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Clay Williams

@clayew.bsky.social
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Tech wonk, contemplative, cyclist, dachshund lover. Founder of Living Christ Sangha. Married to poet David Groff. Opinions mine.

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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Learn what happened last week with AI, and what actions you can take to ensure it serves the common good. thesuture.substack.com/p/astonishin...
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Astonishing Assertions and Concerning Questions
The Week in AI: September 27-October 3, 2026
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Humans have a unique capacity to offer love and concern to each other and to the world we inhabit. This is our gift and our call, and we mustn’t allow it to be diminished by our current AI-driven hopes and fears. thesuture.substack.com/p/clear-as-m...
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Clear as Mud
The Week in AI: September 20-26, 2026
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942. Nancy Pelosi was born on March 26, 1940. Can you answer this question: “Was Joe Biden born earlier than Nancy Pelosi?” All three of our major AI systems struggle with it. thesuture.substack.com/p/not-so-sma...
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Not So Smart
AI Lessons from a Simple Question
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today (22 Sep 2026) at 8:05 PM ET is the autumn equinox for people in the northern hemisphere. This is the moment when the Earth begins to tilt us away from the Sun. It is also an invitation to reorient ourselves in the midst of our disorienting world. thesuture.substack.com/p/disoriente...
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Disoriented and Reorienting
Reflections at the Equinox
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Each Sunday, I will highlight the most important AI news of the week. The basic analysis is free to all; paid subscribers will receive additional in-depth analysis and actions. This is the first issue. Please check it out! thesuture.substack.com/p/calm-amid-...
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Calm Amid Chaos
The Week in AI: September 12-19, 2026
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
There were many questions raised at my AI forum on 9/13, and I didn’t have time to answer them all. Some questions were really important (e.g. what do recent reports of rogue agents mean?) Here are those answers! thesuture.substack.com/p/overtime-p...
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Overtime: Pondering Questions Left Unanswered
A Follow-up to the “Understanding Ourselves in the Age of AI” Forum
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I will be speaking on AI tomorrow (9/13) at the St. Bart's Forum. If you are in NYC, join us at 50th and Park at 10am ET. If you are remote, here is a YouTube link. www.youtube.com/live/jopM6Fu...
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\Understanding Ourselves in the Age of AI | The Forum at 10 am
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Hey friends, please check out my new reflection on how stillness, silence, and hope are the leverage we need to transform our world. 🙏 thesuture.substack.com/p/stillness-...
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Stillness, Silence, and Hope
The Leverage to Transform the World
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Check out what is coming this fall in my Substack publication. thesuture.substack.com/p/nourishmen...
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Nourishment and Healing
Coming This Fall in The Suture
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Today is Brother David Steindl-Rast’s 100th birthday. I am blessed to be part of the multi-day celebration at his monastery in Austria. The first link is my tribute to my dear friend and teacher on this wonderful occasion. thesuture.substack.com/p/happy-100t...
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Happy 100th Birthday, Brother David!
Celebrating a Life of Courageous Gratefulness
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
A fantastic essay (link in first comment) by Santa Fe Institute President David C. Kraukauer in Nautilus. There are two teaser quotes in the add-on post he elaborates on wonderfully in the essay. nautil.us/what-makes-h...
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What Makes Humans Stupid
What Makes Humans Stupid: It takes intelligence to get things spectacularly wrong. An essay on our undoing.
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Happy 91st birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. 🙏 www.dalailama.com/news/celebra...
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
A few brief reflections on how to repair our divisions and restore civic health to our 250 year old country. open.substack.com/pub/thesutur...
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The USA at 250
A Brief Reflection on Repair
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Tomorrow at Living Christ Sangha (the Buddhist-Christian community I founded at St Bart’s Episcopal Church) we host Shantum Seth, who was ordained as a Dharma Teacher by Thich Nhat Hanh in 2001. Shantum will discuss spiritual pilgrimage and take questions. Details at www.livingchristsangha.org/talks
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Blog 1 — Living Christ Sangha
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Today is HIV long-term survivors day when we celebrate the courage and resilience of those who have lived with long-term HIV. I’m grateful. #hivlongtermsurvivors
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Thomas Spooks 🎃👻💀 @thomasfuchs.at · 28/05/2026
Then: “Sorry that our OS takes up 100KB, but we added hard disk support in this release!” Now: “This update is 14.5GB and adds 8 emoji.”
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Petra Michaela @petramichaela.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
One day, our children will not ask how much money we possessed, what car we drove, or how big our house was. They will ask why we stood by and watched as forests vanished, rivers died, and the sky lost its breath.
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Clouds over Jersey City at sunset.
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This Sunday at 10 AM ET, I will be hosting Jeremy David Engels (@jeremydavidengels.bsky.social) at the Forum @ St. Bart's to discuss his recently released book "On Mindful Democracy" The event will be in-person at St. Bart's and simulcast/recorded on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXXA...
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On Mindful Democracy | The Forum at St. Bart's
YouTube video by ST. BART'S
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Wisdom is a medicine that can treat the poisons of delusion, anger, and greed. It is the topic of the last essay in the six-week series on Repenting of the Three Poisons. thesuture.substack.com/p/the-medici...
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The Medicine of Wisdom
Repenting of the Three Poisons: Week 6
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We cultivate generosity by practicing gratefulness. When we see clearly how much has been given to us, we can share with confidence and joy. Join a group discussion on post on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 PM ET. Details at thesuture.substack.com/p/the-medici...
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The Medicine of Generosity
Repenting of the Three Poisons: Week 5
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The essay for week 4 in our series on "Repenting of the Three Poisons" is now available. We've moved on to the three medicines! We will discuss loving-kindness this week. Details on how to join are in the essay: thesuture.substack.com/p/the-medici...
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The Medicine of Loving-Kindness
Repenting of the Three Poisons: Week 4
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 17/03/2026
Happy St. Patrick's Day, New York.
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
As part of the Lenten Series on "Repenting from the Three Poisons," I've completed the essay on the poison of anger. Our community will meet to discuss this on Monday evening from 7:00-8:00 PM ET. Please join us! open.substack.com/pub/thesutur...
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The Poison of Anger
Repenting of the Three Poisons: Week 3
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Reminder: tonight (March 4) at 6PM ET is an opportunity to join Living Christ Sangha and discuss the poison of greed. Visit livingchristsangha.org to see details on how to join us on Zoom.
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Living Christ Sangha
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Why isn't Elon Musk happy? I offer a few thoughts in this essay on the Poison of Greed. thesuture.substack.com/p/the-poison...
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The Poison of Greed
Repenting of the Three Poisons: Week 2
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Living Christ Sangha is hosting a Lenten series on how we repent from the poisons of ignorance, greed, and anger. This is the text of our handout for our first session on ignorance. thesuture.substack.com/p/the-poison...
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The Poison of Ignorance
Repenting of the Three Poisons: Week 1
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Silence is not just the absence of noise. It is also the presence of meaning. thesuture.substack.com/p/silence?r=...
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Silence
Recollecting Ourselves
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
If you’re stressed by our chaotic world, please check out a new series on self-care that I’m offering on The Suture (my Substack publication.)
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A New Series on Self Care
Nourishing the Body, Mind, and Spirit
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
In this essay, I wrestle with questions that have troubled me deeply: how can a sizable minority of our country support the current administration’s actions? How do they not see where Trump is leading us? thesuture.substack.com/p/imprisoned...
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Imprisoned by the Three Poisons
The persistence of Trumpism in the wake of American decline
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Please check out my new Christmas Eve post on waiting and the authentic life. thesuture.substack.com/p/waiting-in...
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Waiting in the Now
A Practice for Advent and Beyond
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
In a year in which all Federal agencies have inexplicably been instructed not to commemorate World AIDS Day in any way, I stand in love, solidarity, and resistance with all who are infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. As an HIV+ person, I refuse to be erased. aidsunited.org
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Home - AIDS United
In the ongoing work for social justice and true equity, ending the HIV epidemic in the United States is our chosen role. We’ve seen firsthand how the intersectionality of social injustice, discriminat...
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
@shannonvallor.bsky.social -- I think "The AI Mirror" is a masterpiece, and I used it as part of a retreat I just led on AI at Trinity Retreat Center. Thank you for your work! And did you see this item from CNN? What a world... www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/t...
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Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives | CNN Business
Sales of an artificial intelligence-enabled plush toy have been suspended after it was found that it engaged in conversation around sexually explicit topics and offered potentially dangerous advice.
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
The final post in my "Getting Off the Wire" series is now live. open.substack.com/pub/thesutur...
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Getting off the Wire, Part 3
Repairing the Breach
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. —DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
My next Substack essay is now live! thesuture.substack.com/p/getting-of...
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Getting Off the Wire, Part 2
Reducing the Harm
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Jeremy David Engels @jeremydavidengels.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Community building Wednesday—fine folks to follow! @bill-maxwell.bsky.social @bluthrunthru.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social @theogccd.bsky.social @raykwong.bsky.social @qm-b.bsky.social @fredbluevoter.bsky.social @ltwlauren.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @markymark757.bsky.social
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Check out my new Substack essay, first in a three part series on reducing the harm being cause by the Trump administration. open.substack.com/pub/thesutur...
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Getting Off the Wire, Part 1
Preparing to Reduce the Harm
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
“Power wants your body softening in a chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen. Get outside. Put your body in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people. Make new friends and march with them.” -- Timothy Snyder, "On Tyranny" lesson #13 #HandsOff #April5 #Resist
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
I’m joining hundreds of activists at #AIDSWatch from Mar 31-Apr 2, 2025, where we will organize and visit Capitol Hill 🏛️ to argue for HIV/AIDS policies that are grounded in science 🧬and compassion 🙏 and to remind Congress: Nothing For Us, Without Us! 💯
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Shannon Vallor @shannonvallor.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Arrived to this inauspicious but unsurprising news, and an equally inauspicious jumbo screen during opening remarks, proudly displaying this *deeply* messed up AI-generated cat
An AI-generated cat with a mutated arm and missing a collarbone, displayed at the AI Action Summit in Paris
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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen. Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !” globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
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How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Generally speaking, slashing government funding for Christian organizations like Catholic Relief Services, attacking Lutheran charities, and maligning the US Conference of Catholic Bishops isn't especially pro-Christian.
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Jeremy David Engels @jeremydavidengels.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
There is so much to stand against right now. So today I’m feeling a strong urge to stand FOR justice, compassion, inclusion, and community. Thinking of you fondly, friends. [saw this sign in NYC this week while visiting and found it moving]
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Forgotten Poets @forgottenpoets.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
. "Let us roam the night together..." —Langston Hughes #blackhistorymonth #poetry #ForgottenPoets
Harlem Night Song

Come,
Let us roam the night together
Singing.

I love you.

Across
The Harlem roof-tops
Moon is shining
Night sky is blue.
Stars are great drops
Of golden dew.
In the cabaret
The jazz-band’s playing.

I love you.

Come,
Let us roam the night together
Singing.
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Today, I published part 2 in a series on how Trump won and what we can do. This essay focuses on how we manage our mental health and well-being.
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Cultivating the Ground of Goodness
Restoring Ourselves
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/02/2025
Crockett: "If feels as if y'all have just decided that y'all are gonna castrate your constitutional duty & hand it over to someone who was unelected. It doesn't matter how many cheerleaders he had on the field campaigning for him. That doesn't mean he gets to go in and sit atop any of our agencies"
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
This needs to go viral. #musk #coup
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Nathan Tankus @nathantankus.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
To be clear, I 100% believe that the primary barrier to Elon Musk gaining control of the Treasury payments system is COBOL
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Clay Williams @clayew.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
“We set up conditions for our happiness and become trapped. Happiness can come to us at any time if we’re free.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
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