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"So many gods, so many creeds, So many paths that wind and wind, While just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs." [Wilcox]

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Dan Ilic @danilic.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

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Over at @getup.org.au ‘s Instagram to see the full AI Deep Fake — here’s the side by side:

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Nothing produces such odd results as trying to get even.

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The dystopia of data centre colonialism The Indonesian island of Batam has 1.3 million residents who rely on freshwater collected in reservoirs As severe water shortages impact daily lives & livelihoods, Batam hosts 2 operational DCs, has 8 more approved & 6 under review for approval Insanely...

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The island where locals say data centres are taking their water

"Not a single drop has come through our taps for the last three months," a local tells the BBC.

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Who did Fadden, Moncrieff and McPherson electorates vote for in recent elections, and the Voice referendum? See this data viz. goldcoastvotes.org/voting/how-gold-…

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