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An Astral Codex Ten review of Walter Ong’s Orality and Literacy examines how writing reshaped memory, language and communication.

NOAA put its Rapid Refresh Forecast System into operation Nov. 3, replacing older regional models with hourly forecasts and new smoke and dust tools.

Astral Codex Ten’s November roundup links to forecasts about AI and California floods, essays on work and status, and other online discussions.

NASA’s November guide highlights the Taurids and Leonids, Mars near Jupiter, Voyager 1’s light-day milestone and a Nov. 24 supermoon.

Astral Codex Ten’s Open Thread 458 invites reader discussion and lists updates on voting guides, AI hiring, a London protest and meetups.

NASA’s Oct. 31 Astronomy Picture of the Day features northern lights and geothermal steam at Hverir, Iceland, amid elevated auroral activity.

Astral Codex Ten’s October 2026 links post mixes AI experiments and forecasting news with commentary on marriage, suburbs and other topics.