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Re:US bans differential privacy in Census data
on Saturday June 13, 2026 @11:58PM (#48524044)
That's what confounds the media [1]
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN98wmzisn4 (Excuse this poor quality, it was the only version I could find that wasn't tiktok)
Re:US bans differential privacy in Census data
on Saturday June 13, 2026 @11:36PM (#48523948)
Indeed, the very word "statistics" originates as an understanding or description of the state [1].
Re:NYC to open municipal grocery store in 2027
on Tuesday April 14, 2026 @03:40PM (#47770446)
I think this is the mindset required for this conversation. There is no way to make a library drive a profit, let alone financially self-sufficient. However, the library exists because the city values the externalities, specifically an educated public and reduced crime. For those purposes, libraries are incredibly cost efficient.
The same argument can be made for public grocers. Reducing poverty has cascading effects including better health and lower crime rates.
Re:NYC to open municipal grocery store in 2027
on Tuesday April 14, 2026 @02:48PM (#47769677)
Government owned grocery stores already exist [1]. They are run by the U.S. military, have 200+ locations, and charge at least 25% less than other brands [1].
"Surveys consistently rate the commissaries as one of the military's top non-pay benefits." NYC wants to provide similar benefits for residents.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_Commissary_Agency [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQOXdtPBGXI
Re:Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free country in Eu...
on Monday March 09, 2026 @03:19PM (#47314047)
While nuclear was cost competitive a decade ago, it turns out that is no longer the case [0].
As of 2025, the cheapest levelized cost of energy is solar ($58), onshore wind ($61), and gas combined ($78).
Although the data is US-based, European prices likely follow a similar pattern.
[0] https://www.lazard.com/media/5tlbhyla/lazards-lcoeplus-june-...