Stefan Popenici
@popenici.bsky.social
Author, reader, researcher, academic.
Antifascist.
Human.
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Stefan Popenici
@popenici.bsky.social
· Jan 30
Artificial Intelligence and Learning Futures: Critical Narratives of Technology and Imagination in Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence and Learning Futures: Critical Narratives of Technology and Imagination in Higher Education explores the implications of artificial intelligence’s adoption in higher education ...
www.routledge.com
The fascist turn of Silicon Valley is nothing else than a return to its roots; its founding figures promoted eugenics, extreme racism, misogynism and adherence to the fascist ideology. I document this extensively in my book AI and Learning Futures - here's a link: www.routledge.com/Artificial-I...
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The Gospel of Professional Christian Mike Johnson:
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Gospel of Professional Christian Mike Johnson:
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Trump hosted a lavish "Gatsby-esque" party at his private club in Florida, partying with his wealthy friends, while millions of Americans are losing food assistance.
November 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Trump hosted a lavish "Gatsby-esque" party at his private club in Florida, partying with his wealthy friends, while millions of Americans are losing food assistance.
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Also, the world's first simple-minded fascist white supremacist troll trillionaire who hates his children. Let's not forget that.
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Also, the world's first simple-minded fascist white supremacist troll trillionaire who hates his children. Let's not forget that.
The (st)age of scam capitalism
Meta forecast $24b revenue from scam ads, internal documents show
Users of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are exposed to fraudulent e-commerce and investment schemes, illegal online casinos, and the sale of banned medical products.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The (st)age of scam capitalism
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Nice contrast with millions losing SNAP benefits and struggling to pay for healthcare
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Nice contrast with millions losing SNAP benefits and struggling to pay for healthcare
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
‘Free food for starving American soldiers’ was not in my bingo card for 2025…
NEW: The US Army website for its bases in Bavaria, Germany told its soldiers and employees that it might need to obtain free food from the German government during the US government shutdown.
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
US Army Tells Soldiers to Go to German Food Bank, Then Deletes It
The initial 'Shutdown Guidance' for the US Army Garrison Bavaria included instructions to go to German food banks.
www.404media.co
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
‘Free food for starving American soldiers’ was not in my bingo card for 2025…
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After US sanctions, Lukoil quickly announced a full sale to Gunvor Group, founded by a Putin ally.
They say they won't sell the assets back to Lukoil. Oh, and they need a 6 month extension on sanctions.🙄
If you believe it won't go back to Russia, I've got a bridge to sell you.
They say they won't sell the assets back to Lukoil. Oh, and they need a 6 month extension on sanctions.🙄
If you believe it won't go back to Russia, I've got a bridge to sell you.
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
After US sanctions, Lukoil quickly announced a full sale to Gunvor Group, founded by a Putin ally.
They say they won't sell the assets back to Lukoil. Oh, and they need a 6 month extension on sanctions.🙄
If you believe it won't go back to Russia, I've got a bridge to sell you.
They say they won't sell the assets back to Lukoil. Oh, and they need a 6 month extension on sanctions.🙄
If you believe it won't go back to Russia, I've got a bridge to sell you.
From the uber-exceptional country, the model for democracy, journalism…
“CBS News heavily edits Trump 60 Minutes interview, cutting boast network ‘paid me a lotta money’”
“CBS News heavily edits Trump 60 Minutes interview, cutting boast network ‘paid me a lotta money’”
CBS News heavily edits Trump 60 Minutes interview, cutting boast network ‘paid me a lotta money’
Trump said Paramount’s sale to David and Larry Ellison was ‘greatest thing that’s happened in a long time’ for free press
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
From the uber-exceptional country, the model for democracy, journalism…
“CBS News heavily edits Trump 60 Minutes interview, cutting boast network ‘paid me a lotta money’”
“CBS News heavily edits Trump 60 Minutes interview, cutting boast network ‘paid me a lotta money’”
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1. Marry into wealthy Russian family with ties to Kremlin.
2. Spend 10 yrs working for steel trading behemoth co-owned by Abramovich.
3. Be nominated by Trump admin for top position at U.S. exports agency.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
2. Spend 10 yrs working for steel trading behemoth co-owned by Abramovich.
3. Be nominated by Trump admin for top position at U.S. exports agency.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Trump nominee at U.S. export bank withdraws amid scrutiny of Russia ties
Bryce McFerran is a senior executive at a steel-trading business co-owned by one of Russia’s richest oligarchs and is married to a member of a Russian family with extensive ties to the Kremlin.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
1. Marry into wealthy Russian family with ties to Kremlin.
2. Spend 10 yrs working for steel trading behemoth co-owned by Abramovich.
3. Be nominated by Trump admin for top position at U.S. exports agency.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
2. Spend 10 yrs working for steel trading behemoth co-owned by Abramovich.
3. Be nominated by Trump admin for top position at U.S. exports agency.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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Why would Bill Gates all of a sudden say climate change isn’t bad?
Because he’s in the Epstein files.
Because he’s in the Epstein files.
October 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Why would Bill Gates all of a sudden say climate change isn’t bad?
Because he’s in the Epstein files.
Because he’s in the Epstein files.
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Caligula's unorthodox style raises eyebrows among some liberal Romans.
-New York Times, 39 AD
-New York Times, 39 AD
October 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Caligula's unorthodox style raises eyebrows among some liberal Romans.
-New York Times, 39 AD
-New York Times, 39 AD
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A school called Alpha that relies on AI to teach its students is also surveilling them at home, videotaping young girls in their bedrooms.
This is some seriously sick shit.
www.wired.com/story/ai-tea...
This is some seriously sick shit.
www.wired.com/story/ai-tea...
October 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A school called Alpha that relies on AI to teach its students is also surveilling them at home, videotaping young girls in their bedrooms.
This is some seriously sick shit.
www.wired.com/story/ai-tea...
This is some seriously sick shit.
www.wired.com/story/ai-tea...
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Fascism. Sickening.
West Bank community left reeling after Palestinian clubbed by masked Israeli settler
Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank ramps up every year during olive harvest, but a brazen attack caught on camera has left the community shaken.
www.abc.net.au
October 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Fascism. Sickening.
Taking a break only lying down on a sidewalk or cheating on his wife.
Why is this character newsworthy? #auspol
Why is this character newsworthy? #auspol
From Pistol and Boo to leaked texts, Joyce has always run his own race
Threatening to euthanase Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's dogs, repeatedly calling out "caaarp" in parliament, that notorious moment on a Canberra footpath, Barnaby Joyce's career has had plenty of colou...
www.abc.net.au
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Taking a break only lying down on a sidewalk or cheating on his wife.
Why is this character newsworthy? #auspol
Why is this character newsworthy? #auspol
A new world order as solid and strong as his casino.
The Trump Supremacy: Opponents in disarray, allies in line, followers enthralled — the US president is already on his way to building a new world order www.ft.com/content/1377...
The Trump Supremacy
Opponents in disarray, allies in line, followers enthralled — the US president is already on his way to building a new world order
www.ft.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A new world order as solid and strong as his casino.
The politician who expressed *on television* her admiration for Mussolini turns out to be a fascist. Impossible to predict that, right?
Europe insists to float in denial and delusions.
Europe insists to float in denial and delusions.
Three years after taking power in Italy, Meloni is dropping the mask
Appointed in October 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reassured Brussels and financial markets, notably by reducing the public deficit. But behind this conciliatory image lies a far-rig...
www.lemonde.fr
October 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The politician who expressed *on television* her admiration for Mussolini turns out to be a fascist. Impossible to predict that, right?
Europe insists to float in denial and delusions.
Europe insists to float in denial and delusions.
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Trump: “It won’t touch it”
It’s the Epstein Ballroom. Trump will let it touch whatever it wants.
It’s the Epstein Ballroom. Trump will let it touch whatever it wants.
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Trump: “It won’t touch it”
It’s the Epstein Ballroom. Trump will let it touch whatever it wants.
It’s the Epstein Ballroom. Trump will let it touch whatever it wants.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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“AI continues to be the aesthetic of fascism: fast, easy, ugly. When we lose the ability to say what it is, we’re losing a lot more than the chance to pun on poop.”
News Outlets Won't Describe Trump's AI Video For What It Is: The President Pooping on America
Major outlets said the President dumped "brown liquid" that "appeared to be feces" in an AI-generated video. They refused to call a spade a spade, or poop, poop.
www.404media.co
October 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
“AI continues to be the aesthetic of fascism: fast, easy, ugly. When we lose the ability to say what it is, we’re losing a lot more than the chance to pun on poop.”
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Anthony Scaramucci lasted longer than Trump's Middle East peace plan.
October 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Anthony Scaramucci lasted longer than Trump's Middle East peace plan.
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"The US president tossed aside maps of the frontline in Ukraine, insisted Zelenskyy surrender the entire Donbas region to Putin, and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier"
on.ft.com/4n9nlNd
on.ft.com/4n9nlNd
Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be ‘destroyed’ by Russia
US president tossed aside maps of Ukraine frontline in volatile White House meeting
on.ft.com
October 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"The US president tossed aside maps of the frontline in Ukraine, insisted Zelenskyy surrender the entire Donbas region to Putin, and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier"
on.ft.com/4n9nlNd
on.ft.com/4n9nlNd
Trump needs new orders from his handler
Donald Trump says he will meet Vladimir Putin in Budapest
US president plans further talks with Russia’s leader on ending war in Ukraine
on.ft.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Trump needs new orders from his handler