@uberpinguin.bsky.social
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fellow engineers,
you really need to start asking yourself some questions when building something:
1. how will the police use what i'm making?
2. what kinds of people are the police going to use it against?
3. how many people will be harmed in silence before we find out?
you really need to start asking yourself some questions when building something:
1. how will the police use what i'm making?
2. what kinds of people are the police going to use it against?
3. how many people will be harmed in silence before we find out?
January 19, 2024 at 9:25 PM
fellow engineers,
you really need to start asking yourself some questions when building something:
1. how will the police use what i'm making?
2. what kinds of people are the police going to use it against?
3. how many people will be harmed in silence before we find out?
you really need to start asking yourself some questions when building something:
1. how will the police use what i'm making?
2. what kinds of people are the police going to use it against?
3. how many people will be harmed in silence before we find out?
Suddenly struck by the realization that LLM "AI" is @cstross.bsky.social's neutering isopods made manifest and I don't know if there's a company left uninfected.
This epiphany brought to you by HR replying to a question with " that is a great approach...."
This epiphany brought to you by HR replying to a question with "
February 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Suddenly struck by the realization that LLM "AI" is @cstross.bsky.social's neutering isopods made manifest and I don't know if there's a company left uninfected.
This epiphany brought to you by HR replying to a question with " that is a great approach...."
This epiphany brought to you by HR replying to a question with "
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as we celebrate the most sacred holiday in the calendar I just want to let everyone know that every small boulder is just a large boulder the size of a small boulder please use caution.
January 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
as we celebrate the most sacred holiday in the calendar I just want to let everyone know that every small boulder is just a large boulder the size of a small boulder please use caution.
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While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
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Fact-checking the Alex Pretti shooting
January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Fact-checking the Alex Pretti shooting
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The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
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Begging you not to let Wael’s Tarabishi’s story get lost amidst all the horrors.
He was a 30 year old disabled man. His dad was his full time caregiver.
ICE took his dad away.
Wael said it would kill him. He said the fear was “real & immediate”.
He died last week. ICE killed Wael.
He was a 30 year old disabled man. His dad was his full time caregiver.
ICE took his dad away.
Wael said it would kill him. He said the fear was “real & immediate”.
He died last week. ICE killed Wael.
Family of Arlington man detained by ICE calls for release to attend son's funeral
Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian national, was detained by ICE in October. His 30-year-old-son, Wael, died over the weekend from complications related to a rare genetic disorder. Family of Arlington man d...
www.keranews.org
January 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Begging you not to let Wael’s Tarabishi’s story get lost amidst all the horrors.
He was a 30 year old disabled man. His dad was his full time caregiver.
ICE took his dad away.
Wael said it would kill him. He said the fear was “real & immediate”.
He died last week. ICE killed Wael.
He was a 30 year old disabled man. His dad was his full time caregiver.
ICE took his dad away.
Wael said it would kill him. He said the fear was “real & immediate”.
He died last week. ICE killed Wael.
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You start a Country & Western/Heavy Metal band.
What is the band’s name and what is your hit song?
What is the band’s name and what is your hit song?
January 24, 2026 at 6:51 PM
You start a Country & Western/Heavy Metal band.
What is the band’s name and what is your hit song?
What is the band’s name and what is your hit song?
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This photo will be everywhere for the next week. Pls credit prominently.
Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Minnesota Star Tribune
Every journalist covering ICE risks their lives.
Tsong-Taatarii has been an NPPA Photographer of the Year, rec'd a World Press Photo award, and was on a team that won a Pulitzer.
Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Minnesota Star Tribune
Every journalist covering ICE risks their lives.
Tsong-Taatarii has been an NPPA Photographer of the Year, rec'd a World Press Photo award, and was on a team that won a Pulitzer.
Minneapolis, today.
Note how three agents holding the civilian down.
Why spray?
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Note how three agents holding the civilian down.
Why spray?
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 21, 2026 at 9:35 PM
This photo will be everywhere for the next week. Pls credit prominently.
Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Minnesota Star Tribune
Every journalist covering ICE risks their lives.
Tsong-Taatarii has been an NPPA Photographer of the Year, rec'd a World Press Photo award, and was on a team that won a Pulitzer.
Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Minnesota Star Tribune
Every journalist covering ICE risks their lives.
Tsong-Taatarii has been an NPPA Photographer of the Year, rec'd a World Press Photo award, and was on a team that won a Pulitzer.
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Just a reminder that there are a ton of lovely, fantastic cartoonists out there working today who are in no way awful.
January 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Just a reminder that there are a ton of lovely, fantastic cartoonists out there working today who are in no way awful.
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I watched this last night.
The top two women's skaters in the US are queer women, with pride flags waving in the audience in support.
That really meant something to me in this moment.
The top two women's skaters in the US are queer women, with pride flags waving in the audience in support.
That really meant something to me in this moment.
stop what you're doing and let Amber Glenn take you to church #USPrevagenChamps #figureskating
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I watched this last night.
The top two women's skaters in the US are queer women, with pride flags waving in the audience in support.
That really meant something to me in this moment.
The top two women's skaters in the US are queer women, with pride flags waving in the audience in support.
That really meant something to me in this moment.
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Back in the studio and ready to ship, in case you need a little pick me up for the new year:
www.mulebooks.com/store/gilly-...
www.mulebooks.com/store/gilly-...
Gilly & Billy Enamel Pin — MULE BOOKS
2″ of mighty soft enamel for your jacket, backpack, whatevs. Show your support for wealth distribution with this delightful pin designed by Adam Koford. Less talkin’, more loppin’! GILLY & BILL...
www.mulebooks.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Back in the studio and ready to ship, in case you need a little pick me up for the new year:
www.mulebooks.com/store/gilly-...
www.mulebooks.com/store/gilly-...
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For those not following at home, “Heritage American” is a category of white supremacy covering people whose ancestors were white folks who were pioneers.
December 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
For those not following at home, “Heritage American” is a category of white supremacy covering people whose ancestors were white folks who were pioneers.
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An old thread is making the rounds again, so here's an updated version.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is one of the most enduring and adapted works of literature in history.
But did you know that he wrote 22 sequels?
Some are great! Some are trash! Some are bizarrely fascinating.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is one of the most enduring and adapted works of literature in history.
But did you know that he wrote 22 sequels?
Some are great! Some are trash! Some are bizarrely fascinating.
December 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
An old thread is making the rounds again, so here's an updated version.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is one of the most enduring and adapted works of literature in history.
But did you know that he wrote 22 sequels?
Some are great! Some are trash! Some are bizarrely fascinating.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is one of the most enduring and adapted works of literature in history.
But did you know that he wrote 22 sequels?
Some are great! Some are trash! Some are bizarrely fascinating.
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Seconded.
Gotta say, as a survivor, I’m not super loving this thing where the Department of Justice is running a cover-up of evidence the President sexually abused minors.
December 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Seconded.
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If you have any friends or family working for ICE, don't be ashamed. Post their names and pictures proudly! Post them where everyone can see. Drop their addresses and phone numbers, so that people can share the Christmas spirit with them. 🥰🥰🥰
December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you have any friends or family working for ICE, don't be ashamed. Post their names and pictures proudly! Post them where everyone can see. Drop their addresses and phone numbers, so that people can share the Christmas spirit with them. 🥰🥰🥰
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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My brain is freaking out, would you mind reblogging this to make sure people know you can download a free baby dragon?
.........gotta make a "You would download a dragon" meme.
.........gotta make a "You would download a dragon" meme.
Right! Links to preorder, should you need them! And as the book comes out in March, if you want to give a gift for Christmas, we are also giving away FREE printable Molly files!
December 14, 2025 at 10:16 PM
My brain is freaking out, would you mind reblogging this to make sure people know you can download a free baby dragon?
.........gotta make a "You would download a dragon" meme.
.........gotta make a "You would download a dragon" meme.
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Right! Links to preorder, should you need them! And as the book comes out in March, if you want to give a gift for Christmas, we are also giving away FREE printable Molly files!
December 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Right! Links to preorder, should you need them! And as the book comes out in March, if you want to give a gift for Christmas, we are also giving away FREE printable Molly files!
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All right. Well.
It’s a special day! SIDEQUESTED arcs ARE HERE!!!
It’s a special day! SIDEQUESTED arcs ARE HERE!!!
December 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
All right. Well.
It’s a special day! SIDEQUESTED arcs ARE HERE!!!
It’s a special day! SIDEQUESTED arcs ARE HERE!!!