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Kate Willett
@katewillett.bsky.social
· Sep 14
School supply drive! Please RT and donate.
I'm going on a diplomatic delegation to Cuba next month and I will be bringing a giant suitcase full of school supplies for children that are very hard to get in Cuba due to the embargo.
I'm going on a diplomatic delegation to Cuba next month and I will be bringing a giant suitcase full of school supplies for children that are very hard to get in Cuba due to the embargo.
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I think he’s right! He’s not saying chi would make it harder he’s saying endorsing would make it harder
New: In an extraordinary appearance at a @socialists.nyc meet tonight, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani urged the leftist group to not endorse Chi Osse's run against Hakeem Jeffries, saying the move would make it "more difficult" to enact his agenda in NYC, per sources. www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/19/m...
Mamdani pleads directly with NYC-DSA to not back Chi Osse’s run against Hakeem Jeffries
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appeared at a Democratic Socialists of America meeting Wednesday night to urge the group to not endorse his onetime campaign surrogate Chi Osse’s 2026 challenge aga…
www.nydailynews.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I think he’s right! He’s not saying chi would make it harder he’s saying endorsing would make it harder
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Hi all, just popping up to ask @gilduran.com @xriskology.bsky.social @katewillett.bsky.social to cover this article and interview its authors. It's made of awesome.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
The transformation of epistemic agency and governance in higher education through Large Language Models – toward a future of organized immaturity - Dirk Lindebaum, Eimear Nolan, Mehreen Ashraff, Gazi ...
Why and how does the use of large language models (LLMs) transform epistemic agency and epistemic governance in Higher Education (HE), and why can this transfor...
journals.sagepub.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Hi all, just popping up to ask @gilduran.com @xriskology.bsky.social @katewillett.bsky.social to cover this article and interview its authors. It's made of awesome.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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I went to Cuba last week with comrades from across the org. I’ll have more to say on the politics and analysis and what not.
For now, I can say that the bonds we made with each other will last the rest of our lives.
For now, I can say that the bonds we made with each other will last the rest of our lives.
Last week, we were honored to send a delegation of 40 DSA elected leaders and rank-and-file members from chapters big and small across the country to #Cuba, where they delivered hundreds of pounds of solidarity aid and learned about the achievements and challenges of Cuban socialism.
October 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I went to Cuba last week with comrades from across the org. I’ll have more to say on the politics and analysis and what not.
For now, I can say that the bonds we made with each other will last the rest of our lives.
For now, I can say that the bonds we made with each other will last the rest of our lives.
Wanted to say a special thanks to everyone who donated school supplies and/or cash to this fundraiser. Your generosity resulted in 150+lbs of supplies to a Cuban elementary school.
October 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Wanted to say a special thanks to everyone who donated school supplies and/or cash to this fundraiser. Your generosity resulted in 150+lbs of supplies to a Cuban elementary school.
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Most people would consider Robin Hanson to be disturbed. But not Tyler Cowen:
"Those of us who speak regularly with Robin know how brightly his star blazes. He's a truly original and important thinker in a way that few are, plus on analytic back and forth he is blindingly fast and accurate."
"Those of us who speak regularly with Robin know how brightly his star blazes. He's a truly original and important thinker in a way that few are, plus on analytic back and forth he is blindingly fast and accurate."
October 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Most people would consider Robin Hanson to be disturbed. But not Tyler Cowen:
"Those of us who speak regularly with Robin know how brightly his star blazes. He's a truly original and important thinker in a way that few are, plus on analytic back and forth he is blindingly fast and accurate."
"Those of us who speak regularly with Robin know how brightly his star blazes. He's a truly original and important thinker in a way that few are, plus on analytic back and forth he is blindingly fast and accurate."
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You can read a lot more about the abundance scam from my friend @katewillett.bsky.social here:
Abundance: Big Tech’s Bid for the Democratic Party
The Tech Right has gained major influence in Washington by funding Republicans. The Abundance faction has taken a different route: funding Democrats.
newintermag.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
You can read a lot more about the abundance scam from my friend @katewillett.bsky.social here:
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It's disturbing enough that Cowen, who teaches 18-year-old students Econ 103 at George Mason University, publicly offered advice about "finding virgins," but unfortunately, the post has a more disturbing background.
October 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
It's disturbing enough that Cowen, who teaches 18-year-old students Econ 103 at George Mason University, publicly offered advice about "finding virgins," but unfortunately, the post has a more disturbing background.
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🧵 Libertarian economist Tyler Cowen is making headlines for an extremely creepy post at Bari Weiss's blog fantasizing about robot virgins and the AI character Tilly Norwood.
Unfortunately, the story behind is much worse...
Unfortunately, the story behind is much worse...
October 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
🧵 Libertarian economist Tyler Cowen is making headlines for an extremely creepy post at Bari Weiss's blog fantasizing about robot virgins and the AI character Tilly Norwood.
Unfortunately, the story behind is much worse...
Unfortunately, the story behind is much worse...
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Just dropped a new episode for paid subscribers on why Ezra Klein's "abundance" is just another sock puppet No Labels effort by Republican billionaires to divide and conquer the left.
Featuring the great @katewillett.bsky.social
Featuring the great @katewillett.bsky.social
‘Abundance’ is neoliberalism redux
Kate Willett on why the agenda and the funding behind the lavishly funded but unpopular movement seems so familiar
plus.flux.community
September 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Just dropped a new episode for paid subscribers on why Ezra Klein's "abundance" is just another sock puppet No Labels effort by Republican billionaires to divide and conquer the left.
Featuring the great @katewillett.bsky.social
Featuring the great @katewillett.bsky.social
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CHOTINER: And you thought it would be funny to do a fake interview by me?
ME: A lot of people have, so
CHOTINER: You were looking for engagement?
ME: Well, to make someone laugh I guess
CHOTINER: How many likes and reposts did it get?
ME: That's, uh, not really the metric...look can we start over
ME: A lot of people have, so
CHOTINER: You were looking for engagement?
ME: Well, to make someone laugh I guess
CHOTINER: How many likes and reposts did it get?
ME: That's, uh, not really the metric...look can we start over
September 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
CHOTINER: And you thought it would be funny to do a fake interview by me?
ME: A lot of people have, so
CHOTINER: You were looking for engagement?
ME: Well, to make someone laugh I guess
CHOTINER: How many likes and reposts did it get?
ME: That's, uh, not really the metric...look can we start over
ME: A lot of people have, so
CHOTINER: You were looking for engagement?
ME: Well, to make someone laugh I guess
CHOTINER: How many likes and reposts did it get?
ME: That's, uh, not really the metric...look can we start over
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New: For @msnbc.com I wrote abt Trump’s absurd EO declaring antifa a “domestic terror org”
I trace history of MAGA manufacturing antifa bogeyman to both distract from v real far right violence, & to create a pretext for vigilantes & police to target the wider left www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
I trace history of MAGA manufacturing antifa bogeyman to both distract from v real far right violence, & to create a pretext for vigilantes & police to target the wider left www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump‘s new anti-antifa panic is the start of something much more dangerous
The president signed an executive order Monday declaring antifa a “domestic terrorist organization.”
www.msnbc.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
New: For @msnbc.com I wrote abt Trump’s absurd EO declaring antifa a “domestic terror org”
I trace history of MAGA manufacturing antifa bogeyman to both distract from v real far right violence, & to create a pretext for vigilantes & police to target the wider left www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
I trace history of MAGA manufacturing antifa bogeyman to both distract from v real far right violence, & to create a pretext for vigilantes & police to target the wider left www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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For those interested in learning more about the the TESCREAL bundle, I highly recommend the podcast Dystopia Now, hosted by @xriskology.bsky.social, who coined the term together with @timnitgebru.bsky.social, and @katewillett.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/DystopiaNow
www.patreon.com/DystopiaNow
Get more from Dystopia Now on Patreon
A comedian, a philosopher, & the Scientology of Silicon Valley
www.patreon.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
For those interested in learning more about the the TESCREAL bundle, I highly recommend the podcast Dystopia Now, hosted by @xriskology.bsky.social, who coined the term together with @timnitgebru.bsky.social, and @katewillett.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/DystopiaNow
www.patreon.com/DystopiaNow
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I synthesized some thoughts after reading Brian Goldstone’s There Is No Place for us and taking in some other reporting about how hard it is for people to forge a life for themselves. I also reference @katewillett.bsky.social’s vital reporting on Abundance’s deep ties to the tech right.
The Crisis of Reproduction
It's an existential crisis that none of us can make ends meet anymore.
open.substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I synthesized some thoughts after reading Brian Goldstone’s There Is No Place for us and taking in some other reporting about how hard it is for people to forge a life for themselves. I also reference @katewillett.bsky.social’s vital reporting on Abundance’s deep ties to the tech right.
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1. Blood of the Wild (GCN pf2e AP) DMed by @jaredlogan.bsky.social
2. Factually with @adamconover.net
3. Time for Chaos (GCN CoC AP)
4. Dystopia Now with @katewillett.bsky.social and @xriskology.bsky.social
5. @cosmereconvo.bsky.social
2. Factually with @adamconover.net
3. Time for Chaos (GCN CoC AP)
4. Dystopia Now with @katewillett.bsky.social and @xriskology.bsky.social
5. @cosmereconvo.bsky.social
dating apps should just make men list their top 5 podcasts
September 17, 2025 at 5:03 AM
1. Blood of the Wild (GCN pf2e AP) DMed by @jaredlogan.bsky.social
2. Factually with @adamconover.net
3. Time for Chaos (GCN CoC AP)
4. Dystopia Now with @katewillett.bsky.social and @xriskology.bsky.social
5. @cosmereconvo.bsky.social
2. Factually with @adamconover.net
3. Time for Chaos (GCN CoC AP)
4. Dystopia Now with @katewillett.bsky.social and @xriskology.bsky.social
5. @cosmereconvo.bsky.social
And we did it! Thank you so much to everyone who donated.
I’m going to put this stuff in a suitcase, see how much more weight I’m allowed to bring and then do one more drive for kids OTC meds and vitamins.
You are all the best!!
I’m going to put this stuff in a suitcase, see how much more weight I’m allowed to bring and then do one more drive for kids OTC meds and vitamins.
You are all the best!!
September 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
And we did it! Thank you so much to everyone who donated.
I’m going to put this stuff in a suitcase, see how much more weight I’m allowed to bring and then do one more drive for kids OTC meds and vitamins.
You are all the best!!
I’m going to put this stuff in a suitcase, see how much more weight I’m allowed to bring and then do one more drive for kids OTC meds and vitamins.
You are all the best!!
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i just sent this email to @ezraklein.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
i just sent this email to @ezraklein.bsky.social
THANK YOU so much to those who purchased these supplies. We still have a bunch of construction paper, erasers, pens, pencil sharpers, some stuff as low as $5 on the list.
If you tried the list earlier and it didn't work, I fixed it. Thank you again!
If you tried the list earlier and it didn't work, I fixed it. Thank you again!
September 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
THANK YOU so much to those who purchased these supplies. We still have a bunch of construction paper, erasers, pens, pencil sharpers, some stuff as low as $5 on the list.
If you tried the list earlier and it didn't work, I fixed it. Thank you again!
If you tried the list earlier and it didn't work, I fixed it. Thank you again!
School supply drive! Please RT and donate.
I'm going on a diplomatic delegation to Cuba next month and I will be bringing a giant suitcase full of school supplies for children that are very hard to get in Cuba due to the embargo.
I'm going on a diplomatic delegation to Cuba next month and I will be bringing a giant suitcase full of school supplies for children that are very hard to get in Cuba due to the embargo.
September 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
School supply drive! Please RT and donate.
I'm going on a diplomatic delegation to Cuba next month and I will be bringing a giant suitcase full of school supplies for children that are very hard to get in Cuba due to the embargo.
I'm going on a diplomatic delegation to Cuba next month and I will be bringing a giant suitcase full of school supplies for children that are very hard to get in Cuba due to the embargo.
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Finally doing an episode that nobody asked for: Penis Guys
September 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Finally doing an episode that nobody asked for: Penis Guys
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@katewillett.bsky.social did excellent reporting showing how much Klein’s Abundance movement is aligned with the tech right, I think his take makes a lot more sense in that context
newintermag.com/abundance-bi...
newintermag.com/abundance-bi...
Abundance: Big Tech’s Bid for the Democratic Party
The Tech Right has gained major influence in Washington by funding Republicans. The Abundance faction has taken a different route: funding Democrats.
newintermag.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:42 AM
@katewillett.bsky.social did excellent reporting showing how much Klein’s Abundance movement is aligned with the tech right, I think his take makes a lot more sense in that context
newintermag.com/abundance-bi...
newintermag.com/abundance-bi...
Bay Area friends! This is tonight in San Francisco!
September 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Bay Area friends! This is tonight in San Francisco!
San Francisco tomorrow! Tix below
September 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
San Francisco tomorrow! Tix below
Not to be rude but it wasn’t v hard to look at a project heavily funded by the Koch family and the Tech Right and know it was going to be an instrument for pushing libertarianism and scientific racism.
y'all are making kate willett right I will never forgive any of you
deeply fucked to watch yimby’s voluntarily choose to become the thing their dumbest critics accused them of being
September 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Not to be rude but it wasn’t v hard to look at a project heavily funded by the Koch family and the Tech Right and know it was going to be an instrument for pushing libertarianism and scientific racism.
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"The Tech Right has reshaped the Republican Party, and with the Abundance faction, is trying to reshape Democrats."
Excellent exposé on the right wing entryism of "Abundance" by @katewillett.bsky.social
newintermag.com/abundance-bi...
Excellent exposé on the right wing entryism of "Abundance" by @katewillett.bsky.social
newintermag.com/abundance-bi...
September 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
"The Tech Right has reshaped the Republican Party, and with the Abundance faction, is trying to reshape Democrats."
Excellent exposé on the right wing entryism of "Abundance" by @katewillett.bsky.social
newintermag.com/abundance-bi...
Excellent exposé on the right wing entryism of "Abundance" by @katewillett.bsky.social
newintermag.com/abundance-bi...
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NEW EPISODE: Kevin talks with Kate Willett before her show in San Francisco next Friday. We discuss tech dystopias, old San Francisco and Peter Thiel’s weird obsession with the antichrist. It’s a fun one! @katewillett.bsky.social @dscotmiller.bsky.social
youtu.be/CDYUve6h1QI?...
youtu.be/CDYUve6h1QI?...
Joking about dystopia with Kate Willett
YouTube video by Doomloop Dispatch
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September 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NEW EPISODE: Kevin talks with Kate Willett before her show in San Francisco next Friday. We discuss tech dystopias, old San Francisco and Peter Thiel’s weird obsession with the antichrist. It’s a fun one! @katewillett.bsky.social @dscotmiller.bsky.social
youtu.be/CDYUve6h1QI?...
youtu.be/CDYUve6h1QI?...