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And this podcast is on my soon to listen to list. Because it is pretty pertinent to just about everybody (in the United States) in the TTRPG space. Because we do run older.
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And this podcast is on my soon to listen to list. Because it is pretty pertinent to just about everybody (in the United States) in the TTRPG space. Because we do run older.
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And this podcast is on my soon to listen to list. Because it is pretty pertinent to just about everybody (in the United States) in the TTRPG space. Because we do run older.
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And this podcast is on my soon to listen to list. Because it is pretty pertinent to just about everybody (in the United States) in the TTRPG space. Because we do run older.
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Quite interested in listening to this one as well. Planet money is not a podcast I ever expected to become one of my favorites, but it is.
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Quite interested in listening to this one as well. Planet money is not a podcast I ever expected to become one of my favorites, but it is.
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Quite interested in listening to this one as well. Planet money is not a podcast I ever expected to become one of my favorites, but it is.
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Quite interested in listening to this one as well. Planet money is not a podcast I ever expected to become one of my favorites, but it is.
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OK, I’m intrigued. And it should have some clues about how Palintir actually works. Planet money has some fascinating episodes.
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5953112/palantir-software-data-surveillance
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OK, I’m intrigued. And it should have some clues about how Palintir actually works. Planet money has some fascinating episodes.
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5953112/palantir-software-data-surveillance
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OK, I’m intrigued. And it should have some clues about how Palintir actually works. Planet money has some fascinating episodes.
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5953112/palantir-software-data-surveillance
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OK, I’m intrigued. And it should have some clues about how Palintir actually works. Planet money has some fascinating episodes.
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5953112/palantir-software-data-surveillance
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played Sell Me a Sasquatch with the family.
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played Sell Me a Sasquatch with the family.
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played Sell Me a Sasquatch with the family.
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played Sell Me a Sasquatch with the family.
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Older workers aren’t retiring. Should they be required to?
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Older workers aren’t retiring. Should they be required to?
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Older workers aren’t retiring. Should they be required to?
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Older workers aren’t retiring. Should they be required to?
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Planet money talks about a Caribbean island has no formal property rights.
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/05/nx-s1-5913981/summer-school-caribbean-property-rights-sand-heist
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Planet money talks about a Caribbean island has no formal property rights.
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/05/nx-s1-5913981/summer-school-caribbean-property-rights-sand-heist
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Planet money talks about a Caribbean island has no formal property rights.
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/05/nx-s1-5913981/summer-school-caribbean-property-rights-sand-heist
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Planet money talks about a Caribbean island has no formal property rights.
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/05/nx-s1-5913981/summer-school-caribbean-property-rights-sand-heist
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OK, I’m particularly interested in listening to this one!
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OK, I’m particularly interested in listening to this one!
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OK, I’m particularly interested in listening to this one!
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OK, I’m particularly interested in listening to this one!
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OMFG, Listening to "The Indicator from Planet Money" about a proposed system for verifying works were human created -- by requiring "the drafts" and looking at "the metadata" for files in Microsoft Word, etc.... WTFO?
So I'll never be able to prove that I've *ever* written anything ever in my life because I use plain text and only plain text?
NO, ****er, you can't see my "vim metadata".
This really pisses me off -- it's because I'm a human being (and not a consumer drone) that I use plain text and never any "office" program or "word processor" -- those just aren't products (open source or not) that I need to use or would ever use.
Text should always be text -- good old UTF-8 or ASCII. No metadata. No containers. No licenses. Nothing but text 'cause that's what text is.
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OMFG, Listening to "The Indicator from Planet Money" about a proposed system for verifying works were human created -- by requiring "the drafts" and looking at "the metadata" for files in Microsoft Word, etc.... WTFO?
So I'll never be able to prove that I've *ever* written anything ever in my life because I use plain text and only plain text?
NO, ****er, you can't see my "vim metadata".
This really pisses me off -- it's because I'm a human being (and not a consumer drone) that I use plain text and never any "office" program or "word processor" -- those just aren't products (open source or not) that I need to use or would ever use.
Text should always be text -- good old UTF-8 or ASCII. No metadata. No containers. No licenses. Nothing but text 'cause that's what text is.
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OMFG, Listening to "The Indicator from Planet Money" about a proposed system for verifying works were human created -- by requiring "the drafts" and looking at "the metadata" for files in Microsoft Word, etc.... WTFO?
So I'll never be able to prove that I've *ever* written anything ever in my life because I use plain text and only plain text?
NO, ****er, you can't see my "vim metadata".
This really pisses me off -- it's because I'm a human being (and not a consumer drone) that I use plain text and never any "office" program or "word processor" -- those just aren't products (open source or not) that I need to use or would ever use.
Text should always be text -- good old UTF-8 or ASCII. No metadata. No containers. No licenses. Nothing but text 'cause that's what text is.
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OMFG, Listening to "The Indicator from Planet Money" about a proposed system for verifying works were human created -- by requiring "the drafts" and looking at "the metadata" for files in Microsoft Word, etc.... WTFO?
So I'll never be able to prove that I've *ever* written anything ever in my life because I use plain text and only plain text?
NO, ****er, you can't see my "vim metadata".
This really pisses me off -- it's because I'm a human being (and not a consumer drone) that I use plain text and never any "office" program or "word processor" -- those just aren't products (open source or not) that I need to use or would ever use.
Text should always be text -- good old UTF-8 or ASCII. No metadata. No containers. No licenses. Nothing but text 'cause that's what text is.
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placed a hold request for the #PlanetMoney book.
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placed a hold request for the #PlanetMoney book.
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placed a hold request for the #PlanetMoney book.
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placed a hold request for the #PlanetMoney book.
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Me: aw, come on fellas, don’t make fun of me, I’m a cool guy
Also me: Hooray! My pre-ordered copy of “Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces that Shape Your Life” by Alex Mayyasi and the Hosts of #NPR’s Planet Money just got in!!!!
🤓
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Me: aw, come on fellas, don’t make fun of me, I’m a cool guy
Also me: Hooray! My pre-ordered copy of “Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces that Shape Your Life” by Alex Mayyasi and the Hosts of #NPR’s Planet Money just got in!!!!
🤓
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Me: aw, come on fellas, don’t make fun of me, I’m a cool guy
Also me: Hooray! My pre-ordered copy of “Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces that Shape Your Life” by Alex Mayyasi and the Hosts of #NPR’s Planet Money just got in!!!!
🤓
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Me: aw, come on fellas, don’t make fun of me, I’m a cool guy
Also me: Hooray! My pre-ordered copy of “Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces that Shape Your Life” by Alex Mayyasi and the Hosts of #NPR’s Planet Money just got in!!!!
🤓
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#BookReview for "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life" by the team behind #NPR 's #PlanetMoney podcast.
Recommended
Common economic concepts (cost disease, compound interest, cartels and more) presented in a lively way.
The book is clearly made for print first and audio second. It lacks the conversational back-and-forth of the podcast. The first chapter in particular is jarring - presumably made of many small tidbits of information presented in a visually interesting way, but lacking smooth transitions in an audio medium.
Still, the team does a good job of keeping the discussion lively, using real world examples and a light tone as they make the concepts approachable for a wide audience. -
#BookReview for "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life" by the team behind #NPR 's #PlanetMoney podcast.
Recommended
Common economic concepts (cost disease, compound interest, cartels and more) presented in a lively way.
The book is clearly made for print first and audio second. It lacks the conversational back-and-forth of the podcast. The first chapter in particular is jarring - presumably made of many small tidbits of information presented in a visually interesting way, but lacking smooth transitions in an audio medium.
Still, the team does a good job of keeping the discussion lively, using real world examples and a light tone as they make the concepts approachable for a wide audience. -
#BookReview for "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life" by the team behind #NPR 's #PlanetMoney podcast.
Recommended
Common economic concepts (cost disease, compound interest, cartels and more) presented in a lively way.
The book is clearly made for print first and audio second. It lacks the conversational back-and-forth of the podcast. The first chapter in particular is jarring - presumably made of many small tidbits of information presented in a visually interesting way, but lacking smooth transitions in an audio medium.
Still, the team does a good job of keeping the discussion lively, using real world examples and a light tone as they make the concepts approachable for a wide audience. -
#BookReview for "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life" by the team behind #NPR 's #PlanetMoney podcast.
Recommended
Common economic concepts (cost disease, compound interest, cartels and more) presented in a lively way.
The book is clearly made for print first and audio second. It lacks the conversational back-and-forth of the podcast. The first chapter in particular is jarring - presumably made of many small tidbits of information presented in a visually interesting way, but lacking smooth transitions in an audio medium.
Still, the team does a good job of keeping the discussion lively, using real world examples and a light tone as they make the concepts approachable for a wide audience. -
I just listened to this Planet Money episode about NBA teams taking to get better draft picks: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/06/nx-s1-5739178/nba-draft-tanking
Here's my plan for solving the problem. Tell me what's wrong with it!
Rank the teams based on their whole-season performance, BUT rather than considering all the games for the entire season, use a random subsample of games (like, say, ¼), with the random selection algorithm weighted to choose more games near the start of the season.
#PlanetMoney #NBA #NBADraft (1/3) -
I just listened to this Planet Money episode about NBA teams taking to get better draft picks: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/06/nx-s1-5739178/nba-draft-tanking
Here's my plan for solving the problem. Tell me what's wrong with it!
Rank the teams based on their whole-season performance, BUT rather than considering all the games for the entire season, use a random subsample of games (like, say, ¼), with the random selection algorithm weighted to choose more games near the start of the season.
#PlanetMoney #NBA #NBADraft (1/3) -
I just listened to this Planet Money episode about NBA teams taking to get better draft picks: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/06/nx-s1-5739178/nba-draft-tanking
Here's my plan for solving the problem. Tell me what's wrong with it!
Rank the teams based on their whole-season performance, BUT rather than considering all the games for the entire season, use a random subsample of games (like, say, ¼), with the random selection algorithm weighted to choose more games near the start of the season.
#PlanetMoney #NBA #NBADraft (1/3) -
I just listened to this Planet Money episode about NBA teams taking to get better draft picks: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/06/nx-s1-5739178/nba-draft-tanking
Here's my plan for solving the problem. Tell me what's wrong with it!
Rank the teams based on their whole-season performance, BUT rather than considering all the games for the entire season, use a random subsample of games (like, say, ¼), with the random selection algorithm weighted to choose more games near the start of the season.
#PlanetMoney #NBA #NBADraft (1/3) -
Planet Money: "Don't hate the replicator, hate the game"
A solution to the "replication crisis" in some fields, maybe.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5720653/replication-crisis-games-abel-brodeur
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Planet Money: "Don't hate the replicator, hate the game"
A solution to the "replication crisis" in some fields, maybe.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5720653/replication-crisis-games-abel-brodeur
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Planet Money: "Don't hate the replicator, hate the game"
A solution to the "replication crisis" in some fields, maybe.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5720653/replication-crisis-games-abel-brodeur
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Planet Money: "Don't hate the replicator, hate the game"
A solution to the "replication crisis" in some fields, maybe.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5720653/replication-crisis-games-abel-brodeur
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When Trump decided to collect #tariffs some companies thought this was illegal, and they sued to get their money back. No one knew what the #SupremeCourt would decide. Companies that wanted money now, sold their rights to any future refund for 20% of its value. Hedge funds paid them for this right. When the Court ruled tariffs illegal, a company could now get 40% from a hedge fund for quick cash. If a company wanted the full 100%, it would have to pay for a lawyer. Source: #PlanetMoney podcast.
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When Trump decided to collect #tariffs some companies thought this was illegal, and they sued to get their money back. No one knew what the #SupremeCourt would decide. Companies that wanted money now, sold their rights to any future refund for 20% of its value. Hedge funds paid them for this right. When the Court ruled tariffs illegal, a company could now get 40% from a hedge fund for quick cash. If a company wanted the full 100%, it would have to pay for a lawyer. Source: #PlanetMoney podcast.
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When Trump decided to collect #tariffs some companies thought this was illegal, and they sued to get their money back. No one knew what the #SupremeCourt would decide. Companies that wanted money now, sold their rights to any future refund for 20% of its value. Hedge funds paid them for this right. When the Court ruled tariffs illegal, a company could now get 40% from a hedge fund for quick cash. If a company wanted the full 100%, it would have to pay for a lawyer. Source: #PlanetMoney podcast.
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@drahardja There's apparently (thanks, #PlanetMoney!) A good amount of solid research that says when your central bank becomes non-independent, the economy suffers. These folks surely know this.