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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
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
Listening to his tiny snores
November 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I am torn between disgust and wishing I had thought of it first.
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is a very relaxed cat.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Worst polycule ever.

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
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
Shut down for what!
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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
Reposted by John Clark
Just saw someone refer to the Wellbutrin tablet as an Everlasting Sobstopper
November 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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.
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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
The latest insanity. More than 3x for a higher deductible.
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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
Reposted by John Clark
"Fleas ready to abandon dog, as rumor of impending bath looms"
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
New to this... Do World Series games typically last multiple days?
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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
Parody is officially dead
November 1, 2025 at 10:13 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.
November 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
@chriswarcraft.bsky.social
A: Was this intentional?
B: Aren't we all?
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