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It’s not the cucks around Trump. It’s all the capons doing his bidding. He wants to castrate America.
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It’s not the cucks around Trump. It’s all the capons doing his bidding. He wants to castrate America.
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I was on Tophat talking about AI. I believe faculty should be leading conversations about AI on campuses and students and administration should likewise be involved. We should all be considering the purpose of education and how our values shape our views of this technology tophat.com/teaching-res...
Top Hat Podcast | Higher Listenings | Top Hat
Dive into the Top Hat higher education podcast, where thought leaders, authors, and educators shape the future of higher learning. Tune in now!
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November 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I was on Tophat talking about AI. I believe faculty should be leading conversations about AI on campuses and students and administration should likewise be involved. We should all be considering the purpose of education and how our values shape our views of this technology tophat.com/teaching-res...
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Another reason: I don't think we really know what we're doing when it comes to teaching automation-assisted document production. See this piece from Justin Reich. www.chronicle.com/article/stop...
Opinion | Stop Pretending You Know How to Teach AI
Colleges are racing to make students ‘fluent.’ One problem: No one knows what that means.
www.chronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Another reason: I don't think we really know what we're doing when it comes to teaching automation-assisted document production. See this piece from Justin Reich. www.chronicle.com/article/stop...
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· #AcademicSky · from UWN @uniworldnews.bsky.social
“Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, we cannot have high-quality learning, teaching and research. Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, we also cannot have a fully functional democracy.” —Sjur Bergan
“Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, we cannot have high-quality learning, teaching and research. Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, we also cannot have a fully functional democracy.” —Sjur Bergan
Magna Charta signatories top 1,000 amid growing threats
A Swedish university became the 1,000th signatory to the Magna Charta Universitatum on 13 November at a global convening of university leaders in Lond...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
· #AcademicSky · from UWN @uniworldnews.bsky.social
“Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, we cannot have high-quality learning, teaching and research. Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, we also cannot have a fully functional democracy.” —Sjur Bergan
“Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, we cannot have high-quality learning, teaching and research. Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, we also cannot have a fully functional democracy.” —Sjur Bergan
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This is a better answer than I gave on The Source to @kaitlancollins.bsky.social last night.
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This is a better answer than I gave on The Source to @kaitlancollins.bsky.social last night.
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When self-professed defenders of workers’ rights turn to chatbots for “research”, we’ve got a problem.
Join us for the next Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 live stream, in which @alexhanna.bsky.social & I investigate some recent disappointments in labor research w/ Sophie Song:
Mon, Nov 17, noon PT,
Join us for the next Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 live stream, in which @alexhanna.bsky.social & I investigate some recent disappointments in labor research w/ Sophie Song:
Mon, Nov 17, noon PT,
dair_institute - Twitch
Twitch account for The Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR).
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November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
When self-professed defenders of workers’ rights turn to chatbots for “research”, we’ve got a problem.
Join us for the next Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 live stream, in which @alexhanna.bsky.social & I investigate some recent disappointments in labor research w/ Sophie Song:
Mon, Nov 17, noon PT,
Join us for the next Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 live stream, in which @alexhanna.bsky.social & I investigate some recent disappointments in labor research w/ Sophie Song:
Mon, Nov 17, noon PT,
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Re: Epstein’s emails
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Re: Epstein’s emails
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i'm interested in basic research that:
1. shines light on how existing platforms, models, & the industry at large operates
2.uncovers intentionally obscured info/data
3. is adversary to industry but informative to public. verifiable & independent body of knowledge to equip people to demand better
1. shines light on how existing platforms, models, & the industry at large operates
2.uncovers intentionally obscured info/data
3. is adversary to industry but informative to public. verifiable & independent body of knowledge to equip people to demand better
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
i'm interested in basic research that:
1. shines light on how existing platforms, models, & the industry at large operates
2.uncovers intentionally obscured info/data
3. is adversary to industry but informative to public. verifiable & independent body of knowledge to equip people to demand better
1. shines light on how existing platforms, models, & the industry at large operates
2.uncovers intentionally obscured info/data
3. is adversary to industry but informative to public. verifiable & independent body of knowledge to equip people to demand better
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performative reading, lack of reading skills, nobody's reading anymore -- NO!
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
performative reading, lack of reading skills, nobody's reading anymore -- NO!
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
Thinking of a conservative position at the heart of the hermeneutic tradition, a parallel critique of techno-science’s frame is pretty clear: The dominance of technological thinking flattens meaning into data & erases the human as a moral interlocutor. It puts all human dialogue at risk. 😳
In "Endangered Judgment," political theorist Luke Fernandez critiques the dominance of instrumental reason.
Drawing on Joseph Weizenbaum's (and
Hannah Arendt's) distinction between calculation and judgment, he warns machine logic replacement undermines
human responsibility.
Drawing on Joseph Weizenbaum's (and
Hannah Arendt's) distinction between calculation and judgment, he warns machine logic replacement undermines
human responsibility.
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Thinking of a conservative position at the heart of the hermeneutic tradition, a parallel critique of techno-science’s frame is pretty clear: The dominance of technological thinking flattens meaning into data & erases the human as a moral interlocutor. It puts all human dialogue at risk. 😳
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While we’re at it maybe also treat inheritances as taxable income spread over, say, 10 years.
As many have pointed out absurd that we tax income earned through labour more heavily than other forms of income and acquired wealth.
As many have pointed out absurd that we tax income earned through labour more heavily than other forms of income and acquired wealth.
Laws are bent for the rich.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% – 45% plus national insurance contributions (NIC).
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%, no NIC .
Dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%, no NIC.
All income must be taxed at the same rate.
Wages taxed at marginal rates of 20% – 45% plus national insurance contributions (NIC).
Capital gains taxed at 18% to 32%, no NIC .
Dividends taxed at 8.75% to 39.35%, no NIC.
All income must be taxed at the same rate.
Nothing will change until the political system is freed from the clutches of corporations and the super-rich
The law is being used to enforce existing power structures for the benefit of the few
leftfootforward.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
While we’re at it maybe also treat inheritances as taxable income spread over, say, 10 years.
As many have pointed out absurd that we tax income earned through labour more heavily than other forms of income and acquired wealth.
As many have pointed out absurd that we tax income earned through labour more heavily than other forms of income and acquired wealth.
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Just got this email. I do assume that this is how they got into someone at penn gse's email (not confirmed, this is just my hypothesis). Makes me wonder what the plans are at other institutions.
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Just got this email. I do assume that this is how they got into someone at penn gse's email (not confirmed, this is just my hypothesis). Makes me wonder what the plans are at other institutions.
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apparently the unprecedented wealth and inflcuence big tech is amassing at the cost of the most marginalised is not enough. big tech ceos are not that different from drug cartels
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
EU set to water down landmark AI Act after pressure from big tech
European Commission proposes pauses to provisions in digital rule book amid concerns over implications for EU competitiveness
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
apparently the unprecedented wealth and inflcuence big tech is amassing at the cost of the most marginalised is not enough. big tech ceos are not that different from drug cartels
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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Between the news media in the UK and the US the biggest difference is the strength of the BBC at the center. Which makes it a target. As @brianstelter.bsky.social writes: "the BBC is positioned as an apolitical brand, yet operates in a politically poisonous atmosphere. www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/m...
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Between the news media in the UK and the US the biggest difference is the strength of the BBC at the center. Which makes it a target. As @brianstelter.bsky.social writes: "the BBC is positioned as an apolitical brand, yet operates in a politically poisonous atmosphere. www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/m...
How to Be a Good Citizen When Your Country Does Bad Things www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
Opinion | How to Be a Good Citizen When Your Country Does Bad Things
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
How to Be a Good Citizen When Your Country Does Bad Things www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/o...
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This is a cool paper showing that first-gen college students don't realize a lot of unwritten rules that lead to success (the value of internships, student clubs, letters from professors).
But giving them access to an LLM for guidance significantly closes the gap. mgcuna.github.io/website/JMP_...
But giving them access to an LLM for guidance significantly closes the gap. mgcuna.github.io/website/JMP_...
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This is a cool paper showing that first-gen college students don't realize a lot of unwritten rules that lead to success (the value of internships, student clubs, letters from professors).
But giving them access to an LLM for guidance significantly closes the gap. mgcuna.github.io/website/JMP_...
But giving them access to an LLM for guidance significantly closes the gap. mgcuna.github.io/website/JMP_...
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This is the week AI became presidential
This shallow essay argues that AI will become "conscious" when ppl succumb to the ELIZA effect: a known vulnerability since the 60s. Montero makes uninformed public views the gold standard in benchmarking tech.
In 2023, Judy Estrin called "AI" authoritarian intelligence. This completes the recipe.
In 2023, Judy Estrin called "AI" authoritarian intelligence. This completes the recipe.
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This is the week AI became presidential
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I would add that there are some, upon hearing that “no, no I don’t us Chat gpt” respond with a condescending smile while looking at me like I’m denying that the earth is round
A friend recently texted me the same thing. “Do you really not use ChatGPT?!” It was a sign of where we are culturally on this. People are compelled to use it but also starting to question the normalcy?
Recently met someone who was very surprised to hear I didn’t use ChatGPT or any LLM.
I said my job depended on doing distinctive work. That was my selling point. If I started to sound like ChatGPT and turn out what it did, then how on earth could I justify doing it? What would that make me?
I said my job depended on doing distinctive work. That was my selling point. If I started to sound like ChatGPT and turn out what it did, then how on earth could I justify doing it? What would that make me?
November 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I would add that there are some, upon hearing that “no, no I don’t us Chat gpt” respond with a condescending smile while looking at me like I’m denying that the earth is round
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This. Especially because I believe that writing is thinking (for me). I don’t want to lose that.
What people do not do, they often lose the ability to do. Which is sometimes fine! In my own life, I don’t have any great need to know how to do some of the math I once learned. But I don’t want to forget how to write.
November 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This. Especially because I believe that writing is thinking (for me). I don’t want to lose that.
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Interesting that none of the past few years’ discussions of close reading really circled back to this banger: raley.english.ucsb.edu/wp-content/E...
raley.english.ucsb.edu
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Interesting that none of the past few years’ discussions of close reading really circled back to this banger: raley.english.ucsb.edu/wp-content/E...
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Had a chance to talk to one of my go-to guides about how generative AI is advancing and impacting education, @marcwatkins.bsky.social. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
Agentic AI Invading the LMS and Other Things We Should Know
A Q&A with Marc Watkins, director of the AI Institute for Teachers.
www.insidehighered.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Had a chance to talk to one of my go-to guides about how generative AI is advancing and impacting education, @marcwatkins.bsky.social. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
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How AI agents work is not a matter of natural law.
People shape these systems. People choose whether AI agents identify themselves or not.
Bots should not be allowed to pass themselves off as human in online environments.
We need regulation or voluntary cooperation from AI agent vendors. +
People shape these systems. People choose whether AI agents identify themselves or not.
Bots should not be allowed to pass themselves off as human in online environments.
We need regulation or voluntary cooperation from AI agent vendors. +
The Latest Front in the Battle for Academic Integrity: Initial Thoughts in Response to the Rise of AI Agents - Blog | Anthology
AI Agents are reshaping education—undetectable, unstoppable, and controversial. Discover why higher ed must rethink integrity and assessments in this new AI era
community.anthology.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 AM
How AI agents work is not a matter of natural law.
People shape these systems. People choose whether AI agents identify themselves or not.
Bots should not be allowed to pass themselves off as human in online environments.
We need regulation or voluntary cooperation from AI agent vendors. +
People shape these systems. People choose whether AI agents identify themselves or not.
Bots should not be allowed to pass themselves off as human in online environments.
We need regulation or voluntary cooperation from AI agent vendors. +
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Yes, the people on your screen observing on the election should know that there's an alternative model for how to do it. It's called the citizens agenda. I have been writing about it, and advocating for it, since 2010. pressthink.org/2010/08/the-...
Errol Louis was alluding to it last night:
Errol Louis was alluding to it last night:
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yes, the people on your screen observing on the election should know that there's an alternative model for how to do it. It's called the citizens agenda. I have been writing about it, and advocating for it, since 2010. pressthink.org/2010/08/the-...
Errol Louis was alluding to it last night:
Errol Louis was alluding to it last night:
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She Won Her Election. Mike Johnson Won’t Swear Her In.
What’s wrong with this picture?
Release the Epstein files.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
What’s wrong with this picture?
Release the Epstein files.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Is Speaker Mike Johnson Afraid of Adelita Grijalva?
She won her election. The speaker won’t swear her in.
slate.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
She Won Her Election. Mike Johnson Won’t Swear Her In.
What’s wrong with this picture?
Release the Epstein files.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
What’s wrong with this picture?
Release the Epstein files.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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3,382 Ss Soldiers Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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November 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM