John Clark
@johneclark.bsky.social
Programmer, writer, woodworker, musician, maker of wine and beer, and collector of hobbies. I am also a device for converting coffee and scotch into wild ideas.
“We don't suffer from a shortage of metaphors. But you have to be careful which metaphor you choose, because it matters." — Richard Bach
November 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
“We don't suffer from a shortage of metaphors. But you have to be careful which metaphor you choose, because it matters." — Richard Bach
Pentagon Blames Venezuela For Flow Of Drugs Into Kash Patel — theonion.com/pentagon-bla...
Pentagon Blames Venezuela For Flow Of Drugs Into Kash Patel
WASHINGTON—Calling the national crisis “a complete justification” for additional airstrikes on boats purportedly trafficking narcotics, the Pentagon issued a statement Tuesday blaming Venezuela for th...
theonion.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Pentagon Blames Venezuela For Flow Of Drugs Into Kash Patel — theonion.com/pentagon-bla...
The phrase “a true substitute for thought” is pretty telling for me. If you’re afraid of other people thinking, you build a machine to do it for them. It’s horrifying enough to lose our humanity, it’s truly depressing to just give it away to a bot.
I think I’m just not going to respond anymore to foolishness about how LLMs are a true substitute for thought. It’s an utter waste of time. People who commit to that idea will find out that it’s nonsense in time, and they aren’t going to listen until then.
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The phrase “a true substitute for thought” is pretty telling for me. If you’re afraid of other people thinking, you build a machine to do it for them. It’s horrifying enough to lose our humanity, it’s truly depressing to just give it away to a bot.
Listening to his tiny snores
November 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Listening to his tiny snores
I am torn between disgust and wishing I had thought of it first.
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?
Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.
on.nbc10.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I am torn between disgust and wishing I had thought of it first.
This is a very relaxed cat.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is a very relaxed cat.
Worst polycule ever.
apnews.com/article/work... turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation
apnews.com/article/work... turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation
Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation
Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Worst polycule ever.
apnews.com/article/work... turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation
apnews.com/article/work... turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation
Let me guess... His wife takes it all the time and still says she "has a headache."
JD Vance calls ibuprofen "useless medication" and implies it's not "necessary, safe and effective."
November 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Let me guess... His wife takes it all the time and still says she "has a headache."
Shut down for what!
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Shut down for what!
Very disappointed that at the Falcons v Colts game in Germany, the national anthem was not played by Rammstein.
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Very disappointed that at the Falcons v Colts game in Germany, the national anthem was not played by Rammstein.
Reposted by John Clark
Just saw someone refer to the Wellbutrin tablet as an Everlasting Sobstopper
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Just saw someone refer to the Wellbutrin tablet as an Everlasting Sobstopper
We really do have to quit pretending that the current healthcare system is somehow capitalism in action. Name any other customer transaction where:
1. You have no idea what the actual cost is at purchase.
2. You get mystery bills for months after.
3. If you don't buy the thing you get sick and die.
1. You have no idea what the actual cost is at purchase.
2. You get mystery bills for months after.
3. If you don't buy the thing you get sick and die.
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
We really do have to quit pretending that the current healthcare system is somehow capitalism in action. Name any other customer transaction where:
1. You have no idea what the actual cost is at purchase.
2. You get mystery bills for months after.
3. If you don't buy the thing you get sick and die.
1. You have no idea what the actual cost is at purchase.
2. You get mystery bills for months after.
3. If you don't buy the thing you get sick and die.
When did Dear Leader start ending all his messages with "Thank you for your attention to this matter?"
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
When did Dear Leader start ending all his messages with "Thank you for your attention to this matter?"
Reposted by John Clark
what a headline www.404media.co/nancy-pelosi...
One of the Greatest Wall Street Investors of All Time Announces Retirement
Nancy Pelosi’s trades over the years have been so good that a startup was created to allow investors to directly mirror her portfolio.
www.404media.co
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
what a headline www.404media.co/nancy-pelosi...
Reposted by John Clark
Let CUNY Socialize EdTech for All of Us
Mamdani Win Could Be The First Step Towards Seizing The Means of Knowledge Production (Let CUNY Socialize EdTech for All of Us)
by Matt Seybold This essay originally appeared on Matt Seybold’s The American Vandal Substack. We are grateful for his generous permission to republish it here. An understandable response to …
moneyontheleft.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Let CUNY Socialize EdTech for All of Us
The latest insanity. More than 3x for a higher deductible.
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The latest insanity. More than 3x for a higher deductible.
Sigh. Monday night football goes away because rich white assholes are arguing again. #YouTubeTV and #ESPN can fuck off into the sun for making Comcast seem appealing.
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Sigh. Monday night football goes away because rich white assholes are arguing again. #YouTubeTV and #ESPN can fuck off into the sun for making Comcast seem appealing.
Reposted by John Clark
"Fleas ready to abandon dog, as rumor of impending bath looms"
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Fleas ready to abandon dog, as rumor of impending bath looms"
New to this... Do World Series games typically last multiple days?
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM
New to this... Do World Series games typically last multiple days?
I don't normally watch baseball, but it seems like half of my BlueSky feed will stroke out regardless of who wins.
November 2, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I don't normally watch baseball, but it seems like half of my BlueSky feed will stroke out regardless of who wins.
Parody is officially dead
November 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Parody is officially dead
Le sigh… YouTube tv decided to pick a fight with ESPN on the weekend of the Florida v Georgia game. I really really hate these companies.
November 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Le sigh… YouTube tv decided to pick a fight with ESPN on the weekend of the Florida v Georgia game. I really really hate these companies.
October 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Dear Amazon, when ordering a toilet seat “Used-Like New” should not be an option.
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Dear Amazon, when ordering a toilet seat “Used-Like New” should not be an option.