Quan.
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"If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?" Billie Eilish speaking directly to Mark Zuckerberg, as she donates $11.5m to food poverty and climate justice organisations.
'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires
The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?" Billie Eilish speaking directly to Mark Zuckerberg, as she donates $11.5m to food poverty and climate justice organisations.
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I see this and I'm reminded of that study that shows people literally becoming dumber when overrelying on genAI and I wonder that's what is happening here
Like, I'm seriously concerned when people in executive positions are lobotomizing themselves and what that means for the economy and progress
Like, I'm seriously concerned when people in executive positions are lobotomizing themselves and what that means for the economy and progress
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
![Post from Matt Turnbull:
These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.
I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.
Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:
Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”
Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”
Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”
Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”
No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.
If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.
Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qpbuxrel3f3njvjw5rakf532/bafkreiei32dnyvihcdgifb5niw7rf65o2obawz5nschbc4czojo4ecgz4u@jpeg)
July 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I see this and I'm reminded of that study that shows people literally becoming dumber when overrelying on genAI and I wonder that's what is happening here
Like, I'm seriously concerned when people in executive positions are lobotomizing themselves and what that means for the economy and progress
Like, I'm seriously concerned when people in executive positions are lobotomizing themselves and what that means for the economy and progress
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I cannot stress enough: you cannot give an inch on this issue.
The moment you start accepting media using genAI for "small" things or just tiny aspects of production, they will only start outsourcing more of the process to AI
This is how the smallest end of the wedge is driven in against laborers
The moment you start accepting media using genAI for "small" things or just tiny aspects of production, they will only start outsourcing more of the process to AI
This is how the smallest end of the wedge is driven in against laborers
We’ve seen a wide range of accusations regarding the use of AI-generated content in The Alters, and we feel it’s important to clarify our approach and give you more context.
June 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I cannot stress enough: you cannot give an inch on this issue.
The moment you start accepting media using genAI for "small" things or just tiny aspects of production, they will only start outsourcing more of the process to AI
This is how the smallest end of the wedge is driven in against laborers
The moment you start accepting media using genAI for "small" things or just tiny aspects of production, they will only start outsourcing more of the process to AI
This is how the smallest end of the wedge is driven in against laborers
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How does one get a job that pays a living wage
June 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
How does one get a job that pays a living wage
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time for my new favorite tumblr post
June 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
time for my new favorite tumblr post
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I’ve lived so many lives since then
2020 being 5 years ago seems so wrong.
May 23, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I’ve lived so many lives since then
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There was an old tweet that stuck with me: "If you can easily walk to the coffee shop but your barista has a one hour commute, you don't live in a walkable 15 minute city; you live in a theme park"
as someone who lives nextdoor to both supportive housing and public housing, i need people to understand that the best locations for both are going to be the central neighborhoods in a metropolitan area, where there is easy and reliable access to services and jobs.
May 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
There was an old tweet that stuck with me: "If you can easily walk to the coffee shop but your barista has a one hour commute, you don't live in a walkable 15 minute city; you live in a theme park"
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money would buy tf outta my happiness 😂
a woman wearing glasses and a white sweater holds a marker to her forehead
ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a white sweater holds a marker to her forehead
media.tenor.com
May 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
money would buy tf outta my happiness 😂
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Getting a job in games media seemed almost unattainable when I broke in back in 2005. In the years since, it’s become almost impossible and ultimately inadvisable. I can’t imagine trying to break in today.
Independent is pretty much the only option now. Support your favorite creators directly.
Independent is pretty much the only option now. Support your favorite creators directly.
May 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Getting a job in games media seemed almost unattainable when I broke in back in 2005. In the years since, it’s become almost impossible and ultimately inadvisable. I can’t imagine trying to break in today.
Independent is pretty much the only option now. Support your favorite creators directly.
Independent is pretty much the only option now. Support your favorite creators directly.
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I was actually kinda relieved after January 6 happened. I naively thought he wouldn’t survive it politically. That was the last time I underestimated the power of privilege.
May 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I was actually kinda relieved after January 6 happened. I naively thought he wouldn’t survive it politically. That was the last time I underestimated the power of privilege.
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games are going to become more of a luxury for a certain % of people more than ever if this keeps up
Microsoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday www.ign.com/articles/mic...
Xbox Series X now $599.99
Xbox Series X now $599.99
May 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
games are going to become more of a luxury for a certain % of people more than ever if this keeps up
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This is so real lmaoooo
"She booked a solo trip to Iceland while you were composing your <<good morning>> text" 😂😂
"She booked a solo trip to Iceland while you were composing your <<good morning>> text" 😂😂
April 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This is so real lmaoooo
"She booked a solo trip to Iceland while you were composing your <<good morning>> text" 😂😂
"She booked a solo trip to Iceland while you were composing your <<good morning>> text" 😂😂
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Marijuana.
What are yall doing to stay sane???
April 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Marijuana.
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Severance season 2 finale really pissed me off that was so stupid
March 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Severance season 2 finale really pissed me off that was so stupid
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I legit feel infinitely more intelligent than anyone using genAI, it really feels like being surrounded by a bunch of lobotomised monkeys
March 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I legit feel infinitely more intelligent than anyone using genAI, it really feels like being surrounded by a bunch of lobotomised monkeys
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Anyone who says weed is bad is crazy because I just made a fried chicken sandwich with bacon fat mashed potatoes and red pepper flakes all on a hoagie roll and I would not have done that sober
March 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Anyone who says weed is bad is crazy because I just made a fried chicken sandwich with bacon fat mashed potatoes and red pepper flakes all on a hoagie roll and I would not have done that sober
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Are you a video game worker who's tired of being treated like you're disposable? The first step towards change starts with you.
Sign our petition to demand better layoff protections and the respect you all deserve.
Sign our petition to demand better layoff protections and the respect you all deserve.
We’re Done Playing
Video game workers strike back. Over the last few years, game workers have been struck by unprecedented mass layoffs, driven by corporate greed and short-term profit seeking. While employers treat us...
actionnetwork.org
March 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Are you a video game worker who's tired of being treated like you're disposable? The first step towards change starts with you.
Sign our petition to demand better layoff protections and the respect you all deserve.
Sign our petition to demand better layoff protections and the respect you all deserve.
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"I have dismantled the department of education" there is not a single person in the room that knows what the department of education does.
Trump signs EO dismantling the Deparment of Education, next to a "classroom" of children who don't realize what this will actually do to their education
March 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"I have dismantled the department of education" there is not a single person in the room that knows what the department of education does.
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This is perhaps the most important step forward for accessibility standardisation we've seen in the video game industry in the past five years.
Talks across major publishers to standardise accessibility tags and create shared language for features that should become standards is hugely important.
Talks across major publishers to standardise accessibility tags and create shared language for features that should become standards is hugely important.
The ESA and industry partners announced the Accessible Games Initiative at GDC today.
This industry-wide initiative provides a unified collection of accessibility tags, intended to help players more easily find out if a game is accessible to them.
caniplaythat.com/2025/03/20/a...
This industry-wide initiative provides a unified collection of accessibility tags, intended to help players more easily find out if a game is accessible to them.
caniplaythat.com/2025/03/20/a...
Accessible Games Initiative announced by ESA and industry partners - Can I Play That?
The ESA and industry partners announced the Accessible Games Initiative, providing unified accessibility tags for websites and storefronts.
caniplaythat.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This is perhaps the most important step forward for accessibility standardisation we've seen in the video game industry in the past five years.
Talks across major publishers to standardise accessibility tags and create shared language for features that should become standards is hugely important.
Talks across major publishers to standardise accessibility tags and create shared language for features that should become standards is hugely important.
I feel like these people just sit around a table and talk about how they want to inconvenience everyone
USPS chief warns post offices could disappear, details DOGE cuts
USPS chief warns post offices could disappear, details DOGE cuts
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said DOGE is helping as the agency enters a “historic level of transformational change.”
www.al.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I feel like these people just sit around a table and talk about how they want to inconvenience everyone
I’m surrounded by people who are so easily swayed with no form of empathy for their own community until it affects them, it’s disheartening but also encourages me to want to do my part for my community. I see how easy it is for people give up when shit hits the fan
March 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I’m surrounded by people who are so easily swayed with no form of empathy for their own community until it affects them, it’s disheartening but also encourages me to want to do my part for my community. I see how easy it is for people give up when shit hits the fan
I’ve always been surprisingly shocked at how blatantly dumb our president and the government is and how easy people will just follow him but it’s becoming a full blown fear now, dumb people are dangerous and reckless and can do whatever they want with a price
March 21, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I’ve always been surprisingly shocked at how blatantly dumb our president and the government is and how easy people will just follow him but it’s becoming a full blown fear now, dumb people are dangerous and reckless and can do whatever they want with a price