Cora Dean
@c-anemone-d.bsky.social
National strike yesterday
Next action: disappearedinamerica.us
Writer & documentary filmmaker, neurodiversity researcher, teacher. Canadian living overseas. montrealserai.com/article/proxima-centauri-b/
Past profile name: 🌈 I would prefer not to🪡🧵⚒️🏳️⚧️⚧️☮️🕊️🍁
Next action: disappearedinamerica.us
Writer & documentary filmmaker, neurodiversity researcher, teacher. Canadian living overseas. montrealserai.com/article/proxima-centauri-b/
Past profile name: 🌈 I would prefer not to🪡🧵⚒️🏳️⚧️⚧️☮️🕊️🍁
Definitely looking this book up! Thank you ☺️
Also, you might really enjoy “Half Ghost” by Zed Yeo.
Also, you might really enjoy “Half Ghost” by Zed Yeo.
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Definitely looking this book up! Thank you ☺️
Also, you might really enjoy “Half Ghost” by Zed Yeo.
Also, you might really enjoy “Half Ghost” by Zed Yeo.
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This is only page 3 and I'm so invested in learning more from this author. Luddite as an insult certainly gets thrown around a lot these days, and I'm happy to have their concise clarification on what side of history that movement was on at the very start of the book.
![Text from the book on page 3 reads "[...] other humans. No, this book is not a Luddite treatise--if, by Luddite, you mean a consumate techno-pessimist that believes all technological advancement is an anathema to human flourishing. But if by Luddite you mean a conscientious objection to top-down dictatorial automation of human thought and skill as a capitalist ploy for the devaluation of labor, and therefore the devaluation of laborers and human life in general... Then, yes. This is a Luddite treatise.
This book disambiguates the purposes of AI and its conscquences for humanity (and the environment) through descriptions of how AI projects produce, harm, and even kill disabled people. Through these stories, this book also provides a guide to the various and confusing meanings, methods, and impacts of "AI" in terms that are clear and relevant to everyday [...]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2feqoni5dsr7hu4446qthqgj/bafkreiezixrst5b6h3onvdjoeldz3frhe7vpsc5nrmvlsjs5qvbygp7pxq@jpeg)
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is only page 3 and I'm so invested in learning more from this author. Luddite as an insult certainly gets thrown around a lot these days, and I'm happy to have their concise clarification on what side of history that movement was on at the very start of the book.
People with established careers in humanitarian and public service circles— people who have already lived long lives in the service of their communities—should be actively sought out alongside passionate young people who see the benefit of making their country more liveable over the long run.
November 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
People with established careers in humanitarian and public service circles— people who have already lived long lives in the service of their communities—should be actively sought out alongside passionate young people who see the benefit of making their country more liveable over the long run.
Older candidates have credibility and, in the best cases, extraordinary likability.
See the AOC / Bernie rallies a few months ago as a blueprint. Big tent is not about making room for racists or fascists—it’s about providing candidates with wide appeal margins who will not compromise their values.
See the AOC / Bernie rallies a few months ago as a blueprint. Big tent is not about making room for racists or fascists—it’s about providing candidates with wide appeal margins who will not compromise their values.
November 11, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Older candidates have credibility and, in the best cases, extraordinary likability.
See the AOC / Bernie rallies a few months ago as a blueprint. Big tent is not about making room for racists or fascists—it’s about providing candidates with wide appeal margins who will not compromise their values.
See the AOC / Bernie rallies a few months ago as a blueprint. Big tent is not about making room for racists or fascists—it’s about providing candidates with wide appeal margins who will not compromise their values.