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  Economic progress has a history of replacing tools. #longread #AI #AiPositive Each change caused moral panics about the decline of human utility, but the burden of labour simply shifted. https://www.noemamag.com/why-a-liberal-arts-education-will-soon-be-more-valuable-than-ever

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  Good opinion piece here. How different would Ireland be if grown women ‘close to tears’ could bring the country to a standstill? – The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2026/04/17/the-unshed-tears-of-men-with-big-trucks-are-costly-indeed/

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  #CircularEconomy You can now order a special prepaid Oxfam Postback bag at OxfamIreland.org, or by phone. Fill it with your unwanted items and An Post will deliver it to the charity at no cost Postback, Donate By Post For Free | Oxfam Ireland https://www.oxfamireland.org/postback-donate-by-post-for-free

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  Voyager 1 was originally designed to operate for about 5 years. It is still sending data from interstellar space, nearly 50 years after launch. #NASA shuts down another instrument on the first #Voyager probe to save power https://heise.de/-11263584

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  #RenewableEnergy The development of wind and solar farms has reduced the costs consumers in #Ireland by €840 million between 2000 and 2023. This saving—equivalent to €165 per person—is due to the low cost of renewable electricity: Wind and solar farms have no fuel cost and undercut more expensive gas- and coal-fired generators, displacing them from the wholesale power market. https://www.baringa.com/en/insights/low-carbon-futures/our-market-and-policy-studies-in-ireland/good-for-your-pocket/

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  #bloomscrolling Bluebells in Moore's Abbey Woods. #Kildare ##ireland

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  Interesting model for #ElderCate #Ireland. We carefully match families with kind, live-in companions who provide reassurance, company and light day-to-day support — helping your parent stay safely and comfortably at home for longer. 🔗Elder Home Share | Trusted Live-in Support for Seniors https://www.elderhomeshare.ie/

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  @swoonie @longcovid @mecfs you have my sympathy and empathy. I've never been quite that bad but have been close. Don't beat yourself up on the "maybe I shouldn't..." We live the best life we can, pacing by guesswork. Hang in there. (Seek out mental heath support if you can. This shit messes with the brain).