Birder K
@birderk.bsky.social
She/her Just another broke girl w/binoculars. Will answer bird feeder & bird ID questions!
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Birder K
@birderk.bsky.social
· Nov 19
I was reminded earlier today that I need to reconstruct my Twitter thread over here at some point on our backyard bird creek we made many years ago. Pinning this as point to start from whenever I can get to it. In the meantime, enjoy this fall Kinglet Pool Party. #birds
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Looking at texts people are getting from their AI "boyfriends" and "girlfriends" and thinking we have really let love letters down as a genre.
February 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Looking at texts people are getting from their AI "boyfriends" and "girlfriends" and thinking we have really let love letters down as a genre.
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A couple of cuties. Vermilion Flycatchers. Ruth Hardy Park. Palm Springs. Peace! ✌️ #Birds #birding #birdwatching #flycatchers #palmsprings #peace ✌️
February 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
A couple of cuties. Vermilion Flycatchers. Ruth Hardy Park. Palm Springs. Peace! ✌️ #Birds #birding #birdwatching #flycatchers #palmsprings #peace ✌️
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We need a national service program, not for "defense" but so that writers who live in NY, DC, or SF can feel a l
more secure about their masculinity. It doesn't need to be military service, we can put them to work cutting fire lines in the national forests, just get these guys a real job for a bit
more secure about their masculinity. It doesn't need to be military service, we can put them to work cutting fire lines in the national forests, just get these guys a real job for a bit
There is a Kinda Guy that is absolutely gaga for Gruff-Aesthetic White Guy Who Says Kinda Lefty Things. Their love for this is *not* strategic or instrumental to some end, such a person is an object of intrinsic attraction to them, and a strong one at that. They will rationalise anything for this.
I also am baffled that people are assuming this super checkered barely known guy will be super progressive as though we're not living in a post Fetterman universe.
February 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
We need a national service program, not for "defense" but so that writers who live in NY, DC, or SF can feel a l
more secure about their masculinity. It doesn't need to be military service, we can put them to work cutting fire lines in the national forests, just get these guys a real job for a bit
more secure about their masculinity. It doesn't need to be military service, we can put them to work cutting fire lines in the national forests, just get these guys a real job for a bit
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I'll add Docker Desktop's "AI" assistant, Gordon, as an additional data point.
Striking, isn’t it, that every AI assistant with a human name has a female one right up until they invent one that’s there to help you code, and it is Claude
February 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I'll add Docker Desktop's "AI" assistant, Gordon, as an additional data point.
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FDA's decision not to accept Moderna's flu vaccine filing has sent shock waves through pharma. "When there’s uncertainty about the path to approval & the reliability of the process, that really has pretty serious consequences,” one player told @jasonmast.bsky.social. www.statnews.com/2026/02/12/f...
FDA’s rejection of Moderna threatens to stifle broader vaccine industry
Experts say the FDA "moved the goalposts" on Moderna, creating "a destructive precedent that will undermine the future of vaccine development" in the U.S.
www.statnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
FDA's decision not to accept Moderna's flu vaccine filing has sent shock waves through pharma. "When there’s uncertainty about the path to approval & the reliability of the process, that really has pretty serious consequences,” one player told @jasonmast.bsky.social. www.statnews.com/2026/02/12/f...
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Counted and bagged another 1,000 whistles - feeling like I've got enough for local distribution, and maybe start contributing to the broader requests again soon?
February 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Counted and bagged another 1,000 whistles - feeling like I've got enough for local distribution, and maybe start contributing to the broader requests again soon?
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Let me just make a few little adjustments to that title…
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
Wendy Bohon has built a TikTok following as an earthquake geologist. She helps lead earthquake work for the California Geological Survey.
How a TikToker and former actress is helping lead California’s earthquake work
Wendy Bohon has built a TikTok following as an earthquake geologist. She helps lead earthquake work for the California Geological Survey.
bit.ly
February 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Let me just make a few little adjustments to that title…
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
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“this joke doesn’t look great printed out by a humorless federal agent”: lol lmao edition
February 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
“this joke doesn’t look great printed out by a humorless federal agent”: lol lmao edition
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“Elon Musk admitted to his biographer that the reason the Hyperloop was announced—even though he had no intention of pursuing it—was to try to disrupt the California high-speed rail project to get in the way of that actually succeeding.” — @parismarx.com in @gizmodo.com
Now he’s much, MUCH worse.
Now he’s much, MUCH worse.
Silicon Valley's Push Into Transportation Has Been a Miserable Failure
The titans of tech brought plenty of disruption to our broken transportation system but delivered little in the way of innovation.
gizmodo.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM
“Elon Musk admitted to his biographer that the reason the Hyperloop was announced—even though he had no intention of pursuing it—was to try to disrupt the California high-speed rail project to get in the way of that actually succeeding.” — @parismarx.com in @gizmodo.com
Now he’s much, MUCH worse.
Now he’s much, MUCH worse.
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Journalists—HALP!
Today at the National Postal Museum, I learned that newspapers were named after their means of distribution, with “the post” being “A POST” as in, “nailed to a giant stick.”
Which begs the question: was there an original Washington Post?
Today at the National Postal Museum, I learned that newspapers were named after their means of distribution, with “the post” being “A POST” as in, “nailed to a giant stick.”
Which begs the question: was there an original Washington Post?
February 14, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Journalists—HALP!
Today at the National Postal Museum, I learned that newspapers were named after their means of distribution, with “the post” being “A POST” as in, “nailed to a giant stick.”
Which begs the question: was there an original Washington Post?
Today at the National Postal Museum, I learned that newspapers were named after their means of distribution, with “the post” being “A POST” as in, “nailed to a giant stick.”
Which begs the question: was there an original Washington Post?
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yes, it's called the fucking climate crisis which mentioned exactly zero times in this article 🫠
February 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
yes, it's called the fucking climate crisis which mentioned exactly zero times in this article 🫠
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Emails Show Epstein Scheming That Environmental Destruction Could Solve “Overpopulation” | Article by Joe Wilkins (@joeonhere.bsky.social) for @futurism.com: futurism.com/science-ener...
Emails Show Epstein Scheming That Environmental Destruction Could Solve "Overpopulation"
Recently spotted emails from 2016 show Jeffrey Epstein suggesting that climate change could be the answer to "overpopulation."
futurism.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Emails Show Epstein Scheming That Environmental Destruction Could Solve “Overpopulation” | Article by Joe Wilkins (@joeonhere.bsky.social) for @futurism.com: futurism.com/science-ener...
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how can they have conquered pop culture when nobody knows who tf these ppl are
America is in the middle of a second Mormon Moment. For our Cover Story, Bridget Read reports on how the women of Utah blogged and posted their way into our hearts and wallets. tinyurl.com/484awp7j
February 15, 2026 at 7:37 AM
how can they have conquered pop culture when nobody knows who tf these ppl are
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This so much.
Not all health information is covered under HIPAA. HIPAA applies to protected health information as processed by *specific* groups (Covered Entities). Technology providers must comply to specific security requirements when they are bound, by contract, as a Business Associate.
Not all health information is covered under HIPAA. HIPAA applies to protected health information as processed by *specific* groups (Covered Entities). Technology providers must comply to specific security requirements when they are bound, by contract, as a Business Associate.
So yeah, people goof.
But what's not a goof: Claude is not your therapist. Is not a therapist at all. Is not bound by HIPAA. Please do not tell Claude your business.
But what's not a goof: Claude is not your therapist. Is not a therapist at all. Is not bound by HIPAA. Please do not tell Claude your business.
February 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
This so much.
Not all health information is covered under HIPAA. HIPAA applies to protected health information as processed by *specific* groups (Covered Entities). Technology providers must comply to specific security requirements when they are bound, by contract, as a Business Associate.
Not all health information is covered under HIPAA. HIPAA applies to protected health information as processed by *specific* groups (Covered Entities). Technology providers must comply to specific security requirements when they are bound, by contract, as a Business Associate.
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ICE is still active all across Minnesota, even parking at observers homes this morning. But we’ve been showing up all weekend with massive food drives, placing hearts where were abducted, at singing marches, and there’s another big protest at Jackson Square Park today at noon. Let’s keep showing up!
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
ICE is still active all across Minnesota, even parking at observers homes this morning. But we’ve been showing up all weekend with massive food drives, placing hearts where were abducted, at singing marches, and there’s another big protest at Jackson Square Park today at noon. Let’s keep showing up!
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#WinterOlympic races can be won or lost in a split second. Move too early and you’re disqualified, hesitate too long and you’re left behind.
For Olympians and us regular people, hesitation is a fascinating tool. It’s our brains helping us time action just right. buff.ly/wPzQ8Zy
For Olympians and us regular people, hesitation is a fascinating tool. It’s our brains helping us time action just right. buff.ly/wPzQ8Zy
Hesitation is costly in sports but essential to life – neuroscientists identified its brain circuitry
There are specific parts of the brain that trigger hesitation in times of uncertainty.
theconversation.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
#WinterOlympic races can be won or lost in a split second. Move too early and you’re disqualified, hesitate too long and you’re left behind.
For Olympians and us regular people, hesitation is a fascinating tool. It’s our brains helping us time action just right. buff.ly/wPzQ8Zy
For Olympians and us regular people, hesitation is a fascinating tool. It’s our brains helping us time action just right. buff.ly/wPzQ8Zy
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This city is home to people of countless faiths. But no matter what you believe, one thing unites us: we are all New Yorkers. We will not allow ICE to terrorize our neighbors.
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Welcome The Stranger
YouTube video by NYC Mayor's Office
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February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
This city is home to people of countless faiths. But no matter what you believe, one thing unites us: we are all New Yorkers. We will not allow ICE to terrorize our neighbors.
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I redirect everyone’s attention to JIM MACKAY, a book-banning, Great Replacement Theory-touting hard right-winger who *has changed his name* to J. GORDON MITCHELL to run as a Democrat in Texas’ 17th Congressional district
I also am baffled that people are assuming this super checkered barely known guy will be super progressive as though we're not living in a post Fetterman universe.
It's nuts that these are the two candidates the respective wings of the Maine Dems have coughed up. I am positive there are, somewhere in the state, a moderate who's not 97 years old and a progressive who doesn't have nazi tattoos.
February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I redirect everyone’s attention to JIM MACKAY, a book-banning, Great Replacement Theory-touting hard right-winger who *has changed his name* to J. GORDON MITCHELL to run as a Democrat in Texas’ 17th Congressional district
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NEW: David Greene was the voice of NPR's "Morning Edition." Is he also secretly the voice of Google's popular AI podcast tool, NotebookLM?
Google says no. Greene thinks they're lying. My story today breaks the news of his lawsuit and compares the two voices. Listen for yourself: wapo.st/3ZHRvho
Google says no. Greene thinks they're lying. My story today breaks the news of his lawsuit and compares the two voices. Listen for yourself: wapo.st/3ZHRvho
He spent decades perfecting his voice. Now he says Google stole it.
NPR’s David Greene says he was “completely freaked out” when he heard an AI voice that sounded just like his own, and he’s suing over it.
wapo.st
February 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
NEW: David Greene was the voice of NPR's "Morning Edition." Is he also secretly the voice of Google's popular AI podcast tool, NotebookLM?
Google says no. Greene thinks they're lying. My story today breaks the news of his lawsuit and compares the two voices. Listen for yourself: wapo.st/3ZHRvho
Google says no. Greene thinks they're lying. My story today breaks the news of his lawsuit and compares the two voices. Listen for yourself: wapo.st/3ZHRvho
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When all the female grad students tell you a candidate seems arrogant & smarmy & they don’t like him, but it’s all vibes, maybe hire one of the other candidates who are just as amazing researchers, but don’t give off bad vibes. Cuz in my experience those vibes have proven right 100% of the time.
That leads to another rule when hiring:
When trusted people around you get strong negative vibes, listen to them.
When trusted people around you get strong negative vibes, listen to them.
February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM
When all the female grad students tell you a candidate seems arrogant & smarmy & they don’t like him, but it’s all vibes, maybe hire one of the other candidates who are just as amazing researchers, but don’t give off bad vibes. Cuz in my experience those vibes have proven right 100% of the time.
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Many people in South Africa, where Elon is from, died to create a genuinely multiracial polity. They were killed by people who thought like Elon.
The people who thought like Elon also lost. Seems their “common culture” of white supremacy wasn’t enough.
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The people who thought like Elon also lost. Seems their “common culture” of white supremacy wasn’t enough.
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1/3 What Musk is really referring to here is, of course “race” - that construct that served to define the hierarchies of wealth & power structured by modern colonialism. Like other far right racists though, he uses the word “culture” as a seemingly less pernicious synonym.
February 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Many people in South Africa, where Elon is from, died to create a genuinely multiracial polity. They were killed by people who thought like Elon.
The people who thought like Elon also lost. Seems their “common culture” of white supremacy wasn’t enough.
bsky.app/profile/alan...
The people who thought like Elon also lost. Seems their “common culture” of white supremacy wasn’t enough.
bsky.app/profile/alan...
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This is what ICE does every day. Hunt little kids who are here legally. They get sent to a place called the “baby jail” in Texas. Very little of it ends up on video like this. But it’s routine. And disgusting.
February 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This is what ICE does every day. Hunt little kids who are here legally. They get sent to a place called the “baby jail” in Texas. Very little of it ends up on video like this. But it’s routine. And disgusting.
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Excellent headline work:
Stealing from Thieves
Google Says People Are Copying Its AI Without Its Permission, Much Like It Scraped Everybody’s Data Without Asking to Create Its AI in the First Place
futurism.com/future-socie...
Stealing from Thieves
Google Says People Are Copying Its AI Without Its Permission, Much Like It Scraped Everybody’s Data Without Asking to Create Its AI in the First Place
futurism.com/future-socie...
Google Says People Are Copying Its AI Without Its Permission, Much Like It Scraped Everybody's Data Without Asking to Create Its AI in the First Place
Google accused "commercially motivated" actors of trying to clone its Gemini AI after indiscriminately scraping the web for its models.
futurism.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Excellent headline work:
Stealing from Thieves
Google Says People Are Copying Its AI Without Its Permission, Much Like It Scraped Everybody’s Data Without Asking to Create Its AI in the First Place
futurism.com/future-socie...
Stealing from Thieves
Google Says People Are Copying Its AI Without Its Permission, Much Like It Scraped Everybody’s Data Without Asking to Create Its AI in the First Place
futurism.com/future-socie...
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And we’re got big news! Next year’s artist in residence is none other than @roxanegay.bsky.social!!!! Imagine getting to study writing with her AND me!!! At the same time!! APPLY!!!
You there, smart person, come study with me at Harvard Medical School! Our program is so fun! The application deadline is March 13.
Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health
The Master of Science in Media, Medicine, and Health is a nine-month Harvard Medical School graduate program for those interested in using storytelling to make a difference in health. The Master of Sc...
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February 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
And we’re got big news! Next year’s artist in residence is none other than @roxanegay.bsky.social!!!! Imagine getting to study writing with her AND me!!! At the same time!! APPLY!!!