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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 09/09/2026

Wrote a post about common archetypes and their functions in stories. This Jungian concept is used in marketing and messaging all the time. Spotting the use of archetypes and understanding why you respond in certain ways can help you combat modern complacency: laurahilliger.com/models/a4-ch... #NaM

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A4: Choosing Your Own Archetype(s) – Laura Hilliger

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 12/08/2026

Thanks! I have to say, some good ideas HAVE been sneaking in :)

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 12/08/2026

I'm writing short stories disguised as assignments for my not a Masters in Creative #Writing programme #NaM :D laurahilliger.com/writing/a2-c...

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A2: Credentials vs. Instincts: Please Give Us an Extension – Laura Hilliger

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 11/08/2026

Working on my 2nd assignment for my #NaM programme and I'm wondering how many different ways I have to say "it's society's fault"... laurahilliger.com/writing/a1-g...

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A1: Gatekeepers: Bitchslap with a Birkenstock – Laura Hilliger

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 04/08/2026

Just published my first assignment for my not a Masters. Unsurprisingly it's about the patriarchy with a dash of anti capitalism... laurahilliger.com/writing/a1-g...

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 04/08/2026

I just wrote about how discouragement for women has as much to do with patriarchy and capitalism as it has to do with lack of self awareness or the realities of child development on the part of parents. But yeah, the "you'll never make any money" is overwhelming laurahilliger.com/writing/a1-g...

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Doug Belshaw @dougbelshaw.com · 25/07/2026

I had a great catch-up with @laurahilliger.com on Wednesday and she told me about a self-directed programme of study she's created. Which got me wondering... substrate.dougbelshaw.com/how-to-itera...

Not a Masters in Creative Writing: Emergent Curriculum for a Self-Taught Writer

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Robin Wigglesworth @robinwigglesworth.ft.com · 19/07/2026

Some notable exceptions but my impression:

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Doug Belshaw @dougbelshaw.com · 02/04/2026

The report on #AILiteracies I wrote with @laurahilliger.com for BBC R&D has now been released! 🙌 It was delayed due to the charter renewal process, so hopefully it still stands up to scrutiny... downloads.bbc.co.uk/rd/responsib... [PDF] #AILiteracy #DigitalLiteracies #DigitalLiteracy

Front cover of 'Supporting AI Literacies for Young Adults Aged 14-19'

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AAHHHHH!ddy, @addyct.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

remember when the panama papers came out and we found out every rich person on earth was committing tax fraud and then nothing happened

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 09/01/2026

Officials, nonprofits and media folks staying on shitty platforms: Have you forgotten what collective power means? I've boycotted ALL Facebook products since 2008 (or 2009 or 2010?) and even then people thought I was "only hurting myself". It's not true, it's a narrative and we can dispel the myth.

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Vicky ACAB @vickyacab.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

When it collapses it will seem sudden, all at once. But if something doesn't change soon this regime is finished. Keep striking, keep fighting, keep pushing where you can, keep building resilience and mutual aid, keep caring for one another and building the world you want to live in.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 07/01/2026

true. "...in the non-profit world, the lack of tech expertise or fluency is often exploited by both the technology vendors and bad actors who swoop in to capitalize on their vulnerability." from @anildash.com www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a...

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How the hell are you supposed to have a career in tech in 2026? - Anil Dash

A blog about making culture. Since 1999.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 17/12/2025

Once upon a time, long, long ago, a guy in a bar told me how many Twitter followers he had, and I still think about it.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 17/12/2025

The LinkedIn "Your year in review" sent me over the edge. I sent a raven to coordinate the raining of pox. It will summon its brothers and sisters on the winter solstice and bring sweet damnation to the fuckheads who decided that wrapping up the year with stupid factoids of app use is a thing now.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 10/12/2025

"Thou shalt not change default typefaces." Mos def one of the original commandments.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 14/11/2025

Idk if people who follow me are still writing on substack but if you are, a default privacy setting is set to let AI scrape your writing so you might want to check that. One of the first FOSS projects I did was called Open Attribute, and attribution doesn't matter an iota to these fuckers.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 05/11/2025

#mozfest Pro-tip: As you travel to Barcelona, scroll the schedule and just add ALL the sessions that peak your interest. There's too much happening to make such decisions on the fly and this way you've got a shortened list. See you soon @mozilla.org :)

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 04/11/2025

I wrote about my website as a junk drawer for #reclaimopen and I kind of want to explore the metaphor more : reclaimopen.com/session/my-w...

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My website is a junk drawer – Reclaim Open

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 30/10/2025

I use Claude (an AI) to scan my posts for spelling and grammar errors. On the most recent post (about the East Wing, link below), I got a really amazing addendum. www.pbump.net/o/yes-most-a...

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 26/10/2025

Given how much the GOP actively and openly disdain women, is it really surprising that their overlord destroyed the East Wing?

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 18/10/2025

Yep, this is basically what we all think about AI. And it is exhausting to have to pick apart the political, social and economic implications of the ridiculous hype machine every time people outside of tech say stupid stuff about how AI is a game changer

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 18/10/2025

Yesterday my mom showed me her signs for #nokings, which she's going to with her friends. She's in her seventies and mad as hell. I'm super proud. 💜

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 26/09/2025

Ffs #opensource as a concept is mainstream enough that there is absolutely no excuse for anyone working at an OSPO or in #FOSS MGMT to act like this. It's gross: www.theregister.com/2025/09/22/r...

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RubyGems maintainer quits after Ruby Central takes control

: Long-time contributor Ellen Dash steps down after GitHub access shake-up and governance dispute

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Anthony Moser @anthonymoser.com · 27/08/2025

I considered writing a long carefully constructed argument laying out the harms and limitations of AI, but instead I wrote about being a hater. Only humans can be haters.

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I Am An AI Hater

I am an AI hater. This is considered rude, but I do not care, because I am a hater.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 27/08/2025

Also, I think I just sort of reply-guyed, so sorry about that.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 27/08/2025

If one person gives a toss, that's plenty for me. But then I am a bit anti-tracking and also think KPIs and growth statistics are capitalist / corporate nonsense. What impact is a newsletter trying to have and does merely opening it create impact? Y we measuring everything all the time?

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 16/08/2025

I don't love linking to substack but this deposition of Laura Loomer is sadly not surprising. Seems wild, unless you've recently experienced the right-wing illogical logic: www.wonkette.com/p/laura-loom...

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Laura Loomer Says MTG's Got Baloney In Her Slacks

The Loomer v. Bill Maher deposition, well, it's a lot!

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 16/08/2025

(you can also send me an email! Just hit reply on the latest and I'll make sure to remove you from the list)

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 16/08/2025

Oh I'm really sorry! DM me your email addy and I will purge you from the DB. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 12/08/2025

It is not the tool, it is the artist who sparks the revolution: The Importance of Art Education with or without AI: www.laurahilliger.com/writing/it-i...

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It is not the tool, it is the artist who sparks the revolution – Laura Hilliger

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 05/08/2025

It was a pleasure hearing Audrey give this talk @civicsoftech.bsky.social last week

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

"One of the reasons the epidemic of violence against women is so unacknowledged is because cases like these are talked about individually, and often treated as though they are shocking aberrations rather than part of a pervasive pattern that operates at all levels of society."

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The problem is far bigger than Jeffrey Epstein | Rebecca Solnit

Treating the scandal as an aberration misunderstands the global epidemic of violence against women

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 04/08/2025

During the @civicsoftech.bsky.social conf last week, I saw a colleague from the @writingproject.bsky.social (NWP and @mozilla.org did some stuff together back in the days), and she pointed me to #writeout, which makes my heart full: writeout.nwp.org

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Write Out

Place-Based Learning with the National Writing Project

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 31/07/2025

If you, like me, happen to be OG #edtech person and are looking for a group of activist educators, this starter pack has lots of inspiring people: bsky.app/starter-pack...

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 31/07/2025

I really enjoyed the @civicsoftech.bsky.social kick off keynote with @audreywatters.bsky.social . The story of more, more, more in #edtech hasn't gotten us anywhere and we don't need data to get to know our learners. Look them in the eye and, like, talk to them. Humanity FTW. Thanks again Audrey!

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 31/07/2025

Not sure who needs to hear it but your creativity doesn't have to be a capitalist endeavor...

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 30/07/2025

To be fair, toenails and fingernails are one of the best natural fertilizers that exist, so saving them for the garden seems like the right move. But clipping them in front of other people at all? And in a classroom!? No.

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 22/07/2025

The gloves are off and #jonstewart #stephencolbert , their teams and the badasses who support and have supported them have my gratitude and massive respect. Thank you very much for using your platforms for DECADES the way you have.

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Ma$on @masonfromtwitter.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

This is how insane people sound when you tell them why A.I. is bad

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 17/07/2025

We moved the @weareopen.coop blog to ghost. It's still here, but now with a new layout in a place we can control. blog.weareopen.coop

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Blog | We Are Open Co-op

Updates from the team

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Laura Hilliger @laurahilliger.com · 04/06/2025

I've written a think piece about AI and education and control and power and fascism and art: www.laurahilliger.com/writing/it-i...

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