Kevin Korb
@kbkorb.bsky.social
Researcher in philosophy of science and AI
Naarm, Australia
Sarcasm is my native dialect.
My blog, loosely tied to Bayesian reasoning and argument analysis: https://bayesianwatch.wordpress.com/
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Naarm, Australia
Sarcasm is my native dialect.
My blog, loosely tied to Bayesian reasoning and argument analysis: https://bayesianwatch.wordpress.com/
Ex: FB, Twitter, Mastodon, Post (in order)
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BlueSky is a great ignorance amplifier.
In future, I'm going to block people who want to engage with me on philosophy or AI, unless it's clear the engagement is well intentioned. BS is no place to discuss difficult issues. Engage me otherwise if you want to troll.
In future, I'm going to block people who want to engage with me on philosophy or AI, unless it's clear the engagement is well intentioned. BS is no place to discuss difficult issues. Engage me otherwise if you want to troll.
Trump gives his pedophile buddies special treatment.
Who's your hero now Q?
Who's your hero now Q?
Whistleblower: Ghislaine Maxwell getting special prison treatment
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Trump gives his pedophile buddies special treatment.
Who's your hero now Q?
Who's your hero now Q?
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The Democratic Party just won – and Trump just lost big time
www.palmerreport.com
The Democratic Party just won – and Trump just lost big time
twp.ai
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Democratic Party just won – and Trump just lost big time
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"Find out just what people will submit to, and you have found the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them.” —Frederick Douglass, speaking to Senate Democrats
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
"Find out just what people will submit to, and you have found the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them.” —Frederick Douglass, speaking to Senate Democrats
Liar in Chief blames economic woes on his enemies.
Meanwhile, he'll pay a bonus to air traffic controllers if they work for no pay.
Where will the money come from? "I always get the money from some place, regardless." True, because he's a scofflaw.
Meanwhile, he'll pay a bonus to air traffic controllers if they work for no pay.
Where will the money come from? "I always get the money from some place, regardless." True, because he's a scofflaw.
Trump scolds air traffic controllers and blames rivals for economy in interview
President put forth his version of ‘Trump Care’ and insisted ‘we have the greatest economy we ever had’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Liar in Chief blames economic woes on his enemies.
Meanwhile, he'll pay a bonus to air traffic controllers if they work for no pay.
Where will the money come from? "I always get the money from some place, regardless." True, because he's a scofflaw.
Meanwhile, he'll pay a bonus to air traffic controllers if they work for no pay.
Where will the money come from? "I always get the money from some place, regardless." True, because he's a scofflaw.
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary suggests the Tylenol warning is based on the Dean of Harvard's Public Health School.
That's idiotic. FDA policy shouldn't be based upon individual opinions but on qualified reviews of the evidence. Makary should resign.
That's idiotic. FDA policy shouldn't be based upon individual opinions but on qualified reviews of the evidence. Makary should resign.
FDA head explains decision to drop 'black box' warnings from menopause hormone treatment
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary suggests the Tylenol warning is based on the Dean of Harvard's Public Health School.
That's idiotic. FDA policy shouldn't be based upon individual opinions but on qualified reviews of the evidence. Makary should resign.
That's idiotic. FDA policy shouldn't be based upon individual opinions but on qualified reviews of the evidence. Makary should resign.
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Jack Smith has a BIG advantage for this cage match. He's not a criminal. Donald J. Trump is.
Also, the GOP congressional caucus and the DOJ are a clown show.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
Also, the GOP congressional caucus and the DOJ are a clown show.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
Jack Smith, Trump’s Target, Shifts From Defense to Counterattack
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Jack Smith has a BIG advantage for this cage match. He's not a criminal. Donald J. Trump is.
Also, the GOP congressional caucus and the DOJ are a clown show.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
Also, the GOP congressional caucus and the DOJ are a clown show.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
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That is blinking fertilizer.
Trump claims that food stamps "puts the country in jeopardy. People that are able-bodied can do a job, they leave their job because they figure they can pick this up, it's easier."
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
That is blinking fertilizer.
Tough ICE warfighter heroes pepper spray a toddler.
Super macho. Hegseth and Noem are my heroes!!
Trump is the Peace President!
Super macho. Hegseth and Noem are my heroes!!
Trump is the Peace President!
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Tough ICE warfighter heroes pepper spray a toddler.
Super macho. Hegseth and Noem are my heroes!!
Trump is the Peace President!
Super macho. Hegseth and Noem are my heroes!!
Trump is the Peace President!
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MASLD—Chronic Liver Disease Affects Tens of Millions of US Adults but Flies Under the Radar
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
The name for this disease is the problem why people don't know what it is. Just call it "Fatty Liver Disease." If alcohol is the cause, "Alcohol-induced Liver Disease."
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
The name for this disease is the problem why people don't know what it is. Just call it "Fatty Liver Disease." If alcohol is the cause, "Alcohol-induced Liver Disease."
“How Many of You Have Heard of MASLD?”
This Medical News article discusses the relatively unknown condition called metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, which is thought to affect approximately a third of adul...
jamanetwork.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
MASLD—Chronic Liver Disease Affects Tens of Millions of US Adults but Flies Under the Radar
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
The name for this disease is the problem why people don't know what it is. Just call it "Fatty Liver Disease." If alcohol is the cause, "Alcohol-induced Liver Disease."
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
The name for this disease is the problem why people don't know what it is. Just call it "Fatty Liver Disease." If alcohol is the cause, "Alcohol-induced Liver Disease."
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A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
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Hassett: "We understand that people feel like there's an affordability problem, but we're closing the gap fast. And with these policies and potentially rebate checks, we might close the whole gap really really fast."
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Hassett: "We understand that people feel like there's an affordability problem, but we're closing the gap fast. And with these policies and potentially rebate checks, we might close the whole gap really really fast."
Ignoring 100% of economists isn't as stupid as ignoring 100% of climate scientists....
but, in the end, it's still monumentally stupid.
but, in the end, it's still monumentally stupid.
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Ignoring 100% of economists isn't as stupid as ignoring 100% of climate scientists....
but, in the end, it's still monumentally stupid.
but, in the end, it's still monumentally stupid.
Trump threatens to sue the BBC for yet another $1B, as his grifting goes international.
"The BBC’s decision to portray Dibley’s well-meaning vicar as foolish demonstrates gross editorial negligence."
"The BBC’s decision to portray Dibley’s well-meaning vicar as foolish demonstrates gross editorial negligence."
Trump Threatens To Sue BBC Over Misleading Edit Of ‘The Vicar Of Dibley’ https://theonion.com/trump-threatens-to-sue-bbc-over-misleading-edit-of-the-vicar-of-dibley/
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Trump threatens to sue the BBC for yet another $1B, as his grifting goes international.
"The BBC’s decision to portray Dibley’s well-meaning vicar as foolish demonstrates gross editorial negligence."
"The BBC’s decision to portray Dibley’s well-meaning vicar as foolish demonstrates gross editorial negligence."
A big victory for measles, RFK Jr and anti-vaxxers/anti-scientists everywhere!
UPDATE: Canada has announced that it has lost its measles elimination status.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
This is a direct result of the increase in anti-vax disinformation, which has caused large, sustained outbreaks in the country over the last year.
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A big victory for measles, RFK Jr and anti-vaxxers/anti-scientists everywhere!
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How does the US have any jurisdiction over a cemetery in another country even if it is an American cemetery...
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
How does the US have any jurisdiction over a cemetery in another country even if it is an American cemetery...
Trump pushes more Pfas, because killing for profit is profitable.
Trump officials set to approve ‘forever chemical’ as pesticide ingredient
Critics say that fifth Pfas Trump’s EPA has proposed for approval this year would put food and water supply at risk
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Trump pushes more Pfas, because killing for profit is profitable.
The BBC made some mistakes showing some slack management and conceivably (not really) embarrassing Trump.
Trump demands $1B from the BBC.
I think he'll find his bullying doesn't translate so well across the Atlantic.
Trump demands $1B from the BBC.
I think he'll find his bullying doesn't translate so well across the Atlantic.
Trump threatens BBC with legal action over edit of speech in documentary
Leaked BBC report said film had ‘completely misled’ viewers by splicing two parts of January 6 speech together
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The BBC made some mistakes showing some slack management and conceivably (not really) embarrassing Trump.
Trump demands $1B from the BBC.
I think he'll find his bullying doesn't translate so well across the Atlantic.
Trump demands $1B from the BBC.
I think he'll find his bullying doesn't translate so well across the Atlantic.
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Q: So Dr Oz said that--
JEFFRIES: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr Oz seriously.
JEFFRIES: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr Oz seriously.
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Q: So Dr Oz said that--
JEFFRIES: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr Oz seriously.
JEFFRIES: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr Oz seriously.
BlueSky is a great ignorance amplifier.
In future, I'm going to block people who want to engage with me on philosophy or AI, unless it's clear the engagement is well intentioned. BS is no place to discuss difficult issues. Engage me otherwise if you want to troll.
In future, I'm going to block people who want to engage with me on philosophy or AI, unless it's clear the engagement is well intentioned. BS is no place to discuss difficult issues. Engage me otherwise if you want to troll.
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
BlueSky is a great ignorance amplifier.
In future, I'm going to block people who want to engage with me on philosophy or AI, unless it's clear the engagement is well intentioned. BS is no place to discuss difficult issues. Engage me otherwise if you want to troll.
In future, I'm going to block people who want to engage with me on philosophy or AI, unless it's clear the engagement is well intentioned. BS is no place to discuss difficult issues. Engage me otherwise if you want to troll.
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Today, #MikeJohnson will keep the House adjourned for the 97th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay & benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is NOT about the #shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the #EpsteinFiles #TrumpShutdown
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay & benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is NOT about the #shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the #EpsteinFiles #TrumpShutdown
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today, #MikeJohnson will keep the House adjourned for the 97th day out of the last 107.
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay & benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is NOT about the #shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the #EpsteinFiles #TrumpShutdown
12 days of work in 107 days.
With full pay & benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is NOT about the #shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the #EpsteinFiles #TrumpShutdown
The existence of democracy in America "is in itself an emergency justifying extraordinary intervention."
If only Democrats would all self-deport, then Americans could have a peaceful, prosperous life!
If only Democrats would all self-deport, then Americans could have a peaceful, prosperous life!
Trump’s assault on voting intensifies as midterms loom:‘a wholesale attack on free and fair elections’
White House is manipulating voting system, from redistricting to rule changes, to affect midterms
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The existence of democracy in America "is in itself an emergency justifying extraordinary intervention."
If only Democrats would all self-deport, then Americans could have a peaceful, prosperous life!
If only Democrats would all self-deport, then Americans could have a peaceful, prosperous life!
Even IDF lawyers had doubts about committing genocide.
The political leadership of Israel has no doubts. All Palestinians are terrorists, after all.
The political leadership of Israel has no doubts. All Palestinians are terrorists, after all.
Israeli Military Lawyers Doubted Legality Of Gaza Onslaught: Reuters
https://www.europesays.com/2556615/
Israel launched its military campaign in response to the Hamas-led raid on October 7, 2023, which killed around…
https://www.europesays.com/2556615/
Israel launched its military campaign in response to the Hamas-led raid on October 7, 2023, which killed around…
Israeli Military Lawyers Doubted Legality Of Gaza Onslaught: Reuters - EUROPE SAYS
Israel launched its military campaign in response to the Hamas-led raid on October 7, 2023, which killed around 1,200 people. The retaliatory strikes and
www.europesays.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Even IDF lawyers had doubts about committing genocide.
The political leadership of Israel has no doubts. All Palestinians are terrorists, after all.
The political leadership of Israel has no doubts. All Palestinians are terrorists, after all.
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Charging my Ionia 5 at a Tesla super charging area and there are 6 Teslas and me.
So, basically, 6 people who support fascism and one true patriot who drives a South Korean car.
So, basically, 6 people who support fascism and one true patriot who drives a South Korean car.
November 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Charging my Ionia 5 at a Tesla super charging area and there are 6 Teslas and me.
So, basically, 6 people who support fascism and one true patriot who drives a South Korean car.
So, basically, 6 people who support fascism and one true patriot who drives a South Korean car.
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This morning I worked on an Information Commissioner’s #FOI review submission as I try to get access to the #AUKUS ‘WHO’S PAYING WHAT’ agreement the Govt says we can’t see. This afternoon I changed modes and walked to the shifting sands of Queensland’s Carlo Sandblow. #auspol
November 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.