George Garner
@museumphile.glammr.us.ap.brid.gy
Passionate about museums sharing hard histories and the music of Gordon Lightfoot. In that order. Asst. Director @ crhc.iusb.edu | He/him/his. #MuseumsAreNotNeutral
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Remember when Google used to work? https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/revised-definitions-of-the-verb-to-google
Revised Definitions of the Verb “To Google”
1. To look something up quickly and then spend twenty minutes fact-checking the AI summary, only to find out that it was absolutely wrong.
2. To search for directions and two hours later end up with five items in your Amazon cart.
3. To receive results as ten-second videos that present a sponsored product as the only possible answer to your question.
4. To attempt to look up basic information about someone you recently met, you have to go through a sequence of “background check” sites, each showing a dramatic loading bar while it pretends to search. After fifteen minutes, it subtly suggests that criminal records may have been found, and you can view them now in exchange for a modest $24.95 monthly subscription.
5. To ask the internet for knowledge and receive a series of articles that mostly remind you what your question was, then repeat the same three facts you already knew, padded out with more ad space than information.
6. To start typing a weird question and stop halfway through because you don’t want the algorithm to decide this is who you are now, and then immediately panic, knowing it probably logged it before you erased it.
7. To attempt to find useful information and instead take part in the solidification of the internet as an ad-delivery business, where you’re given no option but to be the product. While your attention is being auctioned off, the communities you once loved have become rage-bait and engagement traps, and focusing on anything longer than a few seconds feels near impossible. And you think about how different it all was: when pages loaded quickly, half the internet wasn’t locked behind paywalls, and the word “content” mostly lived inside tables. You used to defend the search engine, blaming users when they said it couldn’t find what they were looking for. Your friends called you the “Google wizard.” Now you can’t even find a simple news article you read last week, and you can’t help but feel deeply sad, realizing the internet that shaped you has been destroyed piece by piece.
8. To look for something on Reddit.
www.mcsweeneys.net
December 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Remember when Google used to work? https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/revised-definitions-of-the-verb-to-google
This is unacceptable. The current presidential administration altered Adm. Rachel Levine's official portrait to include her previous name. She’s the first transgender person confirmed by the Senate. It’s hateful, it’s hurtful, and it’s completely unnecessary. #transrights #rachellevine […]
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glammr.us
December 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This is unacceptable. The current presidential administration altered Adm. Rachel Levine's official portrait to include her previous name. She’s the first transgender person confirmed by the Senate. It’s hateful, it’s hurtful, and it’s completely unnecessary. #transrights #rachellevine […]
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Update. Well-put: "Supporters of [the firings of these professors] are justified because professors are straying from their syllabi. But that’s a dodge. If an instructor in Calculus 101 teaches 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘦𝘵, the reaction would not be to ban Shakespeare instruction throughout the university." […]
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fediscience.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Update. Well-put: "Supporters of [the firings of these professors] are justified because professors are straying from their syllabi. But that’s a dodge. If an instructor in Calculus 101 teaches 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘦𝘵, the reaction would not be to ban Shakespeare instruction throughout the university." […]
A great listen. I grew up on pre-Elmo Sesame Street. I don’t remember Joe Pesci playing Ronald Grump, a real estate developer trying to gentrify it. I can’t imagine anyone like him trying to destroy Sesame Street. 😬 #urbanism #sesamestreet
https://overcast.fm/+AAyIOzxK0sw
https://overcast.fm/+AAyIOzxK0sw
U Is for Urbanism — 99% Invisible — Overcast
overcast.fm
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A great listen. I grew up on pre-Elmo Sesame Street. I don’t remember Joe Pesci playing Ronald Grump, a real estate developer trying to gentrify it. I can’t imagine anyone like him trying to destroy Sesame Street. 😬 #urbanism #sesamestreet
https://overcast.fm/+AAyIOzxK0sw
https://overcast.fm/+AAyIOzxK0sw
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Time for a new thing to be terrified about! Research published in the journals Nature and Science found that chatting with a politically biased AI model was more effective than political advertisements at nudging Democrats and Republicans to support presidential candidates of the opposing party […]
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flipboard.social
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Time for a new thing to be terrified about! Research published in the journals Nature and Science found that chatting with a politically biased AI model was more effective than political advertisements at nudging Democrats and Republicans to support presidential candidates of the opposing party […]
Pantone named a shade of white, as its 2026 Color of the Year. I have to concur with the criticisms here. Given the concept of whiteness as a racial construct, this choice reinforces those biases by implying whiteness as a baseline. It’s a poor choice any year, and triply so today […]
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glammr.us
December 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Pantone named a shade of white, as its 2026 Color of the Year. I have to concur with the criticisms here. Given the concept of whiteness as a racial construct, this choice reinforces those biases by implying whiteness as a baseline. It’s a poor choice any year, and triply so today […]
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70 years ago today, Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat on a Montgomery bus. But her contribution as an organizer and activist is much more extensive than that. @19thnews looks at the full story and how she continues to make a difference through the Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation […]
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flipboard.social
December 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
70 years ago today, Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat on a Montgomery bus. But her contribution as an organizer and activist is much more extensive than that. @19thnews looks at the full story and how she continues to make a difference through the Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation […]
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November 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A new study from the University of Albany challenges the notion that increasing the number of Black male teachers alone will significantly improve academic and behavioral outcomes for Black boys. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive approaches, including community investment and […]
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glammr.us
November 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A new study from the University of Albany challenges the notion that increasing the number of Black male teachers alone will significantly improve academic and behavioral outcomes for Black boys. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive approaches, including community investment and […]
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Indigenous actor Elaine Miles, best known for her roles in "Northern Exposure," "Smoke Signals," Wyvern" and "The Last of Us," was stopped by ICE earlier this month in Redmond, Wa. She showed her tribal ID from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon, a federally […]
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flipboard.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles, best known for her roles in "Northern Exposure," "Smoke Signals," Wyvern" and "The Last of Us," was stopped by ICE earlier this month in Redmond, Wa. She showed her tribal ID from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon, a federally […]
Starship's "We Built This City," perhaps doesn’t deserve its reputation? #music #history #popculture https://www.avclub.com/we-built-this-city-is-a-good-song-actually
"We Built This City" is a good song, actually
"We Built This City" is a good song, actually
www.avclub.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Starship's "We Built This City," perhaps doesn’t deserve its reputation? #music #history #popculture https://www.avclub.com/we-built-this-city-is-a-good-song-actually
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island blocked the Trump Administration's attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). #imls https://www.ala.org/news/2025/11/court-permanently-blocks-trumps-executive-order-dismantle-federal-agency-americas
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island blocked the Trump Administration's attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). #imls https://www.ala.org/news/2025/11/court-permanently-blocks-trumps-executive-order-dismantle-federal-agency-americas
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Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died today at age 111. After decades of silence for fear of reprisals, she wrote a book about her experiences, "Don't Let Them Bury My Story," which was published in 2023. “I could never forget the charred remains […]
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flipboard.social
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died today at age 111. After decades of silence for fear of reprisals, she wrote a book about her experiences, "Don't Let Them Bury My Story," which was published in 2023. “I could never forget the charred remains […]
Andrea Jones highlights the importance of dialogue in museums, especially during politically polarizing times. She introduces a 3-step definition of dialogue and a 4th recommended step, encouraging museums to use their content as a tool for fostering understanding and connection […]
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glammr.us
November 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Andrea Jones highlights the importance of dialogue in museums, especially during politically polarizing times. She introduces a 3-step definition of dialogue and a 4th recommended step, encouraging museums to use their content as a tool for fostering understanding and connection […]
One-third of museums have lost federal grants, averaging $30,000 each, due to decreased attendance and funding cuts from the Trump administration. #museumfunding #culturalheritage #museumchallenges […]
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glammr.us
November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
One-third of museums have lost federal grants, averaging $30,000 each, due to decreased attendance and funding cuts from the Trump administration. #museumfunding #culturalheritage #museumchallenges […]
IU lecturer Jessica Adams was removed from teaching after a student complaint about a lesson on white supremacy.
This is not okay.
#academicfreedom #highereducation #censorship #iu https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/11/indiana-university-lecturer-removed-intellectual-diversity-news
This is not okay.
#academicfreedom #highereducation #censorship #iu https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/11/indiana-university-lecturer-removed-intellectual-diversity-news
IU lecturer says she was removed from classroom over intellectual diversity complaint
Jessica Adams said a student made a complaint about a lesson on white supremacy.
www.idsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
IU lecturer Jessica Adams was removed from teaching after a student complaint about a lesson on white supremacy.
This is not okay.
#academicfreedom #highereducation #censorship #iu https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/11/indiana-university-lecturer-removed-intellectual-diversity-news
This is not okay.
#academicfreedom #highereducation #censorship #iu https://www.idsnews.com/article/2025/11/indiana-university-lecturer-removed-intellectual-diversity-news
“I swore an oath to the Constitution, not a person.”
Over Signal, these National Guard members question Trump's deployments
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/10/nx-s1-5601819/national-guard-signal-trump-deployments
Over Signal, these National Guard members question Trump's deployments
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/10/nx-s1-5601819/national-guard-signal-trump-deployments
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
“I swore an oath to the Constitution, not a person.”
Over Signal, these National Guard members question Trump's deployments
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/10/nx-s1-5601819/national-guard-signal-trump-deployments
Over Signal, these National Guard members question Trump's deployments
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/10/nx-s1-5601819/national-guard-signal-trump-deployments
Democratic candidates won elections last Tuesday while rejecting transphobia. Despite some in the political intelligencia who are all too willing to throw marginalized people under the bus to satisfy a mythical swing voter in “heartland” America, transgender rights is not a political liability […]
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glammr.us
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Democratic candidates won elections last Tuesday while rejecting transphobia. Despite some in the political intelligencia who are all too willing to throw marginalized people under the bus to satisfy a mythical swing voter in “heartland” America, transgender rights is not a political liability […]
Research shows that relying heavily on contractors can reduce attendance by 27% for arts nonprofits, highlighting the importance of long-term commitments for building trust and community relationships. While flexible labor offers short-term financial relief, it doesn't enhance long-term […]
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glammr.us
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Research shows that relying heavily on contractors can reduce attendance by 27% for arts nonprofits, highlighting the importance of long-term commitments for building trust and community relationships. While flexible labor offers short-term financial relief, it doesn't enhance long-term […]
Jason Stanley argues that the fears of sliding into authoritarianism are already too late—the U.S. is under an authoritarian regime led by a fascist leader. As is often the case, the normalization of authoritarianism in places like universitites is at least as damaging as the fascistic leaders […]
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glammr.us
November 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Jason Stanley argues that the fears of sliding into authoritarianism are already too late—the U.S. is under an authoritarian regime led by a fascist leader. As is often the case, the normalization of authoritarianism in places like universitites is at least as damaging as the fascistic leaders […]
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Go fuck yourselves, NYT.
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Go fuck yourselves, NYT.
If you’re a deep Star Trek fan, or even just enjoyed the second movie, then I *so* highly recommend this new audio series. It was so, so good.
In 9 enriching audio episodes, we get much more rounded characters of Khan and his late wife, Marla. They were highly problematic in the Original Series […]
In 9 enriching audio episodes, we get much more rounded characters of Khan and his late wife, Marla. They were highly problematic in the Original Series […]
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glammr.us
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
If you’re a deep Star Trek fan, or even just enjoyed the second movie, then I *so* highly recommend this new audio series. It was so, so good.
In 9 enriching audio episodes, we get much more rounded characters of Khan and his late wife, Marla. They were highly problematic in the Original Series […]
In 9 enriching audio episodes, we get much more rounded characters of Khan and his late wife, Marla. They were highly problematic in the Original Series […]
I was today years old when I learned that the bassist on Gordon Lightfoot’s first album was Spike Lee’s father! #todayilearned #mindblown
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I was today years old when I learned that the bassist on Gordon Lightfoot’s first album was Spike Lee’s father! #todayilearned #mindblown
Museums often struggle with data overload, making it hard to identify meaningful metrics. Consider instead a focus on Radically Informative Indicators (RII) that reflect social impact, visitor experience, and financial sustainability, to help clarify museum mission and strategies […]
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glammr.us
November 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Museums often struggle with data overload, making it hard to identify meaningful metrics. Consider instead a focus on Radically Informative Indicators (RII) that reflect social impact, visitor experience, and financial sustainability, to help clarify museum mission and strategies […]