Işıl Arıcan
@isilarican.com
Healthcare IT Exec • Former MD • Critical Thinking • Founder of
@yalansavar • Podcaster • Hiker • Experimental Cook • RPG/DND/FRP Player • Mini Painter • Cat Slave • TR & ENG
@yalansavar • Podcaster • Hiker • Experimental Cook • RPG/DND/FRP Player • Mini Painter • Cat Slave • TR & ENG
I am so sick of rage-baiting headlines on all sides.
Yes there is one side that definitely deserves the rage we feel, but manipulative journalism/ reactive social media is not doing any good either.
It is tiring, draining and makes us lose nuances on what to react and how to react in general.
Yes there is one side that definitely deserves the rage we feel, but manipulative journalism/ reactive social media is not doing any good either.
It is tiring, draining and makes us lose nuances on what to react and how to react in general.
December 2, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I am so sick of rage-baiting headlines on all sides.
Yes there is one side that definitely deserves the rage we feel, but manipulative journalism/ reactive social media is not doing any good either.
It is tiring, draining and makes us lose nuances on what to react and how to react in general.
Yes there is one side that definitely deserves the rage we feel, but manipulative journalism/ reactive social media is not doing any good either.
It is tiring, draining and makes us lose nuances on what to react and how to react in general.
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Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
I'm so tired of measles.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
Gallatin Co. reports 2nd measles case, warns of exposure sites nbcmontana.com/news/local/g...
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
What is “preventative” MRI???
Preventing what exactly? 😂
Preventing what exactly? 😂
December 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
What is “preventative” MRI???
Preventing what exactly? 😂
Preventing what exactly? 😂
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Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
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My shelves are overflowing with books. My closet can't fit any more clothes, most of which I haven't worn in years. My attic is filled to the brim.
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
Do we really need more stuff?
A proposal for a recycled economy
robertreich.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My shelves are overflowing with books. My closet can't fit any more clothes, most of which I haven't worn in years. My attic is filled to the brim.
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
All of the Black Friday shopping deals remind me that I'm drowning in stuff. Are you?
I have the same reaction.
Also interestingly I don’t find CG generated images for fiction (movies or games) but when I see an AI generated image or video used sloppily instead of a natural one that can be easily found, it is extremely cringey.
They just look wrong-despite might be looking perfect.
Also interestingly I don’t find CG generated images for fiction (movies or games) but when I see an AI generated image or video used sloppily instead of a natural one that can be easily found, it is extremely cringey.
They just look wrong-despite might be looking perfect.
Even when there are no obvious artifacts, the generated images often have a weird uncanny sheen to them that I personally find vaguely revolting. I can’t really turn that reaction off.
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I have the same reaction.
Also interestingly I don’t find CG generated images for fiction (movies or games) but when I see an AI generated image or video used sloppily instead of a natural one that can be easily found, it is extremely cringey.
They just look wrong-despite might be looking perfect.
Also interestingly I don’t find CG generated images for fiction (movies or games) but when I see an AI generated image or video used sloppily instead of a natural one that can be easily found, it is extremely cringey.
They just look wrong-despite might be looking perfect.
Amorphis
Opeth
Pain of Salvation
BB King
Judas Priest
Opeth
Pain of Salvation
BB King
Judas Priest
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Björk
Massive Attack
The Unthanks
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Cure
#MusicSky
Björk
Massive Attack
The Unthanks
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Cure
#MusicSky
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Pulp
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
American Music Club
Super Furry Animals
Chalk
Pulp
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
American Music Club
Super Furry Animals
Chalk
November 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Amorphis
Opeth
Pain of Salvation
BB King
Judas Priest
Opeth
Pain of Salvation
BB King
Judas Priest
Happy cooking day all!
I am super excited to cook one of my favorite desserts today ❤️
I am super excited to cook one of my favorite desserts today ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Happy cooking day all!
I am super excited to cook one of my favorite desserts today ❤️
I am super excited to cook one of my favorite desserts today ❤️
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"We are thankful for the metric system. There, I said it." https://scim.ag/48CcQOo
What scientists can be grateful for on Thanksgiving
When you carve the turkey, don't forget to thank science
scim.ag
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"We are thankful for the metric system. There, I said it." https://scim.ag/48CcQOo
Someone actually wrote this article and this was published... wow.
.... a pen. Yes, they wrote an article about... a pen. 👀
.... a pen. Yes, they wrote an article about... a pen. 👀
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Someone actually wrote this article and this was published... wow.
.... a pen. Yes, they wrote an article about... a pen. 👀
.... a pen. Yes, they wrote an article about... a pen. 👀
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I cannot imagine what could possibly go wrong in trying to court-martial an astronaut and pilot decorated multiple times for valor and exceptional service, who is also a sitting senator, for correctly making the point that service members are obliged not to follow unlawful orders
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I cannot imagine what could possibly go wrong in trying to court-martial an astronaut and pilot decorated multiple times for valor and exceptional service, who is also a sitting senator, for correctly making the point that service members are obliged not to follow unlawful orders
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Turning the military on citizens.
Attempting to rig elections.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political opponents and calling for their executions.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Attempting to rig elections.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political opponents and calling for their executions.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Turning the military on citizens.
Attempting to rig elections.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political opponents and calling for their executions.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
Attempting to rig elections.
Toying with the idea of declaring martial law.
Attacking political opponents and calling for their executions.
If this were happening in another country, what would you call it?
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Changing the culture (w/a fist on the scale), one LLM at a time. "Elon Musk's Grokipedia cites a neo-Nazi website 42 times, researchers say. An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project" www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia cites Stormfront — a neo-Nazi forum — dozens of times, study finds
An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project last month.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Changing the culture (w/a fist on the scale), one LLM at a time. "Elon Musk's Grokipedia cites a neo-Nazi website 42 times, researchers say. An analysis by researchers at Cornell University is the first comprehensive look at Grokipedia since Musk launched his project" www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...
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From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end
Research shows it is not possible for captive cetaceans to thrive in concrete pools
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
Unfortunately, when crowds choose to remain silent in the face of blatant sexism, rudeness, and insults, bullying and its perpetrators become normalized, even glorified…
Decency can be easily killed by silent submission of crowds.
Decency can be easily killed by silent submission of crowds.
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Unfortunately, when crowds choose to remain silent in the face of blatant sexism, rudeness, and insults, bullying and its perpetrators become normalized, even glorified…
Decency can be easily killed by silent submission of crowds.
Decency can be easily killed by silent submission of crowds.
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existence of AI slop does not negate the existence of human slop. humans are still perfectly capable of producing slop without AI.
November 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
existence of AI slop does not negate the existence of human slop. humans are still perfectly capable of producing slop without AI.
In case you are hopeful that the proof in the newly released Epstein emails will make any difference in people alliances to their elected officials, try asking about “kayıp trilyon or ayakkabı kutusu” (lost trillion or shoebox) cases to a random Turkish person you know.
(Hint: They won’t.)
(Hint: They won’t.)
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
In case you are hopeful that the proof in the newly released Epstein emails will make any difference in people alliances to their elected officials, try asking about “kayıp trilyon or ayakkabı kutusu” (lost trillion or shoebox) cases to a random Turkish person you know.
(Hint: They won’t.)
(Hint: They won’t.)
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someone needs to pay for two-page ad space in NYT just to print this
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 AM
someone needs to pay for two-page ad space in NYT just to print this
Show me your cat and what they are named after.
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Show me your cat and what they are named after.
I absolutely loved painting this model, she has so much character, so different than the stereotypical heroes.
I hope I was able to give her the ambience she deserves. :)
Giving a try to simulate turquoise was another fun challenge.
#figurepainting #3dpainting #modelpainting
#fantasyminiatures
I hope I was able to give her the ambience she deserves. :)
Giving a try to simulate turquoise was another fun challenge.
#figurepainting #3dpainting #modelpainting
#fantasyminiatures
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I absolutely loved painting this model, she has so much character, so different than the stereotypical heroes.
I hope I was able to give her the ambience she deserves. :)
Giving a try to simulate turquoise was another fun challenge.
#figurepainting #3dpainting #modelpainting
#fantasyminiatures
I hope I was able to give her the ambience she deserves. :)
Giving a try to simulate turquoise was another fun challenge.
#figurepainting #3dpainting #modelpainting
#fantasyminiatures
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RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
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H-1B visa–sponsored physicians are twice as prevalent in rural counties and nearly 4 times as common in high-poverty areas, highlighting the potential harm of rising visa costs to health care access.
ja.ma/4hIxv6E
ja.ma/4hIxv6E
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
H-1B visa–sponsored physicians are twice as prevalent in rural counties and nearly 4 times as common in high-poverty areas, highlighting the potential harm of rising visa costs to health care access.
ja.ma/4hIxv6E
ja.ma/4hIxv6E
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Amish people do vaccinate - and autism exists in Amish communities fullfact.org/health/amish... via @fullfact.org
Amish people do vaccinate - and autism exists in Amish communities – Full Fact
Social media claims that autism is less prevalent among Amish people because they don’t get vaccinated aren’t supported by the evidence.
fullfact.org
November 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Amish people do vaccinate - and autism exists in Amish communities fullfact.org/health/amish... via @fullfact.org