Broc
@brocw.bsky.social
Computer Scientist, member of @demsocialists.bsky.social
Orlando DSA Political Education Co-Chair
Orlando DSA Political Education Co-Chair
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I think some leftists see the USSR's failure to fully computerize as a kind of cool alt-history thing rather than a colossal world-ending failure that destabilized the country and impoverished millions of its citizens for decades post mortem
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I think some leftists see the USSR's failure to fully computerize as a kind of cool alt-history thing rather than a colossal world-ending failure that destabilized the country and impoverished millions of its citizens for decades post mortem
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well, @demsocialists.bsky.social is a democratic, member-run organization fighting for a better world, and @washingtonpost.com is owned by one of the richest men in the world who uses it to push his anti-worker propaganda
October 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
well, @demsocialists.bsky.social is a democratic, member-run organization fighting for a better world, and @washingtonpost.com is owned by one of the richest men in the world who uses it to push his anti-worker propaganda
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Stealing copyrighted works is good
I hate AI, but I think we should think more critically about blanket-condemning anything that could be ai. Big genAI, which steals copyrighted works, poisons our collective knowledge, and consumes unconscionable amounts of energy is BAD. On-device ai that lets me search my photos for dogs is FINE.
September 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Stealing copyrighted works is good
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Sorry to get all dialectics here, but it is the synthesis between the activist mass movement approach and the electoralism approach that has allowed DSA to be as successful as it has to date and will be in the future. A better understanding of that on both sides would be to everyone's benefit
August 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Sorry to get all dialectics here, but it is the synthesis between the activist mass movement approach and the electoralism approach that has allowed DSA to be as successful as it has to date and will be in the future. A better understanding of that on both sides would be to everyone's benefit
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Zohran didn't win by relying on standard turnout patterns. We had to fundamentally transform the Democratic electorate.
I was part of a group of NYC-DSA members that applied lessons from our previous campaigns to design the “universe” of voters to talk to. Here's how we won 🧵
I was part of a group of NYC-DSA members that applied lessons from our previous campaigns to design the “universe” of voters to talk to. Here's how we won 🧵
August 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Zohran didn't win by relying on standard turnout patterns. We had to fundamentally transform the Democratic electorate.
I was part of a group of NYC-DSA members that applied lessons from our previous campaigns to design the “universe” of voters to talk to. Here's how we won 🧵
I was part of a group of NYC-DSA members that applied lessons from our previous campaigns to design the “universe” of voters to talk to. Here's how we won 🧵
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They're saying the president is a pedophile
July 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
They're saying the president is a pedophile
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NEW: Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”
The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out
Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”
www.wired.com
July 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
NEW: Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”
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it is kind of interesting that the language-based instruction of LLMs may be revealing certain truths hidden in the way we’ve communicated for decades, like how “politically incorrect” is interpreted to mean “openly racist”
Annnd @xai just deleted Musk's new prompt which told the Grok LLM to "not shy away from making claims which are politically incorrect, so long as they are well substantiated."
That prompt seemingly caused the LLM to become Nazi 4Chan, and has now been deleted, but other recent changes remain.
That prompt seemingly caused the LLM to become Nazi 4Chan, and has now been deleted, but other recent changes remain.
July 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
it is kind of interesting that the language-based instruction of LLMs may be revealing certain truths hidden in the way we’ve communicated for decades, like how “politically incorrect” is interpreted to mean “openly racist”
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Ask Zohran. He will tell you that DSA is what makes him politically who he is. Ask NYC DSA, they will tell you how he's their cadre.
Zohran is DSA through and through. That's the reason he won. And a lot of people are going to have to own up to that.
Zohran is DSA through and through. That's the reason he won. And a lot of people are going to have to own up to that.
June 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Ask Zohran. He will tell you that DSA is what makes him politically who he is. Ask NYC DSA, they will tell you how he's their cadre.
Zohran is DSA through and through. That's the reason he won. And a lot of people are going to have to own up to that.
Zohran is DSA through and through. That's the reason he won. And a lot of people are going to have to own up to that.
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
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If Zohran wins DSA will become much more important. Why? Because Zohran is almost entirely a *product of DSA.* Without DSA he'd still likely be an aimless, but gifted, nepobaby. By contrast, AOC was a free agent who vibed well with DSA and relied on their canvassing operation to win... 1/6
June 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
If Zohran wins DSA will become much more important. Why? Because Zohran is almost entirely a *product of DSA.* Without DSA he'd still likely be an aimless, but gifted, nepobaby. By contrast, AOC was a free agent who vibed well with DSA and relied on their canvassing operation to win... 1/6
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One thing is clear: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @socialists.nyc have made history! Thousands of working-class people have stood up to the capitalist class to demand a more affordable and livable New York City. Win or lose, the fight is just beginning! Join DSA today: dsausa.org/join
June 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
One thing is clear: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and @socialists.nyc have made history! Thousands of working-class people have stood up to the capitalist class to demand a more affordable and livable New York City. Win or lose, the fight is just beginning! Join DSA today: dsausa.org/join
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We refuse to watch quietly while Trump marches us into yet another war in the Middle East, this time following Israel on their genocidal mission. No war with Iran! Free Palestine!
June 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We refuse to watch quietly while Trump marches us into yet another war in the Middle East, this time following Israel on their genocidal mission. No war with Iran! Free Palestine!
Despite Elon Musk I have full faith in Humanity to spread beyond Earth. Please play Dyson Sphere Program.
I sometimes forget he actually believes this shit. Ain’t nobody goin nowhere.
May 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Despite Elon Musk I have full faith in Humanity to spread beyond Earth. Please play Dyson Sphere Program.
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I said Spanish was kicking my ass, and I meant it.
No AI here habibi, just an effort to connect with all New Yorkers.
No AI here habibi, just an effort to connect with all New Yorkers.
April 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I said Spanish was kicking my ass, and I meant it.
No AI here habibi, just an effort to connect with all New Yorkers.
No AI here habibi, just an effort to connect with all New Yorkers.
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Did a podcast with @cosmonautmag.bsky.social about AI and the tech right.
www.youtube.com/live/KmA6Wft...
www.youtube.com/live/KmA6Wft...
Artificial Intelligence and the New Tech Right w/ Nicolas D Villarreal
YouTube video by Cosmonaut Magazine
www.youtube.com
April 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Did a podcast with @cosmonautmag.bsky.social about AI and the tech right.
www.youtube.com/live/KmA6Wft...
www.youtube.com/live/KmA6Wft...
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BREAKING: Fed’s Powell: federal debt is on an unsustainable path. We are now running crisis-level deficits at full employment
April 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
BREAKING: Fed’s Powell: federal debt is on an unsustainable path. We are now running crisis-level deficits at full employment
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We will be reading and discussing Parts 1 and 3 of Constructive Criticism next Monday @ Drunken Monkey!
RSVP here: linktr.ee/OrlandoDSA
RSVP here: linktr.ee/OrlandoDSA
April 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
We will be reading and discussing Parts 1 and 3 of Constructive Criticism next Monday @ Drunken Monkey!
RSVP here: linktr.ee/OrlandoDSA
RSVP here: linktr.ee/OrlandoDSA
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Thinking of how many Democrats in Congress qualified their opposition to the El Salvador concentration camp on the basis of whether someone was "actually" a criminal.
Holy shit. Video posted by President Bukele’s team on X shows the moments before his press conference with Trump in which Trump tells him: “We want to do homegrown criminals next. You gotta build about five more places.”
(h/t @titonka.bsky.social @michelekelemen.bsky.social)
(h/t @titonka.bsky.social @michelekelemen.bsky.social)
April 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Thinking of how many Democrats in Congress qualified their opposition to the El Salvador concentration camp on the basis of whether someone was "actually" a criminal.
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BREAKING: Trump says that if China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%
April 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
BREAKING: Trump says that if China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%
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If Apple brings production to America it will be a fully automated lights out factory complete with robotrucks.
April 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
If Apple brings production to America it will be a fully automated lights out factory complete with robotrucks.
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