habla.news/u/hes@nostrplebs.com/1708400183541]() on 2/19/2024.*

*Find more of my work at [connorhesen.net]()*

"Rockway" (Micro v. Macro) - Artist Statement + Photos [2016]

"Rockway" explores the interplay between micro and macro perspectives through lines, examining the relationship between human development and nature. "Boulder Creek" delves into this connection at the micro-level, while "St. Louis" zooms out to the macro-level, both prompting contemplation on the impact of human activity on the environment and our responsibility in preserving the delicate balance.

This is a long form article, you can read it in https://habla.news/a/naddr1qqxnzdes8q6rqvp38qen2dp3qgspev22kv6cwm7falphmqut52ru79l94hxvkg9ld4ylnk5kjh2jgcsrqsqqqa28yuvrcc


##### **(Micro)** "Boulder Creek" // stacked rocks [157' x 2' x 1']

##### **(Macro)** "St. Louis" // photo collage on foam board [16" x 20"]

*This project was first presented in 2016, as a diptych installation at the group exhibition, "There to Here: Investigative Topographies from Land and Environmental Art" in Boulder, Colorado. Images remain property of Connor Hesen, but prints can be purchased via DM.*

#### Artist Statement

**Rockway:** A Reflection on Roads and Nature

“Rockway” examines the concept of **Micro v. Macro** through the central theme of **line**; acting as a reflection on ideas of movement and connectivity in today's world. A line, simply defined as **the connection between two points**, takes on a profound new meaning in our urban landscape. The roads we have constructed, like arteries of the land, connect us to vast possibility. What happens when human progress and creation intersect with the natural world, and what role does that play in our lives?

https://image.nostr.build/620a74cf76fde892e481854e61adcfb9d8323ec9ac373fa45760d362b7596afb.jpg

*Boulder Creek* explores this intersection at the **micro-level**, focusing heavily on the delicate balance between humans and their environment. Stumbling upon the nearly 160-foot earthwork presents the viewer with an unnatural line, composed of stones, meandering through the pristine natural landscape. It evokes the winding roads through the mountains nearby one takes to get here- a stark contrast against the wilderness where it sits.

The earthwork employs a singular free-flowing, curvilinear line, representing a departure from the rigid angles of the surrounding landscape. This choice symbolizes more than just movement. It delves into the relationship between the towering skyscrapers, flowing highways, and gridded cities we inhabit. As the eye follows the work from start to finish, it encounters straight lines—those of trees and rocks—interrupting the flow, much like the complex highway systems and cities we build to connect ourselves around the globe.

https://image.nostr.build/a3dc4d38660700b273106026ef87cb097fddc2040f5e86120564fddca2f400c8.jpg

*St. Louis* explores the concept of line at the **macro-level**. In this piece, movement remains a central theme, but the intent shifts. The collage aims to create an unrealistic, yet harmonious, urban highway system. Lines intersect, diverge, and rejoin in nearly impossible ways; calling into question what exactly our future might look like. Each line signifies the movement of humans—from place to place, from birth to departure.

St. Louis holds personal significance. It’s my birthplace, my starting point. The curved form of the line embodies movement and fluidity, echoing my own journey. Highways connect us to places, people, and experiences. They weave our stories, even as they reshape the landscape.

Step back, and the piece appears a unified whole. But lean in and scrutinize the details, and you’ll discover individual clippings and rigid overlaps from the satellite photos it is composed of. Each stone and curve. Each road and line — force us to consider the story of movement, connection, and balance. They invite us step back and dig deeper into the connections we ourselves hold with the land; and the responsibility we have as a whole in encouraging continued innovation and prosperity, while maintaining that delicate balance holding it together.

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#### Photos

https://image.nostr.build/620a74cf76fde892e481854e61adcfb9d8323ec9ac373fa45760d362b7596afb.jpg

https://image.nostr.build/f1f95c9d21d3b662fb1b0939672b11a58f605ef3fede745d568c992ead96eeb7.jpg


habla.news


Great episode!
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https://fountain.fm/episode/bXRfl9okZ81AVZAJqg4x


#Bitcoin is at ATH
https://video.nostr.build/454655da6bbbae924402ea1f0ca2d18c8b1d1cfd48d91135592a246727eeffe1.mp4


Holy cow. That is beautiful.


🔥

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Look this cool nostree list 'Sup Nostr' from nostr:npub1rjc54ve4sahunm7r0kpchg58eut7ttwvevst7m2fl8dfd9w4y33q0w0qw2
https://nostree.me/hes@nostrplebs.com/qw2qh2asw


Really enjoying #slidestr for a quick browse of all the images I have posted on #nostr

https://slidestr.net/npub1rjc54ve4sahunm7r0kpchg58eut7ttwvevst7m2fl8dfd9w4y33q0w0qw2


Post some pics of your favorites. I would love to see.


Man…twitter is becoming absolutely deranged. I seriously question why I even look at it anymore between the surprise porn, violence, or emotional abuse all designed for eyeballs and clicks.

It’s pretty wild to see that this whole model is starting to eat itself. Glad we have an alternative like this, and I’m excited to see where it goes.


It will make you angry after about 5 seconds.

Algorithms can certainly have value (esp. for pulling older posts), but being free of them is a whole new world.


Looks like you might need to grab a coin book!

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Sent this to a financial advisor last year

He got it

Dove in

Now we do business together https://image.nostr.build/ae73612cc712c6a119967a533283f7ab2ef09220f36ad2251e05c6b421d4c162.jpg


Glad you noticed! All from China. In order:

1. Grain ration good for 1kg of rice. Issued at the tail end of the Cultural Revolution the year Mao died. 1976.

2. Meat ration. Unknown date.

3. Fabric ration good for 1 “city inch” of cloth (about 3cm). The year Deng launched the “Strike Hard Against Crime” campaign. 1983.

4. 1 fen (banknote). Issued the year all private businesses were taken over by the state and Mao launched the first 5-year plan. 1953

5. Flour ration good for 5kg. 1976.

6. 2 fen. 1953.

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#nostr #history #money #china #antique #mao #culturalrevolution #old #fiat https://image.nostr.build/007729a2696f963a3908b3717085699f4a8d442491f786c583ecfe893f8ae72e.jpg https://image.nostr.build/bd95eb87a67b7c6dd64781e250b7491e3ce50ed1dfdf0896660a72a92d3f12bf.jpg  nostr:note1em9yu7xu7lvegxggwrtz7x6lprgxftkpjy8twly4ana2u9wwadvshgs4la


Pick one to inhabit.

#photography #china https://image.nostr.build/d0000e15de0f666c8b824b36355291b31a7d2c579c3186954702ef351ac8c85e.jpg https://image.nostr.build/1a6a69e406b9d872a6c4b35bc31be095de8723063f4bd22e791941024d239b2a.jpg


That’s right. Worthless in the monetary sense, but will provide sentimental value long term.


My collection of #fiat from my travels.

A collection that will soon be worthless.

Buy #bitcoin https://video.nostr.build/a487f7a1891d1cd6e169938dcce9ef5e5613007abeded9160e50ae61e5eebf26.mp4


Ooo… can I get a copy of the presentation? Would love to share with friends.


Epic nostr:note1cnkc709dw9ssf77az7ccuvlzq2fz73nf2du5eclk5ymupurwjyeq2ksz90


Cc: nostr:note1pn7a76d3vgg8ttsxg3wev6l870a4x0hvgam9kxe5mq9v8y6eht2sgayhj2


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I will say, @habla certainly handles the long form community posts the best of any client I have played with. Gorgeous display!

https://habla.news/c/naddr1qqr9gunpwejkcqgjwaehxw309ahkvenrdpskjm3wwp6kyq3qrjc54ve4sahunm7r0kpchg58eut7ttwvevst7m2fl8dfd9w4y33qxpqqqzr0vd2mncw


Hmm... I am not super technical so I can't really provide an answer. My guess is that some clients have not enabled NIP-72 yet, or that the notes need to be rebroadcast to more relays in order for them to show up across multiple clients. It is strange that your posts show on the Habla News community, but not on the Satellite community.

#asknostr


Thank you. Your sacrifice and hard work has had an impact on my life. Fuck the commie haters.

You have made a difference.


Fidelity educating their customers & flexing at the same time. With just facts.

ETH is bad for your health. https://image.nostr.build/cd741fa98f9204e506091ea4fa9f5bc04d6b7f1fc5c1c12221dbac6a7fb60379.jpg


Good listen regarding the Censorship Industrial Complex.

#censorship #freedom #1A #freedomofspeech #podcast

https://fountain.fm/episode/o3cyfpTrx2YaesrmhDnH


Still one of my favorite shots I’ve captured on the bird to date. This one was taken at Ciqikou Ancient Town in Chongqing, China.

#mavicpro3 #nostr #zap #重庆 #磁器口 #磁器口古镇 #古镇 #旅行 #勘察 #中国 nostr:note1fx5m44aj9uydav8y23u74tylsywfm9zsxsa56skrszwqseexj02s6gvknc


What it need to attack the #bitcoin network?

nostr:npub15dqlghlewk84wz3pkqqvzl2w2w36f97g89ljds8x6c094nlu02vqjllm5m :
https://video.nostr.build/3a617b6d004b684accd17f8656e0529370b04653e91ec2d53059ca3b5b12ed75.mp4


Bliss

https://video.nostr.build/fbd4c583076f7f956f98310dfbf54b7be92dd5566dc406aa98c2576133829708.mp4

#china #drone #ancient #town #video #reels #asia #asiastr #dronestr #peace #explore #travel #chongqing


Wake up and #Bitcoin. https://image.nostr.build/0b83751cef10255b1530e4e3ac9d3e337e851db84ca402ef3953c0dde1c6ee07.jpg


#Bitcoin is Everywhere. https://image.nostr.build/b91426d18f8c952cea33f46128e1814170f0a8cc1fb752edfff83b99d5215dff.jpg


Joyride over the Allia Anji.

https://video.nostr.build/c5c003fa14a7a6eacacf289a4132546f7c42110b54168d41e40d6d510de63336.mp4

#drone #anji #china #video #reel #asia #foggy #mountains #outside #fromwhereidrone #explore #travel #alila #architecture #coolhotels


Easily one of the best spots in town for catching rows of bright yellow and red leaves. Jiaotong University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China. The campus is located in Xuhui District and has a mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles to admire as well. Try to visit in late October or early November for the best leaf-peeping. You can walk along the tree-lined paths, set up a blanket in the field for a picnic, or simply take photos and enjoy the scenery.


Moganshan Road is a gem for all things art. It is home to M50, the best art district in the city, where you will find dozens of galleries, studios, and workshops showcasing a wide range of art. There are also plenty of cool spots scattered around the area, particularly the graffiti wall. The wall is a welcome contrast to some of the drab and monotonous architecture found around the city; with colorful display of street art featuring various styles and themes. Stop by and admire the works of local and international artists, and even jump in to join them in adding your own mark. The wall is constantly evolving, so you can always find something new.


This one is out in Gubei, a suburban area in the west of Shanghai. It may be a bit of a trek, but it is worth it if you are looking for a more relaxing and peaceful pedestrian street in the city. Golden Street, or Jinxiu Road, is a great place to walk a dog, grab an afternoon drink, or enjoy a romantic dinner with your loved one. While it may be a bit far from downtown, it makes for a great joyride on your scooter or bicycle.


The Bund is certainly a must-see if you are traveling to Shanghai for the first time - and it will be at the top of every travel guide out there, for good reason - there are equally as stunning alternatives away from the crowds. If you want to enjoy the skyline from a more relaxed perspective, consider the Pudong side of the river. There are parks, basketball courts, and green spaces along the riverbank for you to chill at and take in the sights. You can also hop on a ferry or a sightseeing boat to cross the river and admire the views from the renowned Bund.


Hands down one of the top five rooftop bars in the city, along with Bar Rouge, Kartel, and others; Highline is a go-to-spot that offers great views of the city and excellent food. Find it on the sixth floor of the Ascott Hotel in Huaihai Road in Xintiandi. Nothing beats a laid back Saturday afternoon at Highline. I prefer the views during the day, though it is equally as nice a night. Sip cocktails, wine, or beer, and enjoy the music and vibe. Highline is a perfect place to spend an afternoon.


#bitcoin does not have a price.

It is RE-PRICING everything you know.
Click Log and zoom out.


The Bund

https://image.nostr.build/3f7da549a1911b7d0bda1d5f485e932f9b8a31e07cf922a77bc303924423f421.jpg

#photography #shanghai #city #architecture #drone #photo #china


r/china without the censorship.

Current events, news, photos, culture, history, questions, and discussions are welcome- so long as the discourse relates to China.

All are welcome from dissidents to nationalists.

Please show some respect.
Posts must be related to China.

Items in MODQUEUE do not represent n/China until approved.


Tulou Chasin' in Fujian

https://video.nostr.build/940411a9cdf398881947316e75de0404faef528f162bf01ca7213bd964fb3399.mp4

#drone #china #nostr #asia #video #hes


This is a highlight created in https://habla.news
"Habla is superior to traditional blogging platforms because it is built on top of Nostr. It is interoperable with a plethora of other Nostr apps, which makes the user experience seamless and more engaging. Moreover, thanks to the Lightning Network, your input – if found valuable by the readers – can and will be instantly rewarded with the best money humanity has ever witnessed: bitcoin."

is a Nostr-based platform that allows you to create and manage long-form posts. You could compare it to Medium, yet Habla is so much more than that. Habla is superior to traditional blogging platforms because it is built on top of


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Only 2 million left. Don’t sell to em


The threat that leaders are speaking about in vague terms publicly today is about the United States' insufficient holdings of bitcoin compared to other countries, that we are totally not at war with, as we approach hyperbitcoinization ahead of the previously assumed timetable. The security and stability of our Nation will be maintained when Congress takes bold, swift action to buy bitcoin in $1 trillion chunks each day. This would just be a temporary measure. We just need 15 days to slow the spread of bitcoin to other countries.
#bitcoin
https://image.nostr.build/a93678e8210d93550e171e7c53468f3a508e4ed13a50808630c4d3864d4ad2fc.jpg


#Bitcoin will ruthlessly hunt down the cheapest electricity of the planet.  The #bitcoin mining ⛏ industry promises to make wasted electricity a thing of the past. #Bitcoin changes everything. https://image.nostr.build/17ff806844795b0cca8fb3aaeb9c8bc9ebd60e957ecc4ec3c2bbe61c9cfc7d96.jpg


Reup for #nostr

Do not “sell” your #bitcoin
Do not think you could be “up”
Do not “buy” #bitcoin

Save your hard earned time and effort in Bitcoin.

One day, no one will want your #fiat https://video.nostr.build/c28f09f925407d30ac28c34c28bd9620c13fc6a575840afbdcaa58bf3e5e73f1.mp4  nostr:note1zh02z20ercj4su877afg9tpf5aujk2wct5grufyx2fmd5ukuchvsgf373t


Anotha one nostr:note1erkzq5l9e4p3a9pzkuj9tadx7uv7j0xnjc47xdszfr9krftl5k8q7gu3js


Link looks kinda sketchy. I promise it isn’t.

“Breaking BFT: Quantifying the Cost to Attack Bitcoin and Ethereum”

#bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/8d6d40f5a9535058addade4e2bb586f8ee04966ee5f0ad4585f928088b74cac3.jpg  nostr:note1adkk8yp347qjgvlxktrckrv0skkmqnn7clh76g6vt6vqnfmfnq5sevgkra


Did Nic’s star continue to rise?

#asknostr #bitcoin #13%


Fuck….

Rest in peace


Give #nostr the juicy details 👀


So true. The incentives are misaligned.


It shocks me that they get millions of views. Getting sucked into a rabbit hole makes sense though.

It is really sad watching their “fans” encourage the poor health. Such a bad feedback loop.


I gotta ask…

Who TF watches Mukbang videos? Do millions of people seriously enjoy watching someone stuff their face and get fat over time? Or is all of this “hype” fake engagement driven by the algorithms?

If you do watch them- explain why.

#asknostr


Some never learn. They will eventually. https://image.nostr.build/93ed7b3b15e531d37c0332a02f2bfd70f07b2565ddf788ebf615999d52226aad.jpg https://image.nostr.build/0399f3fe5aaeaf57ad0d64e5726695314a6c1285fbb010a70057c7c321177d24.jpg https://image.nostr.build/4cefb86c6288e85382143dbca181979f8ef9f81cc62c43c529b1b5a791dfb85c.jpg


Back when “asylum” was actually legitimate.


#bitcoin https://m.primal.net/HdIm.mp4


OG. Nantong, China. https://video.nostr.build/c5b2791807d8a559c903fad200a3cc5cd3454844ffb7933d1d69b953047645c8.mp4  nostr:note1t2e3r86ekc08gguk5vcx280k74ge2y7ahwmh07rny6ap2wnyfu5qn3yu5w


👆This.

If governments had to go back to selling bonds and increasing taxes- wars would be less popular with citizens.

As long as they can continue robbing ignorant citizens through money printing- the forever wars will continue.


29= nostr:npub1ex7mdykw786qxvmtuls208uyxmn0hse95rfwsarvfde5yg6wy7jq6qvyt9 direct deposit

9= custody their keys until they are 18 and pay them in #bitcoin for chores.

15= a mix of the two?


Been driving my car without a left turn signal for several months now 😂


Sleepwalking into dystopia


Early #bitcoin adopters (circa ~2014) will go down in history as some of the most intelligent and forward thinking individuals in human history.

Mad ups to those of you who held through the attacks, gaslighting, and volatility and could see the solutions long before the rest of us.


Doubt it.

And if so- pure gaslighting.


lol…what?


G’night #nostr https://image.nostr.build/aaed90f69f1b31be2c361d9ac97ff7f6d8eb7137cb353411957f94be13f96a78.jpg


Congrats mate. Well deserved!


Good morning you psychopaths. We’re building a #Bitcoin centered coworking space to collaborate, build, and hang out. This is, dare I say, huge. http://denver.space


I cannot zap you.


I will hunt it down and add it to this series.

If I could intravenously inject nostr:npub1hk0tv47ztd8kekngsuwwycje68umccjzqjr7xgjfqkm8ffcs53dqvv20pf rants directly into my bloodstream… I would.


class A(mass psychosis) :
    def __init__ (pre.programing)
        induce (fear)
            run <disease.x> https://image.nostr.build/918e8be10c0ca8b3ecc5a7611982e642280426cb3a547773960fc460010d8f93.jpg


Drop em on Flare!

https://flare.pub/


You may not be ready to hear this from @Saylor, but #bitcoin  will cause you to reinterpret the human condition and everything you believe to be true: https://video.nostr.build/e324edca35de278fff007aff01c89a3fdfd15ccea19f733a3516774911e4a8eb.mp4


Found one

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For my #nostr peeps ⬇ https://video.nostr.build/f3aeabc8483638aa32bccff2478d61cf8c18f3fda654bb20aa9bf890e6e445ec.mp4  nostr:note1s23v9yt42v3k27p8mawegzn37cqlvztxukssrqzlx2jxr2afhk8ssr5kdq


Everyone needs a good nostr:npub1hk0tv47ztd8kekngsuwwycje68umccjzqjr7xgjfqkm8ffcs53dqvv20pf #bitcoin rant ⬇

https://fountain.fm/clip/d46uNciMLIcIW9c0Mbr4


Does anyone have a tally of how many currencies #bitcoin is currently at an ATH in?

#asknostr


What wallet are you using?
https://m.primal.net/HccN.jpg


Good move.

Get your wallet setup so we can zap you!


Glad to see you here.

You should consider posting your videos on flare.pub to further support #nostr


Psyop after psyop after psyop.


🫡🫡🫡 nostr:note12lt04xxhm02a70lk2g2fj7wvhtft4a03r7q0v4p3autw6l35yatsreudac


Get to 100 million before it is too late.
#bitcoin


Oof that is a good question that I am definitely not qualified to provide an answer to.

When I went in March 2020 I was able to get the visa on arrival. This was just days before covid started worldwide, so I am unaware of the new requirements. It will also heavily depend on your nationality.

I would also be wary of traveling there at the moment (esp. certain northern regions) as the military overthrew the government shortly after my trip and has remained in power ever since. Travel between provinces might be difficult and subjected to scrutinizing checkpoints (I had these and that was before the coup).

As much as I would love more people to go see the country, I cannot recommend it at this time. Not saying you shouldn’t go- but I would definitely do some (more up to date) research on how the situation is now.

It seems that I got very lucky with the timing of my trip. I hope you can visit 🙏


Any visa advice. I want to go but the COVID insurance requirement for visa is turning me off. I was thinking to cross over at Mae Sai Thailand. Do they really require the insurance or is it just an administrative thing? #myanmar  #travel  #thailand


Two Sessions - Propaganda Rap

https://video.nostr.build/6a5d702b1404d718f9cf46f8236b825170c703c306761ef30696a160701dc31b.mp4

This one slaps 🤣
Posted by Xinhua a while back.
Forever archived in n/China


#bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/df47b70e01f3127b7b9e50ed863b49e76886e4c5f3027a08122c38eb77938aaa.jpg


#Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/ae6cfddaaf96d685eb22be4984c1843f8d8bba6346412cd424fa42371959c342.jpg


It was NIP-72 that allowed communities. I originally made the n/Travel one you posted to on Satellite, but those posts don’t show here. I can see both of our posts on Habla. Super weird.

https://satellite.earth/n/Travel


The SHA256 Hash function broken out.
Mind blowing.
https://video.nostr.build/cfbdeea3a2c8c68896bbeae978fb21fbb0b77c1fd902bccc08ac154caa7595b1.mp4


Haha. Not an RFK fan but it was a pretty informative book. Mainly pertaining to the history of GoF.

The same post got me banned from a Reddit group within 5 minutes this morning.

Thank god for #nostr


Fantastic and humbling read. Another example of the broken #fiat incentive structure leading to global foolery.

Fix the money, fix the world.
#bitcoin

#bookstr #nostrreadinglist #RFK #covid #lockdowns #WEF #USAID #WHO #NIH https://image.nostr.build/81fffc363fa7f7e54ff0ec59695385ffcb2cd7e3b03f69552b02acae224b6ed1.jpg


Btw- I am now commenting on nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955 where I can read the whole note, but not see the community it was posted to.


I have the same question 😂

Communities are really spotty right now. I commented on your post from Habla.news and saw your posts in the n/travel community there.

However none of your posts show up on satellit.earth community, which is where I originally created the group.

Weird.


Snowy #bitcoin night https://image.nostr.build/448b3a40c1730a307b093134e53321f2ab33879fcf39d7a0743f56f6529cf168.jpg


Tranquility in Hpa An
#myanmar #earthporn #nature https://video.nostr.build/a9a1c2de8420610c78ac182e0fd19e0034aacb81e221975acef629792fcfde47.mp4


Looks like paradise!


新年快乐
🧧🧧🧧


A community dedicated to the art of Connor Hesen.

No posts will be approved for this community. Posts in modqueue do not represent n/HesArt or Connor Hesen.


Huangshan

https://image.nostr.build/dcb61eaf753a5008135740d636faf5477c148f758e849913d0e469eaddfe202f.jpg


THE BEAUTIFUL MUNDANE

Charlotte NC, USA
Sony A6600

#Photostr
#Photography
#GrowNostr
https://m.primal.net/HarC.jpg


👀 👀 how can we get added to that Art, Music, and Video list?


Rare Schiff W

https://image.nostr.build/9fef47f69dad2829279e5b578f2b365d972913610a20ac02ffd950249dbb7418.jpg


Someone who was not me told me that you can enter bogus info and it doesn't check....

Not sure who it was but it wasn't me.


Using Nostr for content creation/publishing is currently like a musician playing to an empty auditorium that is only halfway constructed, still has exposed wiring, and no food vending or functional bathrooms. The only audience are a couple of your friends, the construction workers, a few homeless people who camped out, and a handful of curious lookie-loos who pop their heads in from time to time. It really requires dedication to the vision of what Nostr could potentially become to devote substantial time here. Grateful for those who do so.


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I’ve done 3 of these so far. Planning do some news ones when I carve out some time to focus with the pencil and pen.
https://m.primal.net/HbPW.jpg
https://m.primal.net/HbPX.jpg
https://m.primal.net/HbPU.jpg


The story of many.

Welcome back 👏


The Thermometer Analogy
Cc: nostr:npub15vzuezfxscdamew8rwakl5u5hdxw5mh47huxgq4jf879e6cvugsqjck4um
Clip by: nostr:npub1rjc54ve4sahunm7r0kpchg58eut7ttwvevst7m2fl8dfd9w4y33q0w0qw2

https://video.nostr.build/f596f72b249a5ed3aa3ffc60e354237057ad936a8cb0c1d456dfba644139c7f6.mp4

#bitcoin #money #economics


A place to share travel tips, ask questions, give suggestions, and discuss anything travel-related.

Please show respect. Posts must be related to traveling. Spam and promo will not be approved.

Items in MODQUEUE do not represent n/Travel until approved.


Ayee- I misunderstood the post. Would agree with the suggestion of Alby + Wallet Connect


The milky way from the PNW Cascades. Took this on an a7II w/ the Loxia 25/2.4
#photography  #astrophotography
 https://image.nostr.build/c69fab904bd523b380fec5fc539534f2a4402fab07ab10c9d46d92e7c3af2475.jpg


Wat Tham Suea, a tourist attraction in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand

#photography #outdoors

https://i.imgur.com/wdsxcRh.jpg


A collection of free VJ loops made by Connor Hesen. Posted under Creative Commons for use by anyone.

All videos are posted under creative commons for download and use by anyone for anything. Enjoy!


Easily one of the most fascinating experiences of the trip is riding the Yangon Circular Train around the city for a true look at how the locals live. The train is old, slow, and packed with locals commuting to and from work. The doors are wide open allowing you to hang your feet outside and soak in all of the sights afar. This is one of the best ways to get a true glimpse into the culture and day-to-day life of the Burmese people. Be sure to speak with a train operator before getting on to make sure the entire loop is operational. When I went, construction stopped the train about 45 minutes into the loop forcing us to get a taxi back to the downtown area. The full loop will take over 2 hours to complete. On the train, you can find vendors and hawkers selling little things such as water, nuts, and fruit. I’d suggest eating before jumping on.


Stunning beaches, temples as far as the eye can see, and lush mountainsides will blow you away. Myanmar is a place you NEED to add to your bucket list. A country that should be on everyone’s radar.  Here is the definitive guide on how to best spend a month in Myanmar.


I'd send em to nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg

It is easier for normies to just pay 5$ in-app and receive satoshis. They can start zappin right away. This should naturally lead them to more technical alternatives as time goes on.


I’ve considered it but kinda in the opposite direction. The other account would be articles, things I find interesting, etc.

Hmmm 🤔


Opium Wars turned into the Dopamine Wars


Drop em in the n/Photography community!


The. Fucking. Irony. https://image.nostr.build/ef378024677ba4d1a92b8114d31c295e8148adc51486b000df7edf3bc63910ac.jpg


Inspirada nas tradicionais facas japonesas, mas com um toque brasileiro, espero que apreciem.
https://image.nostr.build/d85ed5e10f9ff4b097592f345cf9f29826b2ba2daf924459d35a9fa16c29e747.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1080x1080&blurhash=U65R1Ft%2CD4MxPDTMrovwHXeSv0kr%24wrUNhPE&x=560fb3a7397fb9c510209abb9e91f67eacd9fb7a0f7eb4bd0f7ab40ddb28ed0a


Skywalk extending into the river

#photography

https://i.imgur.com/vwiUXFM.jpg


Awesome! Where is this?


Great shot


More #boatstr #[1] https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_38bc29c04647cc651320397242fdbe1ebd4df0c84fb2e73d9a79641f621d3914.jpeg nostr:note1awpy6ryn0wd6km7wewzzd7neep9tnf9m9mhlv9u0u8ws4lhqly8q8xrmw6


The #money is so broken that thosands of youth are turning to an ideology that has failed over and over again and resulted in the starvation, forced labor, and death of 100 million+ humans.

Sadly... I cant blame them. They see the crony capitalism. They see the *undeserved* inequality and phony bailouts. They have never known free markets. They have never been able to save.

Think about it.

Humanity NEEDS #bitcoin to succeed.


Summertime means #boatstr #photograhy https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_2024224ce32011fed0744d3f5b72a8086f919ea7642bca7d180f54190ecc4ecb.jpeg nostr:note1p7866608r629shq5nfv4d5de94g9mj7ajfvfag0d0q2daz3w2tqst96tgs


#Boatstr Intensifies Again #[1]
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Unfortunately- I think so. Not 100% but I saw someone complaining on Reddit that Nostr communities can have the same name- making it difficult to find the "original/verifed" one.


**Day 10.5* (bonus) nostr:npub1y67n93njx27lzmg9ua37ce7csvq4awvl6ynfqffzfssvdn7mq9vqlhq62h  no prize #photography 30 day challenge.

Today's mini-challenge: Avant Garde

Photo Selection: Meow Wolf, Denver.

#30DaysThroughMyLense
#30DaysOfProofOfWork

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https://m.primal.net/HYhh.jpg


Ready to go with 10.5 unless there is a day 11 nostr:npub1y67n93njx27lzmg9ua37ce7csvq4awvl6ynfqffzfssvdn7mq9vqlhq62h challenge?!


It is part of NIP-72: Communities

Several clients have implemented it so far. I’ve found Satellite to be easiest for posting to at the moment, but you can also view them on Habla, Nostrudel, Coracle, NostrKiwi

Next time you want to post- just head over to that Satellite link I sent you (or any other related community) and you can submit a post. You will need to use nostr.build to upload the photo. Then, copy the photo link into satellite (I’m sure direct image uploads will come soon).

Your post will be submitted and viewable in all of n/Photography across clients, as well as also showing up on your profile as a regular post. Hope to see you there!

PSA: The 🌙 icon on Satellite is to show feeds. The 🌍 icon is to show communities. https://image.nostr.build/f26c8bf1931d516269332abd356018949b3e8430b8130ab7928516fb74311b00.jpg


:Fire:


The Ko’olau Range from Kaneohe bay.

https://i.nostr.build/rGBV.jpg

https://i.nostr.build/JmeW.jpg

https://i.nostr.build/GDRk.jpg

https://creatr.nostr.wine/creator/content/8a5dfcae-1b5a-4971-99bb-ab18723cbbb3.jpg


You should toss this up in n/Photography- sick shot!

satellite.earth/n/Photography


Fujian 🇨🇳

https://image.nostr.build/3bbc37bdc044769ce9d16b7006a4beb8fbbf2e689aa1051dcb96b7f29f382bf3.jpg

#china #asiastr #photography


Yeah super weird. Thought I’ve quoted images before and this didn’t happen-maybe a bug.

Map is showing here (though I’m sure you know how shifted and unreliable maps of China, viewed outside of China, end up being). This is one of my first photos of China. Might actually be from my first day there. https://image.nostr.build/7b27ea3f323ec5eec3dbe4472638d05b030076b497f19c27aac02f6ded6574d7.jpg


Repeat after me, I will not trust anything that is not cryptographically signed.

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Crap. nostr:npub18m76awca3y37hkvuneavuw6pjj4525fw90necxmadrvjg0sdy6qsngq955 grabbed nostr:npub1th6p84x9u5p4lagglkvm8zepa2dq4s9eanp57vcj4w5652kafads7m930q photo and combined it with mine


**Day 10.4* (bonus) nostr:npub1y67n93njx27lzmg9ua37ce7csvq4awvl6ynfqffzfssvdn7mq9vqlhq62h  no prize #photography 30 day challenge.

Today's mini-challenge: Geometric

Photo Selection: Shanghai, China 🇨🇳

#30DaysThroughMyLense
#30DaysOfProofOfWork

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#Photostr #GrowNostr #Introductions
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Tunnel Vision (Free VJ Loop) // Connor Hesen

Posted to n/Animation via flycat.club

https://www.flare.pub/w/naddr1qqrkyhmxgg6kwagpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqzyqwtzj4nxkrklj00cd7c8zazsl830edden9jp0mdf8ua495465jxyqcyqqqgtwc7j8pe7


Awesome! You should join n/Japan -> https://satellite.earth/n/Japan


Zhujiajiao // Shanghai

Posted from coracle.social to n/Drone

https://image.nostr.build/01a6dbfbf48015b7f72be4f52048b72e526b402239fba32f418bc3ecc26cbe66.jpg


This is a highlight created in https://habla.news
"Where to start? Folks in the US who have only known me as a bitcoiner often ask, “But how could you live in China?” I always chuckle at this question. Not least because its usually almost visibility dipping with the asker's absurd and exaggerated fantasies about China as a cartoonish 1984-style brutalist dystopia. That said, it is a question that I have given much thought to myself, especially now as a bitcoiner with all the many ways bitcoin has changed my views on things.
And this brings me to a series of far deeper questions — What is authoritarianism, really? Can it ever be benevolent? And how does one become attenuated to it to such an extent as to no longer notice it, if they ever noticed it at all?
"


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[One of] the best sunsets of my trip was out the window of this bus. Flooded farmlands, deep orange and purple reflections, and the perfect way to settle in for a night on the bus.


Day 3: Bus to Myeik The longest stretch of the trip- but well worth the sights to come. I took a 22-hour overnight bus. I opted for the slight up-charge to take the VIP bus and it was worth it. Loaded with A/C, comfortable reclining seats, and stops for three meals; this was a great and cheaper alternative to the costly domestic flight from Yangon. I had a surprisingly good sleep and would do it again in a heartbeat.

"Day 3: Bus to Myeik
The longest stretch of the trip- but well worth the sights to come. I took a 22-hour overnight bus. I opted for the slight up-charge to take the VIP bus and it was worth it. Loaded with A/C, comfortable reclining seats, and stops for three meals; this was a great and cheaper alternative to the costly domestic flight from Yangon."

This is a highlight created on https://highlighter.com


No one expects #Boatstr!
#Nostr #Photostr #Photography

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Care for a ride on my #boatstr ?
#nostr #plebchain #photography https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_ba53e554adf6cef61d86be524f977510d4d805fc4e923ca431bdee82d863b40e.jpeg  nostr:note1vhecndd4c3sg9xwkfdk6l3nwdnmkk5uct7wx0kajkjcqy7pa7zsqc4ueq8


#Boatstr by morning
#Nostr #plebchain #Photography #Photostr #Onlyzaps https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_1c12a04247adbbb4a781759c79a1050f66d937c3614a13340b8ca27c4e37d588.jpeg  nostr:note1eggqfettdluyslx45g9qd9a6hyck5kd4gfd4hv4qy4ygmw7ykywqvlt4ah


A community for animators and digital artists to share their work.

Videos only, please. Please credit all posts if not original. Posts in modqueue do not represent n/animation until approved.


The milky way from the PNW Cascades. Took this on an a7II w/ the Loxia 25/2.4
#photography  #astrophotography
 https://image.nostr.build/c69fab904bd523b380fec5fc539534f2a4402fab07ab10c9d46d92e7c3af2475.jpg


This was painful


**Day 10.3* (bonus) nostr:npub1y67n93njx27lzmg9ua37ce7csvq4awvl6ynfqffzfssvdn7mq9vqlhq62h no prize #photography 30 day challenge.

Today's mini-challenge: Fractal

#30DaysThroughMyLense
#30DaysOfProofOfWork

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Bitcoin miner space heaters seem to be taking off... but why have i not seen a fireplace bitcoin miner, those things use like 2kW++

https://void.cat/d/MfUCzXiTNUCv28Z7hXvZWA.webp


:Zap:


Very sensible ideas.

His book, The Coddling of the American Mind, is a great read for anyone unfamiliar. #bookstr

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Try this.
@badiucao
https://m.primal.net/HYYT.jpg


Just a simple raspi/umbrel setup. I will likely upgrade at some point soon- but everything is running smooth atm. I've got external backups but like to have multiple points of failure just in case. Server steps in to fill that gap and allows me to ditch the reason I liked icloud (multiple device syncing). Start9 is a solid option forsure. Go for it!


Starve them slowly

Every minute you spend on nostr vs twitter is a win

Every minute you spend on fountain vs netflix is a win

Every dollar you spend on bitcoin vs Nike sneakers is a win

One thing at a time
One person at a time
One day at a time

The platforms are being built
The choice is yours


💯 💯💯

I've started the long and arduous jouney of migrating all of my files and photos away from iCloud to a home server. Once that is complete, I will move onto the hellscape that is backing up and deactivating all of my Google accounts.

That one is really going to suck. I never realized just how dangerous, "login with Google" would be. They made it incredibly difficult to rip off the bandaid and quit using their service, without also losing access to hundreds of other sites.


More of this please.

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this is what they took from you
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🤡🌎

Buy #bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/e2fedf1770d7c1867a6cc05a5fbfe611fac84bc30ccf41366df41c8d7a2d95ae.jpg


In Sats we Trust


Zhujiajiao // Shanghai 🇨🇳

https://image.nostr.build/9a58868f8fdea719405ae23ab3f1ba29fb9ab7f61f8d2900841f4a6246c0a928.jpg

Zhujiajiao Water Town.
Shanghai, China.

📷 Connor Hesen

⬇ npub1rjc54ve4sahunm7r0kpchg58eut7ttwvevst7m2fl8dfd9w4y33q0w0qw2

🌐 http://satellite.earth/n/boatstr

#boatstr #photography #asiastr #watertown #china #travel


James D 2 // El Nido 🇵🇭

https://image.nostr.build/24d83965665743cc9c63e4bb924884f673a34f987c0e53806246dd350504f9dc.jpg

Photo was taken off an island somewhere in El Nido, Philippines in 2018.

It is the first post and (temporary) banner image for the new n/Boatstr community on satellite.earth

Come by and drop a photo. Highest upvoted by next week will become the new banner.

#boatstr #photography #photostr #nostr


Day 7 @Marce no prize #photography 30 day challenge.

https://image.nostr.build/8f06c667d6bf392f32847a7c098391037d6acbfe5932605ab11c0a456466666d.jpg https://image.nostr.build/da6dfc889e83aa3e01c88247da7413646b4908834bd104a1daffc492c500e976.jpg

Today's challenge: Artificial Light vs Natural Light
#30DaysThroughMyLense
#30DaysOfProofOfWork

Artificial Light: Rainy Night in Nanjing 🇨🇳
Natural Light: Golden Hour in Hpa An 🇲🇲

Photos by ⚡ @hes

Drop a post here ⬇
http://satellite.earth/n/Photography

#photography #hes #reflections #asiastr #china #myanmar