HISTORY: 9 years ago today in 2017, 300,000 computers in 150 countries were locked by WannaCry ransomware. Variant two was just released. The ransom demand: $300+ in $BTC. For most of the world, it was the first time they'd ever heard of Bitcoin. The attack, later attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group, put crypto on the front page of every newspaper in the world. 📺: @ABC

History is fanfiction now. You can just rewrite it. George Washington read Marx in the trenches and the Founding Fathers were a non-binary punk band called The Trans-Continental Congress selling hand-thrown pottery on Etsy.

History shows that people rarely let go of power quietly. From propaganda to AI, leaders will use whatever tools they can to stay in control. Jeff Kosseff cautions that if governments control AI, they could commandeer the tool to cling to power.

Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future. As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black history, let’s honor the sacrifices of the leaders who came before us, and recommit ourselves to continuing their work.

The history of the Silk Road shaped global progress. In Central Asia, it involved💰 steam engines. It laid foundations for🌐 today’s progress. This era’s legacy informs our modern world. Its i🌹nfluence shapes modern society.