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Not a new observation, of course, but one that keeps coming back to me.
I thought we'd all agreed this was bad.
I thought we'd all agreed this was bad.
February 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Not a new observation, of course, but one that keeps coming back to me.
I thought we'd all agreed this was bad.
I thought we'd all agreed this was bad.
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I think this is part of my generation's confusion about AI.
We were raised on a culture that warned about these dangers repeatedly -- from WarGames to the Terminator films to the Matrix, and countless other dystopian futures in between -- and now those cautionary tales are being celebrated.
We were raised on a culture that warned about these dangers repeatedly -- from WarGames to the Terminator films to the Matrix, and countless other dystopian futures in between -- and now those cautionary tales are being celebrated.
Imagine when The Terminator came out if you told someone that in 40 years the world’s richest weirdo would fill the sky with a communications net, embrace AI, and now promise to build an army of robots, and nobody seems inclined to stop him.
February 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I think this is part of my generation's confusion about AI.
We were raised on a culture that warned about these dangers repeatedly -- from WarGames to the Terminator films to the Matrix, and countless other dystopian futures in between -- and now those cautionary tales are being celebrated.
We were raised on a culture that warned about these dangers repeatedly -- from WarGames to the Terminator films to the Matrix, and countless other dystopian futures in between -- and now those cautionary tales are being celebrated.
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Ellis Wilson (African/American, 1899–1977)
"Four Sisters", 1948.
Oil on Masonite, 36 × 24 in. (91.4 × 61 cm.)
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Four Sisters", 1948.
Oil on Masonite, 36 × 24 in. (91.4 × 61 cm.)
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Ellis Wilson (African/American, 1899–1977)
"Four Sisters", 1948.
Oil on Masonite, 36 × 24 in. (91.4 × 61 cm.)
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Four Sisters", 1948.
Oil on Masonite, 36 × 24 in. (91.4 × 61 cm.)
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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NEW
What the Palestine Action judgment means - and what it does not mean
How the High Court ruled against the government, but not with enthusiasm
By me: emptycity.substack.com/p/what-the-p...
(A follow up to my Prospect post this morning.)
What the Palestine Action judgment means - and what it does not mean
How the High Court ruled against the government, but not with enthusiasm
By me: emptycity.substack.com/p/what-the-p...
(A follow up to my Prospect post this morning.)
What the Palestine Action judgment means - and what it does not mean
The High Court rules against the government, but not with enthusiasm
emptycity.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
NEW
What the Palestine Action judgment means - and what it does not mean
How the High Court ruled against the government, but not with enthusiasm
By me: emptycity.substack.com/p/what-the-p...
(A follow up to my Prospect post this morning.)
What the Palestine Action judgment means - and what it does not mean
How the High Court ruled against the government, but not with enthusiasm
By me: emptycity.substack.com/p/what-the-p...
(A follow up to my Prospect post this morning.)
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"The true genius is a mind of large general powers, accidentally determined to some particular direction."
~ Samuel Johnson
~ Samuel Johnson
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM
"The true genius is a mind of large general powers, accidentally determined to some particular direction."
~ Samuel Johnson
~ Samuel Johnson
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Emil van Hauth (German, 1899–1974)
"Portrait of Grit Hegesa", 1925.
Oil on Canvas, 93 × 73.5 cm.
Grit Hegesa (1891–1972)
was a German Dancer and Silent Film Actress.
The National Gallery, London.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Portrait of Grit Hegesa", 1925.
Oil on Canvas, 93 × 73.5 cm.
Grit Hegesa (1891–1972)
was a German Dancer and Silent Film Actress.
The National Gallery, London.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 12, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Emil van Hauth (German, 1899–1974)
"Portrait of Grit Hegesa", 1925.
Oil on Canvas, 93 × 73.5 cm.
Grit Hegesa (1891–1972)
was a German Dancer and Silent Film Actress.
The National Gallery, London.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Portrait of Grit Hegesa", 1925.
Oil on Canvas, 93 × 73.5 cm.
Grit Hegesa (1891–1972)
was a German Dancer and Silent Film Actress.
The National Gallery, London.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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Philippe Gaulier had a huge impact on theatre – but his ‘embrace the ridiculous’ lesson is one for us all
Philippe Gaulier had a huge impact on theatre – but his ‘embrace the ridiculous’ lesson is one for us all
The master clown helped generations of performers be more alive in the moment – and not take themselves too seriously. His teachings were for life as well as the stage
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Philippe Gaulier had a huge impact on theatre – but his ‘embrace the ridiculous’ lesson is one for us all
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Definitively one of the most momentous events in legal history. It should be a public holiday.
Today is the 5th anniversary of the release of the infamous #Lawyercat video, which I posted roughly thirty minutes after the start of the second impeachment trial. Who would have thought it would have such a lasting impact on the world! Happy Lawyercat Day for all who celebrate!
Happy #Lawyercat Anniversary for all who celebrate! It's been four years since the kitten appeared in my Zoom courtroom, and I released the 48 second video that made the whole world laugh. Here is the full video showing the big reveal at the end (in two parts because Blue sky). Enjoy!
February 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Definitively one of the most momentous events in legal history. It should be a public holiday.
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You know what they’re going to store in those warehouses?
People
People
In the last month ICE has bought warehouses in:
- Hagerstown, MD: $102 million
- Surprise, AZ: $70 million
- Hamburg, PA: $87 million
- Tremont, PA: $120 million
- San Antonio, TX: $82 million
- El Paso, TX: $123 million
- Social Circle, GA: price unknown
This is unprecedented.
- Hagerstown, MD: $102 million
- Surprise, AZ: $70 million
- Hamburg, PA: $87 million
- Tremont, PA: $120 million
- San Antonio, TX: $82 million
- El Paso, TX: $123 million
- Social Circle, GA: price unknown
This is unprecedented.
February 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
You know what they’re going to store in those warehouses?
People
People
He escrito sobre cosas de leguleyos, si ustedes gustan
Una pequeña falta de lógica | Con un vaso de whisky share.google/kMgYKcOaSF9s...
Una pequeña falta de lógica | Con un vaso de whisky share.google/kMgYKcOaSF9s...
Una pequeña falta de lógica
EN los últimos tiempos han sido aprobadas varias reformas de gran calado en la Administración de Justicia. Dios mío, cosas de leguleyos, dirán ustedes. Pues sí. Pero, saben ustedes, las cosas de le…
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February 8, 2026 at 10:03 AM
He escrito sobre cosas de leguleyos, si ustedes gustan
Una pequeña falta de lógica | Con un vaso de whisky share.google/kMgYKcOaSF9s...
Una pequeña falta de lógica | Con un vaso de whisky share.google/kMgYKcOaSF9s...
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Beryl Cook (British, 1926–2008)
"The Vicar's Tea Party", 1983.
Oil on Board, 44 × 38 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"The Vicar's Tea Party", 1983.
Oil on Board, 44 × 38 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Beryl Cook (British, 1926–2008)
"The Vicar's Tea Party", 1983.
Oil on Board, 44 × 38 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"The Vicar's Tea Party", 1983.
Oil on Board, 44 × 38 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 5 February 1938. Jewish lawyer Hans Litten died in Dachau concentration camp (aged 34). He cross-examined Hitler in a 1931 trial. Hitler was so rattled by the experience he sent Litten to a concentration camp in 1933. Badly treated for years, he committed suicide in Dachau.
February 5, 2026 at 9:38 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 5 February 1938. Jewish lawyer Hans Litten died in Dachau concentration camp (aged 34). He cross-examined Hitler in a 1931 trial. Hitler was so rattled by the experience he sent Litten to a concentration camp in 1933. Badly treated for years, he committed suicide in Dachau.
Hoy, en cambio, les traigo un artículo más inquietante que interesante:
www.hayderecho.com/2026/02/05/e...
www.hayderecho.com/2026/02/05/e...
Otra vuelta de tuerca contra el Estado de derecho: el carácter vinculante de los dictámenes de Naciones Unidas
Análisis crítico del impacto de Naciones Unidas en la reforma del proceso penal español y del riesgo que supone otorgar carácter vinculante a los dictámenes de sus comités para el Estado de derecho y ...
www.hayderecho.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Hoy, en cambio, les traigo un artículo más inquietante que interesante:
www.hayderecho.com/2026/02/05/e...
www.hayderecho.com/2026/02/05/e...
Muy interesante artículo:
www.hayderecho.com/2026/02/04/l...
www.hayderecho.com/2026/02/04/l...
La problemática libertad de expresión de los jueces, por Luis Enrique García Delgado
Análisis jurídico sobre la libertad de expresión de los jueces en España, sus límites éticos y disciplinarios y la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Supremo y del TEDH.
www.hayderecho.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Muy interesante artículo:
www.hayderecho.com/2026/02/04/l...
www.hayderecho.com/2026/02/04/l...
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so crazy to me that a woman asked trump if he has any words for epstein's victims and he said "you as a young woman should smile more." it will go nowhere bc republicans refuse to hold trump accountable, but it's still pretty crazy.
February 4, 2026 at 6:45 AM
so crazy to me that a woman asked trump if he has any words for epstein's victims and he said "you as a young woman should smile more." it will go nowhere bc republicans refuse to hold trump accountable, but it's still pretty crazy.
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I am past scorching; not easily can’st thou scorch a scar.
February 4, 2026 at 5:47 AM
I am past scorching; not easily can’st thou scorch a scar.
Es posible que escriba una breve reseña sobre la miniserie australiana "No robarás" (en Filmin). La tengo archivada en el subgénero "Cuasi Fargo". Not great. Not bad.
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Es posible que escriba una breve reseña sobre la miniserie australiana "No robarás" (en Filmin). La tengo archivada en el subgénero "Cuasi Fargo". Not great. Not bad.
"La patria de un ciudadano es el lugar donde él suda, llora y ríe, donde se esfuerza por ganarse la vida y construir un negocio y una casa. Solo con la noche y las estrellas en aquel paraje desconocido hacia donde lo condujo la mano de Dios, Fadul Abdala reconoce y adopta la nueva patria." 1/2
February 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
"La patria de un ciudadano es el lugar donde él suda, llora y ríe, donde se esfuerza por ganarse la vida y construir un negocio y una casa. Solo con la noche y las estrellas en aquel paraje desconocido hacia donde lo condujo la mano de Dios, Fadul Abdala reconoce y adopta la nueva patria." 1/2
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Law is not magic, and prohibitions are not spells.
All a prohibition does is to change the legal and other consequences when a prohibited thing happens.
Some prohibitions make sense, others make no sense at all.
All a prohibition does is to change the legal and other consequences when a prohibited thing happens.
Some prohibitions make sense, others make no sense at all.
Drug laws have never stopped people from using drugs.
They've stopped people from using drugs safely.
It's time to legalise *and* regulate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
They've stopped people from using drugs safely.
It's time to legalise *and* regulate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drugs policy approach needs to change, Zack Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Law is not magic, and prohibitions are not spells.
All a prohibition does is to change the legal and other consequences when a prohibited thing happens.
Some prohibitions make sense, others make no sense at all.
All a prohibition does is to change the legal and other consequences when a prohibited thing happens.
Some prohibitions make sense, others make no sense at all.
Acabo de cubrir la laguna de no haber visto Tarde de perros. Estupenda. Una de las mejores películas de atracos de la historia.
January 31, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Acabo de cubrir la laguna de no haber visto Tarde de perros. Estupenda. Una de las mejores películas de atracos de la historia.
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Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Actor, known for roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died with cause of death unknown
Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died at the age of 71.
Her manager confirmed the news to Variety and the cause of death is yet unknown. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtube.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free