eigengrau
@atomicgolem.bsky.social
10.000 different things;
"yes, i believe in love.
yes, I'm a dreamer.
but I'm not alone.
there are more of us than you expect.
and we've got bombs.
truth and beauty bombs. "
- 'shrapnel', e.horne & j.comeau
(pic c/o: https://tinyurl.com/53pwrbft)
"yes, i believe in love.
yes, I'm a dreamer.
but I'm not alone.
there are more of us than you expect.
and we've got bombs.
truth and beauty bombs. "
- 'shrapnel', e.horne & j.comeau
(pic c/o: https://tinyurl.com/53pwrbft)
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eigengrau
@atomicgolem.bsky.social
· Sep 18
Really good piece about the intrusion of AI into interactive fiction spaces.
New blog post: azhdarchid.com/slop-comes-f...
"Which essentially amounts to: instead of producing something flawed and human you made something that a lot of people are not going to look at out of principle, and which (having seen plenty of LLM-written text at this point) I know is just going to cap out at 'barely adequate' in quality anyway."
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Just heard re: some ICE agents who raided a Chicago taqueria, then went back to the same taqueria for lunch the following week and got confused when the owner kicked them out, and I realized "jesus these doofuses really do believe we're all living in a video game where the NPCs have no memory"
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Just heard re: some ICE agents who raided a Chicago taqueria, then went back to the same taqueria for lunch the following week and got confused when the owner kicked them out, and I realized "jesus these doofuses really do believe we're all living in a video game where the NPCs have no memory"
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“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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Mirroring the video here if you don't want to even humor going onto Twitter, but when it gets into the "process" section, there's so many red flags of them lying about the work they put into the commercial that reveal how much of this video is them trying and lying after the fact.
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Mirroring the video here if you don't want to even humor going onto Twitter, but when it gets into the "process" section, there's so many red flags of them lying about the work they put into the commercial that reveal how much of this video is them trying and lying after the fact.
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By the way, before someone shows up and is like “gay people can be miserable too”
1. Sure
2. It happens less often at least in my queer circles because we already have to think about romance and partnership and relationship dynamics and gender a lot by virtue of being queer
But.
1. Sure
2. It happens less often at least in my queer circles because we already have to think about romance and partnership and relationship dynamics and gender a lot by virtue of being queer
But.
Straight people, for the love of everything: if you can’t stand your spouse, divorce them. Don’t do standup comedy or a YouTube series or anything normalizing being miserable in a marriage.
“My husband has me considering Acqua Tofana ha ha ha”
Hilarious!
“My husband has me considering Acqua Tofana ha ha ha”
Hilarious!
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
By the way, before someone shows up and is like “gay people can be miserable too”
1. Sure
2. It happens less often at least in my queer circles because we already have to think about romance and partnership and relationship dynamics and gender a lot by virtue of being queer
But.
1. Sure
2. It happens less often at least in my queer circles because we already have to think about romance and partnership and relationship dynamics and gender a lot by virtue of being queer
But.
This is horrifying, mortifying, and depressing for all involved except whichever consultant sold this as a viable idea for anywhere except possibly a pediatric long-term-care facility.
wow thanks nothing makes me want to go shop in a store more than being harassed every 30 seconds by people who will lose their livelihoods if they do not smile at me
good job Target u really figured this one out
good job Target u really figured this one out
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
November 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is horrifying, mortifying, and depressing for all involved except whichever consultant sold this as a viable idea for anywhere except possibly a pediatric long-term-care facility.
"Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind", and so on. Or, to quote Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam:
"Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them."
"Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them."
That’s before I reckon with the ethics of using a thing for ghost efficiency that is pretty societally devastating.
And on a final personal note, I don’t want to become stupid before my time. I really don’t. I will keep mucking about so that I can keep mucking about, for as long as possible.
And on a final personal note, I don’t want to become stupid before my time. I really don’t. I will keep mucking about so that I can keep mucking about, for as long as possible.
November 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind", and so on. Or, to quote Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam:
"Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them."
"Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them."
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This comparison is an excellent example of how to give people intuition for orders of magnitude/how to do shade
The parent company of Truth Social reported $973,000 in revenue over three months, about what Taylor Swift took in 15 minutes during an Eras Tour concert.
Trump Media Lost $54.8 Million Last Quarter—And Is On Track To Lose Far More
The parent company of Truth Social reported $973,000 in revenue over three months, about what Taylor Swift took in 15 minutes during an Eras Tour concert.
www.forbes.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This comparison is an excellent example of how to give people intuition for orders of magnitude/how to do shade
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Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
highlight of my day!!!! vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social vote @workingfamilies.org ❤️❤️❤️
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
Kinda wanna start using 'gotta put my/our teeth in' as my new euphemism for doing the work of civic participation. (Thanks Glory.)
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Kinda wanna start using 'gotta put my/our teeth in' as my new euphemism for doing the work of civic participation. (Thanks Glory.)
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#TrumpTrainWreck
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
November 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#TrumpTrainWreck
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
Congressman Joseph Neguse serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 2nd district put the Government Shutdown into perfect perspective. His statement here should resonate with American's from all walks of life.
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You can't make this up.
November 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You can't make this up.
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This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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“Join the Shirriffs! Serve the Big Chief! Arrest your neighbors! Scour the Shire!”
October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“Join the Shirriffs! Serve the Big Chief! Arrest your neighbors! Scour the Shire!”
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"everyone is twelve now" theory actually makes a ton of sense when you think about your young adulthood and education process as an opportunity to move beyond grievances you felt when you were younger and did not understand the cause/effect of situations, power relationships, or your own emotions
October 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"everyone is twelve now" theory actually makes a ton of sense when you think about your young adulthood and education process as an opportunity to move beyond grievances you felt when you were younger and did not understand the cause/effect of situations, power relationships, or your own emotions
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I think about this LeGuin essay a lot. (link in next post; you should read it too.)
October 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I think about this LeGuin essay a lot. (link in next post; you should read it too.)
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In Mexico, blackouts caused by data centers destroyed people's refrigerators and oxygen equipment in hospitals, and water shortages meant toilets couldn't flush in schools.
AI is another version of colonial extraction.
AI is another version of colonial extraction.
“By 2035, data centers globally are projected to use about as much electricity as India…according to the International Energy Agency. A single data center can also use more than 500,000 gallons of water a day, nearly as much as an Olympic-size swimming pool.”
🎁:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
🎁:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/t...
From Mexico to Ireland, Fury Mounts Over a Global A.I. Frenzy
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
In Mexico, blackouts caused by data centers destroyed people's refrigerators and oxygen equipment in hospitals, and water shortages meant toilets couldn't flush in schools.
AI is another version of colonial extraction.
AI is another version of colonial extraction.
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Oh my god some fucking tech dingdong posted this on Twitter with the caption "AI games are going to be amazing" totally seriously, you have to watch it. You have to. In full screen.
October 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Oh my god some fucking tech dingdong posted this on Twitter with the caption "AI games are going to be amazing" totally seriously, you have to watch it. You have to. In full screen.
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the aws outage should be evidence that running half the internet on a single company's servers is a terrible idea but i fear nothing will change
October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
the aws outage should be evidence that running half the internet on a single company's servers is a terrible idea but i fear nothing will change
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Wanna to go to a virtual No Kings rally that focuses on healthcare (with a side of "vaccines are good, actually" and "eugenics is bad, actually")?
Organized by disabled folks who can't go to an in-person event.
Join Saturday at 2:30pm Pacific time, zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8467741742...
Organized by disabled folks who can't go to an in-person event.
Join Saturday at 2:30pm Pacific time, zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8467741742...
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.
us06web.zoom.us
October 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Wanna to go to a virtual No Kings rally that focuses on healthcare (with a side of "vaccines are good, actually" and "eugenics is bad, actually")?
Organized by disabled folks who can't go to an in-person event.
Join Saturday at 2:30pm Pacific time, zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8467741742...
Organized by disabled folks who can't go to an in-person event.
Join Saturday at 2:30pm Pacific time, zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8467741742...
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Robby did a day of activism in PDX, detained for an hour, claims trespass charge, is already back on a plane & has raised $75k of an absurd $110k ask.
Stop donating. This dude better be handing over a sizeable chunk of this to people who need it, like our local legal defense fund. Or its a grift.
Stop donating. This dude better be handing over a sizeable chunk of this to people who need it, like our local legal defense fund. Or its a grift.
🚨 *Breaking News* Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE Portland after singing Rod Stewart with the Portland Frog! We need your help!
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
Please support Robby's campaign and lawyer fees at robbyroadsteamer.com link on bio 💙🦒🦒🦒
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Robby did a day of activism in PDX, detained for an hour, claims trespass charge, is already back on a plane & has raised $75k of an absurd $110k ask.
Stop donating. This dude better be handing over a sizeable chunk of this to people who need it, like our local legal defense fund. Or its a grift.
Stop donating. This dude better be handing over a sizeable chunk of this to people who need it, like our local legal defense fund. Or its a grift.
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#OtD 18 Oct 1526 the head of the Spanish colony of San Miguel de Gualdape (probably Georgia) died, provoking chaos. This sparked the 1st enslaved rebellion in US history in Nov when 100 Africans set fire to homes & escaped to live with Native Americans shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/the...
October 18, 2025 at 5:41 AM
#OtD 18 Oct 1526 the head of the Spanish colony of San Miguel de Gualdape (probably Georgia) died, provoking chaos. This sparked the 1st enslaved rebellion in US history in Nov when 100 Africans set fire to homes & escaped to live with Native Americans shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/the...
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goddamn is there anything Wikipedia editors can’t do www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/n...
Wikipedia Volunteers Avert Tragedy by Taking Down Gunman at Conference
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM
goddamn is there anything Wikipedia editors can’t do www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/n...