Keelin Jacobsen
@keel.in
Digital designer and developer. Fan of bacon. Regional pinewood derby champ.
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“We also need to educate children about AI’s incentives, starting in grade school…they now need to understand how AI has the power to shape what they see, buy, and believe—and who profits from that power.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Validation Machines
Humanity thrives on friction—so why are the tools of the future built to make everything seem so easy?
www.theatlantic.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
“We also need to educate children about AI’s incentives, starting in grade school…they now need to understand how AI has the power to shape what they see, buy, and believe—and who profits from that power.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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"I asked ChatGPT" "I asked Grok" ok well I asked Gandalf and he said he has not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm
June 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"I asked ChatGPT" "I asked Grok" ok well I asked Gandalf and he said he has not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm
Man, it is so good to hear “Roundball Rock” on the broadcast again
October 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Man, it is so good to hear “Roundball Rock” on the broadcast again
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Bobby McIlvaine was 26 when he died in the September 11 attacks. For her 2021 Pulitzer Prize–winning story, Jennifer Senior visited his loved ones to understand how their pain endures. https://theatln.tc/Txh867AC
September 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Bobby McIlvaine was 26 when he died in the September 11 attacks. For her 2021 Pulitzer Prize–winning story, Jennifer Senior visited his loved ones to understand how their pain endures. https://theatln.tc/Txh867AC
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"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?"
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
August 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?"
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
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On one side are Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and other such states. On the other: Ukraine, Poland, Britain, Canada, Taiwan, etc. Where is the United States in this? Neutral, at best? A mind-boggling juncture in history.
August 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On one side are Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and other such states. On the other: Ukraine, Poland, Britain, Canada, Taiwan, etc. Where is the United States in this? Neutral, at best? A mind-boggling juncture in history.
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My goto is to ask LLMs how many states have R in their name. They always fail. GPT 5 included Indiana, Illinois, and Texas in its list. It then asked me if I wanted an alphabetical highlighted map. Sure, why not.
August 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My goto is to ask LLMs how many states have R in their name. They always fail. GPT 5 included Indiana, Illinois, and Texas in its list. It then asked me if I wanted an alphabetical highlighted map. Sure, why not.
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He was lured into the military by a big sign-on bonus—and was stunned by what he found. A Russian soldier’s perspective on the war in Ukraine. https://on.wsj.com/4f5cDF3
‘Commanders Saw Us as Expendable’: A Russian Soldier’s View of the War
Mikhail Simdyankin was lured into the military by a generous sign-on bonus and was stunned by what he found in Ukraine. ‘If I could, I would rewind and give all that money back.’
on.wsj.com
July 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
He was lured into the military by a big sign-on bonus—and was stunned by what he found. A Russian soldier’s perspective on the war in Ukraine. https://on.wsj.com/4f5cDF3
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Exclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.
Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files
Bondi told president at the meeting that Justice also decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victims.
on.wsj.com
July 23, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Exclusive: The Justice Department told President Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files.
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"Are there any words left to say about Ukraine? The Ukrainians don't need words, of course: They need weapons. Specifically, anti-aircraft weapons." From me, a column, about essential matters. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/ukraine-an...
Ukraine and Us
Are there any words left to say about Ukraine?
www.jaynordlinger.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"Are there any words left to say about Ukraine? The Ukrainians don't need words, of course: They need weapons. Specifically, anti-aircraft weapons." From me, a column, about essential matters. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/ukraine-an...
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reporting from LA: For pastors trying to minister to congregants caught in immigration raids, the first hurdle is finding them www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/ice-...
At a Basement ICE Detention Facility, Clergy Face Barriers to Visit Congregants - Christianity Today
With informal sites in LA holding a recent uptick in immigration arrestees, pastors and family struggle to get in to visit.
www.christianitytoday.com
July 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
reporting from LA: For pastors trying to minister to congregants caught in immigration raids, the first hurdle is finding them www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/ice-...
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It’s Bulletproof, Fire-Resistant and Stronger Than Steel. It’s Superwood.
Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber in our vehicles and gadgets
(gift link)
www.wsj.com/tech/inventw...
Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber in our vehicles and gadgets
(gift link)
www.wsj.com/tech/inventw...
It’s Bulletproof, Fire-Resistant and Stronger Than Steel. It’s Superwood.
Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber in our vehicles and gadgets.
www.wsj.com
June 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It’s Bulletproof, Fire-Resistant and Stronger Than Steel. It’s Superwood.
Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber in our vehicles and gadgets
(gift link)
www.wsj.com/tech/inventw...
Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber in our vehicles and gadgets
(gift link)
www.wsj.com/tech/inventw...
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Russia was kicked out of the G8 in March 2014 exactly BECAUSE it launched its war in Ukraine by invading and forcibly annexing Crimea.
Trump with Mark Carney: "The G7 used to be the G8. Barack Obama and a person named Trudeau didn't want to have Russia in, and I would say that was a mistake, because I think you wouldn't have a war right now if you had Russia in."
June 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Russia was kicked out of the G8 in March 2014 exactly BECAUSE it launched its war in Ukraine by invading and forcibly annexing Crimea.
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Work on your critical thinking skills and learn as much as you can. Train your own model.
May 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Work on your critical thinking skills and learn as much as you can. Train your own model.
This might be the most condescending thing I’ve ever seen. Who thought this demo was a good idea?
You'll be able to use Gemini Live to fact check yourself starting today on Android and iOS, as revealed at #GoogleIO.
May 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This might be the most condescending thing I’ve ever seen. Who thought this demo was a good idea?
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A world in which the US won’t stand up for the very basic principle that countries should not invade their neighbors is a more dangerous place.
www.nationalreview.com/2025/04/forc...
www.nationalreview.com/2025/04/forc...
Forcing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia Is No Path to Sustainable Peace | National Review
A world in which the U.S. won’t stand up for the very basic principle that countries should not invade their neighbors is a more dangerous place.
www.nationalreview.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A world in which the US won’t stand up for the very basic principle that countries should not invade their neighbors is a more dangerous place.
www.nationalreview.com/2025/04/forc...
www.nationalreview.com/2025/04/forc...
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How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia?
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
April 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia?
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵
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The underlying assumption, held by leaders across the political spectrum, is that appealing to America’s loftiest ideals for reasons unrelated to partisan advantage is for suckers.
We reject that premise.
From The Dispatch Editors:
thedispatch.com/article/decl...
We reject that premise.
From The Dispatch Editors:
thedispatch.com/article/decl...
Slouching Towards Tyranny
On a dark hour for the American right.
thedispatch.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The underlying assumption, held by leaders across the political spectrum, is that appealing to America’s loftiest ideals for reasons unrelated to partisan advantage is for suckers.
We reject that premise.
From The Dispatch Editors:
thedispatch.com/article/decl...
We reject that premise.
From The Dispatch Editors:
thedispatch.com/article/decl...
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Congressman Don Bacon is a rare voice in the GOP. May he give courage to others. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/o...
Opinion | I’m a Republican Who Still Supports Ukraine. America Must Not Give In to Putin.
The administration must be crystal clear that we are aligned with democracy, free markets and the rule of law.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Congressman Don Bacon is a rare voice in the GOP. May he give courage to others. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/o...
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No, Putin is not negotiating in good faith and, yes, he’s making you look like fools, I try to convey gently to the Trump administration in the opinion pages of
@nypost.com. nypost.com/2025/03/28/o...
@nypost.com. nypost.com/2025/03/28/o...
Putin proves again he cannot be trusted — he’s out for domination
With every passing day, the Trump administration’s effort to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine through a real estate-like deal, swapping land for peace, looks increasingly futile.
nypost.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
No, Putin is not negotiating in good faith and, yes, he’s making you look like fools, I try to convey gently to the Trump administration in the opinion pages of
@nypost.com. nypost.com/2025/03/28/o...
@nypost.com. nypost.com/2025/03/28/o...
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Horrifying: After the contract tracking Ukrainian children abducted by Russia was terminated, the underlying evidence of these potential war crimes seems to be missing, a bipartisan group of Reps just charged in letter to Rubio. Two GOPers signed.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/1929...
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/1929...
Trump-Musk Scandal on Ukrainian Kids Stolen by Russia Just Got Darker
Data vital to tracking these abducted Ukrainian children may have suddenly disappeared. A bipartisan group of House members wants to know: Who did this, and why?
newrepublic.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Horrifying: After the contract tracking Ukrainian children abducted by Russia was terminated, the underlying evidence of these potential war crimes seems to be missing, a bipartisan group of Reps just charged in letter to Rubio. Two GOPers signed.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/1929...
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/1929...
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Exclusive: Russia’s spy services have a shadowy new unit taking aim at the West with covert attacks across Europe and elsewhere.
Exclusive | A New Spy Unit Is Leading Russia’s Shadow War Against the West
The Department of Special Tasks has brought together veterans of the Kremlin’s most daring clandestine operations to carry out assassination attempts and sabotage overseas.
www.wsj.com
February 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Exclusive: Russia’s spy services have a shadowy new unit taking aim at the West with covert attacks across Europe and elsewhere.