@mamamanski.bsky.social
Education is often a matter of circumstance, but ignorance is a choice. I choose to stay woke.
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![BREAKING NEWS CONSUMER'S HANDBOOK
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
• "We are getting reports".
". could mean anything.
• "We are seeking confirmation".. means they don't have it.
• "[News outlet] has learned". means it has a scoop or is going out on limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
7. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
ON THE MEDIA
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December 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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In the PSA, “Creepy-looking humans are cast as the voices and faces of real AI chatbots that have allegedly shared dangerous information with young users who engaged with them, like how to harm themselves and hide an eating disorder from their parents.”
Creepy chatbot PSA calls for AI regulation
The ad calls for AI regulation just as Trump says he won't allow states to pass their own laws.
mashable.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
In the PSA, “Creepy-looking humans are cast as the voices and faces of real AI chatbots that have allegedly shared dangerous information with young users who engaged with them, like how to harm themselves and hide an eating disorder from their parents.”
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STS/Communications scholar Morgan Ames (whom these authors don't cite) has repeatedly demonstrated that OLPC was ineffective at best, and harmful at worst, including in an award-winning book published in 2019.
The real question is why economists don't acknowledge work in other fields.
The real question is why economists don't acknowledge work in other fields.
December 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
STS/Communications scholar Morgan Ames (whom these authors don't cite) has repeatedly demonstrated that OLPC was ineffective at best, and harmful at worst, including in an award-winning book published in 2019.
The real question is why economists don't acknowledge work in other fields.
The real question is why economists don't acknowledge work in other fields.
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
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THIS: The Moment A Police Chief Lit A Match Under American Democracy
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
THIS: The Moment A Police Chief Lit A Match Under American Democracy
Why One Man’s Warning to ICE Agents May Be the Most Symbolic Act of Democratic Backbone We’ve Seen in Years
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
THIS: The Moment A Police Chief Lit A Match Under American Democracy
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
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The bottom 90% lost a collective $79 trillion in wages over the past 50 years.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The bottom 90% lost a collective $79 trillion in wages over the past 50 years.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
Why? Because the top 1% ate up an increasingly larger share of the national income — so that $79 trillion flowed to them instead of the working class.
The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.
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ICE is not only guilty of kidnapping and trafficking children, they are also responsible for the deaths of children.
I will never forget that an 11-year-old child committed suicide because she was afraid of them coming to get her.
6 years old. 11 years old.
I will never forget that an 11-year-old child committed suicide because she was afraid of them coming to get her.
6 years old. 11 years old.
A 6 year old boy is missing because of ICE
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
ICE is not only guilty of kidnapping and trafficking children, they are also responsible for the deaths of children.
I will never forget that an 11-year-old child committed suicide because she was afraid of them coming to get her.
6 years old. 11 years old.
I will never forget that an 11-year-old child committed suicide because she was afraid of them coming to get her.
6 years old. 11 years old.
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Another lovely move by our current administration allowing the use of FOREVER CHEMICALS in our food!
Take a listen!👇🏼
#poisoningthepopulation
#pinks
Take a listen!👇🏼
#poisoningthepopulation
#pinks
November 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Another lovely move by our current administration allowing the use of FOREVER CHEMICALS in our food!
Take a listen!👇🏼
#poisoningthepopulation
#pinks
Take a listen!👇🏼
#poisoningthepopulation
#pinks
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Proud of my former colleague!
Earlier this morning, President Trump threatened me and a group of service and veteran Members of Congress with arrest, trial, and death by hanging.
Here’s my response:
Here’s my response:
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Proud of my former colleague!
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This is an excellent explainer, and my friend and @icde.bsky.social's executive director, @mattkriner.bsky.social contributed insights for it.
If you haven't heard of the Com network (aka 764), I'm sorry to do this. But you have to read this. It's the stuff of nightmares and makes me miss the glory days of ISIS and all their depravity.
abcnews.go.com/US/modern-da...
abcnews.go.com/US/modern-da...
'Modern day terrorism': How the online extremist network 764 is threatening teen lives
Authorities are working to crack down on 764, a loose-knit network of young online predators that many Americans have never even heard of.
abcnews.go.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This is an excellent explainer, and my friend and @icde.bsky.social's executive director, @mattkriner.bsky.social contributed insights for it.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Seems like a bit of a tell, huh?
Trump filed lawsuits over jokes, tweets, and news articles, but not once over any of the countless allegations of child rape. I feel like more people should mention that.
November 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Seems like a bit of a tell, huh?
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November 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Obama 2028!
Am I doing it right?
Am I doing it right?
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Obama 2028!
Am I doing it right?
Am I doing it right?