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Nature just published a paper about a study conducted on the Milan metro. Researchers observed the behavior of passengers when confronted with an everyday social need. - Baseline Condition: When a woman who appeared to be pregnant entered a train car under normal circumstances, 37.6% of the seated passengers offered her a seat. - Experimental Condition: When an individual dressed as Batman entered the same train car at the same time, the percentage of passengers who offered their seat to the pregnant woman significantly increased to 67.2%. Researchers attributed this stark difference to the effect of unexpected stimuli. The sudden appearance of an unusual figure (Batman) served as a strong distraction or alerting event. When confronted with something highly unexpected, people are forced to break their routine and become more alert to their immediate surroundings. This heightened state of awareness causes them to notice the needs of others, such as the pregnant woman, more readily than they would in their normal, inattentive state. (e.g. staring into mobile phones) We definitely need more fake Batmans to make the world a kinder place. (Here the link to the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44184-025-00171-5)

I just finished reading the "comprehensive compilation of controversial actions and statements by Luke Dashjr" assembled by nostr:npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp, and I have to say ... wow! Beyond the nothingburgerness of the entire OP_RETURN debate, I am genuinely concerned that a significant number of people are following him in this crusade and are not troubled by his authoritarian tendencies. These include statements like: "disobeying the State is a sin," "law is a subset of morality," "laws are just by default," "adultery is a crime that deserves capital punishment," "Rosa Parks' actions were not justifiable," and more. These extreme "values" obviously have an impact on what Luke believes Bitcoin should be used for and who should be allowed to use it. To him, even blacklisting addresses is a viable option. Perhaps the best option for Luke and his followers is to fork Bitcoin and launch a new coin with rules and a protocol that align with their morality and traditional values. As for me, I remain deeply committed to Bitcoin as a tool for freedom, financial inclusion, and justice. A tool that can reduce the disparities and distortions of the current financial system. But critically, it must remain a tool for everyone, criminals included. Lopp's article here: https://blog.lopp.net/knot-a-serious-project/ PS: Luke also believes the sun orbits the Earth as affirmed in this podcast. https://www.coindesk.com/podcasts/coindesk-podcast-network/bitcoin-season-2-inside-the-mind-of-luke-dashjr-bitcoin-s-most-polarizing-developer

Dear Nostr, who am I sending this letter to?

Love it! nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzql2jzyjsh3tw4u5r44cfj4809np555du6mevtusw8nfww3hkc5r8qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qgawaehxw309ahx7um5wghxy6t5vdhkjmn9wgh8xmmrd9skctcqypcsfz7lfcsf3p0drx37360c9zhggjfse30mles8el549ghwgujlcd65069

My friends often complain that I always talk about Bitcoin, especially with everything else going on in the world. They make me feel like I'm navel-gazing and disconnected from real, more serious issues. But that's not the case, it just happened to me the same thing that happened to nostr:npub180cvv07tjdrrgpa0j7j7tmnyl2yr6yr7l8j4s3evf6u64th6gkwsyjh6w6 : https://bitcoinsaigon.org/interview-with-lntxbot-creator-fiatjaf/ (via nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc )

This 2010 EFF article remains a compelling and insightful read even today. > They can promise strong encryption. They just need to figure out how they can provide us plain text. - FBI General Counsel Valerie Caproni, September 27, 2010 > [W]e're in favor of strong encryption, robust encryption. The country needs it, industry needs it. We just want to make sure we have a trap door and key under some judge's authority where we can get there if somebody is planning a crime. - FBI Director Louis Freeh, May 11, 1995 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/10/eight-epic-failures-regulating-cryptography

I’m not a developer, and I’ve always been terrible at sysadmin-type tasks. That’s why I always resisted switching to a Linux laptop as my daily driver. A year ago, I finally decided to make an Ubuntu machine my main workhorse. I was proud of myself but also incredibly uncomfortable—always nervous about messing things up, unable to handle simple tasks like properly setting up my disks, and constantly confused by the different ways to install apps (snap, flatpak, …). Well, that’s all over now, thanks to the Warp AI-powered terminal! It’s like having one of my smartest dev friends sitting next to me, but without the embarrassment of constantly having to ask for help. Today, Warp helped me set up a RAID 1 disk to mirror my main storage. Then, I asked it to run a check for keyloggers, and I ended up with a cron job that runs weekly to scan for all kinds of threats (rootkits, viruses, open ports, etc.). As a bonus, it even sends me a nice report with the test results via email. I can't recommend it enough! The free plan will easily cover everything you need to become a Linux power user. (Thanks nostr:nprofile1qywhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttsw43zuam9d3kx7unyv4ezumn9wsq3yamnwvaz7tmsw4e8qmr9wpskwtn9wvqzqak8r2hr5jglrk0wc37t59lz98x6gyf6pwaku6hpwakhvslznjh6z5205k for the tip!) https://www.warp.dev/

Mi piace notare come, nelle ultime puntate, lo spirito anarchico e antisistema del Bitcoin Italia Podcast si riveli sempre più marcatamente. In tempi dove anche l’ultimo dei Satoshi Spritz di provincia è infestato da trader mascherati da bitcoiner, è importante che vi sia chi ricorda ai bitcoiner italiani le origini e la ragione d’essere di Bitcoin. Bravo nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpq3vepw9xdhjzhp87lv5h7z2jgzteltmzqe4scjsn9dtwwncz6ekmsuzzfwf! Adesso devi solo convincere Guybrush a dare una chance a Nostr che, non sarà p2p come vorrebbe, ma è pur sempre meglio di X!

#asknostr I’m looking for a new laptop with official Linux support from the manufacturer. ** Requirements ** - 13”–14” display - Good battery life - Solid build quality (no cheap plastic) - USB-C with display output - Preferably elegant and lightweight - Ideally ships from the EU to avoid high customs fees People of Nostr, what would you recommend?

#asknostr Which is the best web-based Nostr client for writing NIP-23 long-form articles? I'm aware of habla.news and yakihonne.com, but I'm wondering if there are other alternatives besides these two. Thanks!

For all Star Wars fans here on Nostr: wouldn't be amazing to buy something you love using sats on a Nostr-powered marketplace? 😍 Don't make me sell these beauties on Vinted, eBay or Depop! Thanks! https://shopstr.store/listing/naddr1qvzqqqrkcgpzq086s94mfzf056lfjwk8920umwcgn002p3weqy0aypx32329lgkeqpqxgepcvyersdpcx5ckgdphxf3ngcfexyck2dfkxsurgdtpxcmrgcnyxu6rgetpxdjxzdmrx3jrvcnxvycnqc35v5urwdesvscnzerpvysqdvwr

Is there a way to convince #Primal that I do have read all my DMs? So that it can stop showing 3 unread? /cc nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqg7waehxw309anx2etywvhxummnw3ezucnpdejz7ur0wp6kcctjqqspywh6ulgc0w3k6mwum97m7jkvtxh0lcjr77p9jtlc7f0d27wlxpslwvhau

I never noticed it before: the main Italian financial newspaper has added the Bitcoin ticker to its homepage. Right in the banner with the main indexes, next to Nasdaq, Nikkei, Hang Seng.

Mining Bitcoin while driving. 1.2 TH/s powered from the car power outlet. How cool is this? 💪 https://youtu.be/7Q4rNS_5Dnc?si=uBQsk30TIn03DIED