Katherine Brodsky
@kat.bsky.social
Writer/journalist (Newsweek, Wired, Variety, Wash Post, Guardian, etc). Causeless Rebel. Twitter survivor.
Powered by free thought™, mischief, humor, curiosity & reason.
Author of NO APOLOGIES.
Newsletter/essays: http://Katherinewrites.com
Powered by free thought™, mischief, humor, curiosity & reason.
Author of NO APOLOGIES.
Newsletter/essays: http://Katherinewrites.com
People think that they can't be manipulated. Maybe other people but not them. Not through propaganda. Not through algorithms. Not through social media & PR campaigns.
Guess what...that's exactly what they would like you to think.
Guess what...that's exactly what they would like you to think.
December 23, 2024 at 11:19 PM
People think that they can't be manipulated. Maybe other people but not them. Not through propaganda. Not through algorithms. Not through social media & PR campaigns.
Guess what...that's exactly what they would like you to think.
Guess what...that's exactly what they would like you to think.
You may not lie outright. But how much of the truth do you exaggerate? How much of it do you hide? Can you still call yourself an honest person?
December 23, 2024 at 6:54 PM
You may not lie outright. But how much of the truth do you exaggerate? How much of it do you hide? Can you still call yourself an honest person?
Because both sides are often so dishonest and disingenuous, I often find myself unsure of what to believe and with limited time to thoroughly fact check. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Not sure how to solve this issue. Hopefully using technology for good.
Not sure how to solve this issue. Hopefully using technology for good.
December 21, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Because both sides are often so dishonest and disingenuous, I often find myself unsure of what to believe and with limited time to thoroughly fact check. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Not sure how to solve this issue. Hopefully using technology for good.
Not sure how to solve this issue. Hopefully using technology for good.
Starting over is intimidating.
December 21, 2024 at 4:45 AM
Starting over is intimidating.
Having a culture you want to celebrate, maintain and preserve is not "identity politics." It's an integral part of humanity. And it can be wonderful.
Identity politics is when one wants to treat some cultures unfairly or give them either more rights or try to take them away.
Identity politics is when one wants to treat some cultures unfairly or give them either more rights or try to take them away.
December 21, 2024 at 4:42 AM
Having a culture you want to celebrate, maintain and preserve is not "identity politics." It's an integral part of humanity. And it can be wonderful.
Identity politics is when one wants to treat some cultures unfairly or give them either more rights or try to take them away.
Identity politics is when one wants to treat some cultures unfairly or give them either more rights or try to take them away.
I wish I was better at ignoring people who deserve to be ignored.
December 13, 2024 at 11:05 PM
I wish I was better at ignoring people who deserve to be ignored.
Is this platform blowing up? Just thought I'd check.
November 16, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Is this platform blowing up? Just thought I'd check.
First thought when you wake up?
May 15, 2023 at 4:18 AM
First thought when you wake up?
I feel like some people here might find this to be an interesting read—THE RISE OF THE RIGHT WING WOKE:
https://randomminds.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-right-wing-woke
https://randomminds.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-right-wing-woke
randomminds.substack.com
May 13, 2023 at 7:13 PM
I feel like some people here might find this to be an interesting read—THE RISE OF THE RIGHT WING WOKE:
https://randomminds.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-right-wing-woke
https://randomminds.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-right-wing-woke
The best apology a person can give it to do better in the future.
April 29, 2023 at 8:49 PM
The best apology a person can give it to do better in the future.
How depressed am I? Yes.
April 27, 2023 at 5:10 AM
How depressed am I? Yes.
A key component of an extremist is their unwillingness to change their position no matter how the situation evolves, or what new information comes in.
April 26, 2023 at 12:53 AM
A key component of an extremist is their unwillingness to change their position no matter how the situation evolves, or what new information comes in.
Reposted by Katherine Brodsky
My friend Katherine just wrote an excellent piece on the “angry” social media grifter @kat.bsky.social
Interesting timing considering I JUST encountered someone like this today…
https://open.substack.com/pub/randomminds/p/the-social-grifter?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Interesting timing considering I JUST encountered someone like this today…
https://open.substack.com/pub/randomminds/p/the-social-grifter?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
April 26, 2023 at 12:49 AM
My friend Katherine just wrote an excellent piece on the “angry” social media grifter @kat.bsky.social
Interesting timing considering I JUST encountered someone like this today…
https://open.substack.com/pub/randomminds/p/the-social-grifter?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Interesting timing considering I JUST encountered someone like this today…
https://open.substack.com/pub/randomminds/p/the-social-grifter?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
April 26, 2023 at 12:51 AM
Reposted by Katherine Brodsky
Don't confuse someone's ability to be articulate with them having something valuable to say.
April 23, 2023 at 2:50 AM
Don't confuse someone's ability to be articulate with them having something valuable to say.
People who can't admit what they do not know should not be trusted.
April 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM
People who can't admit what they do not know should not be trusted.
Would you rather live an additional 10 amazing years full of adventure, riches and good health, or 30 years full of worry, saving pennies and mediocre, declining health?
April 22, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Would you rather live an additional 10 amazing years full of adventure, riches and good health, or 30 years full of worry, saving pennies and mediocre, declining health?
What makes this app different than the bird? And... how do I find the energy to start over?
April 21, 2023 at 10:42 PM
What makes this app different than the bird? And... how do I find the energy to start over?
Reposted by Katherine Brodsky
Being so early, I realize how lucky I am to be able to pick a great handle, but I can't quite decide. I prefer Katherine, but that's taken. My twitter one is mysteriouskat. I had writer for a day, but changed it back to kat. Decisions, decisions.
April 9, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Being so early, I realize how lucky I am to be able to pick a great handle, but I can't quite decide. I prefer Katherine, but that's taken. My twitter one is mysteriouskat. I had writer for a day, but changed it back to kat. Decisions, decisions.
Being so early, I realize how lucky I am to be able to pick a great handle, but I can't quite decide. I prefer Katherine, but that's taken. My twitter one is mysteriouskat. I had writer for a day, but changed it back to kat. Decisions, decisions.
April 9, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Being so early, I realize how lucky I am to be able to pick a great handle, but I can't quite decide. I prefer Katherine, but that's taken. My twitter one is mysteriouskat. I had writer for a day, but changed it back to kat. Decisions, decisions.
This is my first post on this platform.
April 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM
This is my first post on this platform.