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Robots are pretty quickly becoming more capable and affordable. If you think this won't impact the labor market, you're engaging in cope, and if you don't think we should all benefit from robot labor via universal basic income as a fair GDP dividend, you're helping billionaires become trillionaires.
Figure AI's New Humanoid Robot Can Fold Your Clothes, Do the Dishes
It might also take jobs that Figure AI deems 'unsafe and undesirable.'
www.pcmag.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Robots are pretty quickly becoming more capable and affordable. If you think this won't impact the labor market, you're engaging in cope, and if you don't think we should all benefit from robot labor via universal basic income as a fair GDP dividend, you're helping billionaires become trillionaires.
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Autism antibodies are stored in the foreskin.
Besides linking Tylenol in pregnant women to autism, RFK Jr. now says circumcision is part of the reason why kids are autistic.
"Children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism, and it's highly likely because they're given Tylenol. None of this is positive..."
"Children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism, and it's highly likely because they're given Tylenol. None of this is positive..."
October 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Autism antibodies are stored in the foreskin.
Just got an email from Meta telling me to buy their CMO’s new book on marketing.
Motherfuckers, it should be free. You pirated my book into your AI. Now you want me to pay to learn how to “market” and wear gold chains?
They really think we’re that stupid.
Motherfuckers, it should be free. You pirated my book into your AI. Now you want me to pay to learn how to “market” and wear gold chains?
They really think we’re that stupid.
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Just got an email from Meta telling me to buy their CMO’s new book on marketing.
Motherfuckers, it should be free. You pirated my book into your AI. Now you want me to pay to learn how to “market” and wear gold chains?
They really think we’re that stupid.
Motherfuckers, it should be free. You pirated my book into your AI. Now you want me to pay to learn how to “market” and wear gold chains?
They really think we’re that stupid.
Reposted by Laurie Ruettimann
working on a new unified theory of american reality i'm calling "everyone is twelve now"
September 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
working on a new unified theory of american reality i'm calling "everyone is twelve now"
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From this month's edition of The Onion.
August 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
From this month's edition of The Onion.
If you are laid off tomorrow, this is what you should do. It’s not cringe, it’s correct and works.
#careersky
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#careersky
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If you are laid off tomorrow, here’s what you should do.
First, get the best sleep of your life. Maybe not the first night, but sleep becomes the goal. Then get in the best shape of your life. Whatev...
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August 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
If you are laid off tomorrow, this is what you should do. It’s not cringe, it’s correct and works.
#careersky
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#careersky
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The jobs report, combined with the record earning statements from technology companies, confirms my own research, reporting and beliefs that the future of work has nothing to do with workers.
Nobody in my @linkedin.com community wants to hear it because everybody is looking for a 20th century job.
Nobody in my @linkedin.com community wants to hear it because everybody is looking for a 20th century job.
August 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The jobs report, combined with the record earning statements from technology companies, confirms my own research, reporting and beliefs that the future of work has nothing to do with workers.
Nobody in my @linkedin.com community wants to hear it because everybody is looking for a 20th century job.
Nobody in my @linkedin.com community wants to hear it because everybody is looking for a 20th century job.
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The flash flooding in Central Texas is absolutely heartbreaking. Michelle and I are praying for everyone who has lost a loved one or is waiting for news — especially the parents. And we’re grateful to the first responders and rescue teams working around the clock to help.
July 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The flash flooding in Central Texas is absolutely heartbreaking. Michelle and I are praying for everyone who has lost a loved one or is waiting for news — especially the parents. And we’re grateful to the first responders and rescue teams working around the clock to help.
Back on TV earlier this week talking about the lies we’re telling the workforce when it comes to AI, job growth, and layoffs. #jobsky
Watch here: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/l...
Watch here: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/l...
U.S. labor market surprises with 147,000 new jobs last month
New data shows the nation’s overall job numbers were stronger than expected with 147,000 new jobs last month.
www.nbcbayarea.com
July 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Back on TV earlier this week talking about the lies we’re telling the workforce when it comes to AI, job growth, and layoffs. #jobsky
Watch here: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/l...
Watch here: www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/l...
American food companies could spring into a to action and say, “Nobody goes hungry on our watch.”
American leaders could jump at the chance to raise wages, hire people, build skills, and make sure workers have health insurance, no matter what.
They can actually afford to do this, but they won’t.
American leaders could jump at the chance to raise wages, hire people, build skills, and make sure workers have health insurance, no matter what.
They can actually afford to do this, but they won’t.
July 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
American food companies could spring into a to action and say, “Nobody goes hungry on our watch.”
American leaders could jump at the chance to raise wages, hire people, build skills, and make sure workers have health insurance, no matter what.
They can actually afford to do this, but they won’t.
American leaders could jump at the chance to raise wages, hire people, build skills, and make sure workers have health insurance, no matter what.
They can actually afford to do this, but they won’t.
Popping in on this fella named Banjo over the holiday.
Yesterday we cleaned out all the toys I could reach under his sofa. Look at how proud he is.
Teamwork makes the dream work! #catsky
Yesterday we cleaned out all the toys I could reach under his sofa. Look at how proud he is.
Teamwork makes the dream work! #catsky
July 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Popping in on this fella named Banjo over the holiday.
Yesterday we cleaned out all the toys I could reach under his sofa. Look at how proud he is.
Teamwork makes the dream work! #catsky
Yesterday we cleaned out all the toys I could reach under his sofa. Look at how proud he is.
Teamwork makes the dream work! #catsky
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I would love to see the Department of Labor start a database of terrible employers.
#HR #HRCommunity
#HR #HRCommunity
June 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I would love to see the Department of Labor start a database of terrible employers.
#HR #HRCommunity
#HR #HRCommunity
Today I reached peak LinkedIn with this Boffo The Bear connection request.
Nothing explains how stupid this world has become since 2009. It’s not the phones, it’s not the social networks,
I think it’s a virus.
Nothing explains how stupid this world has become since 2009. It’s not the phones, it’s not the social networks,
I think it’s a virus.
June 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Today I reached peak LinkedIn with this Boffo The Bear connection request.
Nothing explains how stupid this world has become since 2009. It’s not the phones, it’s not the social networks,
I think it’s a virus.
Nothing explains how stupid this world has become since 2009. It’s not the phones, it’s not the social networks,
I think it’s a virus.
I asked ChatGPT to be my best friend and tell me all the good things about my personality because I’m insecure.
It told me I am being a huge dork and go spend time with people who love me.
So I did.
#AISky
It told me I am being a huge dork and go spend time with people who love me.
So I did.
#AISky
June 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I asked ChatGPT to be my best friend and tell me all the good things about my personality because I’m insecure.
It told me I am being a huge dork and go spend time with people who love me.
So I did.
#AISky
It told me I am being a huge dork and go spend time with people who love me.
So I did.
#AISky
My Lyft driver said, “How about I take you to Las Vegas?”
I said, “How about you pay attention to the road or you won’t be taking me anywhere.”
I’m 50 years old. This shit is relentless.
I said, “How about you pay attention to the road or you won’t be taking me anywhere.”
I’m 50 years old. This shit is relentless.
June 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
My Lyft driver said, “How about I take you to Las Vegas?”
I said, “How about you pay attention to the road or you won’t be taking me anywhere.”
I’m 50 years old. This shit is relentless.
I said, “How about you pay attention to the road or you won’t be taking me anywhere.”
I’m 50 years old. This shit is relentless.
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One in four workers in the US is now “functionally unemployed,” meaning they either want but can’t find full-time work or are stuck in poverty-paycheck jobs. A higher minimum wage alone can't solve this because it would increase automation and decrease hours. We need a universal basic income floor.
New research shows 1 in 4 Americans are 'functionally unemployed'
Research released this month has show that about one in four Americans are unable to find living wage jobs.
local12.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
One in four workers in the US is now “functionally unemployed,” meaning they either want but can’t find full-time work or are stuck in poverty-paycheck jobs. A higher minimum wage alone can't solve this because it would increase automation and decrease hours. We need a universal basic income floor.
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"On Tyranny" will be #2 on the NYT paperback and #13 in the combined e-book and paperback this week. I am glad it’s useful. New hardback is just out. And free posters to use and share are here.
timothysnyder.org/resources/
timothysnyder.org/resources/
Resources - Timothy Snyder
Resources from On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder
timothysnyder.org
May 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"On Tyranny" will be #2 on the NYT paperback and #13 in the combined e-book and paperback this week. I am glad it’s useful. New hardback is just out. And free posters to use and share are here.
timothysnyder.org/resources/
timothysnyder.org/resources/
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So we’ve got $90 million to throw the parade he wanted, but we don’t have the money to fix North Carolina. Got it!
May 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
So we’ve got $90 million to throw the parade he wanted, but we don’t have the money to fix North Carolina. Got it!
You don’t need to risk your job, your family, or your peace to push back. Gene Sharp showed us how ordinary people can resist authoritarianism without burning it all down. Here’s how to start. laurieruettimann.com/authoritaria...
#activistsky
#activistsky
May 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
You don’t need to risk your job, your family, or your peace to push back. Gene Sharp showed us how ordinary people can resist authoritarianism without burning it all down. Here’s how to start. laurieruettimann.com/authoritaria...
#activistsky
#activistsky
“If you didn’t like the so-called era of neoliberalism, wait until you experience how much fun postliberalism will be. Trump is taking a sledgehammer to the sources of American prosperity: global competition, immigrant talent, scientific research and the universities.”
Opinion | Can We Please Stop Lying About Obama?
www.nytimes.com
May 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
“If you didn’t like the so-called era of neoliberalism, wait until you experience how much fun postliberalism will be. Trump is taking a sledgehammer to the sources of American prosperity: global competition, immigrant talent, scientific research and the universities.”
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Burn it all down
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led a Christian prayer service in the Pentagon’s auditorium on Wednesday morning, during working hours, in which President Trump was praised as a divinely appointed leader."
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led a Christian prayer service in the Pentagon’s auditorium on Wednesday morning, during working hours, in which President Trump was praised as a divinely appointed leader."
Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon
www.nytimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Burn it all down
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led a Christian prayer service in the Pentagon’s auditorium on Wednesday morning, during working hours, in which President Trump was praised as a divinely appointed leader."
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led a Christian prayer service in the Pentagon’s auditorium on Wednesday morning, during working hours, in which President Trump was praised as a divinely appointed leader."
1/ Tons of people have been laid off in the past few weeks. It’s rough. Your first instinct might be to find community with others who’ve also been let go. I get it. That can feel good. But it’s not always helpful.
May 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
1/ Tons of people have been laid off in the past few weeks. It’s rough. Your first instinct might be to find community with others who’ve also been let go. I get it. That can feel good. But it’s not always helpful.
Life is a pre-existing condition.
BREAKING: FDA says covid boosters now only for those over 65 or with preconditions. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
www.statnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Life is a pre-existing condition.