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Brent
@brentgohde.bsky.social
· Feb 22
Wish I could find the beautiful horror in the mundane the way Denis Johnson does in going bowling amid the backdrop of the Viet Nam War.
If you care to support someone directly this holiday season, my pal Julie could use help with medical/living expenses after health issues have made the past year extremely difficult/stressful. US healthcare is horrible. She’s a gem. 🫶🙏 gofund.me/d4fe631e8
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December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
If you care to support someone directly this holiday season, my pal Julie could use help with medical/living expenses after health issues have made the past year extremely difficult/stressful. US healthcare is horrible. She’s a gem. 🫶🙏 gofund.me/d4fe631e8
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Bringing back Limewire to illegally rip copies of reporting suppressed by the government is definitely some cyberpunk shit
December 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Bringing back Limewire to illegally rip copies of reporting suppressed by the government is definitely some cyberpunk shit
Had a Proustian moment of remembrance upon mention of the Higgins Boys & Gruber.
December 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Had a Proustian moment of remembrance upon mention of the Higgins Boys & Gruber.
Do you want me to wordsmith this? Noodle on it? Work my magic? Do my thing? I can’t do them all at once so pick one. This is why we have a process in place.
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Do you want me to wordsmith this? Noodle on it? Work my magic? Do my thing? I can’t do them all at once so pick one. This is why we have a process in place.
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I’m opening a limited set of 1:1 sessions for writers, developers, and design teams who need fast clarity on AI ethics, user research, or human–AI interaction. Quick turnarounds, project guidance, and actionable notes. Message me here or email below if you want a slot! jgcarpenter.com
Julie Carpenter, PhD
jgcarpenter.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I’m opening a limited set of 1:1 sessions for writers, developers, and design teams who need fast clarity on AI ethics, user research, or human–AI interaction. Quick turnarounds, project guidance, and actionable notes. Message me here or email below if you want a slot! jgcarpenter.com
I can say with 90% confidence that a woman who lives nearby liked me on a dating app specifically so I’d come over and shovel. Not a joke, I have the screenshots.
November 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I can say with 90% confidence that a woman who lives nearby liked me on a dating app specifically so I’d come over and shovel. Not a joke, I have the screenshots.
Sometimes people get “amazing band” confused with “I know those guys.” This is one of those instances where I’ll say this band is remarkable *and* I’m grateful to call the terrific artists it consists of my friends. (Clearly used up my writing talent copyediting what Jim came up with for the bio.)
Ok, we are excited to announce the debut double LP from Dryhouse Ruins! Digital download available today, with vinyl LP preorders starting to ship on 12/05/25. We're really excited to share this with the world. Feel free to reach out to me for more info! dryhouse-ruins.bandcamp.com/album/dryhou...
Dryhouse Ruins, by Dryhouse Ruins
4 track album
dryhouse-ruins.bandcamp.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Sometimes people get “amazing band” confused with “I know those guys.” This is one of those instances where I’ll say this band is remarkable *and* I’m grateful to call the terrific artists it consists of my friends. (Clearly used up my writing talent copyediting what Jim came up with for the bio.)
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If your position is that Democrats have no choice but to agree, than you are impliedly admitting the Democrats are no longer an opposition party because the cost of opposition is too high, and we are effectively a one party fascist state.
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
If your position is that Democrats have no choice but to agree, than you are impliedly admitting the Democrats are no longer an opposition party because the cost of opposition is too high, and we are effectively a one party fascist state.
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Just imagining the meeting where they must have been like “they might cancel my flight? Time to kill the sick.”
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Just imagining the meeting where they must have been like “they might cancel my flight? Time to kill the sick.”
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We have yet to understand that if I am starving, you are in danger.
-James Baldwin
-James Baldwin
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
We have yet to understand that if I am starving, you are in danger.
-James Baldwin
-James Baldwin
Writing cards over lunch for this purpose was more moving than I expected. www.pointofpride.org/letter-writing
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November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Writing cards over lunch for this purpose was more moving than I expected. www.pointofpride.org/letter-writing
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Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
Got the last copy in stock at Boswell @jordantreske.bsky.social. Time to reload for the holidays.
October 30, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Got the last copy in stock at Boswell @jordantreske.bsky.social. Time to reload for the holidays.
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Hi hello I wrote a whole book about AI and suicide, and my professional opinion is that this is very bad, and the way to fix it is by making quality mental healthcare free and accessible for everyone.
In recent months, a growing number of people have ended up hospitalized, divorced, or dead after having long, intense conversations with ChatGPT. Some of their loved ones allege the chatbot fueled their delusions and paranoia.
Here's How Many People May Use ChatGPT During a Mental Health Crisis Each Week
OpenAI released initial estimates about the share of users who may be experiencing symptoms like delusional thinking, mania, or suicidal ideation, and says it has tweaked GPT-5 to respond more effecti...
www.wired.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hi hello I wrote a whole book about AI and suicide, and my professional opinion is that this is very bad, and the way to fix it is by making quality mental healthcare free and accessible for everyone.
Relationship status: walking around listening to Robyn.
October 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Relationship status: walking around listening to Robyn.
Haven’t been this emotionally invested in a World Series since 1989. And it’s not because Dalton Varsho is the first ever Major Leaguer from my alma mater.
October 26, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Haven’t been this emotionally invested in a World Series since 1989. And it’s not because Dalton Varsho is the first ever Major Leaguer from my alma mater.
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
Feeling that Maggie-Gyllenhaal’s-character-from-Stranger-Than-Fiction energy.
October 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Feeling that Maggie-Gyllenhaal’s-character-from-Stranger-Than-Fiction energy.
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White men facing consequences for their actions isn't purity testing when everyone else faces consequences for crimes they're not even committing.
October 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
White men facing consequences for their actions isn't purity testing when everyone else faces consequences for crimes they're not even committing.
Imagine how desolate the universe would be these days without baseball.
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Imagine how desolate the universe would be these days without baseball.
Demanding money in exchange for healthcare is extortion.
October 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Demanding money in exchange for healthcare is extortion.
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If I send you this, it means I have no idea what just happened even though I was there the whole time and integral in making it happen
October 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
If I send you this, it means I have no idea what just happened even though I was there the whole time and integral in making it happen
My eyes are welling up for an 8-6-2 double play in game 1 of the NLCS. Such is the state of the world. Such is Mango.
October 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
My eyes are welling up for an 8-6-2 double play in game 1 of the NLCS. Such is the state of the world. Such is Mango.
A lot going on. Simply appreciating I have a job where a normal hallway conversation includes the sentences: “Last week was rough. My bearded dragon had to have surgery.”
October 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A lot going on. Simply appreciating I have a job where a normal hallway conversation includes the sentences: “Last week was rough. My bearded dragon had to have surgery.”