Sahil Mathew
@sahilmathew.bsky.social
Researcher, Adaptation & Risk Analysis, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy
By now we should have actually reached a stage of collective consciousness that automatically boycotts this shit.
But here we are, nevertheless.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
But here we are, nevertheless.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘In the end, you feel blank’: India’s female workers watching hours of abusive content to train AI
Women in rural communities describe trauma of moderating violent and pornographic content for global tech companies
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM
By now we should have actually reached a stage of collective consciousness that automatically boycotts this shit.
But here we are, nevertheless.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
But here we are, nevertheless.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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I know it’s intentional but we should stop calling everything AI, lumping useful machine learning techniques for science with large language models that tech companies are trying to cram into everything.
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea.
British scientists say a world-first AI tool to catalogue and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change
u.afp.com/S2sA
British scientists say a world-first AI tool to catalogue and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change
u.afp.com/S2sA
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I know it’s intentional but we should stop calling everything AI, lumping useful machine learning techniques for science with large language models that tech companies are trying to cram into everything.
It is still the case, even in most well meaning research institutions, that the humanities is basically used for embellishments, and is not allowed to be a part of critical inquiry.
And this is why cutting funding to humanities and social science research (hello Aotearoa New Zealand) while also claiming to be addressing issues like climate change is shooting yourself in the foot, and complete nonsense.
And linking all of these? And more importantly the key to action, and change: Culture, heritage, people.
December 19, 2024 at 12:32 AM
It is still the case, even in most well meaning research institutions, that the humanities is basically used for embellishments, and is not allowed to be a part of critical inquiry.
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Reading should be a joy and not a chore. If you're not in the mood or can't find just the right book, it's okay to take a break. I've never been a constant reader. We all have our own unique relationship with books. And, books are always there when you're ready for them.
December 14, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Reading should be a joy and not a chore. If you're not in the mood or can't find just the right book, it's okay to take a break. I've never been a constant reader. We all have our own unique relationship with books. And, books are always there when you're ready for them.
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Never attribute to Jevons's Paradox that which can be sufficiently explained by capitalism
December 11, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Never attribute to Jevons's Paradox that which can be sufficiently explained by capitalism
The whole purpose of studying climate change is to build a better future for ourselves, and the planet.
What the hell is the point if we know we’re just going to continue bombing and killing each other?
Hope is low. So hard to continue.
What the hell is the point if we know we’re just going to continue bombing and killing each other?
Hope is low. So hard to continue.
October 18, 2023 at 7:42 AM
The whole purpose of studying climate change is to build a better future for ourselves, and the planet.
What the hell is the point if we know we’re just going to continue bombing and killing each other?
Hope is low. So hard to continue.
What the hell is the point if we know we’re just going to continue bombing and killing each other?
Hope is low. So hard to continue.