Wife, mother, grandmother. Retired #NBCT teacher, still subbing. Lifelong learner, curious observer of the world. Still asking questions.
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Susan Groff retweeted
OTD in 1867, Russia transferred control of Alaska to the U.S. Then-Secretary of State William Seward negotiated the $7.2 million purchase of the territory earlier that year. Some legislators and the press mocked it, but the state has proved to be a critical part of our country.
Susan Groff retweeted
I think the demand for intelligence is ♾ and that curious, high agency people will create things that are difficult to predict, but I think we are on the cusp of discoveries and innovations that will benefit us all.
Susan Groff retweeted
How do luxury beliefs spread to the general public?
Imagine that tomorrow, the people who shape culture decide that littering is no longer a big deal.
The opinion pages of major newspapers start running essays arguing that concerns about litter are overblown. Glossy magazines publish longform pieces suggesting that cleanliness norms are socially constructed, maybe even a little oppressive. The hot new series on your favorite streaming platform depicts attractive and interesting characters tossing trash on the ground without a second thought.
Academics, journalists, politicians, CEOs, and influencers all start saying some version of the same thing: littering is not a serious issue. And if you criticize someone for doing it, you are the problem. You are being judgmental. You are enforcing outdated norms. You need to let people live.
Perhaps some new legislation is passed that decriminalizes littering.
Over time the message becomes clear. Throwing trash wherever you want is acceptable. It is normalized. It is actively defended.
Now let me ask you something.
Would anyone be surprised, 5 or 10 years later, if garbage started piling up? Would anyone be surprised if that problem was not evenly distributed?
If it showed up most in lower-income neighborhoods while affluent areas remained relatively pristine?
That’s the pattern. The people who promote the luxury belief are insulated from its consequences.
Susan Groff retweeted
A fascinating finding: When asked about kids in America, conservatives say they are more worried about boys; liberals are more worried about girls. But when asked about their own children, parents on both the left and right are more worried about their sons than their daughters.
Susan Groff retweeted
I’m convinced that you can get pretty far in life by just finishing things. The world is full of half-written books, half-built businesses, and half-kept promises. You stand out by showing up. By closing loops. By doing what you said you’d do. By having the courage to finish.
Susan Groff retweeted
Lots of studies are warning of the potential for AI-induced brain rot, and that’s certainly a risk.
But I’ve actually started using it for the opposite pursuit: to strengthen my brain, especially my memory. Here’s how.
forbes.com/sites/aytekintank…
Susan Groff retweeted
Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?
Because we gave them that L in 1776.
Susan Groff retweeted
This gave me an idea
Happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸
Red (Mars), white (Moon), and blue (Earth) brought to you by the solar system.
ALT A crisp photo of Mars against black space. The Red Planet appears rust-colored with dark texturing along its middle and a light patch on its lower right side. Credit: USGS Astrogeology Science Center
ALT A newly-released photo of our Moon taken by the crew of Artemis II. The top portion is shadowed by black space. This angle captures a mostly uniform, light gray portion of the lunar surface, with darker patches in the lower third. Craters of various sizes are visible all over the Moon’s surface—most easily visible at the edge of the upper shadow. Credit: NASA
ALT A newly-released photo of Earth's horizon taken during the Artemis II mission from the window of the Orion spacecraft. This view shows the hazy, blue atmosphere on top of faded, textured clouds. The Moon appears as a tiny, white dot in the distance. Credit: NASA
Susan Groff retweeted
1976 Bicentennial film commissioned by the US Government for promotion in schools.
It was far out and groovy man…
Susan Groff retweeted
How do luxury beliefs spread to the general public?
Imagine that tomorrow, the people who shape culture decide that littering is no longer a big deal.
The opinion pages of major newspapers start running essays arguing that concerns about litter are overblown. Glossy magazines publish longform pieces suggesting that cleanliness norms are socially constructed, maybe even a little oppressive. The hot new series on your favorite streaming platform depicts attractive and interesting characters tossing trash on the ground without a second thought.
Academics, journalists, politicians, CEOs, and influencers all start saying some version of the same thing: littering is not a serious issue. And if you criticize someone for doing it, you are the problem. You are being judgmental. You are enforcing outdated norms. You need to let people live.
Perhaps some new legislation is passed that decriminalizes littering.
Over time the message becomes clear. Throwing trash wherever you want is acceptable. It is normalized. It is actively defended.
Now let me ask you something.
Would anyone be surprised, 5 or 10 years later, if garbage started piling up? Would anyone be surprised if that problem was not evenly distributed?
If it showed up most in lower-income neighborhoods while affluent areas remained relatively pristine?
That’s the pattern. The people who promote the luxury belief are insulated from its consequences.
