Quite Uninteresting
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Non-practicing intellectual in Oregon sharing historical oddities and contemporary jeremiads. My apologies in advance.
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Overlooked No More: Karen Wynn Fonstad, Who Mapped Tolkien’s Middle-earth (Gift Article)
She was a novice cartographer who landed a dream assignment: to create an atlas of the setting of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.”
www.nytimes.com
Excellent obituary of Karen Wynn Fonstad, the superlative cartographer of Middle-earth, Pern, D&D, Narnia, etc. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/o...
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CNN: Trump in Epstein files
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
CNN: Trump in Epstein files
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
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If you need me, tap me on the shoulder. I’ll be happily working all day listening to this on a loop.
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
If you need me, tap me on the shoulder. I’ll be happily working all day listening to this on a loop.
You say spumani, I say spogomi. www.positive.news/environment/...
How litter-picking became a competitive sport
Born in Japan, spogomi is now going global. As competitors like to say: ‘the real winner is the environment’
www.positive.news
November 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
You say spumani, I say spogomi. www.positive.news/environment/...
The truth really does hurt.
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The truth really does hurt.
AI Jesus wept.
The app Text With Jesus uses artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer spiritual guidance to users who are looking to connect with a higher power: on.nbc10.com/7XM8xrf
People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?
Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.
on.nbc10.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
AI Jesus wept.
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German court rules that OpenAI violated copyright laws by training ChatGPT on music 🎵
• May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses
• OpenAI disagrees & can appeal
"The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates"
— German Music Rights Society
• May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses
• OpenAI disagrees & can appeal
"The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates"
— German Music Rights Society
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 AM
German court rules that OpenAI violated copyright laws by training ChatGPT on music 🎵
• May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses
• OpenAI disagrees & can appeal
"The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates"
— German Music Rights Society
• May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses
• OpenAI disagrees & can appeal
"The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates"
— German Music Rights Society
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In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
November 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
In normal times, it would be a major scandal for the President to direct his AG to criminally investigate his political opponents to deflect from his own involvement in a major scandal — and for the AG to immediately announce she is doing it. The Epstein scandal and cover up just got even bigger.
A lot of people are saying the relationship between Epstein and Trump was really sick and twisted... www.miamiherald.com/article31290...
Epstein files reveal his obsession with Trump
The president is mentioned over a thousand times in sex trafficker’s emails
www.miamiherald.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A lot of people are saying the relationship between Epstein and Trump was really sick and twisted... www.miamiherald.com/article31290...
"Withering Heights (of Power)"
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"Withering Heights (of Power)"
Professional Opinion-Haver: "I need a new take, something that elevates my humdrum thoughts into a society-shaking insight... wait, I've got it!"
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Professional Opinion-Haver: "I need a new take, something that elevates my humdrum thoughts into a society-shaking insight... wait, I've got it!"
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GREAT JOB ALERT!
ProPublica is hiring another senior editor for our Local Reporting Network.
The editor will edit the work of 4-5 reporters from our partner newsrooms, collaborating on projects that spur change.
💰 Salary range: $150,000 to $195,000
➡️ Apply: propub.li/3JAIqme
ProPublica is hiring another senior editor for our Local Reporting Network.
The editor will edit the work of 4-5 reporters from our partner newsrooms, collaborating on projects that spur change.
💰 Salary range: $150,000 to $195,000
➡️ Apply: propub.li/3JAIqme
November 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
GREAT JOB ALERT!
ProPublica is hiring another senior editor for our Local Reporting Network.
The editor will edit the work of 4-5 reporters from our partner newsrooms, collaborating on projects that spur change.
💰 Salary range: $150,000 to $195,000
➡️ Apply: propub.li/3JAIqme
ProPublica is hiring another senior editor for our Local Reporting Network.
The editor will edit the work of 4-5 reporters from our partner newsrooms, collaborating on projects that spur change.
💰 Salary range: $150,000 to $195,000
➡️ Apply: propub.li/3JAIqme
He's no longer couching his intentions. nypost.com/2025/11/14/u...
JD Vance reveals thoughts about possible 2028 presidential run
Vance acknowledged Thursday that he’s thought about the likelihood of running for president to succeed Donald Trump in 2028,
nypost.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
He's no longer couching his intentions. nypost.com/2025/11/14/u...
This is a pretty cool story. www.wsj.com/business/med...
She Almost Gave Up. Now She Has the Year’s Unlikely Hit Novel.
After struggling as an author for two decades, Virginia Evans has a bestseller with ‘The Correspondent.’
www.wsj.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This is a pretty cool story. www.wsj.com/business/med...
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"Sure, our plagiarism machine ingests enormous amounts of copyrighted material without anyone's permission, but it's the users of the machine who are the 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 criminals, your honor." 🙄🙄
Just unbelievable levels of chutzpah.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Just unbelievable levels of chutzpah.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
"Sure, our plagiarism machine ingests enormous amounts of copyrighted material without anyone's permission, but it's the users of the machine who are the 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 criminals, your honor." 🙄🙄
Just unbelievable levels of chutzpah.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Just unbelievable levels of chutzpah.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
Does anyone know how Ghislaine Maxwell dies tomorrow?
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Does anyone know how Ghislaine Maxwell dies tomorrow?
The WSJ editorial board will sleep well tonight, snug in the comfort of their drollery.
November 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The WSJ editorial board will sleep well tonight, snug in the comfort of their drollery.
"AI talking toys will discuss sexually explicit topics as well as tell children where to find matches and knives." pirg.org/edfund/resou...
Trouble in Toyland 2025: A.I. bots and toxics present hidden dangers
Tests show A.I. toys can have disturbing conversations. Other concerns include unsafe or counterfeit toys bought online.
pirg.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"AI talking toys will discuss sexually explicit topics as well as tell children where to find matches and knives." pirg.org/edfund/resou...
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How is AI *really* impacting jobs?
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
What’s really going on with AI and jobs?
Record-breaking layoff reports, Amazon's mass firings, and a slump in entry level employment. Is AI behind it all?
www.bloodinthemachine.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
How is AI *really* impacting jobs?
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
Henley Chiu, the CTO of Revealera, a jobs data analysis firm, analyzed 180 million jobs listings in 2024 and 2025, in an effort to find out. Chiu found an:
-8% drop in all jobs postings
-~30% drop in art, photography, writing jobs
-22% drop in journalism jobs
Dude, you are literally responsible for that.
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Dude, you are literally responsible for that.
The nicest thing I can think to say is that this is the stupidest shit I’ve ever heard. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
They Fell in Love With A.I. Chatbots — and Found Something Real (Gift Article)
Three people on the joys and anxieties of A.I. romances.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The nicest thing I can think to say is that this is the stupidest shit I’ve ever heard. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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🔥 The White House released an article on Monday citing a DoorDash report as confirmation that "inflation has been tamed."
I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."
I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."
NEW DATA: Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks
President Donald J. Trump’s bold economic agenda is delivering real results for American families — with new data from DoorDash’s State of Local Commerce
www.whitehouse.gov
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🔥 The White House released an article on Monday citing a DoorDash report as confirmation that "inflation has been tamed."
I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."
I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."
This is objectively hilarious. www.politico.com/live-updates...
House GOP committee leaders to hold health care brainstorming sessions
The conversations with members will also focus on the fate of expiring Obamacare tax credits.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
This is objectively hilarious. www.politico.com/live-updates...
Iryna Terekh is the “very artsy” architect who’s now designing Ukraine’s long-range cruise missiles. 🎁 link: www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
Opinion | The Brains Behind Ukraine’s Pink Flamingo Cruise Missile
As a 20-something ‘artsy’ architect, Iryna Terekh disdained weapons. Now she’s 33 and she designs them.
www.wsj.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Iryna Terekh is the “very artsy” architect who’s now designing Ukraine’s long-range cruise missiles. 🎁 link: www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...