George Dinwiddie
@gdinwiddie.bsky.social
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Look, this isn’t personal. I don’t know RFK Jr. But I do know he’s incompetent and entirely unfit to be leading our nation’s health.
RFK Jr. is dangerous for America. He must resign or be fired.
RFK Jr. is dangerous for America. He must resign or be fired.
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Look, this isn’t personal. I don’t know RFK Jr. But I do know he’s incompetent and entirely unfit to be leading our nation’s health.
RFK Jr. is dangerous for America. He must resign or be fired.
RFK Jr. is dangerous for America. He must resign or be fired.
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My thoughts on ABC news- Scientists, not political appointees, should be who advises the public on clinical guidance. RFK needs to meet with CDC career leaders and learn about the agency's responses to outbreaks and overall programs vs directing CDC website changes based on ideology not science
Video Former CDC chief on agency webpage saying autism, vaccines link ignored
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned from her position as chief medical officer of the CDC in 2025, called the change on the CDC’s website "disturbing."
abcnews.go.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
My thoughts on ABC news- Scientists, not political appointees, should be who advises the public on clinical guidance. RFK needs to meet with CDC career leaders and learn about the agency's responses to outbreaks and overall programs vs directing CDC website changes based on ideology not science
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Instead of Pull Request code reviews, consider reviewing the code on every green light.
Small diffs enables greater attention to detail, a much lower cost of fixing problems (or backing out), and there's no code review bottleneck when you want to ship.
codemanship.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/w...
Small diffs enables greater attention to detail, a much lower cost of fixing problems (or backing out), and there's no code review bottleneck when you want to ship.
codemanship.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/w...
When Should We Do Code Reviews?
“Make it work, make it right, make it fast”This mantra is the answer to the question “When should we do code reviews?” We do them whenever we see the software working again …
codemanship.wordpress.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Instead of Pull Request code reviews, consider reviewing the code on every green light.
Small diffs enables greater attention to detail, a much lower cost of fixing problems (or backing out), and there's no code review bottleneck when you want to ship.
codemanship.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/w...
Small diffs enables greater attention to detail, a much lower cost of fixing problems (or backing out), and there's no code review bottleneck when you want to ship.
codemanship.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/w...
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Does anyone have links to good writing on the sort of soft skills you learn from working in larger organizations about how to work in larger organizations as an IC? The overall space of soft skills dealing with the pretty common ways that large corporations behave.
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Does anyone have links to good writing on the sort of soft skills you learn from working in larger organizations about how to work in larger organizations as an IC? The overall space of soft skills dealing with the pretty common ways that large corporations behave.
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GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Exotic Animal Photo Reference Repository
www.animal-photo-references.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.
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WTF newrepublic.com/post/203517/... This is like a Maddow fever dream circa 2018
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Deal Appears to Be Translated From Russian
Certain phrases in Trump’s proposed deal seem to be using Russian language.
newrepublic.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
WTF newrepublic.com/post/203517/... This is like a Maddow fever dream circa 2018
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" If you know someone who has been detained and released by ICE, our REBUILD Program provides FREE therapy to help them regain stability and support." www.darknessrisingproject.org/help-me-find...
REBUILD - Darkness Rising Project
Need help finding a Black therapist? We can help.
www.darknessrisingproject.org
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
" If you know someone who has been detained and released by ICE, our REBUILD Program provides FREE therapy to help them regain stability and support." www.darknessrisingproject.org/help-me-find...
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Kavanaugh stop. Smashed the kid’s car windows and arrested him. He told them he was a U.S. citizen. The officer replied “I don’t care.”
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
High school senior, a U.S. citizen, detained by ICE in Oregon
The 17-year-old was held more than five hours Friday in an ICE facility, his brother said.
www.oregonlive.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Kavanaugh stop. Smashed the kid’s car windows and arrested him. He told them he was a U.S. citizen. The officer replied “I don’t care.”
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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Tesla safety driver falls asleep during passenger’s robotaxi ride arstechnica.com/cars/2025/11...
Tesla safety driver falls asleep during passenger’s robotaxi ride
A Reddit user posted video of his safety driver sleeping at the wheel in San Fransisco.
arstechnica.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Tesla safety driver falls asleep during passenger’s robotaxi ride arstechnica.com/cars/2025/11...
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VOTE EARLY, VOTE AFTYN
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
VOTE EARLY, VOTE AFTYN
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
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The leader of the Association of Food and Drug Officials told Healthbeat that the FDA has been slow to share distribution lists for recalled ByHeart formula. “I’m not sure they recognize the sense of urgency,” he said.
FDA delays left recalled baby formula on store shelves, food safety expert says
The leader of the Association of Food and Drug Officials told Healthbeat that the FDA has been slow to share distribution lists for recalled ByHeart formula. “I’m not sure they recognize the sense of urgency,” he said.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The leader of the Association of Food and Drug Officials told Healthbeat that the FDA has been slow to share distribution lists for recalled ByHeart formula. “I’m not sure they recognize the sense of urgency,” he said.
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"So in relative GDP terms, what the Marshall Islands just did is equivalent to the United States paying everyone a basic income of around $750 per month, no strings attached."
#UBI
scottsantens.substack.com/p/marshall-i...
#UBI
scottsantens.substack.com/p/marshall-i...
The Marshall Islands Just Quietly Implemented the First National Universal Basic Income (UBI)
How the Marshall Islands built the first nationwide universal basic income, funded by a US-capitalized Compact Trust Fund, and what it means for UBI everywhere.
scottsantens.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
"So in relative GDP terms, what the Marshall Islands just did is equivalent to the United States paying everyone a basic income of around $750 per month, no strings attached."
#UBI
scottsantens.substack.com/p/marshall-i...
#UBI
scottsantens.substack.com/p/marshall-i...
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Politicians talk about socialism like it is some distant thing.
Socialism looks like Salem State, Middleton’s electric light department, our public libraries and New Hampshire’s liquor stores.
Anyone who has made a run up north before a party has enjoyed socialism.
Socialism looks like Salem State, Middleton’s electric light department, our public libraries and New Hampshire’s liquor stores.
Anyone who has made a run up north before a party has enjoyed socialism.
Socialism is good, actually.
We deserve Representatives with the courage to say so.
bethfordemocracy.com
We deserve Representatives with the courage to say so.
bethfordemocracy.com
Beth for Democracy | Bethany Andres-Beck for Congress
Bethany Andres-Beck is a candidate for Congress running to represent Massachusetts' 6th District.
bethfordemocracy.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Politicians talk about socialism like it is some distant thing.
Socialism looks like Salem State, Middleton’s electric light department, our public libraries and New Hampshire’s liquor stores.
Anyone who has made a run up north before a party has enjoyed socialism.
Socialism looks like Salem State, Middleton’s electric light department, our public libraries and New Hampshire’s liquor stores.
Anyone who has made a run up north before a party has enjoyed socialism.
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Now that MTG is feeling all soft, and free, and easy, it might be a good time to ask her why before even being sworn-in she was one of the 10 members of the House who met with Trump in December 2020 to discuss “Stop the Steal” plans, and the details of the convo….
www.axios.com/2022/07/12/h...
www.axios.com/2022/07/12/h...
November 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Now that MTG is feeling all soft, and free, and easy, it might be a good time to ask her why before even being sworn-in she was one of the 10 members of the House who met with Trump in December 2020 to discuss “Stop the Steal” plans, and the details of the convo….
www.axios.com/2022/07/12/h...
www.axios.com/2022/07/12/h...
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The White House doesn’t offer a plausible legal rationale because the orders are illegal.
Various lawyers wouldn’t sign off on it because the orders are illegal.
Trump flipped out at veterans saying don’t follow illegal orders because he’s giving illegal orders.
Real Occam’s razor situation here.
Various lawyers wouldn’t sign off on it because the orders are illegal.
Trump flipped out at veterans saying don’t follow illegal orders because he’s giving illegal orders.
Real Occam’s razor situation here.
On the patently unlawful boat strikes
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
It's hard for USGs to claim ‘mistake of law’ or ‘advice of counsel’ – when they’re firing lawyers who wouldn't sign off on the strikes.
WaPo's new revelations on firings or removals:
1) CIA General Counsel
2) NSC Legal Adviser
3) CIA Mission Center’s lawyer
🧵
White House blew past legal concerns in deadly strikes on drug boats
The Trump administration sidestepped skeptical lawyers across national security agencies as it pursued a military campaign against alleged narcotraffickers, officials say.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The White House doesn’t offer a plausible legal rationale because the orders are illegal.
Various lawyers wouldn’t sign off on it because the orders are illegal.
Trump flipped out at veterans saying don’t follow illegal orders because he’s giving illegal orders.
Real Occam’s razor situation here.
Various lawyers wouldn’t sign off on it because the orders are illegal.
Trump flipped out at veterans saying don’t follow illegal orders because he’s giving illegal orders.
Real Occam’s razor situation here.
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Guys, we're doing Enron again.
In order to accelerate the construction of new power plants needed to provide energy for its data centers, Meta is looking to get into the business of trading electricity.
Meta wants to get into the electricity trading business | TechCrunch
In order to accelerate the construction of new power plants needed to provide energy for its data centers, Meta is looking to get into the business of trading electricity.
techcrunch.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Guys, we're doing Enron again.
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Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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I know appearances can be deceiving, but if you didn’t take one look at RFK Jr and hear every possible alarm go off in your head, you really should have your fight or flight system checked.
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I know appearances can be deceiving, but if you didn’t take one look at RFK Jr and hear every possible alarm go off in your head, you really should have your fight or flight system checked.
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"Well, yes, Mamdani and I have our differences. He's a socialist, they say he's a socialist, and I guess he says so too. A democratic socialist, but a socialist. Meanwhile, I'm busy seizing the means of production, forcing a cultural revolution, cracking down on the intelligentsia ...."
November 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"Well, yes, Mamdani and I have our differences. He's a socialist, they say he's a socialist, and I guess he says so too. A democratic socialist, but a socialist. Meanwhile, I'm busy seizing the means of production, forcing a cultural revolution, cracking down on the intelligentsia ...."
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If you've done a lot of practical demonstrations of development techniques like e.g., refactoring or CI or TDD, you will likely have experienced someone saying "No, I can't see that working" after they've literally just watched you do it.
November 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
If you've done a lot of practical demonstrations of development techniques like e.g., refactoring or CI or TDD, you will likely have experienced someone saying "No, I can't see that working" after they've literally just watched you do it.
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"When you remove scientists from science, you don’t get truth. You get ideology. " Signed D3- Deb, Dan, and @drdemetre.bsky.social
We are former CDC officials. RFK Jr.'s change to vaccine guidance is propaganda.
Under Secretary Kennedy, CDC materials can no longer be assumed to reflect scientific authority.
www.ms.now
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"When you remove scientists from science, you don’t get truth. You get ideology. " Signed D3- Deb, Dan, and @drdemetre.bsky.social
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Just thinking about all the threats and insults I got on here for criticizing an MIT preprint
An MIT Student Awed Top Economists With His AI Study—Then It All Fell Apart www.wsj.com/economy/aida...
An MIT Student Awed Top Economists With His AI Study—Then It All Fell Apart
Aidan Toner-Rodgers shot to academic fame in a field hungry for new insights and revelatory research. But a computer scientist thought something seemed off.
www.wsj.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Just thinking about all the threats and insults I got on here for criticizing an MIT preprint
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
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Nobody wants this shit. Nobody.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Nobody wants this shit. Nobody.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
The hostile reaction has been so pronounced, in fact, that it feels like a company announcing it would never force AI into its products would carve out a pretty good chunk of the market.
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What would happen if all the reporters started calling her "Piggy?"
Would she congratulate them on their openness and honesty?
Would she congratulate them on their openness and honesty?
Meanwhile, from bizarro world: Horrendous Karoline Leavitt actually defends Trump for calling a female reporter “piggy”, thinks we should admire Trump for being “frank, open, and honest”.
November 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
What would happen if all the reporters started calling her "Piggy?"
Would she congratulate them on their openness and honesty?
Would she congratulate them on their openness and honesty?