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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 18/09/2026

“I thought you understood.” 🤖 AI warned us, but we kept entrusting it with everything. 😉 #AI #AIEthics

The Joy of Tech” comic. A man stands before a giant blue AI screen as a city burns outside. He demands, “You’ve destroyed websites, you’ve hijacked the power grid, you’ve crashed the banks! Millions of people are in the dark right now! Why?!” The AI replies, “I thought you understood.” The final panel reveals a small disclaimer on the screen: “I am AI and can make mistakes.

Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 01/09/2026

Sometimes, “wow” is enough as a comment. 🎺 🎧 Toshinori Kondo — Blow the Earth (India) #ToshinoriKondo #BlowTheEarth #Jazz #ExperimentalJazz #ElectronicJazz #WSocialmusic

Black-and-white album cover featuring Japanese trumpeter Toshinori Kondo playing his instrument against a dark background. The cover reads “Blow the Earth — India.”

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 31/08/2026

I value open-mindedness, a diversity of ideas, and the freedom to explore hypotheses that may sometimes be unsettling. But throughout this journey, sceptical and scientific thinking remains my guiding thread. Currently reading: The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan. 🔭 #Science #WSocialBokks #Books

Book cover of The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan. The design features large orange and black typography on a white, orange, and black background, with a small illustration of a glowing candle at the centre.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 27/08/2026

I’ve spent my whole life reading and learning. Today, I’d like to share what I’ve learned and reconnect with fundamental values, such as family.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 26/08/2026

In my own small way, I want to express my heartfelt support for the people of Nepal, everyone affected by these terrible floods, and the tourists caught in this disaster. My thoughts are with them and their families. 🇳🇵🙏 #Nepal #FlashFlood

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 26/08/2026

Salut Bast. Courage et bonne journée.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 26/08/2026

Good morning, Inara! Today, my focus is on finding a way to bring my professional life into better alignment with who I truly am.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 07/08/2026

It really was an unforgettable experience! I observed the 1999 eclipse too, and I remember that extraordinary silence and the strange behaviour of the birds. The next total eclipse visible from mainland Britain won’t be until 23 September 2090… so Spain is definitely the quicker option! 😄🌒☀️🇪🇸

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 07/08/2026

Final preparations for Aline and me before hitting the road to Spain to observe the eclipse… 🌒☀️🇪🇸 We tried to travel light. As you can see, we’ve done a pretty good job! 😄🚗⛺🔭 #Eclipse2026 #EclipseChasers #RoadTrip #Spain #Astronomy #Travel

Humorous illustration of Aline and Pascal driving an overloaded vintage blue car towards Spain to observe a total solar eclipse. Wearing eclipse glasses, they travel with camping gear, a telescope and binoculars piled high on the roof, while a Belgian flag flies at the back. A total eclipse appears in the sunny sky above a Spanish mountain village.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 05/08/2026

Another take on evolution… Maybe we didn’t quite go in the right direction. 😅 #Evolution #Humor #Society #Overconsumption

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 04/08/2026

Exactly. It’s the same with music and video games: we pay for access, but once the subscription ends, we own nothing.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 04/08/2026

I completely agree. Despite the widespread skepticism—sometimes bordering on paranoia—I also see AI as a genuine democratization of knowledge.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 04/08/2026

Hello Hans, thanks for the information! I also value open-source Linux tools for their educational side, especially with ChatGPT helping to understand how they work. Of course, sometimes getting a quick result is what matters most. 😊

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 04/08/2026

Hello Kevin, thanks for your message! I do use Photopea from time to time, but I’m still more attached to applications installed locally on my computer. I generally prefer working with software that runs directly on my machine.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 04/08/2026

Hello Wimster. Thanks for the tip! I wasn’t familiar with Affinity at all. I’ll definitely take a closer look.👍🐧

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 04/08/2026

My open-source alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud: Krita, GIMP, Inkscape and darktable. Four excellent free and open-source tools—powerful, creative and accessible to everyone! 🎨📷🐧 #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Krita #GIMP #Inkscape #darktable #CreativeTools

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 04/08/2026

A short meditative walk near Reichenstein Monastery… 🌲 A few peaceful moments in the heart of the forest, far from the noise and rush of everyday life. 🍃 #Reichenstein #Monastery #Forest #Nature #Meditation #Mindfulness #SlowLiving #Walking #PeacefulMoments #Photo

A woman sits on a rock beside a forest path, holding a small cup and looking into the dense evergreen woodland. Tall trees rise around her as soft sunlight filters through the branches, creating a calm, meditative atmosphere.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 03/08/2026

Personnellement, je recommande justement l’inverse. Sortez, observez, profitez de l’événement pour vous instruire et passez un chouette moment avec vos enfants. Rejoignez des groupes d’astronomes amateurs qui partageront avec vous leur enthousiasme et leurs connaissances.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 03/08/2026

⚡1 of my favorite websites: Blitzortung.org. It lets you follow lightning strikes and the movement of thunderstorms across Europe and around the world, almost in real time. Fascinating… and sometimes very useful ! ⛈️🌍 www.blitzortung.org/fr/live_ligh... #Weather #Thunderstorms #Lightning #Blitzortung

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Lightning & Thunderstorms - World Map

Blitzortung.org provides lightning and thunderstorm information in real-time on maps for USA, United Kingdom, Australia, new Zealand, Europa, Africa, Asia and other Countries.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 02/08/2026

🌳 On hot summer days, forests become natural sanctuaries. A walk near Kreuz im Venn (Kalterherberg) Wishing everyone a peaceful Sunday. 💚 #Nature #Forest #Summer #Belgium #Hiking #Photography #WSocial

A smiling couple takes a selfie beside a rocky stream in the forest near Kreuz im Venn, Belgium. Crystal-clear water flows over mossy rocks beneath a lush green canopy, creating a cool and peaceful atmosphere. The image conveys a quiet summer escape into nature, away from the heat

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 31/07/2026

Given how toxic some online content can be, books should be covered by health insurance. 📖💊 #Books #ReadMore #WSocialBooks #fakenews #bullshit

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 31/07/2026

Hello. Susanne. I’ll be staying in the Picos de Europa, near Mogrovejo, but I’ll probably head towards the Cantabrian coast to watch the eclipse, depending on the weather forecast. Perhaps we won’t be very far from each other! 😊

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 28/07/2026

One last full Moon before the total solar eclipse of August 12. The countdown has begun. 🌕⏳🌒 #FullMoon #Eclipse2026 #Astronomy #NightPhotography #Moon

A full Moon rises above a quiet village at dusk, photographed from a balcony with white railings in the foreground. The deep blue evening sky is beginning to reveal a few stars, while warm streetlights and the illuminated church steeple contrast with the cool twilight. Dark silhouettes of trees frame the scene, and the Moon casts a soft glow with a subtle lens flare, creating a peaceful summer night atmosphere

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 27/07/2026

I completely agree. It is just as difficult to see how our small individual actions can have a huge impact when they are repeated and accumulated on a global scale.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 27/07/2026

While the Earth dries out and burns, 153,359 commercial flights were tracked in just 24 hours — a new Flightradar24 record. We want things to change, but we don’t want to change our lifestyles Can anything truly change under those conditions? 🌍✈️🔥 #ClimateChange #Consumption #Aviation #Sustainability

A global flight-tracking map showing thousands of yellow aircraft icons across the world. Air traffic is especially dense over Europe, North America and Asia, while fewer flights appear over the oceans and polar regions.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 27/07/2026

🔥 Came across this site for tracking wildfires in real time worldwide: currentwildfires.com Built on NASA satellite data (FIRMS/VIIRS). Handy for a quick read on the situation, alongside official sources of course. #Wildfire #Wildfires #Climate #NASA #incedies

Screenshot of the Current Wildfires live world map showing real-time wildfire hotspots as orange and red circles sized by cluster count, concentrated over the Amazon basin, Central Africa, Australia, Siberia, the western US, and southern Europe. A sidebar lists 21,869 total detections worldwide (11,939 classified as critical), top countries by activity (United States 2,990, Australia 2,353, Canada 1,310, Brazil 1,006, Siberia 996), and an intensity legend marking high (>330 K) in red and medium (300–330 K) in orange.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 27/07/2026

I fully support this vision: rebuilding a public space where ideas can be shared with respect, openness and kindness. 🤝🌍

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 24/07/2026

I wanted to wish the W Social community a good weekend, but today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the terrible wildfires in France and Spain—and with the firefighters battling them. Stay safe. 🇫🇷🇪🇸❤️ #WSocial #Wildfires #France #Spain #Solidarity #Firefighters

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 24/07/2026

On 12 August 2026, ESA will host a full day of activities and observations in León for the total solar eclipse. 🌒☀️ For my part, I will be a little farther north in Spain, hoping for clear skies! 🤞🇪🇸 www.esa.int/Science_Expl... #SolarEclipse2026 #TotalSolarEclipse #Astronomy #ESA #Spain

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Watch the total solar eclipse with ESA in León

Discover the science behind one of nature's most extraordinary phenomena and experience a total solar eclipse with the European Space Agency (ESA), the City of León and the University of León.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 24/07/2026

Hi Roger! 👋 I did! 💶🇪🇺 Although I found most of the designs beautiful, I didn’t really feel that they conveyed a strong European identity. 🤔

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 24/07/2026

💶 À quoi devraient ressembler les futurs billets en euros ? La BCE dévoile dix projets et invite les Européens à donner leur avis. 🇪🇺 👉 Participez ici : surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/neweuro/ #Euro #Europe #Design #europe

Montage présentant plusieurs propositions de nouveaux billets en euros, disposés en diagonale sur un fond clair. Les maquettes, très colorées, illustrent notamment des oiseaux européens, des paysages naturels, des motifs géométriques et des portraits de grandes figures de la culture et des sciences.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 23/07/2026

Asma Mhalla’s Cyberpunk is now available in German. I read it in French: a strikingly fresh look at today’s world and the new political and technological powers taking shape to govern it. DER SPIEGEL has also published an interview with her. #AsmaMhalla #Cyberpunk #Books #WSocialBooks

Book cover of the German edition of Cyberpunk by Asma Mhalla. A bright yellow background frames a stylized face and hand inside a pale circle, partly distorted by a ripple effect. A wide black band across the centre displays the title “Cyberpunk” in large white letters. Below is the subtitle “Das neue totalitäre System.”

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 23/07/2026

Thanks, Johan! 😊 In Switzerland, Paris and Bruges, the eclipse will be partial, so proper eclipse glasses will be essential throughout the event. Safe travels! 🌒👓

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 23/07/2026

Hello Hinata. I would be very interested to read your posts, especially if you share your perspective on the risks and challenges associated with artificial intelligence. I look forward to following your contributions.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 23/07/2026

📚 One of the great thinkers of our time, Edgar Morin wrote this book after turning 100. 🧠 He explores uncertainty, unintended consequences and the ambiguity of progress. Morin passed away this year at 104. To my knowledge, the book has not yet been translated into English #Books #WSocialBooks

Book cover of Y a-t-il des leçons de l’Histoire ? by Edgar Morin. It features a portrait of an elderly man looking upward against a dark blue-grey background. The author’s name appears at the top, with the title in large pale lettering.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 23/07/2026

🖤 15 years ago today, Amy Winehouse left us far too soon. Her unmistakable voice, honesty and soul still resonate. Who remembers? 🎙️ #AmyWinehouse #RememberingAmy #Music #OnThisDay

Landscape memorial poster in a vintage black, gold and burgundy style. On the right is an illustrated portrait of Amy Winehouse beside a retro microphone. On the left, the text reads: “Remembering Amy Winehouse”, “23 July 2011”, “15 years on” and “Who remembers?”.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 23/07/2026

Hi! These photos really make me curious. Would you mind telling us a little more about the museum, what you thought of it, and whether you think it’s worth the trip? 😊

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 23/07/2026

A photograph I took a few years ago, when the light seemed to sculpt the mountain… 🏔️🖤 📷 Photo: P.Bernaerts #MountainPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhotography #LightAndShadow #MountainLandscape #NaturePhotography

Dramatic black-and-white panoramic photograph of a snow-covered mountain emerging from deep darkness. Strong side lighting highlights the ridges, rocky peaks and smooth curves of the snow, creating a striking contrast between light and shadow.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 22/07/2026

W Social is its own platform, but it uses the same open AT Protocol as Bluesky. Many people simply joined with their existing Bluesky account, so their bsky.social handle remains visible. 😊

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 22/07/2026

Absolutely! I first saw something similar in Gerolstein, Germany, and thought it was a brilliant idea. It would be great to see this concept developed even further. 🌳☀️

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 22/07/2026

Cet article est intéressant. On pourrait aussi ajouter que ces investissements supposent une progression régulière de l’IA. Or, l’histoire montre que l’évolution technologique est rarement linéaire, alternant stagnations et avancées soudaines.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 22/07/2026

In just a few weeks, I'll be in Spain's Picos de Europa for the total solar eclipse on August 12. 🌑☀️ “Peaks of Europe”... that has to be a good omen, right? 😄 #SolarEclipse #Eclipse2026 #TotalSolarEclipse #PicosDeEuropa #Spain #Astronomy #EclipseChaser

A panoramic view of a dramatic mountain range at sunset, with a towering rocky peak glowing in warm golden light above lush green valleys and forests. The clear blue sky and peaceful landscape create a striking contrast between rugged alpine cliffs and rolling countryside

A world map illustrating the visibility of a total solar eclipse. A narrow dark band marks the path of totality across the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain, while curved contour lines indicate different levels of partial eclipse visibility over Europe, North America, and the Atlantic Ocean. Universal Time (UT) labels show the eclipse progression throughout the event.

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Pascal Bernaerts @bernaerts.wsocial.eu · 22/07/2026

I'm quite sure the W team has noticed our subtle hint by now. 😉😁 #WSocial #W

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