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Another case for reclaiming car-centric space! This is outdoor dining at Mắm, a (delicious) Vietnamese spot in the Lower East Side, where more than 15 people (and more not pictured) are sitting, chatting, and sharing food — all in the space of just two parking spots. And yet, there are still vocal advocates who argue for preserving parking at community engagement meetings. If we want to maximize urban life, we have to be willing to give up space for cars.

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I really hate how in farcaster I only get follow notifications from certain accounts. It’s like you only get notifications from ppl with clout or something. I guess that it’s probably to filter bots, but it also means I miss most of the real follows from regular accounts

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You can NOT convince me that the old version (left) is easier than the new version (right). It is simply incorrect

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NYC prices actually send me into orbit Why are the more low-mid tier grocery store chains often now more expensive than more premium groceries like Whole Foods? This is the local grocery (very minimal organic foods, produce) by me in Brooklyn and I’m constantly astounded by their prices.

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Cars are eye sores. And they sound and smell bad. https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/05/27/car-harms-cars-are-just-ugly

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Went to Fire Island for a day

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Dog agrees that LA needs better public transit. We need cities built for people not metal boxes

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Getting feedback on my CV as someone who doesn’t work in crypto space be like 😭😭

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The Manhattanhenge when u see it online vs the manhattanhenge that arrived in the mail

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Police do not prevent crime. They show up AFTER it happens. The best way to prevent crime is by investing in social programs and expanding opportunity.

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“It boils down to whether the people who make the technology that we use believe that we should be in control. It's simple: Technology should only ever do exactly what we have explicitly given it our consent to do.” https://www.anildash.com//2025/05/27/2025-05-27-internet-of-consent/

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New York City: where the MTA is held together with duct tape and recurring fare increases, but you can catch a free dedicated ferry to IKEA. Priorities.

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Yeah but if I become a “pro” I’ll have negative 12 rose cardamom lattes with pistachio milk 😔

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Birthday weekend has commenced

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This lighter shade of farcaster purple is throwing me off

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What feels true for me is that being online makes me feel both terrible and wonderful. And when it feels wonderful, it’s because I sought it out, proactively finding my online spaces intentionally. It becomes a joyful experience and makes me feel like I have agency over my consumption. Pumped $BELIEVE with @toby today at his Other Internet workshop :)

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I really don’t know how to feel about the subways being plastered with Facetune ads It’s being marketed as an art/editorial app, but it’s also an app that allows you to micromanage your body proportions in a way that’s very toxic for young girls. I guess many other apps are doing this but it’s still weird to see this scattered all over public transit

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