Işıl Arıcan
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@yalansavar • Podcaster • Hiker • Experimental Cook • RPG/DND/FRP Player • Mini Painter • Cat Slave • TR & ENG
December 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We saw this spider in the house the night before, upon scaring and having it hid under cabinets we went to sleep. Next day he was walking on the wall and we gently removed & released it. Today we saw bunch of them and realized it is a Brazilian Wandering Spider, one of the most venomous spiders.🕷️😬😍
December 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We saw this spider in the house the night before, upon scaring and having it hid under cabinets we went to sleep. Next day he was walking on the wall and we gently removed & released it. Today we saw bunch of them and realized it is a Brazilian Wandering Spider, one of the most venomous spiders.🕷️😬😍
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
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At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photograph showing President Donald Trump — less than a day after they were posted.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
www.seattletimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photograph showing President Donald Trump — less than a day after they were posted.
Something is brewing here….
December 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Something is brewing here….
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Akademik yayıncılık zaten atıf dalavereleriyle doluydu, LLMler üstüne tüy dikti.
"Büyük devrim, her şey değişecek, ayak uyduramayan geride kalacak!" Al, ayak uydur halüsinasyon atıflara.
"Büyük devrim, her şey değişecek, ayak uyduramayan geride kalacak!" Al, ayak uydur halüsinasyon atıflara.
Grading and googling hallucinated citations, as one does nowadays, and now that LLMs have been around for a while, I've discovered new horrors: hallucinated journals are now appearing in Google Scholar with dozens of citations bc so many people are citing these fake things
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Akademik yayıncılık zaten atıf dalavereleriyle doluydu, LLMler üstüne tüy dikti.
"Büyük devrim, her şey değişecek, ayak uyduramayan geride kalacak!" Al, ayak uydur halüsinasyon atıflara.
"Büyük devrim, her şey değişecek, ayak uyduramayan geride kalacak!" Al, ayak uydur halüsinasyon atıflara.
I feel like my brain is being fried with every business document I am reading recently.With everyone relying on LLMs everything is now wordier, lost its personal luster to became stale.
It’s like talking to army of ppl w/ the same blurred face hearing the same monotonous voice in each interaction.
It’s like talking to army of ppl w/ the same blurred face hearing the same monotonous voice in each interaction.
December 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I feel like my brain is being fried with every business document I am reading recently.With everyone relying on LLMs everything is now wordier, lost its personal luster to became stale.
It’s like talking to army of ppl w/ the same blurred face hearing the same monotonous voice in each interaction.
It’s like talking to army of ppl w/ the same blurred face hearing the same monotonous voice in each interaction.
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The United States "is losing its long-held lead as a research powerhouse and collaborator in world science." www.nature.com/articles/d41...
China’s scientific clout is growing as US influence wanes: the data show how
An analysis of international research collaborations reveals the growing dominance of Chinese science.
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The United States "is losing its long-held lead as a research powerhouse and collaborator in world science." www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I am one of those who lucky ones with vaccination schedule fulfilled not once but twice (d/t green card processing). I strongly suggest completing your missing vax before the administration makes it harder to get them further so you can stay protected from upcoming waves of preventable diseases.
December 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I am one of those who lucky ones with vaccination schedule fulfilled not once but twice (d/t green card processing). I strongly suggest completing your missing vax before the administration makes it harder to get them further so you can stay protected from upcoming waves of preventable diseases.
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I spoke with Ian Lopez at Bloomberg about Kirk Milhoan
I said Milhoan has made “deeply irresponsible, dangerous, untrue claims about the COVID-19 vaccine, which I believe make him entirely unsuitable to chair ACIP.”
news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
I said Milhoan has made “deeply irresponsible, dangerous, untrue claims about the COVID-19 vaccine, which I believe make him entirely unsuitable to chair ACIP.”
news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
December 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I spoke with Ian Lopez at Bloomberg about Kirk Milhoan
I said Milhoan has made “deeply irresponsible, dangerous, untrue claims about the COVID-19 vaccine, which I believe make him entirely unsuitable to chair ACIP.”
news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
I said Milhoan has made “deeply irresponsible, dangerous, untrue claims about the COVID-19 vaccine, which I believe make him entirely unsuitable to chair ACIP.”
news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-a...
I am so sick of rage-baiting headlines on all sides.
Yes there is one side that definitely deserves the rage we feel, but manipulative journalism/ reactive social media is not doing any good either.
It is tiring, draining and makes us lose nuances on what to react and how to react in general.
Yes there is one side that definitely deserves the rage we feel, but manipulative journalism/ reactive social media is not doing any good either.
It is tiring, draining and makes us lose nuances on what to react and how to react in general.
December 2, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I am so sick of rage-baiting headlines on all sides.
Yes there is one side that definitely deserves the rage we feel, but manipulative journalism/ reactive social media is not doing any good either.
It is tiring, draining and makes us lose nuances on what to react and how to react in general.
Yes there is one side that definitely deserves the rage we feel, but manipulative journalism/ reactive social media is not doing any good either.
It is tiring, draining and makes us lose nuances on what to react and how to react in general.
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Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
I'm so tired of measles.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
Gallatin Co. reports 2nd measles case, warns of exposure sites nbcmontana.com/news/local/g...
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
What is “preventative” MRI???
Preventing what exactly? 😂
Preventing what exactly? 😂
December 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
What is “preventative” MRI???
Preventing what exactly? 😂
Preventing what exactly? 😂
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Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
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My shelves are overflowing with books. My closet can't fit any more clothes, most of which I haven't worn in years. My attic is filled to the brim.
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
Do we really need more stuff?
A proposal for a recycled economy
robertreich.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My shelves are overflowing with books. My closet can't fit any more clothes, most of which I haven't worn in years. My attic is filled to the brim.
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
I have the same reaction.
Also interestingly I don’t find CG generated images for fiction (movies or games) but when I see an AI generated image or video used sloppily instead of a natural one that can be easily found, it is extremely cringey.
They just look wrong-despite might be looking perfect.
Also interestingly I don’t find CG generated images for fiction (movies or games) but when I see an AI generated image or video used sloppily instead of a natural one that can be easily found, it is extremely cringey.
They just look wrong-despite might be looking perfect.
Even when there are no obvious artifacts, the generated images often have a weird uncanny sheen to them that I personally find vaguely revolting. I can’t really turn that reaction off.
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I have the same reaction.
Also interestingly I don’t find CG generated images for fiction (movies or games) but when I see an AI generated image or video used sloppily instead of a natural one that can be easily found, it is extremely cringey.
They just look wrong-despite might be looking perfect.
Also interestingly I don’t find CG generated images for fiction (movies or games) but when I see an AI generated image or video used sloppily instead of a natural one that can be easily found, it is extremely cringey.
They just look wrong-despite might be looking perfect.
Amorphis
Opeth
Pain of Salvation
BB King
Judas Priest
Opeth
Pain of Salvation
BB King
Judas Priest
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Björk
Massive Attack
The Unthanks
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Cure
#MusicSky
Björk
Massive Attack
The Unthanks
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Cure
#MusicSky
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Pulp
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
American Music Club
Super Furry Animals
Chalk
Pulp
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
American Music Club
Super Furry Animals
Chalk
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Amorphis
Opeth
Pain of Salvation
BB King
Judas Priest
Opeth
Pain of Salvation
BB King
Judas Priest
Happy cooking day all!
I am super excited to cook one of my favorite desserts today ❤️
I am super excited to cook one of my favorite desserts today ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Happy cooking day all!
I am super excited to cook one of my favorite desserts today ❤️
I am super excited to cook one of my favorite desserts today ❤️
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"We are thankful for the metric system. There, I said it." https://scim.ag/48CcQOo
What scientists can be grateful for on Thanksgiving
When you carve the turkey, don't forget to thank science
scim.ag
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"We are thankful for the metric system. There, I said it." https://scim.ag/48CcQOo
Someone actually wrote this article and this was published... wow.
.... a pen. Yes, they wrote an article about... a pen. 👀
.... a pen. Yes, they wrote an article about... a pen. 👀
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Someone actually wrote this article and this was published... wow.
.... a pen. Yes, they wrote an article about... a pen. 👀
.... a pen. Yes, they wrote an article about... a pen. 👀
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I cannot imagine what could possibly go wrong in trying to court-martial an astronaut and pilot decorated multiple times for valor and exceptional service, who is also a sitting senator, for correctly making the point that service members are obliged not to follow unlawful orders
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I cannot imagine what could possibly go wrong in trying to court-martial an astronaut and pilot decorated multiple times for valor and exceptional service, who is also a sitting senator, for correctly making the point that service members are obliged not to follow unlawful orders
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Turning the military on citizens.
Attempting to rig elections.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political opponents and calling for their executions.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Attempting to rig elections.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political opponents and calling for their executions.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Turning the military on citizens.
Attempting to rig elections.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political opponents and calling for their executions.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Attempting to rig elections.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political opponents and calling for their executions.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
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Changing the culture (w/a fist on the scale), one LLM at a time. "Elon Musk's Grokipedia cites a neo-Nazi website 42 times, researchers say. An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project" www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites Stormfront — a neo-Nazi forum — dozens of times, study finds
An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project last month.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Changing the culture (w/a fist on the scale), one LLM at a time. "Elon Musk's Grokipedia cites a neo-Nazi website 42 times, researchers say. An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project" www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...