If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Like law enforcement in some repressive virtual regimes, Meta is introducing the concept of re-education of “citizens” (users), as an alternative to eventually sending them to “jail” (imposing account restrictions). But this only applies to “first-time offenders,” that is, those who have violated Meta’s community standards for the first time, and if that violation is not considered to be “most severe.” The community standards now apply across Meta’s platforms – Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Threads – while the new rule means that instead of collecting a strike for a first policy violation, users who go through “an educational program” can have it deleted. There’s also “probation” – those who receive no strike for a year after that will again be eligible to participate in the “remove your warning” course. This applies to Facebook profiles, pages, and Instagram profiles. Meta first introduced the option for creators last summer and is now expanding it to everyone. In announcing the change of the policy, the tech giant refers to “research” that showed most of those violating its rules for the first time “may not be aware they are doing so.” This is where the “short educational program” comes in, as a way to reduce the risk of receiving that first strike, and Meta says the program is designed to help “better explain” its policies. Some might say that having clear policies instead of broad and vague ones would go a long way toward better understanding them – but the company has chosen the route of punishing users and then allowing them to complete its “training course.” Meta says that the results it has at this time, concerning creators, are “promising” since 15 percent of those who received their first strike and had it removed in this process said they “felt” they understood the rules better, as well as the way the rules are enforced. Meta does not extend the new policy to users posting sexual exploitation content, as well as using its platforms to sell “high risk” drugs – or glorify whatever the giant decides is a “dangerous organization or individual.” But, Meta is not, as it were, innovating censorship here; YouTube already has a similar option. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Meta’s Re-Education Era Begins appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

A Colorado woman is thankful for her community after they came together to replace her senior dog’s stolen wheelchair. In an interview with CBS News on November 18, Megan Caligiuri of Englewood reveals how her senior’s dog wheelchair got stolen and how her community responded to the theft. Caligiuri said that she has owned a rescued Schnauzer mix, named Griff, for almost 15 years. According to her, she and her dog have always been active – they travel the country and go on 10-mile hikes. Naturally, as Griff got older, the trips became shorter. And while Griff is a little bit energetic for his age, he can no longer walk without assistance. So, in order to still be able to take Griff on adventures (no matter how short they are), Caligiuri bought him a dog wheelchair that helps with the pooch’s weakened hind legs. The wheelchair was a game changer for Griff, Caligiuri said. “Someone saw him trucking around in the snow and was like, ‘He’s such an inspiration!” However, on the night of November 18, someone sadly stole the senior pooch’s wheels. Caligiuri explained, “I take them off after every walk. I leave them outside because they’re dirty. He rolls around through stuff.” “The next morning, he’s pretty jazzed for his next walk. I go outside and they’re gone. I have no faith left in humanity that someone would steal a disabled dog’s wheelchair,” Caligiuri said. After the robbery, Caligiuri filed a police report and posted about it on the neighborhood social app, Nextdoor, hoping someone can help her find her dog’s missing wheels. Even though they’re small, dog wheelchairs are not affordable. So, Caligiuri wanted to get back her dog’s wheels. However, what Caligiuri didn’t expect was the reaction from her community when they saw her post. “Over 80 people responded, offering donations, resources, and support,” Caligiuri reveals after saying that it was heartwarming to see that much compassion. She also reveals, “Someone said they saw a guy on a bike, with what looked like the wheels, serving as a trailer.” Now, the news of Griff’s stolen wheelchair has spread across the community. And that’s how Kathryn Groenewold with Paw Prosper, the parent company of Walkin’ Pets, found out. Walkin’ Pets is a company that offers wheelchairs and support products to improve pet mobility. And Groenewold said the story of Griff’s stolen wheelchair left her team heartbroken. So, Groenewold and her team got to work and hand-delivered Griff’s brand new wheels on Thursday, November 21. “Our team works very hard to make sure that each chair is perfectly fitting for the dog,” said Groenewold. “We hope that Griff and Megan are going to be able to enjoy more good days together as a result.” Now, Caligiuri and Griff can continue on with their adventures and enjoy their walks thanks to the kindness of their community. Caligiuri tells CBS News, “I feel so overwhelmed by the kindness of people. This is how he gets around and how he enjoys life and experiences life.” “My faith in humanity has been restored. Thank you, everyone, so much.”

According to the 1983 report by US Army Lieutenant Colonel Wayne M. McDonnell, titled “Analysis and Assessment of The Gateway Process,” consciousness is more than just a product of the brain; it exists beyond physical boundaries, making the bold assertion that “consciousness never dies.” The report was part of a classified program known as the Gateway Project, which aimed to explore altered states of consciousness. The process was described as “a training system designed to bring enhanced strength, focus, and coherence… to alter consciousness.” Participants engaged in techniques that reportedly allowed their consciousness to shift “outside the physical sphere,” transcending time and space. A recently resurfaced US Army Intelligence report offers a conceptual explanation of how the brain processes energy from the physical world to generate consciousness, which Lieutenant Colonel Wayne McDonnell likens to a hologram. Credit: US Army This method allegedly led participants to recall “all the memories accumulated through experience in reality,” suggesting the possibility of remembering past lives. In essence, they claimed to have accessed detailed memories of previous existences, lending credibility to the idea of reincarnation. The concept of reincarnation is not new, and many believe we live multiple lives. Numerous cases exist where young children have described vivid memories of past lives, some of which have been independently verified. These stories often include specific details about names, places, and events that the child could not have known otherwise. Consciousness transcends space and time. Credit: US Army The Gateway Project inadvertently contributed to this idea by suggesting that consciousness retains its essence and memories even after death. This would align with a perspective that we reincarnate and continue to live new lives. It is worth noting that the project was highly controversial, making any reincarnation-related findings from it far from conclusive. The CIA and other government agencies have long been interested in consciousness studies, particularly during the Cold War era. Programs like MKUltra and Stargate Project explored phenomena such as remote viewing, telepathy, and the nature of the human mind. The Gateway Project, however, stood out for its focus on consciousness as a non-physical entity. It aimed to understand and manipulate consciousness in ways that could have practical applications for intelligence and defense. While much of the research remains classified, declassified documents like McDonnell’s report hint at the extraordinary possibilities being explored behind closed doors. If consciousness indeed “never dies,” what does that mean for our understanding of life, death, and existence itself? The post Declassified Pentagon Report Proposes Evidence for Reincarnation appeared first on Anomalien.com.

Between Rust, The Forest, Sons of the Forests, and dozens of others, I’ve played a lot of survival games in recent years. But The Long Dark sticks in my memory the most vividly. Hinterland has created something that truly combines brutality and beauty. As much as it’s a cruel, often violent battle to stay alive, The Long Dark can be peaceful, meditative and serene - the small moments where you’re finally safe in a cabin somewhere, sipping on the remnants of your stove-brewed cup of coffee, have more power because you’ve had to earn them and fight for them. First released all the way back in 2014, The Long Dark has come a long way, and now it’s blowing up on Steam thanks to a transformative new update. Continue reading 91% rated survival game classic The Long Dark explodes on Steam after big update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best single-player games, Best FPS games

MSI has just announced a new OLED gaming monitor with great specs and a glorious all-white color scheme. The company released the same monitor in black earlier this year, but this white monitor looks ideal for anyone building a white PC gaming setup. The new MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED could potentially be your next best gaming monitor, especially for those wanting to pair it with a white PC case and peripherals. The monitor is a shell swap of the 321URX, with a 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate all wrapped in a 31.5-inch monitor. Continue reading MSI’s new OLED gaming monitor is perfect for a white PC gaming setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC review, MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio review, Best gaming motherboard

If you've never played The Talos Principle, I can't recommend it enough. If you're a fan of games like Portal or The Witness you'll feel right at home with the serene vibes, challenging puzzles, and mysterious world you unravel as you play. It asks questions about consciousness, AI, and what it means to be human - if you fancy having an existential crisis while trying to solve a puzzle. You could play the original right now at a 90% discount, but developer Croteam has just announced an expansive remaster. The Talos Principle: Reawakened doesn't just improve the original game's visuals, it also adds a wealth of new content. Continue reading Beloved puzzle game The Talos Principle is getting a big remaster in Unreal 5

Although the franchise has long outgrown its RTS roots, Warcraft still occasionally likes to yield some strategic fruit. There was that redux of Warcraft 3 in 2020, and 2023 saw the launch of Warcraft Rumble on mobile. While World of Warcraft rolls on with Cataclysm Classic, The War Within, and the upcoming return of Mists of Pandaria, if you've avoided the tower-defense spin-off so far, it's now available on PC. Continue reading A new Warcraft game comes out on PC today, but there’s a twist

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