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• uv under discussion on Mastodon
• erdantic: Entity Relationship Diagrams
• Extra, Extra, Extra
• Django Extra, Extra, Extra
• Extras
• Joke

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Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover 1) OpenAI changing its corporate structure to for-profit, public benefit corporation, per reports 2) Is this good for OpenAI? 3) Turmoil through the transformation 4) Can you exist outside of 'the system'? 5) OpenAI CTO Mira Murati leaves 6) Further executive departures 7) Sam Altman's compensation 8) 'Elon Musk's revenge' 9) OpenAI will close its oversubscribed funding round next week 10) New York Times covers Goldman's AI critic 11) Hands on with Meta Orion 12) Augmented Reality as a new computing paradigm 13) Snap vs. Meta AR battle 14) MKBHD's less than stellar wallpaper app 15) Diddy and SBF are roommates

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Taylor Parry & ​​Brian Eschbacher, consultants and experts in the education space join the show to discuss some of the biggest trends impacting the industry including how declining birth rates are impacting enrollment and funding. We also discuss the trickle down effect this has on programs like social security and medicare and the advice they would give to policymakers and government leaders who want to ensure that their governments are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

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• PHP[TEK] 2025 - May 20th to 22nd, 2025 
• GitHub - Thavarshan/fetch-php: 🚀 A lightweight HTTP library inspired by JavaScript's fetch, bringing simplicity and flexibility to PHP HTTP requests.
• How to Kill your SDKs in 1 Easy Step - Caseysoftware
• Flux · Livewire UI kit
• TallStackUI
• Turbine UI - Laravel & Tailwind CSS UI Component Library
• Radix Vue | Unstyled, accessible components for building high‑quality design systems and web apps in Vue
• Reddit - Dive into anything
• Matt Mullenweg calls WP Engine a 'cancer to WordPress' and urges community to switch providers | TechCrunch
• https://wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Cease-and-Desist-Letter-to-Automattic-and-Request-to-Preserve-Documents-Sent.pdf
• https://wordpress.org/news/2024/09/wp-engine-banned
• x.com
• How to Update WordPress Themes and Plugins on WPEngine (Without the Repository) • Mitch Canter
• Marques Brownlee's ‘Panels’ Backlash, Explained

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In the opening episode of the Future in the Humanities podcast mini-series, titled "Touching Brains", Wits University research collaborators Sahba Besharati and Victoria Williams let us in on their multidisciplinary exploration of the complex impact of COVID-19 on human interaction and touch. Featuring insights from various studies and discussions around the experiences of parents and caregivers during the pandemic, Andile Masuku (host), examines the significance of physical contact, the resilience of human beings and the potential long-term effects of altered social interactions. Key themes: - Perception of touch across societies: We pose the question: Is touch perceived differently across cultures? This episode examines how various societies interpret and engage in physical contact, influenced by factors like cultural norms and societal structures. - COVID-19 and proximity: We discuss how the pandemic has reshaped perceptions of proximity and touch, as health protocols and safety measures have altered traditional practices and interactions. - Humanities and neurosciences connection: The episode connects the humanities and neurosciences, demonstrating that a greater understanding of localized experiences can enhance rather than challenge universal principles. Most of the world is not 'WEIRD' (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic), yet much research in fields like psychology and neuroscience has historically been conducted in WEIRD contexts. This raises questions about the applicability of such research to diverse populations. - Resilience of families: Despite the challenges, we explore the resilience of families in fostering connections during the pandemic and how lockdowns may have strengthened bonds. - Long-term implications of touch: We address the significance of touch in maintaining social relationships and contemplate the potential long-term effects of social deprivation on mental health and development. Learn more: Discover the ongoing research and work being conducted in the field of humanities and neuroscience by visiting the Wits Neuroscience Research Lab: https://www.witsneurl.com Production credits: Produced by Andile Masuku and Iginio Gagliardone Co-produced by Brendan "Spike" Ballantine Written and hosted by Andile Masuku Recording, editing, sound design and mixing by Brendan "Spike" Ballantine

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