Bruce Shepard
@shepardwb.bsky.social
Retired academic. Spent most of my career as a poli sci prof. But then went over to the dark side, spending last 16 years as a university president.
Was playing with ChatGPT. I got generic and lengthy responses to general questions like: "How can we overcome authoritarianism?" When I asked more directly, the response was terse. Could either mean it's now allowed to say. Or, could be its conclusion is that we are cooked. I fear it's both.
October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Was playing with ChatGPT. I got generic and lengthy responses to general questions like: "How can we overcome authoritarianism?" When I asked more directly, the response was terse. Could either mean it's now allowed to say. Or, could be its conclusion is that we are cooked. I fear it's both.
Cannot wait to get to the store today. Those eggs that were $8/dozen yesterday? Now they will be paying me $64 for each dozen I take off their hands. Need to also stop at the gas station where they will be paying me $40 for each gallon I pump. #stablegenius.
October 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Cannot wait to get to the store today. Those eggs that were $8/dozen yesterday? Now they will be paying me $64 for each dozen I take off their hands. Need to also stop at the gas station where they will be paying me $40 for each gallon I pump. #stablegenius.
In red, white, and blue; flags ready to wave; positive signs in hand. Off to join the other supposed criminals, terrorists, and America-haters, but who actually are simply neighbors joyously standing up for the sacred promise that is true America. Great turnout across the Coachella Valley. #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In red, white, and blue; flags ready to wave; positive signs in hand. Off to join the other supposed criminals, terrorists, and America-haters, but who actually are simply neighbors joyously standing up for the sacred promise that is true America. Great turnout across the Coachella Valley. #NoKings
At the local rally. Tons of people holding creative homemade signs and American flags. Nothing but good vibes. As we line Hwy 111, 5 or more deep, the traffic streaming by is waving, giving thumbs up, and joyfully tapping their horns. It’s offering us renewed hope in these dark times. #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
At the local rally. Tons of people holding creative homemade signs and American flags. Nothing but good vibes. As we line Hwy 111, 5 or more deep, the traffic streaming by is waving, giving thumbs up, and joyfully tapping their horns. It’s offering us renewed hope in these dark times. #NoKings
Next Saturday, instead of watching Dear Leader's $45M birthday parade, we will be peacefully protesting. There are 1,000's of opportunities, bound to be one near you. Check: nokings.org.
June 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Next Saturday, instead of watching Dear Leader's $45M birthday parade, we will be peacefully protesting. There are 1,000's of opportunities, bound to be one near you. Check: nokings.org.
Now in Palm Springs. #50501
May 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Now in Palm Springs. #50501
