Harlan DeChamps
@harlandechamps.bsky.social
Stay-at-home Time Traveler ⏳, Writes YA Sci-fi Fantasy 📚, artist 🎨, aspiring game-maker 👾, Highlights Foundation Porcupine 🦔, Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective 🧠, Chronically ill🥄, AuDHD ♾️, Queer 🏳️🌈, She/Her/They/Them, always a safe space
You know your gift bag supply is out of hand when you start thinking about buying gifts to fit the gift bags.
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
You know your gift bag supply is out of hand when you start thinking about buying gifts to fit the gift bags.
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I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
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Morning thoughts about "AI".
Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
![Thoughts about “AI”
Yes it’s:
The slop
The theft
The brainrot
The loss of work
The crumbling of creator rights
The destroying of the environment and infrastructure
But it's also the destroying of trust in anything that you’re not seeing with your own eyes right in front of you.
Wonder now turned to the narrowing of eyes in immediate scepticism seeing something magical.
Questioning the realness of everything from a stilted written apology to profound works by students in school.
It feels like a slow poison to creativity and humanity at large.
[At the bottom is a doodle of me, mouth a thin line, looking at the viewer]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hlstghbtgoakwc7evp5v6ubw/bafkreihv3rly5g2olva6kbhnisvwtzqbyn3u3fxjfcbjqyp2zud22hrzgq@jpeg)
August 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Morning thoughts about "AI".
Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
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Kindling Words is holding an auction to benefit our scholarship fund, with signed #kidlit and #yalit books, consultations, critiques, and more!
See what's being offered here: www.32auctions.com/KindlingWords
See what's being offered here: www.32auctions.com/KindlingWords
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Kindling Words is holding an auction to benefit our scholarship fund, with signed #kidlit and #yalit books, consultations, critiques, and more!
See what's being offered here: www.32auctions.com/KindlingWords
See what's being offered here: www.32auctions.com/KindlingWords
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I’ve been running around asking tech execs and academics if language was the same as intelligence for over a year now - and, well, it isn’t. @benjaminjriley.bsky.social explains how the bubble is built on ignoring cutting-edge research into the science of thought www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I’ve been running around asking tech execs and academics if language was the same as intelligence for over a year now - and, well, it isn’t. @benjaminjriley.bsky.social explains how the bubble is built on ignoring cutting-edge research into the science of thought www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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CN: Suicide
“Suicide prevention for autistic people is being accepted for who they are, being able to be who they are without masking.”
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
#autism #autistic #neurodiversity
“Suicide prevention for autistic people is being accepted for who they are, being able to be who they are without masking.”
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
#autism #autistic #neurodiversity
Behind his smile, a silent crisis: Parents seek answers after autistic son’s suicide
Autistic kids are far more likely to think about and die from suicide than their neurotypical peers. Autism researchers and advocates are working towards developing better screening tools, safety plan...
www.latimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
CN: Suicide
“Suicide prevention for autistic people is being accepted for who they are, being able to be who they are without masking.”
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
#autism #autistic #neurodiversity
“Suicide prevention for autistic people is being accepted for who they are, being able to be who they are without masking.”
www.latimes.com/science/stor...
#autism #autistic #neurodiversity
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How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🧪🔬💉🥽
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🧪🔬💉🥽
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Microsoft's latest warning has set off a familiar response from security-minded critics: Why is Big Tech so intent on pushing new features before their dangerous behaviors can be fully understood and contained?
Critics scoff after Microsoft warns AI feature can infect machines and pilfer data
Integration of Copilot Actions into Windows is off by default, but for how long?
arstechnica.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Microsoft's latest warning has set off a familiar response from security-minded critics: Why is Big Tech so intent on pushing new features before their dangerous behaviors can be fully understood and contained?
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if you’re still making art, that means some part of you believes that this world is worth staying in
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
if you’re still making art, that means some part of you believes that this world is worth staying in
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“AI workers said they distrust the models they work on because of a consistent emphasis on rapid turnaround time at the expense of quality.”
Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“AI workers said they distrust the models they work on because of a consistent emphasis on rapid turnaround time at the expense of quality.”
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For those looking for my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky: the link is always in my profile.
Includes quickstart info, how to control what you see and don't see, different community resources, and Resources For the #KidLit Community:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/fo...
Includes quickstart info, how to control what you see and don't see, different community resources, and Resources For the #KidLit Community:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/fo...
For KidLit Community - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
KidLit Community On Bluesky Since I mainly joined Bluesky in hopes of helping to establish my new home for connecting with the kidlit community (writers, illustrators, educators and librarians, agent…
publish.obsidian.md
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
For those looking for my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky: the link is always in my profile.
Includes quickstart info, how to control what you see and don't see, different community resources, and Resources For the #KidLit Community:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/fo...
Includes quickstart info, how to control what you see and don't see, different community resources, and Resources For the #KidLit Community:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/fo...
I suggest turning this setting off in general, whether you use scrivener or not.
Unlike most apps these days, Scrivener does not use AI in any way. However, if you’re on a Mac, you may see an AI prompt.
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I suggest turning this setting off in general, whether you use scrivener or not.
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I will never forget the coworker, a mother of an autistic child, who asked me in all seriousness if I REALLY thought that being autistic was a different experience than being an autistic kid's parent. If I really thought she didn't fully understand her kid's experience.
I recently read a thread by @erinbiba.bsky.social about abled parents of disabled children being ableist. I don't know if you all understand the ways in which you fundamentally don't get your children's disability experiences. Not your fault, but also, know your place. 1/
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I will never forget the coworker, a mother of an autistic child, who asked me in all seriousness if I REALLY thought that being autistic was a different experience than being an autistic kid's parent. If I really thought she didn't fully understand her kid's experience.
Join me and other ND #writers and #illustrators at our annual retreat in the Poconos!
#autism #booksky #adhd #ocd #ptsd #kidlit #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #writingcommunity
#autism #booksky #adhd #ocd #ptsd #kidlit #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #writingcommunity
Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!
More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...
Register today!
More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...
Register today!
November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Join me and other ND #writers and #illustrators at our annual retreat in the Poconos!
#autism #booksky #adhd #ocd #ptsd #kidlit #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #writingcommunity
#autism #booksky #adhd #ocd #ptsd #kidlit #neurodivergent #neurodiverse #writingcommunity
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‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ looking to add AI-generated short form content
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI"
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI"
November 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ looking to add AI-generated short form content
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI"
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI"
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How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More - Consumer Reports
AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.
www.consumerreports.org
October 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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THEN YOU PURCHASE THEM AND DO NOT USE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
THEN YOU PURCHASE THEM AND DO NOT USE THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS
This guy legit needs therapy.
The app was co-founded by Calum Worthy, a former Disney Channel actor known for starring in “Austin & Ally.”
Disney Channel Star’s AI App That Creates Avatars Of Dead Relatives Sparks Backlash
The app was co-founded by Calum Worthy, a former Disney Channel actor known for starring in “Austin & Ally.”
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This guy legit needs therapy.
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when you say “duhh ai writing is good actually” you’re the yellow guy. this is u
March 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
when you say “duhh ai writing is good actually” you’re the yellow guy. this is u
Yikes. As someone who has seen so many issues with people and contracts… don’t do this.
I cannot stress enough that you should not in any circumstances be using an AI-generated summary when you are signing contracts of any kind
DocuSign scrambling onto the anxiety-fuelled AI slop festival.....
DocuSign scrambling onto the anxiety-fuelled AI slop festival.....
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Yikes. As someone who has seen so many issues with people and contracts… don’t do this.
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No Starbucks 'til workers get more bucks
(and whatever else it is they are striking for)
(and whatever else it is they are striking for)
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
No Starbucks 'til workers get more bucks
(and whatever else it is they are striking for)
(and whatever else it is they are striking for)
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finding joy despite the world in 2025 is like this lol
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
finding joy despite the world in 2025 is like this lol
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Realizing the "we poisoned you all with lead for decades" generation was immediately followed by "we fucked up teaching you how to read, now you're bad at it and hate it" generation to be followed by "Mandatory AI will fry your cognition" generation. Well, shit.
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Realizing the "we poisoned you all with lead for decades" generation was immediately followed by "we fucked up teaching you how to read, now you're bad at it and hate it" generation to be followed by "Mandatory AI will fry your cognition" generation. Well, shit.
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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Autistic people need two types of accommodations:
Type #1: Ear defenders, quiet workstations, note taking apps
Type #2: Decolonized workplaces, justice for all, truly sustainable work
Employers freak out about #1 and never even see #2 coming.
Type #1: Ear defenders, quiet workstations, note taking apps
Type #2: Decolonized workplaces, justice for all, truly sustainable work
Employers freak out about #1 and never even see #2 coming.
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Autistic people need two types of accommodations:
Type #1: Ear defenders, quiet workstations, note taking apps
Type #2: Decolonized workplaces, justice for all, truly sustainable work
Employers freak out about #1 and never even see #2 coming.
Type #1: Ear defenders, quiet workstations, note taking apps
Type #2: Decolonized workplaces, justice for all, truly sustainable work
Employers freak out about #1 and never even see #2 coming.