Dokter’s Weekly Report #2

This week’s report seems to carry the theme of why I sometimes loathe people. So I’m sorry for those of you who hoped for something cheery.

Governments not trusting its citizens, conspiracy nuts clinging to confirmation bias and dismissing facts, sexism directed at men is shrugged at by some and being fat and unhealthy is celebrated.

Lovely how western society seems to embrace decadence and hedonism at the cost of others. Self-control and being accountable for your own actions is not something to aspire to it seems. Do what ever you want and blame everyone else for your misery or if something goes wrong – never your fault.

While other parts of the world people flee for their lives from wars and hope that one mouthful of rice will keep them alive till next day.

Maybe we need another World War or just a Cold War, which costs fewer lives, to put our view on life in perspective, make us not only appreciate life again but treat each other with respect and dignity.

Something the big religions claim to teach, but instead they seem too busy to judge and wage wars with those not following them.

Linkage

WIKILEAKS: Surveillance Cameras Around The Country Are Being Used In A Huge Spy Network – Read it
Orwell must be spinning like mad in his grave right now.

Assange visade sig vara ett fegt kräk – Read it
I know, it’s in Swedish, but find a place to translate it. Refreshing read as it doesn’t contain any of the far-out myths I’ve read from non-Nordic media. The myths I’ve read is not about the Sweden I know and have lived in.

Body scanners set for November roll-out – Read it
Welcome to the United States of Totalitarian Australia. As a foreign national I wonder if they are allowed to deny me travel.

There’s no need to ban the man – Read it
An absolutely beautifully written article. And it’s really refreshing that the author is a woman. Thank you!

Why I’m No Longer A Journalist, But Just A Blogger – Read it
Interesting read regarding blogging vs journalism vs opinion vs accountability vs facts.

Zoe Holmes and Kath Read embrace the ‘F’ word: Fat and proud – Read it
I wonder if they are also proud of promoting an unhealthy lifestyle which has a great impact on healthcare. Not to mention, which I know is a cliche, but in other parts of the world there are people starving to death while these two gluttons ooze outwards.

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Dokter’s Weekly Report #1

I collected more sources than I expected. Did not expect to provide 8 links and a heap of Tweets.

A mix of sexism, privacy, security and the good old media.

After the iCloud incident I was considering moving everything away from there, but that has proven to be a bit too inconvenient. Not only does iOS lack a good email client, it also lacks a good calendar that is not dependent on either the iOS calendar or Google.

It’s interesting that, the more you learn about journalism, the easier it becomes to spot those who truly are made for it. Hence the Tweet below. Of course, writing a column you have more flexibility when it comes to objectivity, but what still matters is balance. Not meaning you must have opposing sources, but variance.

I suspect next weeks report will not be this extensive. However, if you do enjoy a good read on Sunday, let me know below in the comment field and I’ll do my best to provide you with a good amount of reading once a week.

Linkage

Virgin defends policy of separating men from children – Read it
By default men are presumably paedophiles until proven otherwise. A disgusting trend which will only hurt our collective fight for equality for everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, etc.

Triple J and Tom Ballard apologise for holocaust ovens joke – Read it
The apology means nothing. This is something you just don’t joke about. Pathetic and makes me lose more respect in Australia media, which I thought was impossible.

Whirlpool more accurate than AFR, says Conroy – Read it
Kind of sad when a forum is considered more accurate than a reputable newspaper. Provides you with a better understanding why the media in Oz is crumbling at the moment.

NYPD Has Very Good Reason For Beating Up New York Times Photog – Read it
Don’t want the public to see how you conduct yourself as a police officer, then don’t beat up the press.

Why I Decided Against a Career in Journalism – Read it
What a trooper! Instead of getting out there, trying to make a change, he decides he’ll sit back and let someone else do it. If he ever ends up as a journo it’ll be some local tabloid rag.

Internet security – Read it
A few interesting apps for those concerned about privacy. Remember that word kids? Look it up, you might learn something, unless you find a dictionary tl;dr.

The bad and the ugly of getting hacked, not backing up – Read it
Backups are essential and should be common sense by now. However you should also be able to trust the company you hand over your data too.

Why I’ll be kicking you off this blog – Read it
Amen to that!

Tweetage

Account suspended – Google cache – https://twitter.com/msronnyb/status/232453989248147457