inland seafarer
@cvb.bsky.social
Pacific Islands born and raised.
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I understand anthropic sees this as a win but I laughed at “ It ordered a live fish. It offered to buy stun guns, pepper spray, cigarettes and underwear.
Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared”
Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared”
Gift link, probably the funniest thing the Wall Street Journal has done this year.
We Let AI Run Our Office Vending Machine. It Lost Hundreds of Dollars.
An AI agent ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI.
www.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I understand anthropic sees this as a win but I laughed at “ It ordered a live fish. It offered to buy stun guns, pepper spray, cigarettes and underwear.
Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared”
Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared”
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I always think when I encounter this particular type of aggrieved white man in or around academia that they would not be able to survive a single week in the shoes of the people of color/women they are convinced are less qualified than them, and only get jobs because of our identities.
Not one week.
Not one week.
Wait…omg…this entire anecdote I mean argument is premised on the experience of someone who DIDN’T EVEN ATTEMPT THE MARKET????
I literally applied to hundreds of jobs over seven or eight years before getting a TT job offer.
I literally applied to hundreds of jobs over seven or eight years before getting a TT job offer.
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I always think when I encounter this particular type of aggrieved white man in or around academia that they would not be able to survive a single week in the shoes of the people of color/women they are convinced are less qualified than them, and only get jobs because of our identities.
Not one week.
Not one week.
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just read this by @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social & @cnygren.bsky.social and it's fucking brilliant. co-sign all of it.
www.publicbooks.org/four-frictio...
www.publicbooks.org/four-frictio...
Four Frictions: or, How to Resist AI in Education - Public Books
We are calling for resistance to the AI industry’s ongoing capture of higher education.
www.publicbooks.org
December 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
just read this by @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social & @cnygren.bsky.social and it's fucking brilliant. co-sign all of it.
www.publicbooks.org/four-frictio...
www.publicbooks.org/four-frictio...
Oof
At my university we found that an obscure accounting decision was leading to overprojected deficits that justified austerity while channeling money into capital projects at the same time as admin was laying off teaching and research support staff. The uproar shifted $5 million back into operating.
People should take a page out of New School faculty's book and start doing forensic accounting for their own institutions using public documents
December 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Oof
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I don't do procurement so this could be reasonable(?) but yowza
December 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I don't do procurement so this could be reasonable(?) but yowza
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is a logo supposed to make u dizzy
NEW: Salt Lake City's 2034 Winter Olympics will carry a new name and "transitional" logo, "Utah 2034" with design elements pulled from landmarks all across the state.
Full story + graphics ⬇️
news.sportslogos.net/2025/12/08/o...
Full story + graphics ⬇️
news.sportslogos.net/2025/12/08/o...
Olympic Organizers Reveal Name, Transitional Logo For 2034 Winter Games In Utah
The name no longer reflects Salt Lake City and now encompasses the entire state, while the logo reflects some of its most recognizable landmarks.
news.sportslogos.net
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
is a logo supposed to make u dizzy
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Yes, it is paywalled! And every time y'all point this out, we will reiterate that writers and artists deserve to be paid for their work. We are an independent publication run and owned by workers. Also A LOT OF OUR CONTENT IS FREE.
Plus, you can read single articles for $2. Including this one.
Plus, you can read single articles for $2. Including this one.
Paywalled
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Yes, it is paywalled! And every time y'all point this out, we will reiterate that writers and artists deserve to be paid for their work. We are an independent publication run and owned by workers. Also A LOT OF OUR CONTENT IS FREE.
Plus, you can read single articles for $2. Including this one.
Plus, you can read single articles for $2. Including this one.
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IT NEVER WORKS. NEVER. EVER. NEVER WORKS. IT HAS NEVER WORKED. AUSTERITY LEADS TO ENROLLMENT COLLAPSE LEAVES TO UNIVERSITY CLOSURE. EVERY TIME. ALWAYS.
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
IT NEVER WORKS. NEVER. EVER. NEVER WORKS. IT HAS NEVER WORKED. AUSTERITY LEADS TO ENROLLMENT COLLAPSE LEAVES TO UNIVERSITY CLOSURE. EVERY TIME. ALWAYS.
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With Rep. Jasmine Crockett's entry into the Texas Senate race, NPR's Congressional retirement tracker is up to 53 lawmakers who've already announced they won't be coming back to their current seats after 2026.
Roughly 10% of Congress!
www.npr.org/2025/09/15/n...
Roughly 10% of Congress!
www.npr.org/2025/09/15/n...
A record number of congressional lawmakers aren't running for reelection in 2026. Here's the list
NPR is tracking the record number of lawmakers in Congress who have already announced they don't plan to run for reelection ahead of the 2026 midterms.
www.npr.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
With Rep. Jasmine Crockett's entry into the Texas Senate race, NPR's Congressional retirement tracker is up to 53 lawmakers who've already announced they won't be coming back to their current seats after 2026.
Roughly 10% of Congress!
www.npr.org/2025/09/15/n...
Roughly 10% of Congress!
www.npr.org/2025/09/15/n...
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The White House has launched a webpage to report "media bias" tips. It would be a pity if it were flooded with tips about every show on Fox News.
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
A CALL TO ACTION: Submit “Media Bias” Tips
The White House recently launched a Media Bias Portal as a service to truth and transparency. Its purpose is to combat the baseless lies,
www.whitehouse.gov
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The White House has launched a webpage to report "media bias" tips. It would be a pity if it were flooded with tips about every show on Fox News.
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
www.whitehouse.gov/articles/202...
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A reader comments "So the elimination of 30 million girls is now a sad story about how men are lonely?"
December 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A reader comments "So the elimination of 30 million girls is now a sad story about how men are lonely?"
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BREAKING NEWS: A volunteer "peacekeeper" at the "No Kings" protest has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Afa Ah Loo at the demonstration: www.fox13now.com/news/local-n... via @fox13news.bsky.social #utpol #Utah
‘Peacekeeper’ charged with manslaughter in fatal No Kings protest shooting
Nearly six months after a fatal shooting in Salt Lake City during this summer's No Kings protest march, criminal charges have been filed against the event volunteer connected to the deadly incident.
www.fox13now.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
BREAKING NEWS: A volunteer "peacekeeper" at the "No Kings" protest has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Afa Ah Loo at the demonstration: www.fox13now.com/news/local-n... via @fox13news.bsky.social #utpol #Utah
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Working hard to defend the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants, refugees, and the undocumented, these organizations need our help more than ever. On this Giving Tuesday, consider supporting these non-profits, and others like them.
Full list: lataco.com/donate-non-p...
By Hadley Tomicki
Full list: lataco.com/donate-non-p...
By Hadley Tomicki
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Working hard to defend the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants, refugees, and the undocumented, these organizations need our help more than ever. On this Giving Tuesday, consider supporting these non-profits, and others like them.
Full list: lataco.com/donate-non-p...
By Hadley Tomicki
Full list: lataco.com/donate-non-p...
By Hadley Tomicki
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I just went to their website and counted: The higher-ed institution I remain happy to have left ~4 years ago literally has 9 people with Vice Provost titles, one of which is "Senior Vice Provost for AI", as well as a separate "Chief of Artificial Intelligence".
November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I just went to their website and counted: The higher-ed institution I remain happy to have left ~4 years ago literally has 9 people with Vice Provost titles, one of which is "Senior Vice Provost for AI", as well as a separate "Chief of Artificial Intelligence".
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I've written a short comment regarding this new MIT study that is being passed around and why it is horseshit. "11.7% of US workforce is being replaced by AI" my ass. Thought that might be of interest. Also - thanks for all your work, you are one of the best resources out there.
AI isn't coming for your job: Melting the Iceberg
Why the new MIT Study speaking of 11.7% automation is horseshit and why the way it's being reported is even worse
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I've written a short comment regarding this new MIT study that is being passed around and why it is horseshit. "11.7% of US workforce is being replaced by AI" my ass. Thought that might be of interest. Also - thanks for all your work, you are one of the best resources out there.
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LSU is paying its previous football coach over $50 million NOT to coach there while likely guaranteeing Kiffin something approaching double that, all while having an academic hiring freeze and budget cuts across the board. What is the purpose of a university (rhetorical)?
SOURCES: Lane Kiffin is expected to accept LSU's offer to become the Tigers next head coach. Kiffin is set to meet with his Ole Miss team this morning at 9 AM CT. As we reported yesterday morning, LSU has been very confident it was going to land Kiffin. www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Lane Kiffin expected to take LSU job as Ole Miss sets team meeting: Source
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
LSU is paying its previous football coach over $50 million NOT to coach there while likely guaranteeing Kiffin something approaching double that, all while having an academic hiring freeze and budget cuts across the board. What is the purpose of a university (rhetorical)?
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A French postdoc at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Lauric Reynes, who works on kelp and seaweeds evolution, saved a baby hammerhead shark in the Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu by removing a hook from near its eyes. Foreigners make America great.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/11/29/b...
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/11/29/b...
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A French postdoc at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Lauric Reynes, who works on kelp and seaweeds evolution, saved a baby hammerhead shark in the Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu by removing a hook from near its eyes. Foreigners make America great.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/11/29/b...
www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/11/29/b...
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Universities are assembling larger and larger teams to deal with academic integrity issues--mostly focused on AI--while simultaneously holding AI "writing" contests, AI-themed events, "hey, come play with these fun tools!" The messages are so mixed, it's criminal. Because AI is bloated with money.
November 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Universities are assembling larger and larger teams to deal with academic integrity issues--mostly focused on AI--while simultaneously holding AI "writing" contests, AI-themed events, "hey, come play with these fun tools!" The messages are so mixed, it's criminal. Because AI is bloated with money.
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The squirrels are ruining this country we let too many squirrels in and they get free healthcare and take all your jo
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The squirrels are ruining this country we let too many squirrels in and they get free healthcare and take all your jo
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No idea why an Afghan refugee shot National Guard soldiers within walking distance of the White House, but this new USCIS directive was revealed on Monday. Worth noting.
The folks at @afghanevac.bsky.social have in hand a new USCIS directive which largely targets Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
No idea why an Afghan refugee shot National Guard soldiers within walking distance of the White House, but this new USCIS directive was revealed on Monday. Worth noting.
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"how's your dissertation going?"
Ruin Thanksgiving in four words: ___ ___ ___ ___
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"how's your dissertation going?"
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I've been frustrated with having to either not flush my cookies or turn off the AI search results every time I restart, but I just learned Duck Duck Go has a whole separate engine with no AI.
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I've been frustrated with having to either not flush my cookies or turn off the AI search results every time I restart, but I just learned Duck Duck Go has a whole separate engine with no AI.