Jochen Hung
@jochenhung.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University, the Netherlands
https://www.uu.nl/staff/JBHung
https://www.uu.nl/staff/JBHung
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I love how these people do not understand that it's precisely the "useful to bosses" that is the problem. Useful to bosses means always, and I mean always detrimental to workers. Because for bosses, "use" is: bringing labour costs down.
The predominent anti-AI position on bsky is that AI is useless, fake, shit and basically the same as NFTs, destined to collapse in months once everyone sees how poor it is. So anyone who suggests that it could improve or be useful to any boss in any situation in the future must be evil.
February 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I love how these people do not understand that it's precisely the "useful to bosses" that is the problem. Useful to bosses means always, and I mean always detrimental to workers. Because for bosses, "use" is: bringing labour costs down.
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Just a quick note that if you did the ol' seal clap when the police roughed up student protesters on campuses across the US, you don't get to now be horrified by the entirely predictable downstream outcome. archive.ph/MZJVG
February 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Just a quick note that if you did the ol' seal clap when the police roughed up student protesters on campuses across the US, you don't get to now be horrified by the entirely predictable downstream outcome. archive.ph/MZJVG
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Right, another key thing that historians do is working with important records that have not been digitized.
And the vast majority of the world’s records *have not been digitized* and thus do not exist in any format that LLMs/AI can work with.
And the vast majority of the world’s records *have not been digitized* and thus do not exist in any format that LLMs/AI can work with.
it's literally impossible for an LLM to do a historian's job
it's not even LLMs sucking it's that they need data input to do anything and where's that data supposed to be coming from without historians
never met a computer that can dig through a thousand year old book in a library
it's not even LLMs sucking it's that they need data input to do anything and where's that data supposed to be coming from without historians
never met a computer that can dig through a thousand year old book in a library
February 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Right, another key thing that historians do is working with important records that have not been digitized.
And the vast majority of the world’s records *have not been digitized* and thus do not exist in any format that LLMs/AI can work with.
And the vast majority of the world’s records *have not been digitized* and thus do not exist in any format that LLMs/AI can work with.
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New hope for academics everywhere!
Reading and writing can lower dementia risk by almost 40%, study finds
Cognitive health in later life is ‘strongly influenced’ by lifelong exposure to intellectually stimulating environments, say researchers
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:36 AM
New hope for academics everywhere!
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Friends, can I ask you to spread the word that we have a THREE-YEAR postdoc in American history at Cambridge up for grabs - ANY field, but applications are due March 1 so don't delay - apply, apply, apply! networks.h-net.org/jobs/69790/u...
February 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Friends, can I ask you to spread the word that we have a THREE-YEAR postdoc in American history at Cambridge up for grabs - ANY field, but applications are due March 1 so don't delay - apply, apply, apply! networks.h-net.org/jobs/69790/u...
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'In the 2024 call for applications, the commission awarded €417 million to 10,360 researchers, which amounted to a success rate of 16.6 per cent. In the previous year, 15.8 per cent of the 8,039 applicants were selected for funding.'
At under 10%, I'd be considering partial randomisation. q/2
At under 10%, I'd be considering partial randomisation. q/2
‘Brutal’ success rate for European postdoctoral fellowships
Only 9.6 per cent of applicants awarded coveted Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions fellowships, with many postdoctoral researchers saying the programme has become too competitive
www.timeshighereducation.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:22 PM
'In the 2024 call for applications, the commission awarded €417 million to 10,360 researchers, which amounted to a success rate of 16.6 per cent. In the previous year, 15.8 per cent of the 8,039 applicants were selected for funding.'
At under 10%, I'd be considering partial randomisation. q/2
At under 10%, I'd be considering partial randomisation. q/2
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now that's the power of a union
The Ford worker who heckled Trump during a visit to the company's plant still has his job and "has no discipline on his record," a union official said
Ford worker who heckled Trump keeps job, 'no discipline' for incident
The United Auto Workers union said TJ Sabula remains employed and called out the president for making an obscene gesture toward the worker.
www.detroitnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
now that's the power of a union
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incredible headline, I wonder if there are other ways to describe “giving yourself more control” over things you don’t own
February 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
incredible headline, I wonder if there are other ways to describe “giving yourself more control” over things you don’t own
Collega's and colleagues!
The Dutch public sector pension fund ABP has invested over 800m EUR in Palantir, the surveillance company of tech billionaire Peter Thiel. Please sign this petition to let them know we want them to divest! actie.degoedezaak.org/petitions/ge...
The Dutch public sector pension fund ABP has invested over 800m EUR in Palantir, the surveillance company of tech billionaire Peter Thiel. Please sign this petition to let them know we want them to divest! actie.degoedezaak.org/petitions/ge...
Geen investeringen in Palantir door ABP
We willen niet leven in een wereld waarin de privacy van onschuldige burgers zo zwaar geschonden wordt. We willen bijdragen aan een rechtvaardige, democratische en humanitaire wereld waarin de mensenr...
actie.degoedezaak.org
January 28, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Collega's and colleagues!
The Dutch public sector pension fund ABP has invested over 800m EUR in Palantir, the surveillance company of tech billionaire Peter Thiel. Please sign this petition to let them know we want them to divest! actie.degoedezaak.org/petitions/ge...
The Dutch public sector pension fund ABP has invested over 800m EUR in Palantir, the surveillance company of tech billionaire Peter Thiel. Please sign this petition to let them know we want them to divest! actie.degoedezaak.org/petitions/ge...
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Deutschland gehört zu den Ländern, die am hartnäckigsten auf dem Hass- und KI-Porno-Portal "X" bleiben; mutmaßlich auch, weil Politik und Medien aus unverständlichen Gründen die Hölle des Hitlergrüßers nur zögerlich verlassen. Sprecht sie darauf an! Holt sie da weg!
January 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Deutschland gehört zu den Ländern, die am hartnäckigsten auf dem Hass- und KI-Porno-Portal "X" bleiben; mutmaßlich auch, weil Politik und Medien aus unverständlichen Gründen die Hölle des Hitlergrüßers nur zögerlich verlassen. Sprecht sie darauf an! Holt sie da weg!
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This must be weird news to see if you’re one of the literally hundreds or even thousands of university administrators who preemptively censored faculty, scrubbed websites, changed the names of centers, etc.
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges. This leaves in place a federal judge's ruling that the anti-DEI effort violated the First Amendment and federal procedural rules. (Via AP) apnews.com/article/dei-... #ncpol #nced
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colle...
apnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:45 PM
This must be weird news to see if you’re one of the literally hundreds or even thousands of university administrators who preemptively censored faculty, scrubbed websites, changed the names of centers, etc.
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Brief summary of the next trade negotiations between the US and EU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUC2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUC2...
DJ Shadow - Nobody Speak feat. Run The Jewels (Official Video)
YouTube video by Mass Appeal
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Brief summary of the next trade negotiations between the US and EU
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUC2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUC2...
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are YOU a university professor, professor emeriti or associate professor of history, social sciences, law, philosophy, theology, and religion?
Did you know you can nominate people for the Nobel Peace Prize?
Did you know you can nominate people for the Nobel Peace Prize?
Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 AM
are YOU a university professor, professor emeriti or associate professor of history, social sciences, law, philosophy, theology, and religion?
Did you know you can nominate people for the Nobel Peace Prize?
Did you know you can nominate people for the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Autonome Zentren sind bedroht von politischen Angriffen und finanziellen Diffamierungen. Wir starten eine Spendenkampagne. Ziel: schnelle Hilfe bei Angriffen und langfristige Unterstützung für alternative Orte. Spendet, teilt die Inhalte und erzählt euren Freund:innen von der Aktion!
September 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Autonome Zentren sind bedroht von politischen Angriffen und finanziellen Diffamierungen. Wir starten eine Spendenkampagne. Ziel: schnelle Hilfe bei Angriffen und langfristige Unterstützung für alternative Orte. Spendet, teilt die Inhalte und erzählt euren Freund:innen von der Aktion!
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Und jetzt kann man sie auch endlich bestellen.
Also, falls ihr etwas zur Errichtung der NS-Diktatur in der Provinz lesen mögt:
www.beck-shop.de/bress-erzieh...
Also, falls ihr etwas zur Errichtung der NS-Diktatur in der Provinz lesen mögt:
www.beck-shop.de/bress-erzieh...
January 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Und jetzt kann man sie auch endlich bestellen.
Also, falls ihr etwas zur Errichtung der NS-Diktatur in der Provinz lesen mögt:
www.beck-shop.de/bress-erzieh...
Also, falls ihr etwas zur Errichtung der NS-Diktatur in der Provinz lesen mögt:
www.beck-shop.de/bress-erzieh...
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Hey if you have a problem with the White House sharing A.I. generated photos of their political enemies great reminder to not also do that
January 23, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Hey if you have a problem with the White House sharing A.I. generated photos of their political enemies great reminder to not also do that
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Lena Kotré (AfD) rechnete gestern bei ihrem “Remigrations-Event” mit Martin Sellner vor, dass wir nicht 82 Mio. Menschen im Land bräuchten, sondern nur 60 Mio. Bei 25 Mio. Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund ist klar, wen und was sie meint: Remigration von Staatsbürger/innnen. (Quelle: Rechercheteam)
January 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Lena Kotré (AfD) rechnete gestern bei ihrem “Remigrations-Event” mit Martin Sellner vor, dass wir nicht 82 Mio. Menschen im Land bräuchten, sondern nur 60 Mio. Bei 25 Mio. Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund ist klar, wen und was sie meint: Remigration von Staatsbürger/innnen. (Quelle: Rechercheteam)
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the woke mob is giving He-man pronouns
January 22, 2026 at 6:47 PM
the woke mob is giving He-man pronouns
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“what Trump, Putin or even Le Pen or Weidel are doing has a side that seems fearless. A new kind of trumpeting superiority. That attracts people. They lie and are completely blunt in their deception….and are sure that this is exactly what their followers want” (interview w Klaus Theweleit, Jul 2025)
The fist-pump I did when Theweleit used the term 'physically anti-democratic people'.
networkcultures.org/geert/2025/0...
networkcultures.org/geert/2025/0...
Interview with Klaus Theweleit on Male Fantasies Today
If you're curious about the intellectual roots of my former theory collective Adilkno and the current Institute of Network Cultures, look no further than the book I read in early 1983, half a year bef
networkcultures.org
January 20, 2026 at 8:29 PM
“what Trump, Putin or even Le Pen or Weidel are doing has a side that seems fearless. A new kind of trumpeting superiority. That attracts people. They lie and are completely blunt in their deception….and are sure that this is exactly what their followers want” (interview w Klaus Theweleit, Jul 2025)
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The Canadian newspaper "The Globe and Mail" asked me whether the actions being taken by #ICE in the United States today can be compared to those of Nazi #Brownshirts in the early 1930s. Here is my op-ed piece: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Are ICE agents modern-day Nazi brownshirts?
Even if the comparison shows more differences than similarities, some parallels should not be dismissed
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:51 AM
The Canadian newspaper "The Globe and Mail" asked me whether the actions being taken by #ICE in the United States today can be compared to those of Nazi #Brownshirts in the early 1930s. Here is my op-ed piece: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Anna Siemsen war eine wegweisende Bildungspolitikerin in der Weimarer Republik. Die promovierte Lehrerin entwickelte im Verlauf des Ersten Weltkriegs eine pazifistische Grundhaltung und gründete 1918 den „Verband sozialistischer Lehrer und Lehrerinnen“ mit. 1/
January 22, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Anna Siemsen war eine wegweisende Bildungspolitikerin in der Weimarer Republik. Die promovierte Lehrerin entwickelte im Verlauf des Ersten Weltkriegs eine pazifistische Grundhaltung und gründete 1918 den „Verband sozialistischer Lehrer und Lehrerinnen“ mit. 1/
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BOTD Ernst Busch (1900-1980) - singer, actor, communist, and veteran of the International Brigades. Here performing 'Mamita Mia' and 'Freiheit' (aka 'Die Thälmann-Kolonne'). ✊
January 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM
BOTD Ernst Busch (1900-1980) - singer, actor, communist, and veteran of the International Brigades. Here performing 'Mamita Mia' and 'Freiheit' (aka 'Die Thälmann-Kolonne'). ✊
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And we're back. The moment the danger passes, people rush to pretend everything is alright again. It isn't and will not be.
DAVOS - GERMANY'S MERZ: DESPITE FRUSTRATION, ANGER OF RECENT MONTHS, LET US NOT BE TOO QUICK TO WRITE OFF THE TRANSATLANTIC PARTNERSHIP
January 22, 2026 at 8:58 AM
And we're back. The moment the danger passes, people rush to pretend everything is alright again. It isn't and will not be.