Stacey Henderson
@staceyhenderson.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Law, Flinders University. International law. She/her.
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“Calculators expanded reasoning; the printing press spread knowledge. ChatGPT, by contrast, doesn’t extend cognition—it automates it, turning thinking itself into a service. Rather than democratizing learning, it privatizes the act of thinking under corporate control.”
AI corrupts our learning.
AI corrupts our learning.
AI is Destroying the University and Learning Itself
Students use AI to write papers, professors use AI to grade them, degrees become meaningless, and tech companies make fortunes. Welcome to the death of higher education.
www.currentaffairs.org
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
“Calculators expanded reasoning; the printing press spread knowledge. ChatGPT, by contrast, doesn’t extend cognition—it automates it, turning thinking itself into a service. Rather than democratizing learning, it privatizes the act of thinking under corporate control.”
AI corrupts our learning.
AI corrupts our learning.
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I'll say it again -- I'm on my firm's AI committee: every canned demo has had brutal, malpractice-level errors, and every live trial has required more time and care to vet the output than to just do it, like working with an unteachably incompetent associate you'd need to sit down for a Hard Talk.
Loving that AI productivity boost!
"the more artificial intelligence is used within a law firm, the more lawyers are needed to vet the technology’s outputs."
www.afr.com/companies/pr...
"the more artificial intelligence is used within a law firm, the more lawyers are needed to vet the technology’s outputs."
www.afr.com/companies/pr...
Use of AI ‘tech stacks’ driving demand for lawyers
The more artificial intelligence is used within a law firm, the more professionals are needed to vet the technology’s outputs.
www.afr.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I'll say it again -- I'm on my firm's AI committee: every canned demo has had brutal, malpractice-level errors, and every live trial has required more time and care to vet the output than to just do it, like working with an unteachably incompetent associate you'd need to sit down for a Hard Talk.
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THIS 👇
"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
How to explain AI to your family this holiday season | CNN Business
Politics, football and movies are among the many topics that tend to come up around Thanksgiving. In 2025, a new question may arise at the table: Why the heck is everyone talking about AI, and what sh...
www.cnn.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:55 AM
THIS 👇
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UWA Law School is hiring! Lvl B is only open to applicants with working rights in #AUS. Applications close 3 December 2025. Start date negotiable. (I encourage #intLaw people to apply! Ping @anzsil.org) #jobs #jobFairy #academia #lecturer #higherEd external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/52...
Prospective staff : Jobs at UWA : The University Of Western Australia
external.jobs.uwa.edu.au
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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“While the AI industry claims its models can “think,” “reason,” and “learn,” their supposed achievements rest on marketing hype and stolen intellectual labor. In reality, AI erodes academic freedom, weakens critical reading, and subordinates the pursuit of knowledge to corporate interests.”
AI Is Hollowing Out Higher Education
Olivia Guest & Iris van Rooij urge teachers and scholars to reject tools that commodify learning, deskill students, and promote illiteracy.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
“While the AI industry claims its models can “think,” “reason,” and “learn,” their supposed achievements rest on marketing hype and stolen intellectual labor. In reality, AI erodes academic freedom, weakens critical reading, and subordinates the pursuit of knowledge to corporate interests.”
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The largest professional organization of scholars studying genocide said Monday that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Leading genocide scholars organization says Israeli action in Gaza is genocide
The largest professional organization of scholars studying genocide says that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
apnews.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The largest professional organization of scholars studying genocide said Monday that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
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“Figures from a classified Israeli military intelligence database indicate five out of six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza have been civilians, an extreme rate of slaughter rarely matched in recent decades of warfare.”
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Revealed: Israeli military’s own data indicates civilian death rate of 83% in Gaza war
Figures from classified IDF database listed 8,900 named fighters as dead or probably dead in May, as overall death toll reached 53,000
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“Figures from a classified Israeli military intelligence database indicate five out of six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza have been civilians, an extreme rate of slaughter rarely matched in recent decades of warfare.”
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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Ahead of #UNGA80, where several states are expected to recognise the State of #Palestine, we're co-hosting a webinar on "Recognition of Palestine in International Law: Australian and New Zealand Perspectives", on 18 Aug 2025, 3-4PM AEST (5-6PM NZT). Register now www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/recognitio...
Recognition of Palestine in International Law
A webinar
www.eventbrite.co.nz
August 15, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Ahead of #UNGA80, where several states are expected to recognise the State of #Palestine, we're co-hosting a webinar on "Recognition of Palestine in International Law: Australian and New Zealand Perspectives", on 18 Aug 2025, 3-4PM AEST (5-6PM NZT). Register now www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/recognitio...
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“The clearer position that Australia could take is that if it diplomatically, legally and politically objects to Israel’s occupation of Gaza, then all exports could be suspended for the time being.”
Don Rothwell is spot on here
Don Rothwell is spot on here
Marles insists Australia ‘not supplying weapons to Israel’ but critics argue ‘parts of weapons are weapons’
Marles insists Australia ‘not supplying weapons to Israel’ but critics argue ‘parts of weapons are weapons’
Acting prime minister decries ‘misinformation’ regarding arms exports while Greens claim ‘hollow talking points … aren’t washing with the public’
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The federal government won’t follow Germany and introduce new export restrictions to pressure Israel, with the defence minister, Richard Marles, insisting no weapons are being sent from Australia to aid the killing in Gaza.
Marles, the acting prime minister, said on Sunday that Australia was not exporting any weapons for use by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a contested claim rejected by human rights campaigners and the Greens. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
“The clearer position that Australia could take is that if it diplomatically, legally and politically objects to Israel’s occupation of Gaza, then all exports could be suspended for the time being.”
Don Rothwell is spot on here
Don Rothwell is spot on here
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If you're in the need for some cheering up, or are just starting your day and want to unleash some oxytocin/serotonin in your brain (hormones that make you feel good), then I highly recommend going through this thread.
Lots of folks sharing photos of their animal friends with a focus on snouts. 👇
Lots of folks sharing photos of their animal friends with a focus on snouts. 👇
Do you have a booop snout photo of your best mate?
Show me!
Let’s fill the TL with boooop snouts
(any animal btw)
Show me!
Let’s fill the TL with boooop snouts
(any animal btw)
August 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
If you're in the need for some cheering up, or are just starting your day and want to unleash some oxytocin/serotonin in your brain (hormones that make you feel good), then I highly recommend going through this thread.
Lots of folks sharing photos of their animal friends with a focus on snouts. 👇
Lots of folks sharing photos of their animal friends with a focus on snouts. 👇
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August 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Check out @alonso-gd.bsky.social's summary of "The Academic Consensus on Gaza": www.youtube.com/watch?si=jOU... #genocide #genocidestudies
What is the Academic Consensus on the Gaza Genocide?
YouTube video by Alonso Gurmendi
www.youtube.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Check out @alonso-gd.bsky.social's summary of "The Academic Consensus on Gaza": www.youtube.com/watch?si=jOU... #genocide #genocidestudies
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Somehow, Episode 50 of #CalledToTheBar is not that far off.
In it we plan to *answer your questions* on any international law topic (within our competence) or life in academia topic (whether we're competent or not).
So drop your questions in the comments, or email or DM one of us!
In it we plan to *answer your questions* on any international law topic (within our competence) or life in academia topic (whether we're competent or not).
So drop your questions in the comments, or email or DM one of us!
August 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Somehow, Episode 50 of #CalledToTheBar is not that far off.
In it we plan to *answer your questions* on any international law topic (within our competence) or life in academia topic (whether we're competent or not).
So drop your questions in the comments, or email or DM one of us!
In it we plan to *answer your questions* on any international law topic (within our competence) or life in academia topic (whether we're competent or not).
So drop your questions in the comments, or email or DM one of us!
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I encourage all #AUS academics to sign this open letter requesting the federal govt repeal Jobs-Ready Graduates, a terrible piece of legislation that never should have passed, & has significantly negatively impacted #higherEd. www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
Repeal Job-Ready Graduates Policy Now: Restoring Equity in Higher Education - Online petition
We sign this petition in solidarity with those who signed the Open Letter to the Prime Minister on 28 July 2025 (https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/28/open-letter-to-australian-govern...
www.openpetition.org
August 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I encourage all #AUS academics to sign this open letter requesting the federal govt repeal Jobs-Ready Graduates, a terrible piece of legislation that never should have passed, & has significantly negatively impacted #higherEd. www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...
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ALL GOVERNMENTS CAN AND SHOULD BE CRITICIZED
Segal's anti-semitism "review" can, and should, be ignored. There has been a longstanding need for better government work on anti-racism, but this review is compromised by the fact its first recommendation suggests codifying criticism of Israel as anti-semitism. Everything else stems from that.
July 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
ALL GOVERNMENTS CAN AND SHOULD BE CRITICIZED
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CfP!!! The @anzsil.org Gender, Sexuality and International Law Interest Group will be holding a workshop on 'Feminist Approaches to International Law in Times of Atrocity, Anthropocene, and Authoritarian Capitalism' on 31 October at Melbourne Law School: drive.google.com/file/d/10YPs...
June 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
CfP!!! The @anzsil.org Gender, Sexuality and International Law Interest Group will be holding a workshop on 'Feminist Approaches to International Law in Times of Atrocity, Anthropocene, and Authoritarian Capitalism' on 31 October at Melbourne Law School: drive.google.com/file/d/10YPs...
Excellent piece by Don Rothwell in The Conversation: “there’s an expectation that Labor governments should be holding all states accountable for egregious breaches of international law…there’s no other way you can characterise the US strikes on Iran” #intLaw
Why the US strikes on Iran are illegal and can set a troubling precedent
The US and Israel have adopted the most wide-ranging and robust interpretations of the right of self defence. Other nations may now follow their lead.
theconversation.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Excellent piece by Don Rothwell in The Conversation: “there’s an expectation that Labor governments should be holding all states accountable for egregious breaches of international law…there’s no other way you can characterise the US strikes on Iran” #intLaw
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It appears Australia now supports a doctrine of using preventative force against potential, future threats.
*Rustles international law textbook, shakes copy of UN Charter.*
Oh, right, that doesn't exist.
So, we're just supporting aggression, then.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
*Rustles international law textbook, shakes copy of UN Charter.*
Oh, right, that doesn't exist.
So, we're just supporting aggression, then.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Australia backs US strikes on Iran while urging return to diplomacy
Anthony Albanese says action to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon was acceptable, but that talks should now resume.
www.abc.net.au
June 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
It appears Australia now supports a doctrine of using preventative force against potential, future threats.
*Rustles international law textbook, shakes copy of UN Charter.*
Oh, right, that doesn't exist.
So, we're just supporting aggression, then.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
*Rustles international law textbook, shakes copy of UN Charter.*
Oh, right, that doesn't exist.
So, we're just supporting aggression, then.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
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To be even clearer "preventive self-defence" is just straight up aggression
Let's be clear: Israel's attack on Iran is not simply a violation of the UN Charter. It is a manifest violation of it. Few acts are more unequivocally illegal than preventive (non-imminent) self-defence. So Israel's attack is both unlawful and criminal -- the crime of aggression.
June 13, 2025 at 5:01 AM
To be even clearer "preventive self-defence" is just straight up aggression
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Melanie O'Brien, President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-...
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, says top legal scholar Melanie O'Brien
President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars outlines why Israel has no defence against the charge of genocide in Gaza
www.middleeasteye.net
June 10, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Melanie O'Brien, President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-...
www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-...
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Remember how last week Deputy PM Richard Marles talked about our “shared values” with the United States and specified that those values were “democracy and the rule of law”.
My producer sent this to me and off the headline I was like "oh right, so she got hit by a loose round"... but then when you see it... like, that officer saw she was a reporter and shot her ~on camera~. Absolutely wild. Hope @laurentomasi.bsky.social is ok.
LAPD fired rubber bullets at Australian journalist @laurentomasi.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Remember how last week Deputy PM Richard Marles talked about our “shared values” with the United States and specified that those values were “democracy and the rule of law”.
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This is an abomination.
The IDF is using an interlocking set of manifestly unlawful policies, killing civilians by the dozen, either with no military objective in view or in manifest disproportion to low-value targets.
It makes a mockery of international law.
The IDF is using an interlocking set of manifestly unlawful policies, killing civilians by the dozen, either with no military objective in view or in manifest disproportion to low-value targets.
It makes a mockery of international law.
Israel is falsely designating Gaza areas as empty in order to bomb them -
www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...
www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...
Israel is falsely designating Gaza areas as empty to bomb them
The army is using a crude algorithm to declare neighborhoods cleared of residents and carry out airstrikes, a joint investigation reveals.
www.972mag.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is an abomination.
The IDF is using an interlocking set of manifestly unlawful policies, killing civilians by the dozen, either with no military objective in view or in manifest disproportion to low-value targets.
It makes a mockery of international law.
The IDF is using an interlocking set of manifestly unlawful policies, killing civilians by the dozen, either with no military objective in view or in manifest disproportion to low-value targets.
It makes a mockery of international law.