Void in a Cardigan
@jumbledcardigan.bsky.social
(They/She) Queer. Contract Outreach Librarian at a research library. Cat lover (rip my bb), Cardigan Wearer. Graphic Novel, webcomic, manga reader. Quilter, Book Maker, Sewist.
All opinions expressed are mine not my employers. Reposts ≠ endorsement
All opinions expressed are mine not my employers. Reposts ≠ endorsement
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The Batman Effect, just published in NATURE:
When an experimenter dressed as Batman boarded a train, passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seats to another “pregnant” experimenter than if Batman wasn’t present (67.21% vs. 37.66%) #SciComm 1/2
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
When an experimenter dressed as Batman boarded a train, passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seats to another “pregnant” experimenter than if Batman wasn’t present (67.21% vs. 37.66%) #SciComm 1/2
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect - npj Mental Health Research
npj Mental Health Research - Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect
www.nature.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The Batman Effect, just published in NATURE:
When an experimenter dressed as Batman boarded a train, passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seats to another “pregnant” experimenter than if Batman wasn’t present (67.21% vs. 37.66%) #SciComm 1/2
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
When an experimenter dressed as Batman boarded a train, passengers were significantly more likely to offer their seats to another “pregnant” experimenter than if Batman wasn’t present (67.21% vs. 37.66%) #SciComm 1/2
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
If it is a ‘profession’ then wouldnt the degree you’re required to get be considered a PROFESSIONAL degree
/rhetorical
/rhetorical
November 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If it is a ‘profession’ then wouldnt the degree you’re required to get be considered a PROFESSIONAL degree
/rhetorical
/rhetorical
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this is a stunning piece of data journalism/art/whatever.
November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
this is a stunning piece of data journalism/art/whatever.
I’m shocked I tell you, shocked. /s
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I’m shocked I tell you, shocked. /s
I had wondered what some teachers/librarians meant when they say you should try to teach ethical use of genAI. Because, to me, it’s all pretty much unethical.
Turns out they mean citing the use of it. Disclosing how and what tools were used = ethical 🙃
That’s…ugh
Turns out they mean citing the use of it. Disclosing how and what tools were used = ethical 🙃
That’s…ugh
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I had wondered what some teachers/librarians meant when they say you should try to teach ethical use of genAI. Because, to me, it’s all pretty much unethical.
Turns out they mean citing the use of it. Disclosing how and what tools were used = ethical 🙃
That’s…ugh
Turns out they mean citing the use of it. Disclosing how and what tools were used = ethical 🙃
That’s…ugh
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It's Friday night baby
July 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
It's Friday night baby
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Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
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Every data librarian I know just shuddered in horror.📚
No no no begs every archivist. You are never going to be able to find anything. Please don’t start using emojis in file names. Who asked for this? What fresh hell is next?
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Every data librarian I know just shuddered in horror.📚
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“When the same stories that are targeted ideologically also become the ones flagged algorithmically, the result is not neutrality. It is amplified harm.”
AI is now being used to “flag” school library books.
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The new CLCD tool, Class-Shelf Plus v3, may speed up censorship under the guise of efficiency.
This development should alarm every librarian and educator. #TLSky #EduSkyAi #libraries #censorship open.substack.com/pub/aischool...
The Most Dangerous AI Tool for Libraries Yet
How Class-Shelf Plus v3 quietly turns censorship into an automated workflow and why every librarian should be alarmed.
open.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“When the same stories that are targeted ideologically also become the ones flagged algorithmically, the result is not neutrality. It is amplified harm.”
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I've been thinking on this for a while, and instead of a holiday season sale, Bonedust Press will instead dedicate 10% of all direct sales to the San Diego Food Bank.
Times are tough and since I have to do the marketing song and dance anyway, I'd like to accomplish a little good with it.
#booksky
Times are tough and since I have to do the marketing song and dance anyway, I'd like to accomplish a little good with it.
#booksky
Shop small for the holidays, support independent publishing, and do some good!
From now until Dec. 31, we will donate 10% of every single direct sale from our site to local food banks.
Treat yourself to our debut title, The Traitor & The Wretch, or gift it to a friend!
www.bonedustpress.com/shop
From now until Dec. 31, we will donate 10% of every single direct sale from our site to local food banks.
Treat yourself to our debut title, The Traitor & The Wretch, or gift it to a friend!
www.bonedustpress.com/shop
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I've been thinking on this for a while, and instead of a holiday season sale, Bonedust Press will instead dedicate 10% of all direct sales to the San Diego Food Bank.
Times are tough and since I have to do the marketing song and dance anyway, I'd like to accomplish a little good with it.
#booksky
Times are tough and since I have to do the marketing song and dance anyway, I'd like to accomplish a little good with it.
#booksky
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
Guys they promised okay 🥺
They pinky swore
They crossed their hearts
They would never break a promise
They pinky swore
They crossed their hearts
They would never break a promise
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Guys they promised okay 🥺
They pinky swore
They crossed their hearts
They would never break a promise
They pinky swore
They crossed their hearts
They would never break a promise
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if the dems cave now with nothing to show for it then all of the misery the shutdown has caused instantly becomes all their fault as it achieved nothing
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
if the dems cave now with nothing to show for it then all of the misery the shutdown has caused instantly becomes all their fault as it achieved nothing
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If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
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THEYRE CLOSING THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THIS SYSTEM TO BAN BOOKS BECAUSE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TOLD THEM TO.
This is a big fucking story. They won't be the only ones.
This is a big fucking story. They won't be the only ones.
The Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee is temporarily closing two branches in order to remove books from them.
Why? Because the Secretary of State told them to do it, citing laws and Executive Orders that undermine the Constititon.
bookriot.com/rutherford-c...
Why? Because the Secretary of State told them to do it, citing laws and Executive Orders that undermine the Constititon.
bookriot.com/rutherford-c...
Rutherford County Library System (TN) Temporarily Shuts Down to Ban Books
Rutherford County Library System announced on social media a surprise shutdown of two libraries. Why? "Reviewing inventory."
bookriot.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
THEYRE CLOSING THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THIS SYSTEM TO BAN BOOKS BECAUSE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TOLD THEM TO.
This is a big fucking story. They won't be the only ones.
This is a big fucking story. They won't be the only ones.
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Hey library folk it is never not a good time to signpost resources for those in our community that may need assistance but not want to ask: 📚📜
I made a resource list for people served by my library that may be affected by the SNAP benefit suspension:
Resources for People affected by the SNAP Benefit Suspension — a staff-created list from Johnson County Library
A list of links to Food Pantries and other resources in and around Johnson County that may be able to provide assistance for people affected by the suspension of SNAP benefits in November.
Also inclu...
jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Hey library folk it is never not a good time to signpost resources for those in our community that may need assistance but not want to ask: 📚📜
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“The students are already using AI so we need to use AI too” okay 10 years ago you thought youths were eating Tide Pods and I didn’t see anybody chowing down on those in the break room at work.
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
“The students are already using AI so we need to use AI too” okay 10 years ago you thought youths were eating Tide Pods and I didn’t see anybody chowing down on those in the break room at work.
😑 anything but holding corporations accountable
November 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
😑 anything but holding corporations accountable
Just saw a study where in the references they cited a webpage, they linked not only to a page that doesn’t exist but left the /?utm_source=chatgpt.com bit on it 🤦 this was their final report, archived in the IR
So embarrassing for them but also now the whole report is questionable imo 😬
So embarrassing for them but also now the whole report is questionable imo 😬
November 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Just saw a study where in the references they cited a webpage, they linked not only to a page that doesn’t exist but left the /?utm_source=chatgpt.com bit on it 🤦 this was their final report, archived in the IR
So embarrassing for them but also now the whole report is questionable imo 😬
So embarrassing for them but also now the whole report is questionable imo 😬
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Hoping this helps our colleagues across the industry
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Hoping this helps our colleagues across the industry
When you use a genAI image during your presentation I can’t focus on your work at all
- Too irritated about the image
- makes me question what other parts of your presentation you built based on exploited/stolen works
- do I trust your thought/decision process at all now since it led you to genAI
- Too irritated about the image
- makes me question what other parts of your presentation you built based on exploited/stolen works
- do I trust your thought/decision process at all now since it led you to genAI
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
When you use a genAI image during your presentation I can’t focus on your work at all
- Too irritated about the image
- makes me question what other parts of your presentation you built based on exploited/stolen works
- do I trust your thought/decision process at all now since it led you to genAI
- Too irritated about the image
- makes me question what other parts of your presentation you built based on exploited/stolen works
- do I trust your thought/decision process at all now since it led you to genAI
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Current status.
November 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Current status.
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This a million times. Denial never really changes, just shifts to update its language with new discoveries and new terminology. We see the same with evolution and HIV denial. Plus, people were sick of antivaxxers even in the late 1800s.
November 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This a million times. Denial never really changes, just shifts to update its language with new discoveries and new terminology. We see the same with evolution and HIV denial. Plus, people were sick of antivaxxers even in the late 1800s.
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Comic shop owner charged with felony after allegedly giving comic to a minor at a Halloween event. icv2.com/articles/new...
Comic Retailer Charged with Felony
For Allegedly Giving Away Comic at Halloween Event
icv2.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Comic shop owner charged with felony after allegedly giving comic to a minor at a Halloween event. icv2.com/articles/new...