Links for 09-11-25

“Alternatives like Signal, Wire, and Element prove that secure communication doesn’t require monetising our attention. They’re no harder to use. The challenge lies in convincing your social circle to move with you. The real choice sits between convenience and conscience, between what’s easy and what’s ethical.”

Documentally on Meta’s Big Brother

In Pictures: London’s Lesser-Known Art Deco Gems

One day I will get to live and own the dream.

Yeah, right.

Jetpack Tools Every Blogger Should Be Using in 2025/2026

Sunday morning listening: Nobukazu Takemura’s mixtape, via the always wonderful #latejunction

Are “mind-altering” shoes the next big performance gain in cycling?

Don’t be a daft twat.