Joshua Krook
@joshkrook.bsky.social
Law academic, AI and tech, philosophy and literature video essays on YT at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAl9k5kbD8rkXJLdgnAJ0w.
The end of reading has correlated with a decline of empathy, an inability to communicate across political lines and a collapse of a feeling of community in the west.
newintrigue.com/2025/10/02/t... #reading #authors #writing #students
newintrigue.com/2025/10/02/t... #reading #authors #writing #students
The End of Reading
Many articles are now discussing the decline in reading among the younger generation. Half of adults in the UK rarely pick up a book for pleasure. Reading is in decline in the US even in literature…
newintrigue.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The end of reading has correlated with a decline of empathy, an inability to communicate across political lines and a collapse of a feeling of community in the west.
newintrigue.com/2025/10/02/t... #reading #authors #writing #students
newintrigue.com/2025/10/02/t... #reading #authors #writing #students
My new novel Eloquent Graffiti is out at the end of the month!
Eloquent Graffiti is a soulful and romantic exploration of love, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story.
Pre-order here:
amazon.com/dp/B0DYD1YH2B
Eloquent Graffiti is a soulful and romantic exploration of love, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story.
Pre-order here:
amazon.com/dp/B0DYD1YH2B
Eloquent Graffiti (Calloway Series Book 2)
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July 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
My new novel Eloquent Graffiti is out at the end of the month!
Eloquent Graffiti is a soulful and romantic exploration of love, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story.
Pre-order here:
amazon.com/dp/B0DYD1YH2B
Eloquent Graffiti is a soulful and romantic exploration of love, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story.
Pre-order here:
amazon.com/dp/B0DYD1YH2B
Reposted by Joshua Krook
In latest issue #algorithms and the movement towards a curated life -narrowing of the user experience, limiting personal growth and the variety of content to which users are exposed #AI #serendipity
@joshkrook.bsky.social
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@joshkrook.bsky.social
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May 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In latest issue #algorithms and the movement towards a curated life -narrowing of the user experience, limiting personal growth and the variety of content to which users are exposed #AI #serendipity
@joshkrook.bsky.social
doi.org/10.5204/lthj...
@joshkrook.bsky.social
doi.org/10.5204/lthj...
Is "cozy" the subculture of the 2020s?
March 17, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Is "cozy" the subculture of the 2020s?
Reposted by Joshua Krook
Given what's unfolding at #NIST its a good time to be making some approaches to affected workforce members, snap up some capability: techcrunch.com/2025/02/22/u...
US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts | TechCrunch
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a
techcrunch.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Given what's unfolding at #NIST its a good time to be making some approaches to affected workforce members, snap up some capability: techcrunch.com/2025/02/22/u...
Reposted by Joshua Krook
New #OpenAccess article @joshkrook.bsky.social
#algorithms and the movement towards a curated life -narrowing of the user experience, limiting personal growth and the variety of content to which users are exposed #AI #serendipity
🔗https://doi.org/10.5204/lthj.3730
#algorithms and the movement towards a curated life -narrowing of the user experience, limiting personal growth and the variety of content to which users are exposed #AI #serendipity
🔗https://doi.org/10.5204/lthj.3730
January 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
New #OpenAccess article @joshkrook.bsky.social
#algorithms and the movement towards a curated life -narrowing of the user experience, limiting personal growth and the variety of content to which users are exposed #AI #serendipity
🔗https://doi.org/10.5204/lthj.3730
#algorithms and the movement towards a curated life -narrowing of the user experience, limiting personal growth and the variety of content to which users are exposed #AI #serendipity
🔗https://doi.org/10.5204/lthj.3730
Should Australia have its own AI Safety Institute? 🧵A thread.
January 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Should Australia have its own AI Safety Institute? 🧵A thread.
My new podcast series is about philosophy, literature and technology.
In Episode 1, I talk to Paddy Murphy, an Irish counselor, on small goals and building confidence, self esteem, hope and community building, and spirituality.
youtu.be/_eoNkVVBrlE?...
#podcast #spiruality #philosophy #psychology
In Episode 1, I talk to Paddy Murphy, an Irish counselor, on small goals and building confidence, self esteem, hope and community building, and spirituality.
youtu.be/_eoNkVVBrlE?...
#podcast #spiruality #philosophy #psychology
Small Goals and Building Confidence, Hope and Community with Paddy Murphy
YouTube video by Joshua Krook
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January 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My new podcast series is about philosophy, literature and technology.
In Episode 1, I talk to Paddy Murphy, an Irish counselor, on small goals and building confidence, self esteem, hope and community building, and spirituality.
youtu.be/_eoNkVVBrlE?...
#podcast #spiruality #philosophy #psychology
In Episode 1, I talk to Paddy Murphy, an Irish counselor, on small goals and building confidence, self esteem, hope and community building, and spirituality.
youtu.be/_eoNkVVBrlE?...
#podcast #spiruality #philosophy #psychology
Presumably they're aiming for a negative reaction for this. But nevertheless, it speaks to the pace of technological change we're witnessing and how much we are willing to sacrifice in terms of creativity and emotional expression.
December 11, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Presumably they're aiming for a negative reaction for this. But nevertheless, it speaks to the pace of technological change we're witnessing and how much we are willing to sacrifice in terms of creativity and emotional expression.
@kukmichal.bsky.social how do you describe legal design or legal engineering?
December 11, 2024 at 4:31 PM
@kukmichal.bsky.social how do you describe legal design or legal engineering?
The Japanese author Jun'ichirō Tanizaki writes in Praise of Shadows about the appreciation for shadows and empty space in Japanese architecture, mirroring the concept of Ma in Japanese film and artwork.
youtu.be/vj_wVPKa2-4?...
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The World of Jun'ichirō Tanizaki ~ In Praise of Shadows
YouTube video by Joshua Krook
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November 27, 2024 at 12:13 PM
The Japanese author Jun'ichirō Tanizaki writes in Praise of Shadows about the appreciation for shadows and empty space in Japanese architecture, mirroring the concept of Ma in Japanese film and artwork.
youtu.be/vj_wVPKa2-4?...
youtu.be/vj_wVPKa2-4?...
Australia is considering banning social media for children under 16, a fascinating proposal that grapples with some of the challenges of our time.
newintrigue.com/2024/11/21/t...
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The Dangers of Social Media: Why Australia Is Considering a Ban
Australia has proposed banning social media for children under the age of 16, with penalties for tech companies that don’t comply. Backlash against this idea has centered on the problem of e…
newintrigue.com
November 21, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Australia is considering banning social media for children under 16, a fascinating proposal that grapples with some of the challenges of our time.
newintrigue.com/2024/11/21/t...
newintrigue.com/2024/11/21/t...
We've been looking at AI Transparency laws in the EU and UK, and considering their diverging approaches to the topic. 🤔
Read the full paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #uklaw #eulaw #aiact #aitransparency #transparency
Read the full paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #uklaw #eulaw #aiact #aitransparency #transparency
A Systematic Literature Review of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Laws in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK): A Socio-Legal Approach to AI Transparency Governance
This systematic literature review examines AI transparency laws and governance in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) through a socio-legal lens
papers.ssrn.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:09 AM
We've been looking at AI Transparency laws in the EU and UK, and considering their diverging approaches to the topic. 🤔
Read the full paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #uklaw #eulaw #aiact #aitransparency #transparency
Read the full paper: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #uklaw #eulaw #aiact #aitransparency #transparency
Reposted by Joshua Krook
Resources for Bluesky philosophers
1. Some recommendations to get you started
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2. Philosophy and subject-specific feeds
bsky.app/profile/did:... (uses #philosophy, #PhilSky & other hashtags)
3. A list of philosophers on Bluesky (under construction)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
1. Some recommendations to get you started
bsky.app/profile/did:...
2. Philosophy and subject-specific feeds
bsky.app/profile/did:... (uses #philosophy, #PhilSky & other hashtags)
3. A list of philosophers on Bluesky (under construction)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Resources for Bluesky philosophers
1. Some recommendations to get you started
bsky.app/profile/did:...
2. Philosophy and subject-specific feeds
bsky.app/profile/did:... (uses #philosophy, #PhilSky & other hashtags)
3. A list of philosophers on Bluesky (under construction)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
1. Some recommendations to get you started
bsky.app/profile/did:...
2. Philosophy and subject-specific feeds
bsky.app/profile/did:... (uses #philosophy, #PhilSky & other hashtags)
3. A list of philosophers on Bluesky (under construction)
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Talking about the dangers of long working hours and the hidden cost of work hard / play hard lifestyles.
youtu.be/5-xeNMCjqlI?... #videoessay #culture #hustle #philosophy
youtu.be/5-xeNMCjqlI?... #videoessay #culture #hustle #philosophy
Accelerated Leisure ~ The Cost of a Work Hard / Play Hard Lifestyle
YouTube video by Joshua Krook
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November 14, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Talking about the dangers of long working hours and the hidden cost of work hard / play hard lifestyles.
youtu.be/5-xeNMCjqlI?... #videoessay #culture #hustle #philosophy
youtu.be/5-xeNMCjqlI?... #videoessay #culture #hustle #philosophy
"Whenever I see the alcove of a tastefully built Japanese room, I marvel at our comprehension of the secrets of shadows, our sensitive use of shadow and light."
newintrigue.com/2024/07/23/t... #literature #architecture #aesthetics
newintrigue.com/2024/07/23/t... #literature #architecture #aesthetics
The World of Jun’ichirō Tanizaki: In Praise of Shadows
Several years ago, I picked up In Praise of Shadows, an essay by Japanese author Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. At the time, I couldn’t grasp its significance, but the opening passages lingered with me. The ess...
newintrigue.com
September 11, 2024 at 12:40 PM
"Whenever I see the alcove of a tastefully built Japanese room, I marvel at our comprehension of the secrets of shadows, our sensitive use of shadow and light."
newintrigue.com/2024/07/23/t... #literature #architecture #aesthetics
newintrigue.com/2024/07/23/t... #literature #architecture #aesthetics
Australia's weak privacy laws and non-existant bill of rights means companies have free reign, unlike in EU law.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09... #Facebook #TechNews
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09... #Facebook #TechNews
Facebook admits to scraping every Australian adult user's public photos and posts to train AI, with no opt-out option
Facebook has admitted that it scrapes the public photos, posts and other data of Australian adult users to train its AI models and provides no opt-out option, even though it allows people in the Europ...
www.abc.net.au
September 11, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Australia's weak privacy laws and non-existant bill of rights means companies have free reign, unlike in EU law.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09... #Facebook #TechNews
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09... #Facebook #TechNews
Thinking about the role of nature in our lives today, and the way the German Romantics situated humanity via a connection to nature, community and self.
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August 11, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Thinking about the role of nature in our lives today, and the way the German Romantics situated humanity via a connection to nature, community and self.
open.substack.com/pub/joshuakr...
open.substack.com/pub/joshuakr...
Who are the unacknowledged workers behind AI?
The artists, the writers, the mechanical turks, the energy producers.
Reflecting on this altered artwork of Moebius (by Dan G Cooper). #ai #philosophy #machinelearning
The artists, the writers, the mechanical turks, the energy producers.
Reflecting on this altered artwork of Moebius (by Dan G Cooper). #ai #philosophy #machinelearning
July 14, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Who are the unacknowledged workers behind AI?
The artists, the writers, the mechanical turks, the energy producers.
Reflecting on this altered artwork of Moebius (by Dan G Cooper). #ai #philosophy #machinelearning
The artists, the writers, the mechanical turks, the energy producers.
Reflecting on this altered artwork of Moebius (by Dan G Cooper). #ai #philosophy #machinelearning
Great to attend the Milan conference on ICT Law hosted by ISLC at the University of Milan.
Topics included:
- Chatbot #Manipulation of users and the AI Act - Joshua Krook
- #AI and sustainability - Karin Tafur
- AI decision-making - Yulia Razmetaeva
- Assessing #risk - Pietro Boccaccini
Topics included:
- Chatbot #Manipulation of users and the AI Act - Joshua Krook
- #AI and sustainability - Karin Tafur
- AI decision-making - Yulia Razmetaeva
- Assessing #risk - Pietro Boccaccini
June 18, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Great to attend the Milan conference on ICT Law hosted by ISLC at the University of Milan.
Topics included:
- Chatbot #Manipulation of users and the AI Act - Joshua Krook
- #AI and sustainability - Karin Tafur
- AI decision-making - Yulia Razmetaeva
- Assessing #risk - Pietro Boccaccini
Topics included:
- Chatbot #Manipulation of users and the AI Act - Joshua Krook
- #AI and sustainability - Karin Tafur
- AI decision-making - Yulia Razmetaeva
- Assessing #risk - Pietro Boccaccini
Looking at how AI use can be more #transparent. Transparency is a huge focus of the international push for regulation of #AI, but there is no unifying framework for transparency in practice. Adopting a socio-legal approach, we can systematically ask ourselves questions about transparency in #design.
June 18, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Looking at how AI use can be more #transparent. Transparency is a huge focus of the international push for regulation of #AI, but there is no unifying framework for transparency in practice. Adopting a socio-legal approach, we can systematically ask ourselves questions about transparency in #design.