@morbidflight.bsky.social
i’m morbidflight pretty much everywhere including old hellsite | she/her, pls no real names for me / blm/trans rights/trust women
i'm sorry, that last repost is quietly devastating. worth a read for sure though
December 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
i'm sorry, that last repost is quietly devastating. worth a read for sure though
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When the AI boom began, copywriters were singled out as one of the jobs most vulnerable to AI. Now, three years later, I wanted to hear from workers on the frontlines of the industry, to hear what had actually taken place on the ground.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
"I was forced to use AI until the day I was laid off." Copywriters reveal how AI has decimated their industry
Copywriters were one of the first to have their jobs targeted by AI firms. These are their stories, three years into the AI era.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
When the AI boom began, copywriters were singled out as one of the jobs most vulnerable to AI. Now, three years later, I wanted to hear from workers on the frontlines of the industry, to hear what had actually taken place on the ground.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot and other models are befuddling students, researchers and archivists by generating “incorrect or fabricated archival references,” according to ICRC, which runs some of the world’s most used research archives. #AI #libraries
AI Slop Is Spurring Record Requests for Imaginary Journals
The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that artificial intelligence models are making up research papers, journals and archives
www.scientificamerican.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot and other models are befuddling students, researchers and archivists by generating “incorrect or fabricated archival references,” according to ICRC, which runs some of the world’s most used research archives. #AI #libraries
so wow dropped housing last reset, and it's been a surprisingly vibrant feature for me and a lot of my guild. this is tied up with a lot of other, complex thoughts i have about how games feel like some of the last uniquely creative spaces online out there. i miss the internet of my youth.
December 9, 2025 at 2:25 AM
so wow dropped housing last reset, and it's been a surprisingly vibrant feature for me and a lot of my guild. this is tied up with a lot of other, complex thoughts i have about how games feel like some of the last uniquely creative spaces online out there. i miss the internet of my youth.
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Philadelphia and the world, may I have your attention?
@tomandlorenzo.bsky.social's massive, detailed, fascinating profile of the Philly icon that is Harlow published this morning in the @inquirer.com's brand-new weekend edition:
www.inquirer.com/life/a/harlo...
@tomandlorenzo.bsky.social's massive, detailed, fascinating profile of the Philly icon that is Harlow published this morning in the @inquirer.com's brand-new weekend edition:
www.inquirer.com/life/a/harlo...
Harlow's still here
Fifty years ago, Harlow was the queen of Philadelphia nightlife, Jack Kelly’s girlfriend, and the city's most famous transgender woman. Today, she’s ready to tell her story.
www.inquirer.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Philadelphia and the world, may I have your attention?
@tomandlorenzo.bsky.social's massive, detailed, fascinating profile of the Philly icon that is Harlow published this morning in the @inquirer.com's brand-new weekend edition:
www.inquirer.com/life/a/harlo...
@tomandlorenzo.bsky.social's massive, detailed, fascinating profile of the Philly icon that is Harlow published this morning in the @inquirer.com's brand-new weekend edition:
www.inquirer.com/life/a/harlo...
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A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A very important thread. When I was probably no more than 10, I saw this picture of the woman known as Harlow in the Philly Inquirer. A little babygay, I was shocked that such a glamour queen could live in my hometown and even more shocked to see her described as "a former man."
just dropping a hearty recommendation if you're in the market for high-quality, cozy wool blankets (as a knitter, the smell of wool is really important to me and these deliver): johnhanly.com
there's a cute story here too but that can be for a later day.
there's a cute story here too but that can be for a later day.
November 29, 2025 at 6:02 AM
just dropping a hearty recommendation if you're in the market for high-quality, cozy wool blankets (as a knitter, the smell of wool is really important to me and these deliver): johnhanly.com
there's a cute story here too but that can be for a later day.
there's a cute story here too but that can be for a later day.
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Society is a construct. You can just ask someone to do a ska cover of Faith of the Heart and they'll say "$300 please" and you give it to them and then you have it.
Everyone, give
@skatunenetwork.bsky.social
your money. They deserve it.
Everyone, give
@skatunenetwork.bsky.social
your money. They deserve it.
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Society is a construct. You can just ask someone to do a ska cover of Faith of the Heart and they'll say "$300 please" and you give it to them and then you have it.
Everyone, give
@skatunenetwork.bsky.social
your money. They deserve it.
Everyone, give
@skatunenetwork.bsky.social
your money. They deserve it.
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The @adventurex.bsky.social Steam event is on! There's a collection of fantastic narrative games that are part of it, including @gutefabrik.bsky.social 's Saltsea Chronicles, which I had the privilege to work on, at a 50% discount.
store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
AdventureX 2025 Event
AdventureX - The Narrative Games Convention
store.steampowered.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The @adventurex.bsky.social Steam event is on! There's a collection of fantastic narrative games that are part of it, including @gutefabrik.bsky.social 's Saltsea Chronicles, which I had the privilege to work on, at a 50% discount.
store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...
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Amelia Acker: "Each chapter introduces data archiving processes that relate to the evolution of data sovereignty...: from magnetic tape + timesharing computer models from the 1950s,... to file structures + virtual containers in cloud-based information services over the past 40 yrs" — open access!
Archiving Machines
Archiving Machines advances our understanding of memory, information, and data by charting the struggle between the computing technologies that archive data ...
mitpress.mit.edu
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Amelia Acker: "Each chapter introduces data archiving processes that relate to the evolution of data sovereignty...: from magnetic tape + timesharing computer models from the 1950s,... to file structures + virtual containers in cloud-based information services over the past 40 yrs" — open access!
lentil soup (in the classic style of a turkish recipe, we're going with vibes, sorry)
1 part lentils (usually 1 cup)
4ish parts liquid (water or broth)
idk some onion/garlic (usually 1/2-1 onion and 4-6 cloves garlic)
a bunch of carrots
SPICES*
bring to a boil and simmer until soft (20-30 mins)
1 part lentils (usually 1 cup)
4ish parts liquid (water or broth)
idk some onion/garlic (usually 1/2-1 onion and 4-6 cloves garlic)
a bunch of carrots
SPICES*
bring to a boil and simmer until soft (20-30 mins)
IT IS TIME FOR BLUESKY RECIPE POSTING
do you have a cheap, healthy, low-cost recipe? post it here! or quote tweet this post. or dunk on me for something I don't care just post easy meals that people can make right now.
do you have a cheap, healthy, low-cost recipe? post it here! or quote tweet this post. or dunk on me for something I don't care just post easy meals that people can make right now.
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
lentil soup (in the classic style of a turkish recipe, we're going with vibes, sorry)
1 part lentils (usually 1 cup)
4ish parts liquid (water or broth)
idk some onion/garlic (usually 1/2-1 onion and 4-6 cloves garlic)
a bunch of carrots
SPICES*
bring to a boil and simmer until soft (20-30 mins)
1 part lentils (usually 1 cup)
4ish parts liquid (water or broth)
idk some onion/garlic (usually 1/2-1 onion and 4-6 cloves garlic)
a bunch of carrots
SPICES*
bring to a boil and simmer until soft (20-30 mins)
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Interested in coming to Champaign-Urbana and using the collections at @illinoisrbml.bsky.social ? We have a $3k visiting scholar program for that! Applications accepted beginning Nov 17. www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/research...
Velde Visiting Scholar Program – Rare Book and Manuscript Library – U of I Library
www.library.illinois.edu
November 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Interested in coming to Champaign-Urbana and using the collections at @illinoisrbml.bsky.social ? We have a $3k visiting scholar program for that! Applications accepted beginning Nov 17. www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/research...
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Children tear-gassed. Teenagers tackled to the ground. Bellingcat analysed footage of clashes between federal officers and civilians after a judge issued a restraining order on crowd-control tactics in Illinois: www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
Tear Gas, Pepper Balls Among Weapons Deployed Against Illinois Protesters
A judge issued a restraining order on crowd-control tactics by federal agents, including those involved in Operation Midway Blitz in the Chicago region.
www.bellingcat.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Children tear-gassed. Teenagers tackled to the ground. Bellingcat analysed footage of clashes between federal officers and civilians after a judge issued a restraining order on crowd-control tactics in Illinois: www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
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Good news. From a low of 22 captive birds to over 560, many flying free in four states plus Mexico.
California condor range expanding into the Bay Area and Santa Cruz Mountains, further south into Santa Barbara County too. 🪶 www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/20/f...
October 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Good news. From a low of 22 captive birds to over 560, many flying free in four states plus Mexico.
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Are you someone who is interested in astronomy graduate school? This is a list of many/most departments and their expectations for admissions this year. Please feel free to spread it far and wide. If you are doing admissions and you'd like to update your entry, reach out as per the form!
US Astronomy Graduate Admissions, AY 2025-2026
docs.google.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Are you someone who is interested in astronomy graduate school? This is a list of many/most departments and their expectations for admissions this year. Please feel free to spread it far and wide. If you are doing admissions and you'd like to update your entry, reach out as per the form!
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Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
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A REQUEST: If you own a French CD-ROM computer game called "Pop Anim'", please let me know. I could use it for some research but haven't been able to find a circulating copy yet. (It's at the BnF but I can't get there right now.)
October 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A REQUEST: If you own a French CD-ROM computer game called "Pop Anim'", please let me know. I could use it for some research but haven't been able to find a circulating copy yet. (It's at the BnF but I can't get there right now.)
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It Only Tuesday https://theonion.com/it-only-tuesday-1819569397/
September 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It Only Tuesday https://theonion.com/it-only-tuesday-1819569397/
did a thing that has been stressing me out and it's not perfect but it's at least done.
September 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
did a thing that has been stressing me out and it's not perfect but it's at least done.
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Are you a student (or staff/faculty) at a US academic institution?
We are offering a couple of free webinars for students to strengthen their digital investigation skills! Our normal workshops are often cost-prohibitive to students, so these are a limited offering!
Limited spots available!
We are offering a couple of free webinars for students to strengthen their digital investigation skills! Our normal workshops are often cost-prohibitive to students, so these are a limited offering!
Limited spots available!
August 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Are you a student (or staff/faculty) at a US academic institution?
We are offering a couple of free webinars for students to strengthen their digital investigation skills! Our normal workshops are often cost-prohibitive to students, so these are a limited offering!
Limited spots available!
We are offering a couple of free webinars for students to strengthen their digital investigation skills! Our normal workshops are often cost-prohibitive to students, so these are a limited offering!
Limited spots available!
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Regarding Age verification laws, there's a whole lot of people ignoring the fight against them because a)it's porn and b)it's framed around protecting the children, but that's just the lube to slip it into the public easily. As these laws all pass, ALL sites will be subject to them, so if
August 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Regarding Age verification laws, there's a whole lot of people ignoring the fight against them because a)it's porn and b)it's framed around protecting the children, but that's just the lube to slip it into the public easily. As these laws all pass, ALL sites will be subject to them, so if
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The UT System Board of Regents authorized campus presidents on Thursday to replace faculty senates with less independent versions of the bodies.
Regents also authorized major policy changes that will significantly limit free speech on campuses in response to pro-Palestinian protests last year.
Regents also authorized major policy changes that will significantly limit free speech on campuses in response to pro-Palestinian protests last year.
UT System nixes faculty senates, approves restrictions on campus protests
The changes are in response to new state laws seeking to limit faculty’s influence and put guardrails on campus demonstrations.
www.texastribune.org
August 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The UT System Board of Regents authorized campus presidents on Thursday to replace faculty senates with less independent versions of the bodies.
Regents also authorized major policy changes that will significantly limit free speech on campuses in response to pro-Palestinian protests last year.
Regents also authorized major policy changes that will significantly limit free speech on campuses in response to pro-Palestinian protests last year.
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I don't have a good answer for what the alternative looks like, but asking 18 years to bet their future on highly specified training for jobs based on which they think will be in high demand 5-10 years from now turned out to be a very bad way to structure higher education
I wrote last week about how the tech dream is ending for mid-career workers. This is a really good companion piece about how entry level tech jobs are vanishing, too, and the Silicon Valley gold rush is coming to a close: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/t...
August 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I don't have a good answer for what the alternative looks like, but asking 18 years to bet their future on highly specified training for jobs based on which they think will be in high demand 5-10 years from now turned out to be a very bad way to structure higher education
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Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza
Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.
aje.io
August 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19