Odin Halvorson
@indubitablyodin.bsky.social
MLIS, MFA, BFA: I'm a writer, unenlightened generalist, and modern Romantic.
Question everything, trust nothing—except your curiosity. #AI #Tech #Innovation #LifeLessons. Skepticism fuels discovery. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/skepticism-made-me-an-ai-expert-3339f62219ba?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Question everything, trust nothing—except your curiosity. #AI #Tech #Innovation #LifeLessons. Skepticism fuels discovery. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/skepticism-made-me-an-ai-expert-3339f62219ba?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
Why do so-called democracies fall in to the hands of heinous men like Napoleon, Hitler, and Trump?? It's more than looking for toxic men and alpha male father figures ... it's an issue of hierarchy. From food webs to bee hives to social and neurological models, science is redefining systems in terms
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:22 PM
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
Reposted by Odin Halvorson
Virginia is the world’s data center capital — and your electric bill is paying for it.
AI facilities are draining billions of gallons of water, driving up power costs, and getting billions in tax breaks while families foot the bill.⚡💧https://www.bytheballot.com/p/what-the-hell-is-a-gigawatt
AI facilities are draining billions of gallons of water, driving up power costs, and getting billions in tax breaks while families foot the bill.⚡💧https://www.bytheballot.com/p/what-the-hell-is-a-gigawatt
What the Hell is a Gigawatt?
Virginia’s AI Data Center Problem and Its Cost to You
www.bytheballot.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Virginia is the world’s data center capital — and your electric bill is paying for it.
AI facilities are draining billions of gallons of water, driving up power costs, and getting billions in tax breaks while families foot the bill.⚡💧https://www.bytheballot.com/p/what-the-hell-is-a-gigawatt
AI facilities are draining billions of gallons of water, driving up power costs, and getting billions in tax breaks while families foot the bill.⚡💧https://www.bytheballot.com/p/what-the-hell-is-a-gigawatt
Reposted by Odin Halvorson
It was such an honor to preside over a number of interactive inquiries with American University's Civic Life Fellows, pictured with me here. To immediate left (bottom center)is Jon Alger, President of American U. who established this singular initiative shortly after he came aboard two years earlier
February 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It was such an honor to preside over a number of interactive inquiries with American University's Civic Life Fellows, pictured with me here. To immediate left (bottom center)is Jon Alger, President of American U. who established this singular initiative shortly after he came aboard two years earlier
Who’s artificial when AI rules all? #AI #Future #Humanity
Reframing intelligence in the age of machines. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/what-is-left-when-there-is-only-ai-636df6d2ed6e?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
Reframing intelligence in the age of machines. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/what-is-left-when-there-is-only-ai-636df6d2ed6e?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Who’s artificial when AI rules all? #AI #Future #Humanity
Reframing intelligence in the age of machines. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/what-is-left-when-there-is-only-ai-636df6d2ed6e?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
Reframing intelligence in the age of machines. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/what-is-left-when-there-is-only-ai-636df6d2ed6e?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
How do big ideas connect to everyday life? Inspired by @struthless, my ABC Challenge essays explore the alphabet as a path to understanding. #Connections #BigIdeas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPgC2R_y7m8
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
How do big ideas connect to everyday life? Inspired by @struthless, my ABC Challenge essays explore the alphabet as a path to understanding. #Connections #BigIdeas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPgC2R_y7m8
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
Why do so-called democracies fall in to the hands of heinous men like Napoleon, Hitler, and Trump?? It's more than looking for toxic men and alpha male father figures ... it's an issue of hierarchy. From food webs to bee hives to social and neurological models, science is redefining systems in terms
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
Blue Beetle: when superheroes fight capitalist pigs. #Film #Revolution #AntiCapitalist #Comics This film proves superheroes can fight back. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/blue-beetle-kicks-capitalist-ass-d3e3590f31f0?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Blue Beetle: when superheroes fight capitalist pigs. #Film #Revolution #AntiCapitalist #Comics This film proves superheroes can fight back. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/blue-beetle-kicks-capitalist-ass-d3e3590f31f0?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
No Kings. No Crowns. Kicking the Habit of Hierarchy unenlightenedgeneral...
#Philosophy #Thought #LifeLessons #Ideas #Philosophers #Anarchism #Capitalism #Ideas #Ideals #Hope #Power #PeopleFirst #Humor #Funny #Joke #LOL #Silly #Fun #Politics #Political #Ideas #Philosophy #World #UnitedStates
#Philosophy #Thought #LifeLessons #Ideas #Philosophers #Anarchism #Capitalism #Ideas #Ideals #Hope #Power #PeopleFirst #Humor #Funny #Joke #LOL #Silly #Fun #Politics #Political #Ideas #Philosophy #World #UnitedStates
No Kings. No Crowns. Kicking the Habit of Hierarchy
Hierarchy, in our society, is not usually a conscious choice.
unenlightenedgeneralists.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM
No Kings. No Crowns. Kicking the Habit of Hierarchy unenlightenedgeneral...
#Philosophy #Thought #LifeLessons #Ideas #Philosophers #Anarchism #Capitalism #Ideas #Ideals #Hope #Power #PeopleFirst #Humor #Funny #Joke #LOL #Silly #Fun #Politics #Political #Ideas #Philosophy #World #UnitedStates
#Philosophy #Thought #LifeLessons #Ideas #Philosophers #Anarchism #Capitalism #Ideas #Ideals #Hope #Power #PeopleFirst #Humor #Funny #Joke #LOL #Silly #Fun #Politics #Political #Ideas #Philosophy #World #UnitedStates
Toys and books shape young minds. Montessori & Waldorf both believe in nurturing growth—different paths, same mission. #EarlyEducation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C9-hdWol6w
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Toys and books shape young minds. Montessori & Waldorf both believe in nurturing growth—different paths, same mission. #EarlyEducation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C9-hdWol6w
'Boy Kills World' – violent, anti-violent, and utterly gripping. #Film #CultClassics A film that will make you question everything. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/review-boy-kills-world-55a54414b7a3?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
'Boy Kills World' – violent, anti-violent, and utterly gripping. #Film #CultClassics A film that will make you question everything. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/review-boy-kills-world-55a54414b7a3?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
Crunchy living: Is it freedom or another trap? The highs, lows, and quiet joys of organic life. Your turn—share your journey. #CrunchyLife #RealJoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6req-YaNvk
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Crunchy living: Is it freedom or another trap? The highs, lows, and quiet joys of organic life. Your turn—share your journey. #CrunchyLife #RealJoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6req-YaNvk
"Mr. Darcy isn’t just a crush—he’s a masterclass in charm. Why men (and everyone) should rewatch this timeless BBC gem. #PrideAndPrejudice #ClassicTV https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/pride-and-prejudice-1995-why-men-should-watch-it-c8e74af9a8d1"
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
"Mr. Darcy isn’t just a crush—he’s a masterclass in charm. Why men (and everyone) should rewatch this timeless BBC gem. #PrideAndPrejudice #ClassicTV https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/pride-and-prejudice-1995-why-men-should-watch-it-c8e74af9a8d1"
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
Why do so-called democracies fall in to the hands of heinous men like Napoleon, Hitler, and Trump?? It's more than looking for toxic men and alpha male father figures ... it's an issue of hierarchy. From food webs to bee hives to social and neurological models, science is redefining systems in terms
www.youtube.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:09 PM
No Kings. No Crowns. Kick the Habit of Hierarchy
Facebook Marketplace is convenient, but at what cost? As wealth concentrates, local economies adapt—but who's left behind? #LocalEconomy #Inequality #SocialMedia #Facebook #Craigslist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7_38QLcEaM
February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Facebook Marketplace is convenient, but at what cost? As wealth concentrates, local economies adapt—but who's left behind? #LocalEconomy #Inequality #SocialMedia #Facebook #Craigslist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7_38QLcEaM
Reposted by Odin Halvorson
Ocean Beach this morning… just wow!!
February 1, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Ocean Beach this morning… just wow!!
Reposted by Odin Halvorson
I’m afraid poor, lonely Neptune has been reviewed and found wanting
February 1, 2026 at 1:41 AM
I’m afraid poor, lonely Neptune has been reviewed and found wanting
Reposted by Odin Halvorson
The CSU/OpenAI contract is set to expire June 30, 2026.
Sign this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/cancel-chatgpt-edu-invest-in-humans/ for the CSU NOT to renew the contract and to use the savings to protect jobs at CSU campuses facing layoffs.
Sign this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/cancel-chatgpt-edu-invest-in-humans/ for the CSU NOT to renew the contract and to use the savings to protect jobs at CSU campuses facing layoffs.
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The CSU/OpenAI contract is set to expire June 30, 2026.
Sign this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/cancel-chatgpt-edu-invest-in-humans/ for the CSU NOT to renew the contract and to use the savings to protect jobs at CSU campuses facing layoffs.
Sign this petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/cancel-chatgpt-edu-invest-in-humans/ for the CSU NOT to renew the contract and to use the savings to protect jobs at CSU campuses facing layoffs.
No Kings. No Crowns. Kicking the Habit of Hierarchy unenlightenedgeneral...
#Philosophy #Thought #LifeLessons #Ideas #Philosophers #Anarchism #Capitalism #Ideas #Ideals #Hope #Power #PeopleFirst #Humor #Funny #Joke #LOL #Silly #Fun #Politics #Political #Ideas #Philosophy #World #UnitedStates
#Philosophy #Thought #LifeLessons #Ideas #Philosophers #Anarchism #Capitalism #Ideas #Ideals #Hope #Power #PeopleFirst #Humor #Funny #Joke #LOL #Silly #Fun #Politics #Political #Ideas #Philosophy #World #UnitedStates
No Kings. No Crowns. Kicking the Habit of Hierarchy
Hierarchy, in our society, is not usually a conscious choice.
unenlightenedgeneralists.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:29 PM
No Kings. No Crowns. Kicking the Habit of Hierarchy unenlightenedgeneral...
#Philosophy #Thought #LifeLessons #Ideas #Philosophers #Anarchism #Capitalism #Ideas #Ideals #Hope #Power #PeopleFirst #Humor #Funny #Joke #LOL #Silly #Fun #Politics #Political #Ideas #Philosophy #World #UnitedStates
#Philosophy #Thought #LifeLessons #Ideas #Philosophers #Anarchism #Capitalism #Ideas #Ideals #Hope #Power #PeopleFirst #Humor #Funny #Joke #LOL #Silly #Fun #Politics #Political #Ideas #Philosophy #World #UnitedStates
Skepticism fuels AI mastery. #AI #Tech #Innovation Doubt your way to the top; it's the smart move. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/skepticism-made-me-an-ai-expert-3339f62219ba?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Skepticism fuels AI mastery. #AI #Tech #Innovation Doubt your way to the top; it's the smart move. https://medium.com/the-unenlightened-generalists/skepticism-made-me-an-ai-expert-3339f62219ba?source=rss----f8a9323dbf63---4
Is an MLIS worth it? In a world obsessed with specialists, my first-gen perspective shows how this degree bridges the gap—sometimes messy, always transformative. #CareerPath #FirstGen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAocDwNJQf4
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Is an MLIS worth it? In a world obsessed with specialists, my first-gen perspective shows how this degree bridges the gap—sometimes messy, always transformative. #CareerPath #FirstGen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAocDwNJQf4
Reposted by Odin Halvorson
A Biodiversity Crisis
Forests are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity. Destroying them doesn't just remove trees; it triggers a silent extinction. Thriving under nature's laws means protecting these irreplaceable life networks. #Biodiversity
Source: WWF
Forests are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity. Destroying them doesn't just remove trees; it triggers a silent extinction. Thriving under nature's laws means protecting these irreplaceable life networks. #Biodiversity
Source: WWF
January 29, 2026 at 5:45 AM
A Biodiversity Crisis
Forests are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity. Destroying them doesn't just remove trees; it triggers a silent extinction. Thriving under nature's laws means protecting these irreplaceable life networks. #Biodiversity
Source: WWF
Forests are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity. Destroying them doesn't just remove trees; it triggers a silent extinction. Thriving under nature's laws means protecting these irreplaceable life networks. #Biodiversity
Source: WWF
Reposted by Odin Halvorson
Reposted by Odin Halvorson
January 30, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Can Aikido teach us to face our deepest fears? A martial art for peace in a world of chaos. #Mindfulness #SelfDefense
https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/aikido-and-zombies-a56a747e8f96
https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/aikido-and-zombies-a56a747e8f96
January 30, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Can Aikido teach us to face our deepest fears? A martial art for peace in a world of chaos. #Mindfulness #SelfDefense
https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/aikido-and-zombies-a56a747e8f96
https://medium.com/@indubitablyodin/aikido-and-zombies-a56a747e8f96