Jacques Le Singe 🏏📯
@johnthemonkey.bsky.social
I am a foolish old man who has been drawn into a wild goose chase by a harpy in trousers and a nincompoop.
Was @John_the_Monkey on twitter
Was @John_the_Monkey on twitter
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Imagine running a higher education system/country so badly that you actually can't afford, or refuse to fund, research that is *literally defined as* "internationally excellent".
Stupid, stupid, stupid country.
Stupid, stupid, stupid country.
;Eliminating funding for 3* research in the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) would benefit Russell Group institutions by about £50 million a year, suggests modelling into how potential changes to funding formulas may play out.' 1/3
‘Beware trade-offs’ of removing REF funding for 3* outputs
Review of formula used to allocate £2 billion QR funding could downgrade or withdraw money for ‘internationally excellent’ research, some fear
www.timeshighereducation.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Imagine running a higher education system/country so badly that you actually can't afford, or refuse to fund, research that is *literally defined as* "internationally excellent".
Stupid, stupid, stupid country.
Stupid, stupid, stupid country.
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i'm fascinated by how much people love and are amazed by chat gpt saying "nice catch!" and "great observation!" because i personally find the condescension and obsequiousness the most skin-crawling thing about how LLMs "talk"
If we are banning cell phones for kids we need to be talking about banning chatbots for boomers
www.persuasion.community/p/my-chatgpt...
www.persuasion.community/p/my-chatgpt...
December 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
i'm fascinated by how much people love and are amazed by chat gpt saying "nice catch!" and "great observation!" because i personally find the condescension and obsequiousness the most skin-crawling thing about how LLMs "talk"
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I had a great conversation about this phenomenon with some sociologists at ASA once. A colleague took me to task for failing to see how they KNOW the reference. They aren’t misreading literary references — they are wielding them to demonstrate their power to shape our ethics.
The fact that he named it Project Prometheus is priceless.
Jeff Bezos Creates A.I. Start-Up Where He Will Be Co-Chief Executive
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I had a great conversation about this phenomenon with some sociologists at ASA once. A colleague took me to task for failing to see how they KNOW the reference. They aren’t misreading literary references — they are wielding them to demonstrate their power to shape our ethics.
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There’s an enormous amount of stuff in this book I’d like to highlight, but start with:
“What emerges as the most elementary insight is that, since we do not now have any ways of making computers wise, we ought not now to give computers tasks that demand wisdom.”
“What emerges as the most elementary insight is that, since we do not now have any ways of making computers wise, we ought not now to give computers tasks that demand wisdom.”
August 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
There’s an enormous amount of stuff in this book I’d like to highlight, but start with:
“What emerges as the most elementary insight is that, since we do not now have any ways of making computers wise, we ought not now to give computers tasks that demand wisdom.”
“What emerges as the most elementary insight is that, since we do not now have any ways of making computers wise, we ought not now to give computers tasks that demand wisdom.”
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Amsterdam—View from the Window by Vasily Kandinsky, 1904 #artbots #guggenheim
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137882
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137882
August 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Amsterdam—View from the Window by Vasily Kandinsky, 1904 #artbots #guggenheim
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137882
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137882
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AI trash is everywhere, and that’s in part because social media platforms have made it profitable for people churning out AI-generated videos and photos that try to grab your attention.
Great to have @jasonkoebler.bsky.social back on the show to understand what’s going on.
Great to have @jasonkoebler.bsky.social back on the show to understand what’s going on.
AI slop is proliferating across social media platforms, but how do the people behind it actually make money?
This week @jasonkoebler.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to discuss the economy of AI slop and how it’s changing social media platforms.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/274_...
This week @jasonkoebler.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to discuss the economy of AI slop and how it’s changing social media platforms.
Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/274_...
May 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
AI trash is everywhere, and that’s in part because social media platforms have made it profitable for people churning out AI-generated videos and photos that try to grab your attention.
Great to have @jasonkoebler.bsky.social back on the show to understand what’s going on.
Great to have @jasonkoebler.bsky.social back on the show to understand what’s going on.
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A two-part object lesson in how performative authoritarianism done by the left is never enough for the right.
April 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A two-part object lesson in how performative authoritarianism done by the left is never enough for the right.
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"Moderate democrats worried effective politics will save the party from extinction"
incredible stuff going on today friends
incredible stuff going on today friends
March 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"Moderate democrats worried effective politics will save the party from extinction"
incredible stuff going on today friends
incredible stuff going on today friends
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Le Tour de France 2027 s’élancera d’Edimbourg, pour un début de parcours inédit au Royaume-Uni
Le Tour de France 2027 s’élancera d’Edimbourg, pour un début de parcours inédit au Royaume-Uni
Le Tour de France Femmes partira de Grande-Bretagne en 2027, mais d’un lieu encore tenu secret, ont annoncé les organisateurs mercredi.
www.lemonde.fr
March 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Le Tour de France 2027 s’élancera d’Edimbourg, pour un début de parcours inédit au Royaume-Uni
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my god, it's full of computer
March 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
my god, it's full of computer
Happy Miette Day, to all who celebrate.
March 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy Miette Day, to all who celebrate.
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One of our specialist subjects. (With thanks to @municipaldreams.bsky.social for hosting our thoughts on this.)
municipaldreams.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/c...
municipaldreams.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/c...
March 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
One of our specialist subjects. (With thanks to @municipaldreams.bsky.social for hosting our thoughts on this.)
municipaldreams.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/c...
municipaldreams.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/c...
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*Werner Herzog voice*
now, the Jingle Hop has begun
now, the Jingle Hop has begun
December 20, 2024 at 10:17 AM
*Werner Herzog voice*
now, the Jingle Hop has begun
now, the Jingle Hop has begun
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“Your slipper, sir.”
“Where is the other one, Alfred?”
“I’m afraid there’s been a mishap, sir.”
“Where is the other one, Alfred?”
“I’m afraid there’s been a mishap, sir.”
December 18, 2024 at 5:08 PM
“Your slipper, sir.”
“Where is the other one, Alfred?”
“I’m afraid there’s been a mishap, sir.”
“Where is the other one, Alfred?”
“I’m afraid there’s been a mishap, sir.”
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This is what's worse about our Gilded Age.
Robber Barons actually had to work.
Obviously, what Elon's ultimately against is democracy.
Literally, no human on earth has benefited more from government spending. He just doesn't like the idea of government serving up anyone but him.
Robber Barons actually had to work.
Obviously, what Elon's ultimately against is democracy.
Literally, no human on earth has benefited more from government spending. He just doesn't like the idea of government serving up anyone but him.
December 18, 2024 at 7:43 PM
This is what's worse about our Gilded Age.
Robber Barons actually had to work.
Obviously, what Elon's ultimately against is democracy.
Literally, no human on earth has benefited more from government spending. He just doesn't like the idea of government serving up anyone but him.
Robber Barons actually had to work.
Obviously, what Elon's ultimately against is democracy.
Literally, no human on earth has benefited more from government spending. He just doesn't like the idea of government serving up anyone but him.
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Just filled this in.
by which I mean I wrote the same answer in each box.
"Total copyright protection. It's not hard."
Please join me if you're not a thief.
by which I mean I wrote the same answer in each box.
"Total copyright protection. It's not hard."
Please join me if you're not a thief.
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.
www.gov.uk
December 18, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Just filled this in.
by which I mean I wrote the same answer in each box.
"Total copyright protection. It's not hard."
Please join me if you're not a thief.
by which I mean I wrote the same answer in each box.
"Total copyright protection. It's not hard."
Please join me if you're not a thief.
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King of Hyrule Wishes Ganondorf Well, Promises Peaceful Transfer of Power
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King of Hyrule Wishes Ganondorf Well, Promises Peaceful Transfer of Power
HYRULE CASTLE — Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, the recently deposed King of Hyrule, expressed his desire for the usurper Ganondorf to usher the kingdom into an…
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December 3, 2024 at 4:08 PM
King of Hyrule Wishes Ganondorf Well, Promises Peaceful Transfer of Power
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hard-drive.net/hd/video-gam...
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Every time I hear one of the Labour frontbench say anything I can’t help but also hear future Adam Curtis saying “but this wasn’t true...”
November 30, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Every time I hear one of the Labour frontbench say anything I can’t help but also hear future Adam Curtis saying “but this wasn’t true...”
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Torching one of the last viable industries in the UK to be racist and also "save money". Real 4D chess stuff here from the grownups who are back in charge.
Straight off we see the impact of changes to student visas, in particular restricting dependents. Student visas are limited terms though, meaning including them in overall stats tends to skew them, but makes an easy "win" for a government looking to reduce immigration. 2/
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
Summary of latest statistics
www.gov.uk
November 30, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Torching one of the last viable industries in the UK to be racist and also "save money". Real 4D chess stuff here from the grownups who are back in charge.
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November 30, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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You couldn't make Blazing Saddles today. You have never made a film before and it would take a long time to figure out.
November 19, 2024 at 3:14 AM
You couldn't make Blazing Saddles today. You have never made a film before and it would take a long time to figure out.
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Incredible duo—tune in folks!!
Silicon Valley is seizing the levers of power, but we’re here to help you chart a course through the madness.
I’m thrilled to announce SYSTEM CRASH, a new podcast I’ll be cohosting with my pal @bcmerchant.bsky.social.
Join us as we dissect the tech dystopia. Starts Friday!
I’m thrilled to announce SYSTEM CRASH, a new podcast I’ll be cohosting with my pal @bcmerchant.bsky.social.
Join us as we dissect the tech dystopia. Starts Friday!
November 19, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Incredible duo—tune in folks!!
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As I and others like to say, if your transportation plan relies on "Cyclists can just..." it's not a plan.
Yah, I'll just bike and take the lane on 5th. These are major destinations. Why do they think people will take a 2 avenue detour instead of taking the quickest and most direct route.
October 17, 2024 at 2:48 PM
As I and others like to say, if your transportation plan relies on "Cyclists can just..." it's not a plan.