David Nash
@dpnash1.bsky.social
Pokes at computers to pay the bills, does things like amateur astronomy, nature walks, reading, and cooking for fun. Used to poke at NMR samples to pay bills. Long-term polyfi relationship with 2 adults and has 4 awesome children. He/him.
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I loved this piece from @juliametraux.bsky.social on Elon and Aspie Supremacy.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I loved this piece from @juliametraux.bsky.social on Elon and Aspie Supremacy.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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One of the things most quietly grieved amongst practitioners is the half-century of history and work in learning systems and technologies which have historically been categorized as “AI”, and they’ve all been run over by LLMs, and by the hype cycles the industry has *built* around LLMs. A huge loss.
There are quite a few ethical and justice oriented AI people who talk about having lifelong love for a vision of AI that is being trashed by the current thing, and I wonder if any of those positive visions have been articulated somewhere? What is it ppl think AI is supposed to be instead of this?
November 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
One of the things most quietly grieved amongst practitioners is the half-century of history and work in learning systems and technologies which have historically been categorized as “AI”, and they’ve all been run over by LLMs, and by the hype cycles the industry has *built* around LLMs. A huge loss.
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For the Disability community, losing Alice Wong is like losing Ursula Le Guin or Octavia Butler. She was a powerhouse, a pioneer, and a mentor to many. She taught me so much. And always reminded me what we were fighting towards, as well as against. I miss her clarity, bravery, and joy.
Alice Wong
Alice Wong had an outsized impact on Disability justice. As a community organiser, activist, mentor, and co-conspirator, as writer, editor, and friend, she is irreplaceable.
nicolagriffith.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
For the Disability community, losing Alice Wong is like losing Ursula Le Guin or Octavia Butler. She was a powerhouse, a pioneer, and a mentor to many. She taught me so much. And always reminded me what we were fighting towards, as well as against. I miss her clarity, bravery, and joy.
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Saturn’s rings remain disconcertingly thin
November 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Saturn’s rings remain disconcertingly thin
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I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I see the “technically it’s ephebophelia” crowd is out today, so just a reminder that A) this is NOT a case where technically correct is the best kind of correct and B) the minute you say this, the gods dump you in the “irredeemable creeper” basket and wash their hands thoroughly after touching you.
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NEWS FLASH Oregon: Newport City Hall meets Wednesday (11/12) on a proposed ICE detention center.
Indivisible + immigrant rights groups will be there
—peaceful and prepared.
Statewide solidarity:
❌🧊 NO ICE in Newport.
❌🧊 NO ICE in Oregon.
❌🧊 NO Fear in Our streets.
❌🧊 #AbolishICE.
Indivisible + immigrant rights groups will be there
—peaceful and prepared.
Statewide solidarity:
❌🧊 NO ICE in Newport.
❌🧊 NO ICE in Oregon.
❌🧊 NO Fear in Our streets.
❌🧊 #AbolishICE.
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
NEWS FLASH Oregon: Newport City Hall meets Wednesday (11/12) on a proposed ICE detention center.
Indivisible + immigrant rights groups will be there
—peaceful and prepared.
Statewide solidarity:
❌🧊 NO ICE in Newport.
❌🧊 NO ICE in Oregon.
❌🧊 NO Fear in Our streets.
❌🧊 #AbolishICE.
Indivisible + immigrant rights groups will be there
—peaceful and prepared.
Statewide solidarity:
❌🧊 NO ICE in Newport.
❌🧊 NO ICE in Oregon.
❌🧊 NO Fear in Our streets.
❌🧊 #AbolishICE.
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Lots of folks posting pix of aurorae tonight, as far south as Colorado at least. It's clouded here but I hope y'all can get a glimpse!
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Lots of folks posting pix of aurorae tonight, as far south as Colorado at least. It's clouded here but I hope y'all can get a glimpse!
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*maximum alpha at 1.25x speed* continuously lives on in my head, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
*maximum alpha at 1.25x speed* continuously lives on in my head, unfortunately.
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tbh i think that the majority of americans are consciously neutral and unconcerned, but subconsciously negative and repulsed.
i also think that having trans people in their lives shifts this dramatically toward the positive very quickly, and the biggest problem is that we’re abstract to most.
i also think that having trans people in their lives shifts this dramatically toward the positive very quickly, and the biggest problem is that we’re abstract to most.
this is also my read on the electorate
for instance I think it's likely that, as much as it is bullshit transphobia cooked up by bigots, the majority of people in this country don't want trans kids to play sports
but are they going to condition their vote on it? no, they don't care that much
for instance I think it's likely that, as much as it is bullshit transphobia cooked up by bigots, the majority of people in this country don't want trans kids to play sports
but are they going to condition their vote on it? no, they don't care that much
The majority of US voters, so far as I can tell, flatly do not care about trans people one way or another. They aren't necessarily especially friendly to them, but they clearly find the notion that they're supposed to obsess over them distinctly offputting. (Despite major efforts by the right!)
November 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
tbh i think that the majority of americans are consciously neutral and unconcerned, but subconsciously negative and repulsed.
i also think that having trans people in their lives shifts this dramatically toward the positive very quickly, and the biggest problem is that we’re abstract to most.
i also think that having trans people in their lives shifts this dramatically toward the positive very quickly, and the biggest problem is that we’re abstract to most.
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
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NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
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"Ich askid ChatGPT." Well *Ich* askid the stones, and the forest, and the starres, and the mountaynes, and what thei seyde was learninge, and dreames, and growinge thinges, and makinge art, and a worlde wher we talke to each othir and care about each othir.
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
"Ich askid ChatGPT." Well *Ich* askid the stones, and the forest, and the starres, and the mountaynes, and what thei seyde was learninge, and dreames, and growinge thinges, and makinge art, and a worlde wher we talke to each othir and care about each othir.
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@nywfp.bsky.social @workingfamilies.org If you’re not sure, Working Families Party is always good people.
November 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
@nywfp.bsky.social @workingfamilies.org If you’re not sure, Working Families Party is always good people.
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In the meantime, many local businesses in the Portland area are stepping up to help feed anyone losing their food assistance benefits.
I’m highlighting a few East Portland specific businesses and organizations where SNAP recipients can either get a free meal or groceries.
I’m highlighting a few East Portland specific businesses and organizations where SNAP recipients can either get a free meal or groceries.
October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
In the meantime, many local businesses in the Portland area are stepping up to help feed anyone losing their food assistance benefits.
I’m highlighting a few East Portland specific businesses and organizations where SNAP recipients can either get a free meal or groceries.
I’m highlighting a few East Portland specific businesses and organizations where SNAP recipients can either get a free meal or groceries.
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With torrential Portland rain this weekend, the guys, the service dog, and I were looking for ways to wander indoors.
Fortunately, I am an oddity and Sprocket is a curiosity, so we fit right in at the Expo. 😂
He alerted me for medical stuff and I found a seat when I needed it; he was very good. 💓
Fortunately, I am an oddity and Sprocket is a curiosity, so we fit right in at the Expo. 😂
He alerted me for medical stuff and I found a seat when I needed it; he was very good. 💓
October 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
With torrential Portland rain this weekend, the guys, the service dog, and I were looking for ways to wander indoors.
Fortunately, I am an oddity and Sprocket is a curiosity, so we fit right in at the Expo. 😂
He alerted me for medical stuff and I found a seat when I needed it; he was very good. 💓
Fortunately, I am an oddity and Sprocket is a curiosity, so we fit right in at the Expo. 😂
He alerted me for medical stuff and I found a seat when I needed it; he was very good. 💓
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I was able to get out safely with my cat Valentino. I’m being supported by my wonderful friends, neighbors, and loved ones as I navigate what comes next.
The incident is under active investigation, including as a possible arson. I’ll share more information as it becomes available.
The incident is under active investigation, including as a possible arson. I’ll share more information as it becomes available.
October 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I was able to get out safely with my cat Valentino. I’m being supported by my wonderful friends, neighbors, and loved ones as I navigate what comes next.
The incident is under active investigation, including as a possible arson. I’ll share more information as it becomes available.
The incident is under active investigation, including as a possible arson. I’ll share more information as it becomes available.
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Took an evening walk through our Portland neighborhood with my son and my dog. We can’t figure out how these festive neighbors made the giant cat on their porch roof move as if it is pouncing.
Obviously we need the national guard to help us with these scary inflatables everywhere. 😅🐈⬛🎃
Obviously we need the national guard to help us with these scary inflatables everywhere. 😅🐈⬛🎃
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Took an evening walk through our Portland neighborhood with my son and my dog. We can’t figure out how these festive neighbors made the giant cat on their porch roof move as if it is pouncing.
Obviously we need the national guard to help us with these scary inflatables everywhere. 😅🐈⬛🎃
Obviously we need the national guard to help us with these scary inflatables everywhere. 😅🐈⬛🎃
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Is this accurate?!? Re Harvard CCB
"Chemistry and Chemical Biology will go down to four or five admits, one of the professors added."
"Chemistry and Chemical Biology will go down to four or five admits, one of the professors added."
Wow. Harvard nuking its PhD programs
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
Harvard FAS Cuts Ph.D. Seats By More Than Half Across Next Two Admissions Cycles | News | The Harvard Crimson
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences slashed the number of Ph.D. student admissions slots for the Science division by more than 75 percent and for the Arts & Humanities division by about 60 percent for th...
www.thecrimson.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Is this accurate?!? Re Harvard CCB
"Chemistry and Chemical Biology will go down to four or five admits, one of the professors added."
"Chemistry and Chemical Biology will go down to four or five admits, one of the professors added."
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As always, Randall thinks differently than most of us.
I remember flying west at sunset once and the sunset took a long time. It was fun to watch.
I remember flying west at sunset once and the sunset took a long time. It was fun to watch.
Can you drive west to lengthen the sunset?
What the latest What If? video in collaboration with @minuteearth.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8F7...
What the latest What If? video in collaboration with @minuteearth.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8F7...
Can you drive west to lengthen the sunset?
YouTube video by xkcd's What If?
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
As always, Randall thinks differently than most of us.
I remember flying west at sunset once and the sunset took a long time. It was fun to watch.
I remember flying west at sunset once and the sunset took a long time. It was fun to watch.
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The No Kings protest is tomorrow. And while I wish I could be there, it’s a no-go for me with my particular disability and it’s a no-go for my service dog. There are lots of folks like me who may feel disappointed and still want to contribute. Let’s list alternative ways to support. ❤️
October 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The No Kings protest is tomorrow. And while I wish I could be there, it’s a no-go for me with my particular disability and it’s a no-go for my service dog. There are lots of folks like me who may feel disappointed and still want to contribute. Let’s list alternative ways to support. ❤️
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I suggest the Feds stop making up lies about Portland being on fire and start looking at the truth that Alaska is under water, and use our federal resources to provide meaningful help for citizens coping with a major natural disaster. 👀
NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.
At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.
October 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I suggest the Feds stop making up lies about Portland being on fire and start looking at the truth that Alaska is under water, and use our federal resources to provide meaningful help for citizens coping with a major natural disaster. 👀
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The administration is vilifying the local cops in Portland who keep trying to work with them but won't make up statistics or arrest people who aren't breaking the law. The reason there are modest numbers of arrests, Noem suggests, is that the cops are in on it!
October 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The administration is vilifying the local cops in Portland who keep trying to work with them but won't make up statistics or arrest people who aren't breaking the law. The reason there are modest numbers of arrests, Noem suggests, is that the cops are in on it!
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Shared courtesy of my Penn History colleague, Ben Nathans
October 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Shared courtesy of my Penn History colleague, Ben Nathans
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Wait: there are people who think Johnny Cash is deeply uncool?
Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, country-music legend Johnny Cash can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength, writes Jon Fasman.
Essay | Can We Finally Give Johnny Cash His Due?
Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, the country-music legend can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength.
on.wsj.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Wait: there are people who think Johnny Cash is deeply uncool?