TopQuark
@topq.bsky.social
Coffee freak. Inveterate collector of data. PKM. I tweet in Thai and English. Follow me at your own risk 😆
And here it comes. How much of this involves Trump's businesses? He never does anything without personal financial gain.
White House to Announce ‘TrumpRx’ Drug-Buying Website, and Deal With Pfizer
www.wsj.com/health/pharm...
White House to Announce ‘TrumpRx’ Drug-Buying Website, and Deal With Pfizer
www.wsj.com/health/pharm...
Exclusive | White House to Announce ‘TrumpRx’ Drug-Buying Website, and Deal With Pfizer
President Trump is expected to unveil the measures with Pfizer’s CEO on Tuesday
www.wsj.com
September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
And here it comes. How much of this involves Trump's businesses? He never does anything without personal financial gain.
White House to Announce ‘TrumpRx’ Drug-Buying Website, and Deal With Pfizer
www.wsj.com/health/pharm...
White House to Announce ‘TrumpRx’ Drug-Buying Website, and Deal With Pfizer
www.wsj.com/health/pharm...
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The best and the brightest
In the State Department’s original tweet, they tagged the wrong Gustavo Petro. Imagine being a random guy from Brazil and waking up to learn you’ve been visa banned from the US
September 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The best and the brightest
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Trump: "She should be put in jail. Fani Willis is a criminal."
September 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Trump: "She should be put in jail. Fani Willis is a criminal."
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Fair warning, you should probably not tell the person who writes about public health conspiracies throughout history that antivax movements didn't exist until Wakefield. I believe the bibliography I just sent might be an entire bookshelf worth of "WTAF is wrong with you? No."
September 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Fair warning, you should probably not tell the person who writes about public health conspiracies throughout history that antivax movements didn't exist until Wakefield. I believe the bibliography I just sent might be an entire bookshelf worth of "WTAF is wrong with you? No."
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PhD-level, y'all.
Just in case there was any doubt, ChatGPT 5.0 still makes up completely random citations that don't exist and should not be used for literature search.
August 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
PhD-level, y'all.
Oh my. These execs are so disconnected from reality and completely lacking in empathy. No surprise there.
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 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Oh my. These execs are so disconnected from reality and completely lacking in empathy. No surprise there.
This is more relevant today. MAGA exemplify this mindset.
June 23, 2025 at 6:21 AM
This is more relevant today. MAGA exemplify this mindset.
If you've ever used Word for long writing, you know how much this bloated, buggy, distracting, AI-driven sucks.
Markdown and the Slow Fade of the Formatting Fetish
ia.net/topics/markd...
Markdown and the Slow Fade of the Formatting Fetish
ia.net/topics/markd...
Markdown and the Slow Fade of the Formatting Fetish
Notes on a revolution in slow motion.
ia.net
April 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If you've ever used Word for long writing, you know how much this bloated, buggy, distracting, AI-driven sucks.
Markdown and the Slow Fade of the Formatting Fetish
ia.net/topics/markd...
Markdown and the Slow Fade of the Formatting Fetish
ia.net/topics/markd...
Are we seeing the rise of the Dual State in America?
America Is Watching the Rise of a Dual State
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America Is Watching the Rise of a Dual State
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America Is Watching the Rise of a Dual State
For most people, the courts will continue to operate as usual—until they don’t.
theatlantic.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Are we seeing the rise of the Dual State in America?
America Is Watching the Rise of a Dual State
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America Is Watching the Rise of a Dual State
theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
'Block lists' are more common than thought. People are reporting that many American corporations practice this concept. Laid off through no fault? Tough to get re-hired
We uncovered Meta's 'block lists.' It turns out a lot more companies have them, too.
www.businessinsider.com/how-block-li...
We uncovered Meta's 'block lists.' It turns out a lot more companies have them, too.
www.businessinsider.com/how-block-li...
We uncovered Meta's 'block lists.' It turns out a lot more companies have them, too.
Workers across industries report being unknowingly blocked from being rehired by their former employers, sometimes for years.
www.businessinsider.com
March 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
'Block lists' are more common than thought. People are reporting that many American corporations practice this concept. Laid off through no fault? Tough to get re-hired
We uncovered Meta's 'block lists.' It turns out a lot more companies have them, too.
www.businessinsider.com/how-block-li...
We uncovered Meta's 'block lists.' It turns out a lot more companies have them, too.
www.businessinsider.com/how-block-li...
Maybe Musk should look into Tesla's books?
$1.4bn is a lot to fall through the cracks, even for Tesla
www.ft.com/content/62df...
$1.4bn is a lot to fall through the cracks, even for Tesla
www.ft.com/content/62df...
$1.4bn is a lot to fall through the cracks, even for Tesla
When money spent on assets doesn’t result in assets
www.ft.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Maybe Musk should look into Tesla's books?
$1.4bn is a lot to fall through the cracks, even for Tesla
www.ft.com/content/62df...
$1.4bn is a lot to fall through the cracks, even for Tesla
www.ft.com/content/62df...
'Misled' is too mild a term for the decades-long disinformation campaign on the role of sugary drinks as a causative agent in diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. /1
How Coke misled America
www.businessinsider.com/coca-cola-mi...
How Coke misled America
www.businessinsider.com/coca-cola-mi...
Sugary sodas cause deadly diseases. Coca-Cola worked to discredit the science.
Inside Coke's covert campaign to downplay the risks of sugary soda. A new book shows how the company misled America.
www.businessinsider.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
'Misled' is too mild a term for the decades-long disinformation campaign on the role of sugary drinks as a causative agent in diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. /1
How Coke misled America
www.businessinsider.com/coca-cola-mi...
How Coke misled America
www.businessinsider.com/coca-cola-mi...
How US billionaires avoid paying taxes, even when they die. (Gift article)
Buy, Borrow, Die
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Buy, Borrow, Die
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Buy, Borrow, Die
How to be a billionaire and pay no taxes
www.theatlantic.com
March 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
How US billionaires avoid paying taxes, even when they die. (Gift article)
Buy, Borrow, Die
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Buy, Borrow, Die
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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This is completely fucked up. I know everything is fucked up, but THIS is why universities need to stand up and fight, not cave like Columbia did. NOTHING will satisfy them, and all the capitulation just leads to more demands and humiliation.
I’m told this is a real letter. It basically says, “We’ll destroy Columbia unless you destroy it first.”
March 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This is completely fucked up. I know everything is fucked up, but THIS is why universities need to stand up and fight, not cave like Columbia did. NOTHING will satisfy them, and all the capitulation just leads to more demands and humiliation.
Influencers have become a plague on society. It's not ok to grab a baby wild animal from its mother.
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister
Montana-based hunting influencer flew out of Australia on Friday after home affairs minister said he couldn’t ‘wait to see the back of this individual’
www.theguardian.com
March 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Influencers have become a plague on society. It's not ok to grab a baby wild animal from its mother.
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Not a drag queen? 🤷🏼♂️
March 13, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Not a drag queen? 🤷🏼♂️
@shadowsnacks.bsky.social I just took a quick look at your photos. Nice work!
February 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
@shadowsnacks.bsky.social I just took a quick look at your photos. Nice work!
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Wait. Have @doge and Elon just been pulling numbers from usaspending.gov ?
Then releasing it as if they discovered it ?
Brilliant if true. Absolutely brilliant. Fooled me.
Very Trump like too.
Any usaspending.gov experts out there that can tell us ?
Then releasing it as if they discovered it ?
Brilliant if true. Absolutely brilliant. Fooled me.
Very Trump like too.
Any usaspending.gov experts out there that can tell us ?
USAspending.gov
usaspending.gov
February 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Wait. Have @doge and Elon just been pulling numbers from usaspending.gov ?
Then releasing it as if they discovered it ?
Brilliant if true. Absolutely brilliant. Fooled me.
Very Trump like too.
Any usaspending.gov experts out there that can tell us ?
Then releasing it as if they discovered it ?
Brilliant if true. Absolutely brilliant. Fooled me.
Very Trump like too.
Any usaspending.gov experts out there that can tell us ?
Wild otters on the Singapore River
February 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Wild otters on the Singapore River
Temporarily escaping the PM 2.5 in Bangkok. Enjoying the breeze on the waterfront in Singapore. Coffee at Toby’ Estate, with a friendly Mynah
February 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Temporarily escaping the PM 2.5 in Bangkok. Enjoying the breeze on the waterfront in Singapore. Coffee at Toby’ Estate, with a friendly Mynah
Oopsies! How will OpenAI, Claude etc. deal with this? As for Grok...
Trump Embraced AI and It Exploded Spectacularly in His Face
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Trump Embraced AI and It Exploded Spectacularly in His Face
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Trump Embraced AI and It Exploded Spectacularly in His Face
Nvidia's losses following the rise of DeepSeek's AI app are staggering, which doesn't bode well for Donald Trump's doubling down on the tech.
futurism.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Oopsies! How will OpenAI, Claude etc. deal with this? As for Grok...
Trump Embraced AI and It Exploded Spectacularly in His Face
futurism.com/trump-embrac...
Trump Embraced AI and It Exploded Spectacularly in His Face
futurism.com/trump-embrac...
YouTuber to AI ripping off videos: Eat my .ASS
Preventing AI Plagiarism With .ASS Subtitling
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Preventing AI Plagiarism With .ASS Subtitling
hackaday.com/2025/01/25/p...
Preventing AI Plagiarism With .ASS Subtitling
Around two years ago, the world was inundated with news about how generative AI or large language models would revolutionize the world. At the time it was easy to get caught up in the hype, but in …
hackaday.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
YouTuber to AI ripping off videos: Eat my .ASS
Preventing AI Plagiarism With .ASS Subtitling
hackaday.com/2025/01/25/p...
Preventing AI Plagiarism With .ASS Subtitling
hackaday.com/2025/01/25/p...