Invented in Japan in 1999, i-mode is a remarkable technology for connecting mobile devices to a wide range of web services.

It’s well-known in Japan that this invention, not the iPhone, was the first to enable games, email, emojis, and selfies on mobile devices.

I believe that the Japanese girls of the early 2000s who created this culture are the greatest hackers who shaped the smartphone era.

Super Galapagos - Matt Alt’s Pure Invention https://blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-galapagos

Imagine a court hearing being filled with Super Mario sound effects, laughter, and commentary like a sports broadcast.

That’s exactly what news programs that use music, sound effects, and commentators who are little more than gawkers are doing.

That’s not reporting; it’s merely a show that looks like it, a desecration of reality.

That’s why I prefer the old-fashioned form of media news, using text and images.

Of course, this also involves arbitrary intentions and editing, but the problems are far less severe than with video.

Websites in Thailand have turned black and white to mourn King Bhumibol’s death

In an article written in Japanese, the author points out the differences in maliciousness between Bluesky and other Fediverse services.

For example, while Mastodon administrators can access blocking lists that include federated users, Bluesky’s access is not limited to administrators and is publicly available as a fully public API not found in the official app.

https://clearsky.app/whitehouse-47/blocking/blocked-by

Both Mastodon and Bluesky fail to implement measures such as notifying users of this fact when they make their first reaction, but Bluesky’s particular maliciousness lies in its excessive disclosure of API permissions.

At least I believe Bluesky should have limited its API permissions to the same level as Mastodon.

I am adding this comment as related information has come to light.

In March of this year, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with a representative of Palantir Technologies.

Courtesy call on Prime Minister TAKAICHI by Mr. Thiel, Co-Founder and Chairman, Palantir Technologies Inc. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (March 5, 2026)

On Japanese social media, there are voices speculating that this relationship between Palantir and Japan may have led to the introduction of this bill.

I am adding this comment as related information has come to light.

In March of this year, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with a representative of Palantir Technologies.

Courtesy call on Prime Minister TAKAICHI by Mr. Thiel, Co-Founder and Chairman, Palantir Technologies Inc. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (March 5, 2026)

On Japanese social media, there are voices speculating that this relationship between Palantir and Japan may have led to the introduction of this bill.