The previous post was an interesting analysis but not of a novel thing.
This is... this is probably the future unfortunately.
This is... this is probably the future unfortunately.
Anatomy of a Narrative Virus: The Sequel Nobody Asked For
If I had a nickel for every time this happened in the last week, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
www.epsilontheory.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The previous post was an interesting analysis but not of a novel thing.
This is... this is probably the future unfortunately.
This is... this is probably the future unfortunately.
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
Compared to DeepSeek R1 release, K2 Thinking seems to be making relatively few waves.
I guess most peeps are default-assuming the benchmarks are seriously gamed.
I guess most peeps are default-assuming the benchmarks are seriously gamed.
November 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Compared to DeepSeek R1 release, K2 Thinking seems to be making relatively few waves.
I guess most peeps are default-assuming the benchmarks are seriously gamed.
I guess most peeps are default-assuming the benchmarks are seriously gamed.
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You know how the existence of cars and power tools makes it necessary to have “exercise” and “manual crafts” as a deliberately chosen part of a balanced life?
We’re probably going to need something like that cognitively, for adults.
We’re probably going to need something like that cognitively, for adults.
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 AM
You know how the existence of cars and power tools makes it necessary to have “exercise” and “manual crafts” as a deliberately chosen part of a balanced life?
We’re probably going to need something like that cognitively, for adults.
We’re probably going to need something like that cognitively, for adults.
So true!
in a period where so many have an opinion on complicated topics and reject the experts' on that basis, so many refuse to build their opinion on topics where they can actually understand, experiment and observe and need the expert's opinion.
in a period where so many have an opinion on complicated topics and reject the experts' on that basis, so many refuse to build their opinion on topics where they can actually understand, experiment and observe and need the expert's opinion.
I don't know how to describe this, but I'm getting the sense that people are so stuck in believe what other people tell them is a "best practice" that they won't just try stuff on their own.
The worst thing that will happen if you don't use enough is your dishes need to be cleaned again.
The worst thing that will happen if you don't use enough is your dishes need to be cleaned again.
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
So true!
in a period where so many have an opinion on complicated topics and reject the experts' on that basis, so many refuse to build their opinion on topics where they can actually understand, experiment and observe and need the expert's opinion.
in a period where so many have an opinion on complicated topics and reject the experts' on that basis, so many refuse to build their opinion on topics where they can actually understand, experiment and observe and need the expert's opinion.
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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This virus wrecking my computer is so stupid, it doesn't even know how many r's are in strawberry
October 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This virus wrecking my computer is so stupid, it doesn't even know how many r's are in strawberry
2+2 = 5. Not only will you believe it but you will wonder how you ever thought otherwise.
October 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
2+2 = 5. Not only will you believe it but you will wonder how you ever thought otherwise.
wtf?
BREAKING Germany says will pay local US military employees affected by shutdown, ministry tells AFP
October 22, 2025 at 7:39 AM
wtf?
The larpers larped
Shrapnel from an artillery shell hits California police patrol vehicle in US military live fire show.
The Marine Corps -- which had previously insisted there was no safety risk despite the live fire display over an active freeway -- has launched an investigation into the incident
u.afp.com/SsQf
The Marine Corps -- which had previously insisted there was no safety risk despite the live fire display over an active freeway -- has launched an investigation into the incident
u.afp.com/SsQf
October 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The larpers larped
Good read. Can't say I'm surprised but it's still amazing to see how the shift happens and on so little.
Anatomy of a Narrative Virus - How a story spreads
The story of how a date, an age, a ham radio operator, an big anonymous account, the DHS press secretary, and an AI changed reality for millions.
www.epsilontheory.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Good read. Can't say I'm surprised but it's still amazing to see how the shift happens and on so little.
there are a few sites that toggle Cloudflare 'Are you a human' check without creating an exception for their rss feed.
I'd faceplam but more likely they don't even remember they have a feed...
I'd faceplam but more likely they don't even remember they have a feed...
October 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
there are a few sites that toggle Cloudflare 'Are you a human' check without creating an exception for their rss feed.
I'd faceplam but more likely they don't even remember they have a feed...
I'd faceplam but more likely they don't even remember they have a feed...
Shouldn't be surprised but still shocking to see.
Advanced analysis metric descriptions
Describes the metrics for analysis data that are available in Microsoft Viva Insights, including query metrics and Power BI template metrics
learn.microsoft.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Shouldn't be surprised but still shocking to see.
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Je vous invite à partager l'étude en question, mais aussi à alerter vos contacts encore présents là-bas, quitte à les secouer un peu sur le fait qu'ils participent à un outil dangereux qui, en prime, les prend pour des cons. Prio Politiques/Journaliste, les autres savent.
buffer.com/resources/x-...
buffer.com/resources/x-...
Does X Premium Really Boost Your Reach? An Analysis of 18M+ Posts
In this article, we assess the impact of X Premium on the performance of posts.
buffer.com
October 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Je vous invite à partager l'étude en question, mais aussi à alerter vos contacts encore présents là-bas, quitte à les secouer un peu sur le fait qu'ils participent à un outil dangereux qui, en prime, les prend pour des cons. Prio Politiques/Journaliste, les autres savent.
buffer.com/resources/x-...
buffer.com/resources/x-...
October 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Perplexity's marketing spend 🔥🔥🔥
Going to be funny when they compare their downloads vs the # of quests completed.
Going to be funny when they compare their downloads vs the # of quests completed.
October 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Perplexity's marketing spend 🔥🔥🔥
Going to be funny when they compare their downloads vs the # of quests completed.
Going to be funny when they compare their downloads vs the # of quests completed.
seems like claude code will throw up a 400: "Output blocked by content filtering policy" if you ask it to add a GPL v3.0 to an empty repo, 🤔
October 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
seems like claude code will throw up a 400: "Output blocked by content filtering policy" if you ask it to add a GPL v3.0 to an empty repo, 🤔
Who would have thought, duh! 🤦
Americans increasingly see legal sports betting as a bad thing for society and sports
Today, 43% of U.S. adults say the fact that sports betting is now legal in much of the country is a bad thing for society, up from 34% in 2022.
www.pewresearch.org
October 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Who would have thought, duh! 🤦
opened evernote for the first time in...(check notes)...a long time to finish converting the last few notes I still had there.
the free tier is now 1 notebook and 50 notes??? 🤣
the free tier is now 1 notebook and 50 notes??? 🤣
October 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
opened evernote for the first time in...(check notes)...a long time to finish converting the last few notes I still had there.
the free tier is now 1 notebook and 50 notes??? 🤣
the free tier is now 1 notebook and 50 notes??? 🤣
LMAO
ByteDance to Maintain Control Of TikTok’s U.S. Advertising, E-Commerce
ByteDance will maintain operations of the commercial functions of TikTok’s U.S. business such as advertising and e-commerce, while the new U.S. TikTok joint venture recently unveiled by President Dona...
www.theinformation.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
LMAO
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Explainer | What is Hong Kong’s new oath-taking bill all about, and who will be affected?
The bill allows for the ousting of oath-takers deemed unpatriotic – both immediately and retroactively – and grants the justice minister broader powers.
www.scmp.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
September 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM