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  1. A genuine question for policymakers, leaders, and practitioners:
    If AI removes the reason many clerical and rule-based jobs existed—not just the tasks—what replaces employment as a source of stability and dignity?
    Curious to hear perspectives, especially from those working in government, policy, and large institutions. #AI #FutureOfWork #AIRevolution #TechnologyHistory #AutomationImpact #ClericalWork #PublicSector #Governance #Employment #Productivity #AIReality #HumanInTheLoop
    stayingalive.in/cataloguing-st
    linkedin.com/pulse/ai-isnt-nex

  2. DigitalNC: Explore Technology in the 20th Century with our new Primary Source Set. “As our society is consistently generating new and advanced technologies, looking back to these prior advancements can be both nostalgic and informative of how we got to today’s age of smartphones and AI. North Carolina had its fair share of historical moments with innovation, from the first successful flight […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2025/06/02/digitalnc-explore-technology-in-the-20th-century-with-our-new-primary-source-set/

  3. Hypebeast: ‘Nokia Design Archive’ Launched by Finland’s Aalto University. “Helsinki, Finland’s renowned research school Aalto University has announced the launch of the Nokia Design Archive, a free online portal that maintains approximately 20,000 items and 959GB of digital files from Nokia during the mid-90s to 2017. Starting on January 15, 2025 users will be able to access the […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2024/12/10/hypebeast-nokia-design-archive-launched-by-finlands-aalto-university/

  4. Another plane from that same box.

    A Gage Self-Setting Smoothing Plane (1885-1919)

    Interesting to see what the Betamax-esque competitors to Stanley looked like. Big differences from the Bailey style planes that became the standard.

    Didn't want to over-restore it without knowing more, but after dealing with some minor rust and giving it a light cleaning , it appears to be perfectly serviceable. I don't know that I need another smoothing plane at this point, but it's a nice piece of history (and I may have to sharpen the iron and take a few shavings just because).

    dailykos.com/stories/2020/12/6

    #woodworking #ToolRestoration #TechnologyHistory