• Don't want to see ads? Install an adblocker like uBlock Origin or use a Europe-based privacy-friendly browser like Vivaldi or Mullvad.

Search results

  1. Maciamo

    X.com is a scam

    I agree that social media like X and Facebook should be restricted for teenagers. But I don't agree about the currently proposed age verification method with an ID card or estimation of age based on facial recognition. Providing your real name or address is a big no-no for most people. Facial...
  2. Maciamo

    High-tech 🇪🇺 European alternatives to American apps & software

    I have added the Credit Card Wallet (alternative to Apple Pay and Google Wallet) and alternatives to Android OS.
  3. Maciamo

    Why the Internet is "Terrified" of London (and why it’s mostly fake)

    I recently came across this deep dive by Evan Edinger titled "Why The Internet Is Terrified of London," and I think it’s a must-watch for anyone who spends time on social media. We’ve all seen the viral clips: masked gangs on the Tube, "no-go zones," and claims that the city has become a lawless...
  4. Maciamo

    High-tech 🇪🇺 European alternatives to American apps & software

    I have added kMail, GMX Mail, and Mullvad browser.
  5. Maciamo

    Uniparental analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals genetic continuity from the pre-Medieval era

    E-V13 is more Daco-Thracian than ancient Greek. The most surprising in this study is that the Maniot Greeks plot between the Chechens and the Ingush, meaning that they are not autosomally Greek, but Dagestani. Even the high percentage of J2a (although a different clade) is mirrored in the...
  6. Maciamo

    Europe Goodbye to Visa and Mastercard - Building a unified European digital payments network

    Also related. 👇🏻 BBVA has joined Qivalis, a consortium of 12 major European banks working to issue a euro-pegged stablecoin, as the continent's financial institutions move to challenge the dominance of U.S. dollar digital currencies. The Spanish lender's entry, announced Wednesday, brings...
  7. Maciamo

    War Why Russia’s Position in the Ukraine War Is More Fragile Than You Think

    Did Russia manage to escape Western sanctions or did it fall into a "War Economy" trap? This video breaks down the staggering long-term costs, including a massive brain drain (800k+ professionals leaving) and a dependence on military spending that might be a ticking time bomb.
  8. Maciamo

    Europe Goodbye to Visa and Mastercard - Building a unified European digital payments network

    That's basically what I explained in the thread about the Digital Euro one month ago.
  9. Maciamo

    Politics Political Coordinates Test

    If we are starting with the 8values test, here are my results.
  10. Maciamo

    High-tech 🇪🇺 European alternatives to American & Chinese computers and smartphones (hardware)

    5. USB Flash Drives, SD cards & SSDs Swissbit AG (Switzerland/Germany 🇨🇭🇩🇪) Swissbit is the only independent European manufacturer of storage and embedded IoT solutions for demanding applications. Products are manufactured "Made in Germany" at their production facility in Berlin, Germany...
  11. Maciamo

    High-tech 🇪🇺 European alternatives to American apps & software

    I have updated the messaging and productivity categories and added Language Learning apps, Weather apps and Professional networking.
  12. Maciamo

    Economy Why Ireland is 'rich' but its citizens can't afford rent

    If you’ve ever wondered why Ireland’s economic stats look so weird, you need to watch this. It explains the '€241 Billion Trap'—how multinational profits (like Apple and Google) inflate the country's wealth while the actual cost of living sky-rockets. It’s a fascinating look at the 'Double...
  13. Maciamo

    Economy The €5.5 Trillion Mistake? Is Germany’s Energy Policy an Economic Suicide Note?

    I just came across this deep dive by EconomyUnpacked into Germany’s energy crisis, and honestly, the numbers are staggering. Whether you’re interested in geopolitics, economics, or climate policy, this is a must-watch that challenges the narrative of the Energiewende (Energy Transition). The...
  14. Maciamo

    Genetic study Cosmopolitanism in the depths of Barbaricum evidenced by archaeogenomic data from the Late Iron Age Goth community of the Masłomęcz group

    Wow, quite remarkable! I have long wanted to see some Gothic Y-DNA before they moved into the Roman Empire. I knew that they had blended with the (proto-)Slavic population of Poland and Ukraine, as is confirmed here by the presence of haplogroup R1a-Z280 (3 out of 4 R1a samples). I suspected...
  15. Maciamo

    Economy Free trade agreements between the EU and other countries are rising

    Here is a detailed explainer about the EU-India Free Trade Agreement.
  16. Maciamo

    Economy Is Canada's real estate bubble about to burst?

    Canadian house prices have more than tripled over the last 25 years. Canada and Australia face the greatest mortgage default risk among advanced economies, primarily due to high household debt levels and a significant share of borrowing at floating interest rates. This video explains why...
  17. Maciamo

    Economy Free trade agreements between the EU and other countries are rising

    Yesterday, the European Union signed a free trade agreement with India. This will create the largest free trading zone in the world, covering 25% of the world's GDP and two billion people. The new EU-India Trade Agreement eliminates tariffs on ~97% of EU exports, saving €4 BILLION annually...
  18. Maciamo

    Politics Political Coordinates Test

    Here are three attempts to placevthe various political ideologies on the political compass.
  19. Maciamo

    High-tech 🇪🇺 European alternatives to American apps & software

    I have added the Password Managers, eBook Readers, Calendar, Authenticator, Contacts/Phone/Messages, and Launcher apps. I have also updated the Web Browsers, Photo Apps, and Navigation Apps.
  20. Maciamo

    Politics Iranian Revolution: witness the end of a 47-year of Islamic dictatorship✊🇮🇷

    I was wondering how you were doing in Iran. Is the Internet back on then? How is the situation? Are their still demonstrations?
Back
Top