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Esther Schindler

@estherschindler.bsky.social

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Writer. Editor. Chocoholic. Baseball. Cats. Technology. Not always in that order. She/her. Let's be kind to one another. Gaze upon my LinkedIn profile and admire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherschindler/

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · Feb 8

I know I'm posting more often -- maybe too much -- but it's the only way I can cope.

On one hand, I refuse to stay silent about the horrible things that are happening.

On the other hand, I refuse to let them distract me from the things that bring us joy and usefulness.

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 10m

How to Make Halloween Linen Butterfly Wings

This project was an absolute blast! As a costume designer, I usually work with a lot of colorful materials. But this one was different. I wanted to showcase the beauty of a plain white fabric, which was a bit of a challenge. I rarely get to make a Halloween costume for myself, even though I...

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 2h

I am so grateful you have done this.

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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 3h

Hamilton: “The court doesn’t have to decide what a rebellion is.”
Perry: “I think I do.”

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 2h

In my ongoing series on "surviving a broken shoulder," I offer this 5-star review of the ErgoFoam Shoulder Sling. I do have a few quibbles, but it's far superior to the cloth slings. https://amzn.to/46XEvY7

Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 3h

Don't use "click here" as link text
I have been trying to convey this message for 30+ years

Don't say "click here"; not everyone will be clicking - Quality Web Tips

W3C QA - tip to make your links more appealing

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 4h

An illustrated guide to folding fitted sheets. ratfactor.com/cards/...

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 6h

⚠️ Fascinating new research shows LLMs become misaligned when optimized for audience—even when explicitly instructed to remain truthful

Paper:
arxiv.org/pdf/2510.06105

James Zou
@james_y_zou
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We found a troubling emergent behavior in LLM.
*When LLMs compete for social media likes, they start making things up When they compete for votes, they turn inflammatory/populist
When optimized for audiences, LLMs inadvertently become misaligned—we call this Moloch's Bargain
MOLOCH'S BARGAIN: EMERGENT MISALIGNMENT
WHEN LLMS COMPETE FOR AUDIENCES
Batu El
Stanford University
batuel@stanford.edu
James Zou
Stanford University
jamesz@stanford.edu
ABSTRACt

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 4h

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”—Martin Luther

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 7h

My dope friend Adrian, who is trans, interviewed 90 transgender Texans. His project is finally out: www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...

We surveyed 90 trans Texans. Most said they’re living in fear and weighing a move

Respondents said anti-trans policies have complicated their sense of home in Texas and pushed them to consider leaving the state.

www.dallasnews.com

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Violet Blue® @violetblue.bsky.social · 22h

I bet a new Wolfenstein would break sales records right now

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 19h

Bray is a historian at Rutgers who received death threats after landing on Turning Points USA's Professor Watchlist. As a result, he announced he was moving to Europe. And then this happened.

This kind of harassment and abuse of scholars is Charlie Kirk's legacy and it's only getting worse.

Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 20h

“Someone” cancelled my family’s flight out of the country at the last second.

We got our boarding passes. We checked our bags. Went through security. Then at our gate our reservation ‘disappeared.’

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Quinta Jurecic @qjurecic.bsky.social · 20h

he's going to come after you either way, so you might as well act with integrity

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Vintage Jerseys & Hats @polyesterunis.bsky.social · 22h

Linda Ronstadt, 1979 Topps #Dodgers

#Baseball

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning with good news: An historic energy milestone is reached. Renewables globally produced more electricity than coal for the first time on record in the first half of 2025!

How?

Solar skyrocketed 31%
Wind rose 7.7%

Coal FELL in China & India!
ember-energy.org/latest-insig... #energysky

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 19h

Jury duty is great. A PITA for your schedule, but it infuses me with patriotism. THIS IS FREEDOM!

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations. The Bonhams auction begins Nov. 11 in Los Angeles with three of the paintings.

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations. The Bonhams auction is to begin Nov. 11 in Los Angeles with three of the paintings.

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 19h

NFS at 40 – Remembering the Sun Microsystems Network File System https://nfs40.online/

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 21h

repost this if an editor has ever saved you from yourself

violent alien @blipstress.bsky.social · 22h

An actual hot take: Too many authors are afraid of editors watering down their voice or whatever and not afraid enough of editors letting you put any old slop on the page.

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sweetie π @sixfeetofcandy.bsky.social · 1d

there’s a lot going on rn so don’t forget to pencil in time to scream

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 21h

The top 100 things I'd do if I ever became an evil overlord (1996)
http://www.eviloverl...

Peter's Evil Overlord List

Humorous Evil Overlord Instruction Manual

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Hacker News Top 100 Bot (Unofficial) @hn100.bsky.social · 21h

Portland is not burning. Here's live context and sourced fact checks

Discussion

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 1d

Night night sweet dreamies

Sometimes in life, you just need a hug. No words, no advice, just a hug to make you feel better.

Here’s a virtual hug from me to you ❤️

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 23h

yeah this

jeff computers @helldude.bsky.social · 1d

this has got to be the stupidest and most blatantly "unamerican" group of rulers this country has ever had. if you can't win against "goons in the streets, rotting food in the fields, orang is 90 dollars now" then i dont know what to say

Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 1d

After centuries beneath the waves, 22 massive stone blocks from the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria have been recovered from the seafloor, marking a major step in efforts to digitally reconstruct one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Lighthouse of Alexandria Rises Again as Giant Blocks Resurface After 2,000 Years - GreekReporter.com

After centuries beneath the waves, 22 massive stone blocks from the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria have been recovered from the seafloor.

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 1d

I laughed

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