Clark Quinn
@quinnovator.bsky.social
Keen on cognition/learning, design, engagement (read: fun), tech. Learning Experience Design Strategist @ Quinnovation (consulting, keynotes, etc), blogger @ learnlets, co-director of ldaccelerator, board advisor for elevator9.
I first read "euthenationalism", and not sure I'm not right.
Yep, my sense is that Vance is the figurehead for the less-obviously-Nazi wing to push ethnonationalism into the mainstream.
Takes halfway through this article to get there but, yeah its not just Fuentes preaching blood and soil politics, the most prominent person doing that, quite explicitly, is JD Vance (like Vivek, a Peter Thiel protegee) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
December 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I first read "euthenationalism", and not sure I'm not right.
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THIS. *They stole your fellow writers' FUCKING HEARTS' BLOOD to power their fancy-ass text-based writer-imitation machine.* You wanna get all NUANCED about that? Your easygoing take on that issue will sooner or later (most likely sooner) be used to steal *your* stuff. Let's see how *you* like it. 🫤
And please also, AGAIN, never forget that they are inherently unethical to use because no one gave permission for their research or writing to be used in it. It is all stolen, and if you're using the plagiarism machine, please keep that in mind.
My friends, I say this with all the love in my heart: Right now might not be the moment for “But we should be TOLERANT and NUANCED about the plagiarism machines!”
Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.
Your tolerance and “nuance” will be weaponised by the grifters and their apologists. Please respect yourselves more.
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
THIS. *They stole your fellow writers' FUCKING HEARTS' BLOOD to power their fancy-ass text-based writer-imitation machine.* You wanna get all NUANCED about that? Your easygoing take on that issue will sooner or later (most likely sooner) be used to steal *your* stuff. Let's see how *you* like it. 🫤
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2/2 Nor, when it comes to writing awards, will I nominate or vote to award, a piece of work partially or wholly written by LLM. Awards are for writers who make the effort, not those who offload the difficult aspects of creation to a program mining the work of others. Do the fucking work, people.
December 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
2/2 Nor, when it comes to writing awards, will I nominate or vote to award, a piece of work partially or wholly written by LLM. Awards are for writers who make the effort, not those who offload the difficult aspects of creation to a program mining the work of others. Do the fucking work, people.
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1/2 Apropos of nothing in particular, I guarantee I will never write a piece of fiction with the "help" of a large language model because a) I spent too many years developing skills to just fuck off now, b) I don't plagiarize other authors, whether intentionally or by way of statistical matches.
December 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
1/2 Apropos of nothing in particular, I guarantee I will never write a piece of fiction with the "help" of a large language model because a) I spent too many years developing skills to just fuck off now, b) I don't plagiarize other authors, whether intentionally or by way of statistical matches.
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To Trans Youth: YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.
There are MILLIONS of loving, caring people who will continue to fight to protect you and your future.
Reply below with love for young trans people. 🩵🩷🤍
There are MILLIONS of loving, caring people who will continue to fight to protect you and your future.
Reply below with love for young trans people. 🩵🩷🤍
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
To Trans Youth: YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.
There are MILLIONS of loving, caring people who will continue to fight to protect you and your future.
Reply below with love for young trans people. 🩵🩷🤍
There are MILLIONS of loving, caring people who will continue to fight to protect you and your future.
Reply below with love for young trans people. 🩵🩷🤍
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LOL - Senate (and House) Republicans are ending their "probe" into Hegseth's boat strikes after they got Schumer, Durbin and majority of the Senate Democratic Caucus to vote for a $900 billon defense authorization bill for Trump/Hegseth.
December 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
LOL - Senate (and House) Republicans are ending their "probe" into Hegseth's boat strikes after they got Schumer, Durbin and majority of the Senate Democratic Caucus to vote for a $900 billon defense authorization bill for Trump/Hegseth.
Key notes
I've seen a lot of keynotes over the years. I've even given them! It's time to reconcile my thoughts. So here are some key notes on keynotes. One of the things that I've seen is flawless performances. Now, one of the things you're told is that the focus is on you, and slides only should…
I've seen a lot of keynotes over the years. I've even given them! It's time to reconcile my thoughts. So here are some key notes on keynotes. One of the things that I've seen is flawless performances. Now, one of the things you're told is that the focus is on you, and slides only should…
Key notes
I've seen a lot of keynotes over the years. I've even given them! It's time to reconcile my thoughts. So here are some key notes on keynotes. One of the things that I've seen is flawless performances. Now, one of the things you're told is that the focus is on you, and slides only should be used as an augment, not on all the time.
blog.learnlets.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Key notes
I've seen a lot of keynotes over the years. I've even given them! It's time to reconcile my thoughts. So here are some key notes on keynotes. One of the things that I've seen is flawless performances. Now, one of the things you're told is that the focus is on you, and slides only should…
I've seen a lot of keynotes over the years. I've even given them! It's time to reconcile my thoughts. So here are some key notes on keynotes. One of the things that I've seen is flawless performances. Now, one of the things you're told is that the focus is on you, and slides only should…
Beginning experiments: Xmas tree ornaments with two cats. Mayhem forthcoming…
December 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Beginning experiments: Xmas tree ornaments with two cats. Mayhem forthcoming…
Someone wants my address to mail me something. Probably a bomb...
December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Someone wants my address to mail me something. Probably a bomb...
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Analyzing analysis
Another reflection, triggered by my visit to DevLearn. One of the things that matters, and we don't discuss enough, is analysis. That is, starting up front to determine what we need! There are nuances here, and I'm not a total expert (paging Dawn Snyder), but certain things are…
Another reflection, triggered by my visit to DevLearn. One of the things that matters, and we don't discuss enough, is analysis. That is, starting up front to determine what we need! There are nuances here, and I'm not a total expert (paging Dawn Snyder), but certain things are…
Analyzing analysis
Another reflection, triggered by my visit to DevLearn. One of the things that matters, and we don't discuss enough, is analysis. That is, starting up front to determine what we need! There are nuances here, and I'm not a total expert (paging Dawn Snyder), but certain things are obvious, So let's take some time analyzing analysis. Analysis is the first part of the process.
blog.learnlets.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Analyzing analysis
Another reflection, triggered by my visit to DevLearn. One of the things that matters, and we don't discuss enough, is analysis. That is, starting up front to determine what we need! There are nuances here, and I'm not a total expert (paging Dawn Snyder), but certain things are…
Another reflection, triggered by my visit to DevLearn. One of the things that matters, and we don't discuss enough, is analysis. That is, starting up front to determine what we need! There are nuances here, and I'm not a total expert (paging Dawn Snyder), but certain things are…
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Please share far and wide, and everywhere! @alisonwhite3.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Please share far and wide, and everywhere! @alisonwhite3.bsky.social
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It's decided.
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
It's decided.
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Donating blood (heh, giving), maybe you can too? (Red Cross needs to be here!)
December 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Donating blood (heh, giving), maybe you can too? (Red Cross needs to be here!)
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Tennessee polls close at 7 PM CT. If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. Your vote will count. LFG!
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Tennessee polls close at 7 PM CT. If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. Your vote will count. LFG!
Beyond LLMs
So, I was recently at the DevLearn conference, and it was, as always, fun. Though, as you might expect, there as non-stop discussion of AI. Of course, even on the panel I was on (with about 130 other Guild Masters; hyperbole, me?) it was termed AI tho' everyone was talking Large…
So, I was recently at the DevLearn conference, and it was, as always, fun. Though, as you might expect, there as non-stop discussion of AI. Of course, even on the panel I was on (with about 130 other Guild Masters; hyperbole, me?) it was termed AI tho' everyone was talking Large…
Beyond LLMs
So, I was recently at the DevLearn conference, and it was, as always, fun. Though, as you might expect, there as non-stop discussion of AI. Of course, even on the panel I was on (with about 130 other Guild Masters; hyperbole, me?) it was termed AI tho' everyone was talking Large Language Models (LLMs). In preparation, I started thinking about LLMs and their architecture.
blog.learnlets.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Beyond LLMs
So, I was recently at the DevLearn conference, and it was, as always, fun. Though, as you might expect, there as non-stop discussion of AI. Of course, even on the panel I was on (with about 130 other Guild Masters; hyperbole, me?) it was termed AI tho' everyone was talking Large…
So, I was recently at the DevLearn conference, and it was, as always, fun. Though, as you might expect, there as non-stop discussion of AI. Of course, even on the panel I was on (with about 130 other Guild Masters; hyperbole, me?) it was termed AI tho' everyone was talking Large…
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“Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president.”
--Teddy Roosevelt (R)
--Teddy Roosevelt (R)
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president.”
--Teddy Roosevelt (R)
--Teddy Roosevelt (R)
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When we pull our dollars from harmful corporations, we’re not just saying “no.” We’re saying “yes” to our own communities.
Shopping local keeps money circulating in our neighborhoods, supports workers directly, and builds the kind of economy we actually want to live in.
@indivisible.org
Shopping local keeps money circulating in our neighborhoods, supports workers directly, and builds the kind of economy we actually want to live in.
@indivisible.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
When we pull our dollars from harmful corporations, we’re not just saying “no.” We’re saying “yes” to our own communities.
Shopping local keeps money circulating in our neighborhoods, supports workers directly, and builds the kind of economy we actually want to live in.
@indivisible.org
Shopping local keeps money circulating in our neighborhoods, supports workers directly, and builds the kind of economy we actually want to live in.
@indivisible.org
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She f*cken warned us.
Damn you who didn’t listen.
Damn you who didn’t listen.
November 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
She f*cken warned us.
Damn you who didn’t listen.
Damn you who didn’t listen.
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"The DOD Manual is clear because the law here is clear: 'Persons who have been incapacitated by . . . shipwreck are in a helpless state, and it would be dishonorable and inhumane to make them the object of attack.'"
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org
November 29, 2025 at 4:43 AM
"The DOD Manual is clear because the law here is clear: 'Persons who have been incapacitated by . . . shipwreck are in a helpless state, and it would be dishonorable and inhumane to make them the object of attack.'"
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This came from the 2021 infrastructure bill signed by Biden. Mace voted against it.
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This came from the 2021 infrastructure bill signed by Biden. Mace voted against it.
Rethinking AI and education
I read a post today about Artificial Intelligence and education, and it prompted some thoughts. Including causing me to rethink a post I made earlier! It's all about using AI to assist with instruction, and it's probably worth sharing my thinking, to see what you all…
I read a post today about Artificial Intelligence and education, and it prompted some thoughts. Including causing me to rethink a post I made earlier! It's all about using AI to assist with instruction, and it's probably worth sharing my thinking, to see what you all…
Rethinking AI and education
I read a post today about Artificial Intelligence and education, and it prompted some thoughts. Including causing me to rethink a post I made earlier! It's all about using AI to assist with instruction, and it's probably worth sharing my thinking, to see what you all think. So here are some thoughts on rethinking AI and education. The post Carl Hendrick wrote talked (at length 😉 about how AI is being used to support education.
blog.learnlets.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Rethinking AI and education
I read a post today about Artificial Intelligence and education, and it prompted some thoughts. Including causing me to rethink a post I made earlier! It's all about using AI to assist with instruction, and it's probably worth sharing my thinking, to see what you all…
I read a post today about Artificial Intelligence and education, and it prompted some thoughts. Including causing me to rethink a post I made earlier! It's all about using AI to assist with instruction, and it's probably worth sharing my thinking, to see what you all…
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Dr. Seuss was a political cartoonist before he did children’s books
I think RWers never got the message hiding in plain sight in his books like The Sneetches, Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax…
I think RWers never got the message hiding in plain sight in his books like The Sneetches, Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax…
November 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Dr. Seuss was a political cartoonist before he did children’s books
I think RWers never got the message hiding in plain sight in his books like The Sneetches, Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax…
I think RWers never got the message hiding in plain sight in his books like The Sneetches, Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax…
Realizing the joy of putting chores and things on Reminders list so I can take them off again when done. And getting things done.
November 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Realizing the joy of putting chores and things on Reminders list so I can take them off again when done. And getting things done.
Using examples in smart ways, from @elearningcoach.bsky.social: theelearningcoach.com/elearning_de...
Six Ways to Use Examples And Nonexamples To Teach Concepts
The best way to help learners form accurate concepts is to provide examples and nonexamples. Here are 6 ways to do that.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Using examples in smart ways, from @elearningcoach.bsky.social: theelearningcoach.com/elearning_de...