Jody Weinmann
@jodyweinmannknits.bsky.social
Knitter, teacher, pattern designer, mom.
My first pattern, Bonus Stripes, is up on Ravelry now!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bonus-stripes
My first pattern, Bonus Stripes, is up on Ravelry now!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bonus-stripes
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The single worst, most dangerous design decision in all AI chatbots is that they are programmed to make humans feel good, not necessarily to tell the truth.
I’ve had to bully both ChatGPT and Claude into giving me actionable feedback because they default to telling me how smart I am.
I’ve had to bully both ChatGPT and Claude into giving me actionable feedback because they default to telling me how smart I am.
July 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The single worst, most dangerous design decision in all AI chatbots is that they are programmed to make humans feel good, not necessarily to tell the truth.
I’ve had to bully both ChatGPT and Claude into giving me actionable feedback because they default to telling me how smart I am.
I’ve had to bully both ChatGPT and Claude into giving me actionable feedback because they default to telling me how smart I am.
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Apparently there’s this thing called a “onesheet” that consultants and marketers make to describe their services. Here’s the one I just made for @bitsandletters.com
July 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Apparently there’s this thing called a “onesheet” that consultants and marketers make to describe their services. Here’s the one I just made for @bitsandletters.com
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Back in the day, Twitter used to be really good if I set up a thread to connect freelancers with clients. Let's see if Bluesky can do it.
Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments
Freelancers/contractors: get in comments
Everyone else: boosts appreciated
Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments
Freelancers/contractors: get in comments
Everyone else: boosts appreciated
June 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Back in the day, Twitter used to be really good if I set up a thread to connect freelancers with clients. Let's see if Bluesky can do it.
Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments
Freelancers/contractors: get in comments
Everyone else: boosts appreciated
Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments
Freelancers/contractors: get in comments
Everyone else: boosts appreciated
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It is one of the most freeing things I ever learned.
if i can be y’all’s dad for a second:
one of the most important things I’ve learned is that acquiring a skill is literally uncomfortable
that awful moment where you feel confused and stupid and embarrassed? it means you’re about to learn something. and it’s *mandatory* if you want to get better
one of the most important things I’ve learned is that acquiring a skill is literally uncomfortable
that awful moment where you feel confused and stupid and embarrassed? it means you’re about to learn something. and it’s *mandatory* if you want to get better
I am surrounded by people who are outsourcing their own thinking to ChatGPT and they are quickly and obviously becoming dependent on it for even the most banal tasks. Once again, the "figuring it out" is the important part. Yes, you can use a crane to lift weights but you will not get stronger
June 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
It is one of the most freeing things I ever learned.
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A former Minnesota House speaker and her spouse were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings early Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.
Minnesota state lawmaker killed, another wounded in targeted shootings
A former Minnesota House speaker and her husband were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings early Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.
n.pr
June 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A former Minnesota House speaker and her spouse were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings early Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.
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The panel of vaccine experts were supposed to hold their first meeting under the Trump administration in late February. It's not clear when that meeting will now take place.
First CDC vaccine meeting under Trump administration is postponed
The panel of vaccine experts were supposed to hold their first meeting under the Trump administration in late February. It's not clear when that meeting will now take place.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The panel of vaccine experts were supposed to hold their first meeting under the Trump administration in late February. It's not clear when that meeting will now take place.
My #wipwednesday is my Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose
in JC Rennie Supersoft Lambswool 4 Ply
We’re doing this pattern for our Sunday KAL group at The Local Yarn Store and it’s so fun to see everyone’s different versions!
in JC Rennie Supersoft Lambswool 4 Ply
We’re doing this pattern for our Sunday KAL group at The Local Yarn Store and it’s so fun to see everyone’s different versions!
January 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
My #wipwednesday is my Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose
in JC Rennie Supersoft Lambswool 4 Ply
We’re doing this pattern for our Sunday KAL group at The Local Yarn Store and it’s so fun to see everyone’s different versions!
in JC Rennie Supersoft Lambswool 4 Ply
We’re doing this pattern for our Sunday KAL group at The Local Yarn Store and it’s so fun to see everyone’s different versions!
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back and shoulder muscles: they're like batteries, for storing tension
January 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
back and shoulder muscles: they're like batteries, for storing tension