As promised, here are the slides I shared with students to convince them to NOT use chatGPT and other artificial stupidity.

TL;DR? AI is evil, unsustainable and stupid, and I'd much rather they use their own brains, make their own mistakes, and actually learn something. 🪄

Anyone have suggestions for good books to read on the political and environmental implications of artificial intelligence? #ai #artificialintelligence #bookrecommendtions

Political dissidence, ethnic minority, or Prozac user? Which one will lead to a one-way ticket to a camp first is a question I was hoping wouldn’t even be on the table this lifetime.

Here’s a quick action if you’re feeling burnt out but want to do something: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...

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This is so good - @vermontgmg.bsky.social takes a stab at imagining how the US press would be covering overseas what's happening inside the U.S. right now:

it's not hyperbolic to say we're witnessing a coup.

Writing affirmations always feels silly, but the dissonance of writing them as I’m watching fascism take over my country really underscores the absurdity of existing as a human.

this is an essential point. people already complying are doing so in advance.

My organization @strikeforall is aware Black and other minority-owned companies are still on the shelves. We Are Somebody aims to make sure we urge those participating in the boycott to support these companies, preferably by buying from them directly.

#BoycottTarget

Reminder to self and everyone else: we need to pace ourselves or else our society will eat us alive. That’s all the more true as we watch fascism strengthen its grip on it. Rest is resistance. Consume the news in small doses and pick the core issues you’re going to stay up to date on.

Fuck.

Apparently TJ Maxx and its subsidiaries gave lots of money to Trump. So thoughtful of them to make it much easier to stick to my no-buy plans.

Went to see what message TiKTok had up currently. No message is up and it seems like I can use it as normal. Did Massachusetts secede overnight? Or did the rotting 🍊not want the ban to distract from tomorrow? #tiktokban

I like how you can clock how long someone has been on bluesky by whether or not they’re following Neil gaiman. #xodus #bluesky

Chronic Fatigue & Illness & Doubting Yourself
#chronicillness #chronicallyill #autoimmune

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Here’s a question I’ll launch into the ether: what’s your best advice for independent creators struggling with imposter syndrome? Bonus points if it’s helpful for those with fluctuating energy and focus

Use your excitement and relief to help a Palestinian in Gaza today - share their fundraisers, donate, use this energy to help them survive. They have a long road ahead.