Dr. Michael LaBossiere
@drmcl.bsky.social
I'm a runner/gamer from Maine who went to school in Ohio and ended up as a philosophy professor in...Florida.
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Another lesson in the importance of reviewing AI created content and perhaps evidence that CoPilot is developing comedic awareness.
October 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Another lesson in the importance of reviewing AI created content and perhaps evidence that CoPilot is developing comedic awareness.
Reposted by Dr. Michael LaBossiere
Are there any cell/molec scientists I know out here who would be interested in being an external reviewer for a new degree program we're putting in for accreditation? Please DM me if you're interested. State requires reviewers to have a PhD.
a man says " i read a great review " in front of a painting
ALT: a man says " i read a great review " in front of a painting
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October 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Are there any cell/molec scientists I know out here who would be interested in being an external reviewer for a new degree program we're putting in for accreditation? Please DM me if you're interested. State requires reviewers to have a PhD.
The future was yesterday.
It’s much too late.
We are the barbarians at our own gate.
It’s much too late.
We are the barbarians at our own gate.
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The future was yesterday.
It’s much too late.
We are the barbarians at our own gate.
It’s much too late.
We are the barbarians at our own gate.
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In this adventure, the PCs set out to destroy the Tomb of Ice and slay the leader of the Creidimh Fuar.
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