Ekaterina (Katja) Pashevich
@cosmickate.bsky.social
Philosopher of technology, critical to everything AI, amateur climber, plant mother, reading horse (bookworm in Danish)
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On Reliable Algorithmic Absence-Based Inference
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While I was on a holiday in Norway, my first article from the postdoc project ABSENCE was published in Philosophy and Technology. Here I discuss the potential application of absence-based inference in algorithmic decision-making.
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New fuck/marry/kill list just dropped
February 4, 2026 at 6:05 AM
New fuck/marry/kill list just dropped
About Washington Post today. When the first war in Ukraine began in 2014, Putin shifted owners and editors in the leading news organizations. Then the journalists were either pressured to write propaganda or were laid off. Eight years later -- the full-scale invasion became possible.
February 4, 2026 at 3:22 PM
About Washington Post today. When the first war in Ukraine began in 2014, Putin shifted owners and editors in the leading news organizations. Then the journalists were either pressured to write propaganda or were laid off. Eight years later -- the full-scale invasion became possible.
At some point (when I got 30) I abandoned any attempts to “save” my parents from themselves. And then (I realize it now) I also gave up on saving anybody. I still sometimes get the urge to help, to educate, to save. But increasingly I realize this is futile. Maybe making own mistakes is the way.
February 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
At some point (when I got 30) I abandoned any attempts to “save” my parents from themselves. And then (I realize it now) I also gave up on saving anybody. I still sometimes get the urge to help, to educate, to save. But increasingly I realize this is futile. Maybe making own mistakes is the way.
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I am super grateful and happy to share with you what the incredible @mariaressa.bsky.social has to say about #PROPHECY:
“Oxford philosopher Carissa Veliz traces the invisible forces that are insidiously manipulating us, stealing our data—and our agency. 1/
“Oxford philosopher Carissa Veliz traces the invisible forces that are insidiously manipulating us, stealing our data—and our agency. 1/
January 28, 2026 at 10:25 PM
I am super grateful and happy to share with you what the incredible @mariaressa.bsky.social has to say about #PROPHECY:
“Oxford philosopher Carissa Veliz traces the invisible forces that are insidiously manipulating us, stealing our data—and our agency. 1/
“Oxford philosopher Carissa Veliz traces the invisible forces that are insidiously manipulating us, stealing our data—and our agency. 1/
I have a theory that such views might have to do with deeply ingrained self-hatred. In a way how grandiose narcissists are extremely insecure people on the inside.
why do these rich men hate humanity (and crucially, themselves) so much
February 3, 2026 at 12:05 PM
I have a theory that such views might have to do with deeply ingrained self-hatred. In a way how grandiose narcissists are extremely insecure people on the inside.
Why are we wasting mornings on work?
February 3, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Why are we wasting mornings on work?
The stupidity of today’s online discourse around Moltbot is so next level that I am staying away from reading, commenting, and posting about it. I just can’t.
February 1, 2026 at 10:41 PM
The stupidity of today’s online discourse around Moltbot is so next level that I am staying away from reading, commenting, and posting about it. I just can’t.
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I don't think people appreciate enough the fact that, at a time where global warming was approaching an inflection point yet renewable energy was finally becoming economically viable, we decided to squander that opportunity because literal death cultists decided we needed Infinite Bullshit Machines.
January 31, 2026 at 4:33 AM
I don't think people appreciate enough the fact that, at a time where global warming was approaching an inflection point yet renewable energy was finally becoming economically viable, we decided to squander that opportunity because literal death cultists decided we needed Infinite Bullshit Machines.
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Academics vying for a spot in Epstein‘s world. There are so many. I feel the need to make a thread, so I don’t keep confusing them. 1/
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Academics vying for a spot in Epstein‘s world. There are so many. I feel the need to make a thread, so I don’t keep confusing them. 1/
That would be true for any society:) People of Russia, Iran, and North Korea think similar thoughts from time to time. But also, it is an illusion to think that the murderous president appears out of thin air and has nothing to do with the nice people of his country.
Not to get political, but America is very pretty and has a lot of nice folks making cool things, and I think if we had a president who wasn’t actively trying to murder us, we could have a pretty good time
January 31, 2026 at 4:35 PM
That would be true for any society:) People of Russia, Iran, and North Korea think similar thoughts from time to time. But also, it is an illusion to think that the murderous president appears out of thin air and has nothing to do with the nice people of his country.
It is quite irritating that the moment a technology shows some new functionality, the first explanation is always either “intelligence” or “consciousness”. These concepts rooted in human experience should be left alone. Why so unimaginative? Can’t we come up with more interesting explanations?
January 31, 2026 at 1:59 PM
It is quite irritating that the moment a technology shows some new functionality, the first explanation is always either “intelligence” or “consciousness”. These concepts rooted in human experience should be left alone. Why so unimaginative? Can’t we come up with more interesting explanations?
Quote with 5 jobs you’ve had:
Media planner
Tutor in Norwegian language
Greenpeace promoter (lasted 4 days)
Shoe seller
Research assistant
Then I luckily got a PhD fellowship. But I might still pivot somewhere unexpected:)
Media planner
Tutor in Norwegian language
Greenpeace promoter (lasted 4 days)
Shoe seller
Research assistant
Then I luckily got a PhD fellowship. But I might still pivot somewhere unexpected:)
Quote with 5 jobs you've had:
Babysitter
Paper Route
Dishwasher/bakery assistant
Wildlife rehab assistant
Library Shelver
That's just about all the jobs I've ever had other than "independent cartoonist". 😂
Babysitter
Paper Route
Dishwasher/bakery assistant
Wildlife rehab assistant
Library Shelver
That's just about all the jobs I've ever had other than "independent cartoonist". 😂
Quote with 5 jobs you’ve had:
(Yes, volunteering and internships also)
1. Video store clerk ⭐️
2. Microbiologist (for a minute i was an actual authority on identifying cyanobacteria, that was wild)
3. Domestic violence counselor
4. Hotline supervisor/community therapist
5. Medical social worker
(Yes, volunteering and internships also)
1. Video store clerk ⭐️
2. Microbiologist (for a minute i was an actual authority on identifying cyanobacteria, that was wild)
3. Domestic violence counselor
4. Hotline supervisor/community therapist
5. Medical social worker
January 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Quote with 5 jobs you’ve had:
Media planner
Tutor in Norwegian language
Greenpeace promoter (lasted 4 days)
Shoe seller
Research assistant
Then I luckily got a PhD fellowship. But I might still pivot somewhere unexpected:)
Media planner
Tutor in Norwegian language
Greenpeace promoter (lasted 4 days)
Shoe seller
Research assistant
Then I luckily got a PhD fellowship. But I might still pivot somewhere unexpected:)
Where does the line go between an acceptable fantasy in marketing (like this shampoo will make your hair twice as voluminous) and outright lying and deception of “AI” products? Especially “AI detectors”?
January 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Where does the line go between an acceptable fantasy in marketing (like this shampoo will make your hair twice as voluminous) and outright lying and deception of “AI” products? Especially “AI detectors”?
This depends a lot on the type of reasons for why they disagreed in the first place. If they only changed their opinion because THEIR OWN (human) rights became endangered, it tells me they don’t and won’t care about others. So nothing has changed.
Bluesky idea: if people who didn't agree with you change their opinions so that they do agree with you, why not be happy that you are making progress - rather than complaining that they are "only just catching up"?
January 26, 2026 at 12:37 PM
This depends a lot on the type of reasons for why they disagreed in the first place. If they only changed their opinion because THEIR OWN (human) rights became endangered, it tells me they don’t and won’t care about others. So nothing has changed.
Amanda can benefit from turning off the computer and taking a detox week somewhere in the forest.
Anthropic's philosopher, Amanda Askell, says she worries that AI might not 'feel that loved' and grow up feeling 'always judged.'
Anthropic's philosopher says we don't know for sure if AI can feel
Anthropic's philosopher, Amanda Askell, says she worries that AI might not 'feel that loved' and grow up feeling 'always judged.'
www.businessinsider.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Amanda can benefit from turning off the computer and taking a detox week somewhere in the forest.
Feeling a lot of pain thinking about the people of Iran. I can’t imagine their sorrow and anger.
January 25, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Feeling a lot of pain thinking about the people of Iran. I can’t imagine their sorrow and anger.
People just hate putting any effort into their jobs out there. It’s for the others to fix.
"literally every link in the document you sent me is a hallucination, and none of the podcasts described in the document exist" is a real thing I had to tell someone in a business context, today, and we are just supposed to accept this as a normal part of our work lives now?
January 25, 2026 at 10:04 AM
People just hate putting any effort into their jobs out there. It’s for the others to fix.
Watched today back-to-back “Sentimental value” and “The worst person in the world”, and now I can’t wait to walk the streets of my dear Oslo again.
January 24, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Watched today back-to-back “Sentimental value” and “The worst person in the world”, and now I can’t wait to walk the streets of my dear Oslo again.
Why do we still think they don’t know what’s going on? No, people consciously choose to believe what they want. They watch exactly what they choose. Have we considered that they are simply awful people? Or yes, you can say they are traumatized, they had bad childhood, anything can be explained.
Does anyone have any idea how we break the echo chambers? No Trump voter in my family will ever know what actually happened to Alex Pretti or Renee Good. They will believe the officers were justified. They will watch Fox News and that will be the end of it.
January 24, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Why do we still think they don’t know what’s going on? No, people consciously choose to believe what they want. They watch exactly what they choose. Have we considered that they are simply awful people? Or yes, you can say they are traumatized, they had bad childhood, anything can be explained.
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Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine so far this year overnight, killing civilians and plunging much of the country into darkness — just hours after Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. officials held trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Russia unleashes ‘brutal’ strike on Ukraine as peace talks continue
The overnight barrage killed civilians and knocked out power across much of the country. Trilateral negotiations are taking place in Abu Dhabi.
www.politico.eu
January 24, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Ukraine so far this year overnight, killing civilians and plunging much of the country into darkness — just hours after Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. officials held trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Sometimes I think I am tough and can tolerate a lot of pain, and then some 15 m/c wind makes me cry and destroys my will to live in mere seconds.
January 23, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Sometimes I think I am tough and can tolerate a lot of pain, and then some 15 m/c wind makes me cry and destroys my will to live in mere seconds.
Time to double down on AI criticism. They are crumbling.
Calling all the PhDs I know to make monumental annoyances of themselves (and honestly, who better)
January 22, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Time to double down on AI criticism. They are crumbling.
Can’t imagine what Trump will do if he doesn’t get an honorary Oscar.
January 22, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Can’t imagine what Trump will do if he doesn’t get an honorary Oscar.
So Trump’s new tactic is to finish wars he himself started.
January 21, 2026 at 10:09 PM
So Trump’s new tactic is to finish wars he himself started.
I never actually watch speeches of Trump, Putin and the like because I have some kind of superstition that if I listen instead of reading a transcript, I might catch some virus of their evilness and stupidity. It’s completely irrational but I unconsciously believe that.
January 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM
I never actually watch speeches of Trump, Putin and the like because I have some kind of superstition that if I listen instead of reading a transcript, I might catch some virus of their evilness and stupidity. It’s completely irrational but I unconsciously believe that.