Matt Morrison
@senseistarman.com
Librarian. Freelance writer/editor and comics historian. Cosplayer. General Know-It-All and Doctor of Many Things. KabOOOOOm.
SuperHeroHype. No Flying, No Tights. Opinions are my own.
He/him. https://linktr.ee/senseistarman
SuperHeroHype. No Flying, No Tights. Opinions are my own.
He/him. https://linktr.ee/senseistarman
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Matt Morrison
@senseistarman.com
· Jan 20
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Also, if you sign up for a Libro subscription now, you can get two free audio books. Just use the promo code SWITCH.
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5 Dec 2025 @rikiwilchins.bsky.social -- Former Obama natl security assoc. Lucas Schleusener says group called STARRS & Trump advisor Laura Loomer combing thru fed employees' posts for anything showing they're LGBTQ+ & harassing them or getting them fired in a "Lavender Scare" purge like the 1950s.
National security expert says second Lavender Scare is here as gov't purges LGBTQ+ workers - LGBTQ Nation
Is Laura Loomer the new Joseph McCarthy?
www.lgbtqnation.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
5 Dec 2025 @rikiwilchins.bsky.social -- Former Obama natl security assoc. Lucas Schleusener says group called STARRS & Trump advisor Laura Loomer combing thru fed employees' posts for anything showing they're LGBTQ+ & harassing them or getting them fired in a "Lavender Scare" purge like the 1950s.
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This is AI. It's fake. It's fictional.
This is the new world of AI-Evangelism.
It's manipulative, disingenuous, and predatory.
It targets older, vulnerable people who won’t know the difference – aiming to convert through deception for views and ad revenue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiyv...
This is the new world of AI-Evangelism.
It's manipulative, disingenuous, and predatory.
It targets older, vulnerable people who won’t know the difference – aiming to convert through deception for views and ad revenue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiyv...
99-Year-Old Atheist Goes Viral for His Baptism — He Finally Tells All
YouTube video by When God Spoke To Me
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This is AI. It's fake. It's fictional.
This is the new world of AI-Evangelism.
It's manipulative, disingenuous, and predatory.
It targets older, vulnerable people who won’t know the difference – aiming to convert through deception for views and ad revenue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiyv...
This is the new world of AI-Evangelism.
It's manipulative, disingenuous, and predatory.
It targets older, vulnerable people who won’t know the difference – aiming to convert through deception for views and ad revenue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiyv...
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An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.” www.wired.com/story/huge-t...
Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database
An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.”
www.wired.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.” www.wired.com/story/huge-t...
#LetsPlay #DungeonKeeper2 - Part 27
In which we finally find where the cowardly Lord Volstagg is hiding within the Fairy Fortress. With his forces captured, we can move on to Stonekeep and a new challenge - building a dungeon under the nose of Lord Pureheart!
In which we finally find where the cowardly Lord Volstagg is hiding within the Fairy Fortress. With his forces captured, we can move on to Stonekeep and a new challenge - building a dungeon under the nose of Lord Pureheart!
Sensei Starman Plays Dungeon Keeper 2 - Part 27
YouTube video by Sensei Starman
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 1:39 AM
#LetsPlay #DungeonKeeper2 - Part 27
In which we finally find where the cowardly Lord Volstagg is hiding within the Fairy Fortress. With his forces captured, we can move on to Stonekeep and a new challenge - building a dungeon under the nose of Lord Pureheart!
In which we finally find where the cowardly Lord Volstagg is hiding within the Fairy Fortress. With his forces captured, we can move on to Stonekeep and a new challenge - building a dungeon under the nose of Lord Pureheart!
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"If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter."
--Brett Kavanaugh, Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo
--Brett Kavanaugh, Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo
Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
December 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"If the person is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter."
--Brett Kavanaugh, Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo
--Brett Kavanaugh, Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo
To say nothing of RFK Jr. and the war on vaccines.
This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
Almost a quarter of a million more children around the world are projected to die in 2025 than in 2024.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
To say nothing of RFK Jr. and the war on vaccines.
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Which parents are the ones who get "parental rights?" In Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District (OH), it's those who want to ban books featuring any "sexuality content" or "gender ideology." Inside the school board's educationally-destructive new policy:
bookriot.com/bellbrook-su...
bookriot.com/bellbrook-su...
Which Parents Get "Parental Rights?" In This Ohio School, It's Those Who Hate LGBTQ+ People
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District has segregated LGBTQ+ books in the high school library, among other acts of book censorship.
bookriot.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Which parents are the ones who get "parental rights?" In Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School District (OH), it's those who want to ban books featuring any "sexuality content" or "gender ideology." Inside the school board's educationally-destructive new policy:
bookriot.com/bellbrook-su...
bookriot.com/bellbrook-su...
#HulkSmashEverything is a welcome return to form after the last few years of confusion regarding the Jade Giant.
My review. 9/10.
My review. 9/10.
Hulk Smash Everything #1 Review: Classic Incredible Hulk Fun - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
A new miniseries offers a fun and funny retro take on the Incredible Hulk. Will the Marvel Universe survive when Hulk Smash Everything?
www.superherohype.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#HulkSmashEverything is a welcome return to form after the last few years of confusion regarding the Jade Giant.
My review. 9/10.
My review. 9/10.
#AbsoluteGreenLantern #9 revamps a #SuicideSquad member and a #JusticeLeague hero for the #AbsoluteUniverse.
DC Massively Changes Beloved Justice League Hero & Suicide Squad Member - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
A classic Suicide Squad member and a hero in the Justice League have both undergone major changes being adapted for DC's Absolute Universe.
www.superherohype.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#AbsoluteGreenLantern #9 revamps a #SuicideSquad member and a #JusticeLeague hero for the #AbsoluteUniverse.
#Marvel #SHIELD is coming back in the #comics, but may be partnering with a #superheroteam other than #Avengers.
Marvel’s SHIELD Is Back With New Partner That’s Not Avengers - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
Ahead of their anticipated return in the Captain America comic, the reformed SHIELD seeks a partnership with another team of superheroes.
www.superherohype.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#Marvel #SHIELD is coming back in the #comics, but may be partnering with a #superheroteam other than #Avengers.
#Wiccan's past is getting a slight revamp in a new #MarvelComics series aimed at #MCU fans of #AgathaAllAlong.
Wiccan Receives a Revamp After Scarlet Witch’s Son Made MCU Debut - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
A new comic introduces a new status quo for Wiccan; the son of Scarlet Witch introduced into the MCU by Agatha All Along,
www.superherohype.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#Wiccan's past is getting a slight revamp in a new #MarvelComics series aimed at #MCU fans of #AgathaAllAlong.
You've watched it. Now read it.
My picks for the best #Movie #Novelizations from @comingsoon.net.web.brid.gy
My picks for the best #Movie #Novelizations from @comingsoon.net.web.brid.gy
Best Movie Novelizations (December 2025)
You've seen the movie, but have you read the book of the movie? Here are some of the best film novelizations ever written.
www.comingsoon.net
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
You've watched it. Now read it.
My picks for the best #Movie #Novelizations from @comingsoon.net.web.brid.gy
My picks for the best #Movie #Novelizations from @comingsoon.net.web.brid.gy
If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you see this, repost with your model of positive masculinity.
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📚 🦸🏻♀️RUTHERFORD COUNTY — “Go and thank your librarian. Absolute heroes.”
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
📚 🦸🏻♀️RUTHERFORD COUNTY — “Go and thank your librarian. Absolute heroes.”
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
Library director Luanne James gets thunderous applause for bravely blowing the whistle on library board director Cody York, the latest front in the right-wing war on books in Tennessee.
Full: www.threads.com/@thetnholler...
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Please take ten minutes to email a thank you to your local public or school librarian and copy the superintendent or mayor. Let them know libraries matter to you!
a man in a green and green striped shirt is sitting in a red chair holding a red book .
ALT: a man in a green and green striped shirt is sitting in a red chair holding a red book .
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Please take ten minutes to email a thank you to your local public or school librarian and copy the superintendent or mayor. Let them know libraries matter to you!
I need to find the parody I wrote years ago about about people who don't understand what Hallelujah is about.
In the name of picking a pointless fight, which seems worth doing every now again, I say:
Let "Hallelujah" go, please. Just...send it to a farm upstate for a few years where it can romp around with "Of the Father's Love Begotten" and "Adam lay ybounden".
Please.
Let "Hallelujah" go, please. Just...send it to a farm upstate for a few years where it can romp around with "Of the Father's Love Begotten" and "Adam lay ybounden".
Please.
December 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I need to find the parody I wrote years ago about about people who don't understand what Hallelujah is about.
Hey all,
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December 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Not trying to burst any bubbles; but Spotify is over.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
December 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Not trying to burst any bubbles; but Spotify is over.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
They are airing ICE recruitment ads, the CEO has been investing in military/AI tech, they barely pay their artists; sometimes a percentage of a cent per stream, they promote “fake/AI artist” playlists, and there’s major concerns about data use.
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Reminder that Sam Altman is being sued by his younger sister for sexual abuse.
Sam Altman is headed to late night. The OpenAI chief executive will make his 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' debut on Monday, Dec. 8.
OpenAI Chief Sam Altman to Sit With Fallon, Marking Late-Night TV Debut
Sam Altman is headed to late night. The OpenAI chief executive will make his 'Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' debut on Monday, Dec. 8.
dlvr.it
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Reminder that Sam Altman is being sued by his younger sister for sexual abuse.
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Wherever you live, this story has significant implications because the trend of defunding libraries, when we should be fortifying these outposts of learning, sharing, and survival, is a national phenomenon. Libraries are models of the kind of infrastructure we must EXPAND to get the world we want.
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Wherever you live, this story has significant implications because the trend of defunding libraries, when we should be fortifying these outposts of learning, sharing, and survival, is a national phenomenon. Libraries are models of the kind of infrastructure we must EXPAND to get the world we want.
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If you want to quickly understand what's going on at Oklahoma University - with the transphobic student suing over a well-deserved bad grade from a trans TA - read Noah's post.
Wrote about a right wing student getting her trans instructor suspended, and how the worst censorship targets disfavored identities, not controversial statements.
www.everythingishorrible.net/p/tpusa-sile...
www.everythingishorrible.net/p/tpusa-sile...
TPUSA Silences Another Trans Person
Trans people's free speech is under attack.
www.everythingishorrible.net
December 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If you want to quickly understand what's going on at Oklahoma University - with the transphobic student suing over a well-deserved bad grade from a trans TA - read Noah's post.
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"83% of heavy AI users couldn’t recall key points from what they’d “written,” compared to only 10 percent of those who composed unaided." This is my argument to my students: my class will be excruciating if they don't write their own stories & critiques, bc in class they have to explain*why*.
An excellent and brutal article. I don't think the situation is quite as hopeless as some of this suggests, but the challenges are enormous. Our only chance, as ever, is to hold together: bring faculty, well-meaning administrators, and especially students together: human learning for human beings.
If ChatGPT can generate student essays, complete assignments, and even provide feedback, what remains of the educational transaction?
www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...
www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"83% of heavy AI users couldn’t recall key points from what they’d “written,” compared to only 10 percent of those who composed unaided." This is my argument to my students: my class will be excruciating if they don't write their own stories & critiques, bc in class they have to explain*why*.