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Franzylvania @protopigeon.lol · 07/09/2026

Oh no. No no no no no.

A Le Crueset / Happy Potter cast iron casserole dish collaboration, which is cursed af in and of itself, but it has some kind of vagina for a lid handle, in gold no less.

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Bateman Horne Center @batemanhornecenter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

People with severe ME/CFS are too often left out of conversations about their own illness. Jaime Seltzer of @meactnet.bsky.social shares how advocacy, art and peer support can help amplify their voices, and remind them they are still part of this community. Watch here: youtu.be/HlfbfyRl3K8

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Espen Wiborg @espenhw.grumblesmurf.org · 17/07/2026

With the Right, it's ALWAYS projection

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Michael Nabert @sustainablesong.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Research confirms that the more skilled professionals like doctors and software engineers rely on AI, the more their skills degrade. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Is AI ruining our skills? Early results are in — and they’re not good

Reliance on artificial-intelligence tools degrades the abilities of physicians and software engineers, studies show.

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Zero. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC News headline: "Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine."

Passage from BBC News article:
"Around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to a vaccine which protects against cervical cancer, according to analysis published in the Lancet.

The first study of its kind, external showed that deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls were offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) jab in 2008.

Between 2020 and 2024, no cervical cancer deaths were recorded in women aged 20 to 24 - the first time that had happened over a five-year period.

Without vaccination, around 23 deaths would have been expected."

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KILLY krat nyahah >w< @ BLFC @spookybiscuits.com · 15/06/2026

sorry to the indie team with the sob story but your game either uses AI or it doesn't use AI and that decides whether or not i, and a lot of other people, buy and cover it. you opted out of sales when you signed up for claude, my man.

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Ond latter(mild) 💀 @lattermild.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Sikkerhetsopplæring på jobb: Svindlere skaper ofte en opplevelse av at ting haster for å få deg til å glemme å stille kritiske spørsmål. KI-misjonærer: Hvis ikke dere tar i bruk KI NÅ KOMMER DERE TIL Å BLI UTKONKURRERT!!!11!!1!! Jobben: Å hei, vi må forte oss her, veldig viktig!

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Patricia Aas 🐢🏳️‍🌈 @patigallardo.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Someone mentioned Gell-Mann Amnesia for AI generated code, and I’ve been saying this irl, but thought I was imagining things. I am 10x more impressed with AI generated code in languages I’m bad at vs languages I’m pretty good at. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gell-Ma...

Noun
Gell-Mann Amnesia effect (plural Gell-Mann
Amnesia effects)
1. The phenomenon of a person trusting newspapers for topics which that person is not knowledgeable about, despite recognizing the newspaper as being extremely inaccurate on certain topics which that person is knowledgeable about.

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Espen Wiborg @espenhw.grumblesmurf.org · 12/06/2026

I hate that these days when I say I grew up in cooler times I mostly mean it literally

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LRB Bookshop @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk · 03/06/2026

eavesdropping on a couple of english lit academics in st. john, i overheard confirmation of what is surely going to be the biggest literary news story of the year

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bigmsaxon @bigmsaxon.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

What about a shrewspaper boy.

Grayscale illustration of a shrew wearing a newsie outfit and a bag filled with rolled up newspapers on his chest. He is holding a newspaper in his hand with the headline "Slow Shrews Day".

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 29/05/2026

This is real. www.whitehouse.gov/aliens/

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Einar W. Høst @einarwh.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Quote a fictional band that is not Spinal Tap. Pelle Parafins bøljeband

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Einar W. Høst @einarwh.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

You wouldn't steal a cdr.

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Einar W. Høst @einarwh.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Blog post: einarwh.no/blog/2026/04...

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I refuse to play the imitation game

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Cameron Blevins @cblevins.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

This is so, so well-articulated.

People call this friction "grunt work." Schwartz uses exactly that phrase, and he's right that LLMs can remove it. What he doesn't say, because he already has decades of hard-won intuition and doesn't need the grunt work anymore, is that for someone who doesn't yet have that intuition, the grunt work is the work. The boring parts and the important parts are tangled together in a way that you can't separate in advance. You don't know which afternoon of debugging was the one that taught you something fundamental about your data until three years later, when you're working on a completely different problem and the insight surfaces. Serendipity doesn't come from efficiency. It comes from spending time in the space where the problem lives, getting your hands dirty, making mistakes that nobody asked you to make and learning things nobody assigned you to learn.

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Olje- og klimaminister @energi.observer · 02/04/2026

A powerful US spy-tech company linked to genocide in Gaza, ICE deportations, and Trump’s war with Iran is now expanding across Europe into our hospitals, police and data systems. We must expose it and stop its expansion action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-03...

action.wemove.eu

Say No to Palantir in Europe

A powerful US spy-tech company run by billionaires is linked to genocide in Gaza, helps ICE separate families, and fuels Trump’s war with Iran. And now it’s quietly expanding across Europe gaining acc...

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Espen Wiborg @espenhw.grumblesmurf.org · 28/03/2026

Au contraire, mon ami: life is a series of doing things that seem important but are still silly

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Spillane @spillanetp.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Happy polio vaccine announcement anniversary. "There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?" remains one of the hardest remarks of all time. Kind of quote every child should be taught

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Mrs. Detective PikaBOO, Esq. @clapifyoulikeme.favrd.social · 17/03/2026

Everyone stfu the Sixth Circuit issued *gigantic* AI sanctions storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

We wholeheartedly agree. Irion and Egli breached the trust that we must have in the
lawyers appearing before us. They have brought the profession into disrepute. Irion's and Egli's failure to comply with the basic rules of our profession has forced us and the City to unnecessarily expend time and resources on a case that should have been litigated and resolved straightforwardly but was not. More importantly, by breaching our trust, we can no longer rely on the representations in Irion's and Egli's briefs, harming both their clients (whose cases are now viewed with skepticism and this court who must now independently verify everything Irion and Egli write. Finally, Irion and Egli have sullied the reputation of our bar, which now must litigate under the cloud of their conduct. We therefore issue these sanctions to Irion and Egli, the rationales for which we will explain below:
1. Irion and Egli must jointly and severally reimburse appellees in full for their reasonable attorneys' fees on appeal in all three appeals.
2. Irion and Egli must jointly and severally pay double costs to appellees for costs incurred under 28 U.S.C. § 1920 on appeal in all three appeals.
3. Appellees must file an accounting of their costs and attorneys' fees on appeal, with supporting documentation, no later than seven days from the date of this

order. Irion and Egli shall file any responses or objections to appellees' requests for costs and attorneys' fees on appeal no later than seven days thereafter. There will be no replies.
4. Irion and Egli must each separately and individually pay $15,000 to the registry of this court as punitive sanctions for the proceedings in this court in all three appeals.
5. The clerk will forward a copy of this order to the chief judge to consider disciplinary proceedings under Sixth Circuit Local Rule 46.
6. If Irion and Egli are financially unable to comply with some or all of the requirements of this order, they must file an affidavit under seal describing their financial situation along with their objections to appellees' fee requests.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 17/03/2026

From @meganwachspress.bsky.social’s post (on having been the target of a professor’s advances as a student): “To want someone who wants to learn from you is to want someone for their powerlessness.”

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Espen Wiborg @espenhw.grumblesmurf.org · 16/03/2026

With a comically large pair of scissors

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

It is the anniversary of the My Lai massacre today. I'd say that even more than most years, it's important to remember what happened. And the role Hugh Thompson, an active serviceman, played in both stopping and publicising it. Despite enormous military, political and public pressure to stay quiet.

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David Meyer @superglaze.eurosky.social · 12/03/2026

Huge trans rights ruling from the EU's top court - if someone moves to another EU country and transitions, their home country can't refuse to amend their registration details to match their lived gender identity

CJEU press release:
Member State legislation which does not permit the amendment of the
gender data of one of its nationals who has exercised his or her right to
freedom of movement is contrary to EU law
A Bulgarian national was registered at birth as being male, with a name, personal identification number and identity documents corresponding to that sex. She currently lives in Italy, where she has begun hormone therapy, and now presents herself as a woman.
She instituted proceedings before the Bulgarian courts seeking a declaration that she is a female person and to have her civil status data amended on her birth certificate. Despite the medical opinions and legal assessments confirming the gender identity claimed, her request was rejected.
According to national legislation, as interpreted by the plenary assembly of civil chambers of the Bulgarian Supreme Court of Cassation, the term ‘sex’ must be understood in its biological sense, excluding any amendment of the particulars relating to sex, name and identification number. The public interest, based on the moral and/or religious values of Bulgarian society, thus prevails over the interests of transgender persons.
Hearing the dispute, the Bulgarian Supreme Court of Cassation has doubts as to the compatibility of that legislation with EU law and has referred the matter to the Court of Justice.
In its judgment, the Court holds that EU law precludes legislation of a Member State which does not permit the amendment of the gender data in the civil status registers of one of its nationals who has exercised his or her right to move and reside freely in another Member State.
The Court emphasises first of all that, while the issue of identity documents falls within the competence of the Member States, they must exercise that competence in compliance with EU law...

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10/03/2026

1. A new NHS England Review excluded 97% of all trans care studies to conclude that trans youth care doesn't work. It explicitly violates several guidelines around reviewing literature, and appears to be politics masquerading as (shoddy) science. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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New NHS England Review Excluded 97% Of All Trans Studies To Say Care Doesn't Work

The new review has led to a ban for HRT through the NHS England system under the age of 18.

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Lia Pas @liapas.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

For this #InternationalWomensDay I’m sharing a symptomatology #embroidery, body map (2016), in which I stitched my #MECFS symptoms freehand over a few months. ME/CFS affects mostly women, and the symptoms are often ignored or not taken seriously because of medical misogyny. #SciArt

An outline of a naked woman is embroidered on linen in the same bone white colour as the linen. She stands legs together, her right hand covering her groin, her left hand, palm up, extended slightly to her side. She looks to the right. Her entire body except for her belly is covered in intricate markings representing different neurological sensations. Her face is a mask of green lines, feathery grey lines cover her shoulders and chest. There is a thick band of intricate burgundy stitching around her waist. Her forearms and hands are covered in thick blue undulant lines. Her right leg has bands of burgundy along the muscles, with small dots around them. Her inner left leg has a thick line of blue running up it, with thin branches spreading towards her outer leg.

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Maren @gietlitevink.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Katten klatret opp på meg og jeg tenkte «herregud han elsker meg faktisk???», helt til han hoppet videre og jeg innså at han bare hadde brukt meg som en brikke i sitt kylling-heist. Ja, han er katt, men han er også mann. Viktig å ikke glemme, denne lille 8.mars-kvelden

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

The literal genie is a very common trope: when you "make a wish" you get exactly what you wish for. This is one of the explicit limits on the spell Wish from D&D - often called the most powerful spell in the game because its effect is "make a wish and it comes true." (this is a thread about tech)

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Espen Wiborg @espenhw.grumblesmurf.org · 02/03/2026

We could have been on the good timeline

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Espen Wiborg @espenhw.grumblesmurf.org · 23/02/2026

The primary value of a university education is, in fact, increased LEARNING power

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Where have all the people who throw themselves down ice cliffs on tea trays suddenly gone? We can't just let them rejoin regular society now. That way lies madness.

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Espen Wiborg @espenhw.grumblesmurf.org · 21/02/2026

The USA is turning into a parody of North Korea

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Trump's FCC Chair Brendan Carr announces the "Pledge America" campaign — urging broadcasters to air "patriotic, pro-American programming" for America's 250th birthday. One example they give: "Starting each broadcast day with the 'Star Spangled Banner' or Pledge of Allegiance."

Chairman Carr Announces Pledge America Campaign
Urges Broadcasters to Air Patriotic, Pro-America Programming in Support of America’s
250th Birthday

WASHINGTON, February 20, 2026—Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr established the Pledge
America Campaign.
This year, we celebrate an historic milestone in our country’s history. On July 4, 2026, we will mark
250 years of American independence. In recognition, President Donald J. Trump established the
Salute to America 250 Task Force (“Task Force 250”). The White House notes:
Under the President’s leadership, Task Force 250 has commenced the planning of a
full year of festivities to officially launch on Memorial Day, 2025 and continue
through July 4, 2026.
The White House is engaging and encouraging the entire federal government, state
and local governments, the private sector, non-profit and educational institutions,
and every citizen across this country to join in this historic celebration.
Task Force 250 invites citizens to have a renewed love of American history,
experience the beauty of our country, and ignite a spirit of adventure and innovation
that will raise our nation to new heights over the next 250 years.

Chairman Carr is heeding this call by establishing the Pledge America Campaign in support of this
historic initiative. Consistent with their longstanding public interest obligations, America’s
broadcasters play a key role in educating, informing, and entertaining viewers and listeners all across
America, and they are particularly well suited to air programming that is responsive to the needs and
interests of their local communities. The Pledge America Campaign enables broadcasters to lend their
voices in support of Task Force 250 and the celebration of America’s 250th birthday by airing
patriotic, pro-America content that celebrates the American journey and inspires its citizens by
highlighting the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump
Administration today.
Chairman…

“The White House is leading our national celebration of this historic event with the Salute to
America 250 Task Force, which calls on the federal government, among others, to mark this
momentous occasion. As part of this effort, I am calling on broadcasters to pledge to provide
programming that promotes civic education, national pride, and our shared history.
“This type of programming is more relevant than ever, as surveys show that civics education is in
rapid decline. And classic programming such as Schoolhouse Rock! is now only found in online
archives. Broadcasters are uniquely positioned to help address these concerning developments by
providing programming that celebrates the remarkable story of American Independence while also
tailoring it to the specific needs of their local communities, in furtherance of their public interest
obligations.
“That is why I am inviting broadcasters to pledge to air programming in their local markets in
support of this historic national, non-partisan celebration. As an example, this could include:
• Running PSAs, short segments, or full specials specifically promoting civic education,
inspiring local stories, and American history.
• Including segments during regular news programming that highlight local sites that are
significant to American and regional history, such as National Park Service sites.
• Starting each broadcast day with the “Star Spangled Banner” or Pledge of Allegiance.
• Airing music by America’s greatest composers, such as John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland,
Duke Ellington, or George Gershwin.
• Providing daily “Today in American History” announcements highlighting significant events
that took place on that day in history.
• Partnering with community organizations and other groups that are already working hard to
bring America’s stories of unity, perseverance, and triumph to light.
“I believe in the greatness of our country. And I look forward to broadcasters showcasing its
inspiring history by taking the Pledge a…

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Craig Schaefer @craigschaeferbooks.com · 18/02/2026

Memo to myself: the grounds must go INTO the French press, preferably before you end up pouring a refreshing morning cup of hot water.

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Gretchen McCulloch @gretchenmcculloch.com · 14/02/2026

Roses are red Violets are prime This is the sort Of linguist that I'm

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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

LOL. Possibly even a ROFL.

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D. Hicks @danhicks.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"Women are bad at spatial reasoning" is utterly and completely falsified by the fact of knit socks

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Kenny (Baas) Schwegler @kenny.weave-it.org · 11/02/2026

A friendly reminder that developers using agentic AI just add an abstraction onto this. At least a developer writing their own code still roughly understands the model they're writing. With Agentic AI, they don't and critically engaging with the model dilutes even more, and the model drifts more

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Ed Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm" www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw... #R4Today

newscase.com

Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase

Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag

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Espen Wiborg @espenhw.grumblesmurf.org · 10/02/2026

Age verification? I was an adult when Windows 95 released

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Majka @majka.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Hvis du bruker opp all selvdisiplinen på bolledeig har du jo ingen å bruke på de faktisk viktige tingene som å bruke pengene på strømregninga istedet for de veldig fine skoene det er faktisk utrolig viktig at du smaker på deigen ellers kan det hende du begynner med kokain!

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Mar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition. Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

nature.com

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology

She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

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demon grrl | cyberdemon era @demongrrl.gay · 02/02/2026

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAJAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *breathes* AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA

Twitter post from @BenjaminDEKR

“OpenClaw is interesting, but will also drain your wallet if you aren't careful.
Last night around midnight I loaded my Anthropic
API account with $20, then went to bed.
When I woke up, my Anthropic balance was $O.
Opus was checking "is it daytime yet?" every 30 minutes, paying $0.75 each time to conclude "no, it's still night."
Doing literally nothing, OpenClaw spent the entire balance. How?
The "Heartbeat" cron job, even though literally the only thing I had going was one silly reminder, ("remind me tomorrow to get milk")”

Continuation of twitter post

“1. Sent ~120,000 tokens of context to Opus 4.5
2. Opus read HEARTBEAT md, thought about reminders
3. Replied "HEARTBEAT_OK"
4. Cost: ~$0.75 per heartbeat (cache writes)
The damage:
- Overnight = ~25+ heartbeats
- 25 × $0.75 = ~$18.75 just from heartbeats alone
- Plus regular conversation = ~$20 total
The absurdity: Opus was essentially checking "is it daytime yet?" every 30 minutes, paying $0.75 each time to conclude "no, it's still night."
The problem is:
1. Heartbeat uses Opus (most expensive model) for a trivial check
2. Sends the entire conversation context (~120k tokens) each time
3. Runs every 30 minutes regardless of whether anything needs checking
That's $750 a month if this runs, to occasionally remind me stuff? Yeah, no. Not great.”

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Einar W. Høst @einarwh.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

All O'Reilly book covers should feature pictures of depressed and/or distressed owls until technologies drastically improve their relationship with existence.

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