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Director of dramaturgy & new works @ American Conservatory Theater. Co-founder thekilroys.org. Dorkily earnest about multiracial democracy, well-designed public spaces, & the civic function of art. Oakland grown.
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Freedom
Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.
December 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Freedom
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Rob Reiner took the lawless hero — Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt, Batman — and reminded us that this is actually the bad guy. It’s a lesson worth remembering today.
Rob Reiner reminded us that lawless authoritarians are bad
The unconventional but needed message of "A Few Good Men"
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December 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Rob Reiner took the lawless hero — Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt, Batman — and reminded us that this is actually the bad guy. It’s a lesson worth remembering today.
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Coming as a shock to zero people, Megyn Kelly thinks Nathan Jessep is the hero of the movie. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... (h/t @pastpunditry.bsky.social)
December 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Coming as a shock to zero people, Megyn Kelly thinks Nathan Jessep is the hero of the movie. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... (h/t @pastpunditry.bsky.social)
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😮 A university without a library ceases to be a university. Full stop. I’m flabbergasted that a “determination” about a library’s future — besides FUND IT AND STAFF IT — needs to be made by an institute of higher learning.
"...the eventual plan is to close the library" #depaul #Chicao (Illinois) 📚📜
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DePaul lays off over 100 staff members amid budget cuts
Joining universities nationwide, DePaul makes sweeping budget cuts amid enrollment decline and federal uncertainty.
depauliaonline.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
😮 A university without a library ceases to be a university. Full stop. I’m flabbergasted that a “determination” about a library’s future — besides FUND IT AND STAFF IT — needs to be made by an institute of higher learning.
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Rob Reiner's company Castlerock was one of the production companies behind Seinfeld.
Jerry Seinfeld:
"Our show would have never happened without him. He saw something no one else could. When nobody at the network liked the early episodes, he saved us from cancellation."
Jerry Seinfeld:
"Our show would have never happened without him. He saw something no one else could. When nobody at the network liked the early episodes, he saved us from cancellation."
December 16, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Rob Reiner's company Castlerock was one of the production companies behind Seinfeld.
Jerry Seinfeld:
"Our show would have never happened without him. He saw something no one else could. When nobody at the network liked the early episodes, he saved us from cancellation."
Jerry Seinfeld:
"Our show would have never happened without him. He saw something no one else could. When nobody at the network liked the early episodes, he saved us from cancellation."
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To me, the things to report on are clear:
1) Did either Nuzzi or Lizza have facts that should have been before the public before election or at least RFK Jr's confirmation.
2) Did Nuzzi threatening Lizza with pretty profound legal consequences keep that from happening, or no.
1) Did either Nuzzi or Lizza have facts that should have been before the public before election or at least RFK Jr's confirmation.
2) Did Nuzzi threatening Lizza with pretty profound legal consequences keep that from happening, or no.
December 16, 2025 at 2:56 AM
To me, the things to report on are clear:
1) Did either Nuzzi or Lizza have facts that should have been before the public before election or at least RFK Jr's confirmation.
2) Did Nuzzi threatening Lizza with pretty profound legal consequences keep that from happening, or no.
1) Did either Nuzzi or Lizza have facts that should have been before the public before election or at least RFK Jr's confirmation.
2) Did Nuzzi threatening Lizza with pretty profound legal consequences keep that from happening, or no.
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John Oliver really was not kidding about the overwhelming rebellious power of just saying “Fuck you, make me.”
we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
December 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
John Oliver really was not kidding about the overwhelming rebellious power of just saying “Fuck you, make me.”
@benjaminjriley.bsky.social very much enjoyed your piece about AI and “thin” empathy. Thank you.
December 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
@benjaminjriley.bsky.social very much enjoyed your piece about AI and “thin” empathy. Thank you.
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This piece by @benjaminjriley.bsky.social, exploring @mjcrockett.bsky.social's research, offers an important window into the nuances of human empathy and the appeal of seemingly empathetic AI companions.
I'm going to be thinking about the need for "thick empathy."
I'm going to be thinking about the need for "thick empathy."
"We face a social dilemma around the role of these empathy machines. Those who are most cognitively vulnerable may turn to these tools when what they most need is a flesh-and-blood human who will care for them, not sycophantically, but with thick empathy arising from the experience of being human."
Empty empathy machines
AI chatbots lack something fundamental to human empathy
buildcognitiveresonance.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
This piece by @benjaminjriley.bsky.social, exploring @mjcrockett.bsky.social's research, offers an important window into the nuances of human empathy and the appeal of seemingly empathetic AI companions.
I'm going to be thinking about the need for "thick empathy."
I'm going to be thinking about the need for "thick empathy."
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It /is/ a problem that the right has articulated a reactionary vision for the humanities and the left has pushed ROI analysis to boost tech and marketing degrees.
December 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It /is/ a problem that the right has articulated a reactionary vision for the humanities and the left has pushed ROI analysis to boost tech and marketing degrees.
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2 other items:
1) the sheer scale of their wealth is unprecedented - we will have trillionaires soon
2) this groups disdain for traditional charities, universities and now public health - they have open contempt for sources of shared prosperity that the last robber barons (ostensibly) supported
1) the sheer scale of their wealth is unprecedented - we will have trillionaires soon
2) this groups disdain for traditional charities, universities and now public health - they have open contempt for sources of shared prosperity that the last robber barons (ostensibly) supported
December 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
2 other items:
1) the sheer scale of their wealth is unprecedented - we will have trillionaires soon
2) this groups disdain for traditional charities, universities and now public health - they have open contempt for sources of shared prosperity that the last robber barons (ostensibly) supported
1) the sheer scale of their wealth is unprecedented - we will have trillionaires soon
2) this groups disdain for traditional charities, universities and now public health - they have open contempt for sources of shared prosperity that the last robber barons (ostensibly) supported
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The Silicon Valley titans acted like the "vibe shift" was permanent. Are they ready for the backlash?
Are the Broligarchs Ready to Be on the Downward Turn of the Wheel? talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/are-t...
Are the Broligarchs Ready to Be on the Downward Turn of the Wheel? talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/are-t...
Are the Broligarchs Ready to Be on the Downward Turn of the Wheel?
Today, I want to share some additional thoughts with you on this...
talkingpointsmemo.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Silicon Valley titans acted like the "vibe shift" was permanent. Are they ready for the backlash?
Are the Broligarchs Ready to Be on the Downward Turn of the Wheel? talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/are-t...
Are the Broligarchs Ready to Be on the Downward Turn of the Wheel? talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/are-t...
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Checking in real quick on the immigrants specifically prioritized by this administration and would you believe it—
December 16, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Checking in real quick on the immigrants specifically prioritized by this administration and would you believe it—
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“We were already taking the risks of disseminating the information and distributing the pills to the end users. Now we are taking over the means of production to make ourselves less dependent.” yoooooooooooooooo that's my shit
Huge props to Women Help Women. What a victory! msmagazine.com/2025/12/14/g...
A Global Telehealth First: Women Help Women Begins Producing Abortion Pill Combipack
The feminist telehealth provider Women Help Women cuts out pharma middlemen to make its new mifepristone-misprostol abortion pill combo pack.
msmagazine.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
“We were already taking the risks of disseminating the information and distributing the pills to the end users. Now we are taking over the means of production to make ourselves less dependent.” yoooooooooooooooo that's my shit
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the proximate reason i post here — beyond the fact that i like a lot of you and enjoy reading your thoughts and jokes and observations — is that this is a non-algorithmic platform where people share lots of stuff and people read what is shared. that's still valuable even if it doesn't "influence!"
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
the proximate reason i post here — beyond the fact that i like a lot of you and enjoy reading your thoughts and jokes and observations — is that this is a non-algorithmic platform where people share lots of stuff and people read what is shared. that's still valuable even if it doesn't "influence!"
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to be clear, it is fine if you just want to dick around! that's what i mostly do on here. but the idea that "you're giving up the fight to influence people by not using X" is belied by the fact that effectively *no one* uses X. and i don't see any of the "use X!" people on tiktok or youtube.
December 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
to be clear, it is fine if you just want to dick around! that's what i mostly do on here. but the idea that "you're giving up the fight to influence people by not using X" is belied by the fact that effectively *no one* uses X. and i don't see any of the "use X!" people on tiktok or youtube.
Too on the nose, reality!
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December 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Too on the nose, reality!
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Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
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It's possible. It just takes political will.
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws. n.pr/48UTa7g
Australia announces strict new gun laws. Here's how it can act so swiftly
Less than 48 hours after the deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left more than a dozen dead, Australian authorities announced proposals for sweeping new gun laws.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It's possible. It just takes political will.
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For both Cuban and Musk, my emotions waver between revulsion and pity. They have all material things a person could want. They influence policy, culture, and how information is distributed. But their wealth literally precludes them from understanding the human condition. I think I would rather die
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
For both Cuban and Musk, my emotions waver between revulsion and pity. They have all material things a person could want. They influence policy, culture, and how information is distributed. But their wealth literally precludes them from understanding the human condition. I think I would rather die
100%. Unless you actively work against it, and even sometimes if you do, excessive wealth serves as a perceptual disorder that makes it harder to accurately assess the world around you.
I have grown to believe that excessive wealth does something to your brain that is analogous to a serious head injury
December 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
100%. Unless you actively work against it, and even sometimes if you do, excessive wealth serves as a perceptual disorder that makes it harder to accurately assess the world around you.
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Once in a century political opportunity here, if only there were a party to claim it
"According to the…annual Harris Poll, for the 1st time, a majority of Americans believe billionaires are a threat to democracy. A remarkable 71% believe there should be a wealth tax. A majority believe there should be a cap on how much wealth a person can accumulate." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/o...
Opinion | The Billionaires Have Gone Full Louis XV
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Once in a century political opportunity here, if only there were a party to claim it
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
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Robin of the Day:
Rose robin
📷 John Daniels
Rose robin
📷 John Daniels
December 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Robin of the Day:
Rose robin
📷 John Daniels
Rose robin
📷 John Daniels