Sarah Woolsey
@swoolsey.bsky.social
Currently: local politics, voting, & nonprofits. MPA. I mostly tweet about elections and sports. (she/her) 🏳️🌈
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I am suddenly reminded of a fundraiser my high school student government did one year where they blasted MMMBop by Hanson over the loudspeakers between every class period until they raised enough money to stop doing so.
Big tech promotes the story that since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, AI has been so popular it's rushed to meet the demand. The reality is different. A study by design scholars shows tech co's have had to push AI on its users with a variety of intrusive tactics.
How big tech is force-feeding us AI:
How big tech is force-feeding us AI:
How big tech is force-feeding us AI
Plus, OpenAI's absurd listening tour, top AI scientists say AI is evolving beyond our control, Facebook is putting data centers in tents, and the AI bubble question — answered?
www.bloodinthemachine.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I am suddenly reminded of a fundraiser my high school student government did one year where they blasted MMMBop by Hanson over the loudspeakers between every class period until they raised enough money to stop doing so.
Quick little detour by the lake on my way home from the Muskegon Juneteenth parade
June 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Quick little detour by the lake on my way home from the Muskegon Juneteenth parade
There is something ironic about paying more to book a nonstop flight to avoid having a connection, then have that flight cancelled, and now you are likely to be stranded overnight at an airport because your new flight is delayed and you'll miss your connection home.
May 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
There is something ironic about paying more to book a nonstop flight to avoid having a connection, then have that flight cancelled, and now you are likely to be stranded overnight at an airport because your new flight is delayed and you'll miss your connection home.
Bike New York is my favorite weekend of the year, rain or shine.
The ride is always an adventure, but also a great time (whether or not you stop being able to shift gears 25 miles into the 40 mile ride)!
The ride is always an adventure, but also a great time (whether or not you stop being able to shift gears 25 miles into the 40 mile ride)!
May 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Bike New York is my favorite weekend of the year, rain or shine.
The ride is always an adventure, but also a great time (whether or not you stop being able to shift gears 25 miles into the 40 mile ride)!
The ride is always an adventure, but also a great time (whether or not you stop being able to shift gears 25 miles into the 40 mile ride)!
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Happy lunar eclipse on pi day, my fellow nerds!
March 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Happy lunar eclipse on pi day, my fellow nerds!
A benefit of an early morning flight is being awake for the lunar eclipse
March 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A benefit of an early morning flight is being awake for the lunar eclipse
When someone asks me what my favorite song is, I'm going to say that it's the sound of someone absolutely slamming a GOP member of congress while asking a question on a telephone town hall.
March 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
When someone asks me what my favorite song is, I'm going to say that it's the sound of someone absolutely slamming a GOP member of congress while asking a question on a telephone town hall.
After the second candle-related incident (this time with flames!), I'm in the market for a candle warmer lamp to reduce the likelihood that my cat sets our house on fire. If anyone has an recommendations for warmers/lamps, I'm all ears.
February 16, 2025 at 2:53 AM
After the second candle-related incident (this time with flames!), I'm in the market for a candle warmer lamp to reduce the likelihood that my cat sets our house on fire. If anyone has an recommendations for warmers/lamps, I'm all ears.