Eric B
@ibsulon.bsky.social
Wilmington, NC-based human. Software management pays the bills. Cis-genderless is the closest I got.
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This is absolutely outstanding
At @wtevs.bsky.social's BASKETBALL FEELINGS, the Zesty KAT stuff took me right back to my own dumb childhood jock dreams and the ugly homophobia that’s seeping into ever corner of the current fascist moment—even the '24-25 Knicks. www.basketballfeelings.com/p/exits-some...
Exits: Something darker
Writer Robert Silverman on the Knicks, the authoritarian need of humiliation, outgrowing childhood fears, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
www.basketballfeelings.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This is absolutely outstanding
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"The Nazis... imagined their targets would self-deport. Once the myth of self-deportation collapsed, they turned to more punitive measures. On Tuesday, Noem similarly noted the Everglades camp was meant to frighten immigrants into self-deporting. 'If you don’t,' she said, 'you may end up here.'"
Opinion | Don’t call it ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’ Call it a concentration camp.
This facility’s purpose fits the classic model, and its existence points to serious dangers ahead for the country.
www.msnbc.com
July 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"The Nazis... imagined their targets would self-deport. Once the myth of self-deportation collapsed, they turned to more punitive measures. On Tuesday, Noem similarly noted the Everglades camp was meant to frighten immigrants into self-deporting. 'If you don’t,' she said, 'you may end up here.'"
For those wondering what good these protests are doing… we are still accumulating people willing to take a basic step. According to Erica Chenowith, You need 3.5% willing to do sustained nonviolent protest. That means a larger number willing to make a small step first.
June 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
For those wondering what good these protests are doing… we are still accumulating people willing to take a basic step. According to Erica Chenowith, You need 3.5% willing to do sustained nonviolent protest. That means a larger number willing to make a small step first.
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Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
I think we have a new usage for LLMs in daily society. Nothing teaches how to clearly specify what you want and to think clearly like asking for a task, getting something that is clearly unfit, and having to think through the clarity of your instructions.
June 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I think we have a new usage for LLMs in daily society. Nothing teaches how to clearly specify what you want and to think clearly like asking for a task, getting something that is clearly unfit, and having to think through the clarity of your instructions.
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Video from about an hour ago as less than lethal rounds are being used against protesters in Southern California
June 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I got three quarters through a blog post today before looking for an example and realizing that I was going to close to debating a strawman.
Or, at the very least, most of my counter examples were comments on Reddit rather than well thought out arguments.
Or, at the very least, most of my counter examples were comments on Reddit rather than well thought out arguments.
June 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I got three quarters through a blog post today before looking for an example and realizing that I was going to close to debating a strawman.
Or, at the very least, most of my counter examples were comments on Reddit rather than well thought out arguments.
Or, at the very least, most of my counter examples were comments on Reddit rather than well thought out arguments.
We are talking AI but this is just a continuation of the automation trend. We need to use this to get the message out about UBI and the disproportionate influence of the wealthy.
The Real Story of Automation Beginning with One Simple Chart
Robots are hiding in plain sight. It’s time we stop ignoring them.
There’s a chart I came across in 2017, and not only does it tell an extremely
important story about automation, but it also tells...
www.scottsantens.com
May 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We are talking AI but this is just a continuation of the automation trend. We need to use this to get the message out about UBI and the disproportionate influence of the wealthy.
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Please read. We hoped that one of the many members of the Bluesky community from Gaza could be first to share this letter, but we were worried that their account would get taken down if they did. This letter is for
@moderation.bsky.app, Bluesky leadership, and the wider community here. Thanks!
@moderation.bsky.app, Bluesky leadership, and the wider community here. Thanks!
Open Letter to the Bluesky Team About Their Treatment of Palestinians in Gaza
[CLICK here if you would like your name added to this letter] النسخة العربية من هذه الرسالة متاحة أدناه. Open Letter to the Bluesky Team About Their Treatment of Palestinians in Gaza The signatories...
docs.google.com
May 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Please read. We hoped that one of the many members of the Bluesky community from Gaza could be first to share this letter, but we were worried that their account would get taken down if they did. This letter is for
@moderation.bsky.app, Bluesky leadership, and the wider community here. Thanks!
@moderation.bsky.app, Bluesky leadership, and the wider community here. Thanks!
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It's 2015. President Barack Obama has accepted a "sky palace" jumbo jet from the Qatari government, which he'll own after he leaves office. "Everybody relax," he says in an interview with the New York Times. Everyone does. The networks then televise the military parade in his honor on his birthday.
May 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's 2015. President Barack Obama has accepted a "sky palace" jumbo jet from the Qatari government, which he'll own after he leaves office. "Everybody relax," he says in an interview with the New York Times. Everyone does. The networks then televise the military parade in his honor on his birthday.
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Good morning, Bluesky.
May 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Good morning, Bluesky.
What is interesting is how he speaks of wealth. He is honest that making more than a million doesn't change his life, but that the real motivation is improvement and loss aversion. Can we just find another way for these people to measure their dicks?
Greg Doucette Breaks Down His YouTube Business...
YouTube video by The Iced Coffee Hour Clips
www.youtube.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
What is interesting is how he speaks of wealth. He is honest that making more than a million doesn't change his life, but that the real motivation is improvement and loss aversion. Can we just find another way for these people to measure their dicks?
I need to hear the whole speech, but I need every democrat to read this quote. Especially those in leadership.
“Those same do-nothing Democrats want to blame our losses on our defense of Black people, of trans kids, of immigrants, instead of their own lack of guts and gumption,” Illinois Gov. Pritzker said.
JB Pritzker calls out 'do-nothing' Democrats for failing to push back against Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is speaking at a major Democratic fundraiser in New Hampshire as he continues to build his national profile.
apnews.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I need to hear the whole speech, but I need every democrat to read this quote. Especially those in leadership.
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This is just brilliant @choochoobear.bsky.social material - it might have felt like a one-off to him but it might be one of his best.
April 22, 2025
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April 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This is just brilliant @choochoobear.bsky.social material - it might have felt like a one-off to him but it might be one of his best.
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One of the reasons we have a United States in the first place is King George III was arresting people in the 13 Colonies, shipping them abroad without a right to see a judge, and then imprisoning them after sham trials in England.
The men in CECOT didn’t even get sham trials!
The men in CECOT didn’t even get sham trials!
April 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
One of the reasons we have a United States in the first place is King George III was arresting people in the 13 Colonies, shipping them abroad without a right to see a judge, and then imprisoning them after sham trials in England.
The men in CECOT didn’t even get sham trials!
The men in CECOT didn’t even get sham trials!
Just to be clear, I am also advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
I am also advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Just to be clear, I'm advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia
April 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Just to be clear, I am also advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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In terms of cliches - "Acceptance is the first step" is where the US is and has been stuck forever.
"This isn't who we are." Yes, yes it is. It has been the whole time. A bunch of people need to accept that Reagan and Trump are the same thing, and don't even think Never-Trumpers wanna do that.
"This isn't who we are." Yes, yes it is. It has been the whole time. A bunch of people need to accept that Reagan and Trump are the same thing, and don't even think Never-Trumpers wanna do that.
April 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In terms of cliches - "Acceptance is the first step" is where the US is and has been stuck forever.
"This isn't who we are." Yes, yes it is. It has been the whole time. A bunch of people need to accept that Reagan and Trump are the same thing, and don't even think Never-Trumpers wanna do that.
"This isn't who we are." Yes, yes it is. It has been the whole time. A bunch of people need to accept that Reagan and Trump are the same thing, and don't even think Never-Trumpers wanna do that.
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Oh shit so it was actually "go woke OR go broke" all along!
April 8, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Oh shit so it was actually "go woke OR go broke" all along!
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I'm no good with patterns. Can someone help me out here?
April 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I'm no good with patterns. Can someone help me out here?
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PSA:
1. If you are not silly, it is vital you become silly
2. If you are silly, you must stay silly
2. If you used to be silly but have stopped, you must make all efforts to return to silliness
1. If you are not silly, it is vital you become silly
2. If you are silly, you must stay silly
2. If you used to be silly but have stopped, you must make all efforts to return to silliness
January 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
PSA:
1. If you are not silly, it is vital you become silly
2. If you are silly, you must stay silly
2. If you used to be silly but have stopped, you must make all efforts to return to silliness
1. If you are not silly, it is vital you become silly
2. If you are silly, you must stay silly
2. If you used to be silly but have stopped, you must make all efforts to return to silliness
The upside to the chaos of the last decade is that nobody has had time for a mid life crisis.
March 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The upside to the chaos of the last decade is that nobody has had time for a mid life crisis.
For those who follow AI... this is a summary of an interesting study (by an author) - I'm still working through the actual study but even if AI never gets better this is a great iteration.
The takeaway: it isn't just about the quantity of work: it is about the quality of work.
The takeaway: it isn't just about the quantity of work: it is about the quality of work.
The Cybernetic Teammate
Having an AI on your team can increase performance, provide expertise, and improve your experience
www.oneusefulthing.org
March 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
For those who follow AI... this is a summary of an interesting study (by an author) - I'm still working through the actual study but even if AI never gets better this is a great iteration.
The takeaway: it isn't just about the quantity of work: it is about the quality of work.
The takeaway: it isn't just about the quantity of work: it is about the quality of work.