Not the Governor of North Carolina; got the handle first
@joshstein.bsky.social
Philosopher by training; cranky by nature. Professional in science and technology policy. Also photography, combatting antisemitism, politics, and ethics.
On a mega-drain via cable news.
February 18, 2026 at 8:02 PM
On a mega-drain via cable news.
Websites writing press releases for AI firms is unethical, even when the product is benign. And this one isn’t. An AI system cannot operate as a licensed practitioner for the purposes of state and federal law.
But the last graph is especially gross.
But the last graph is especially gross.
February 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Websites writing press releases for AI firms is unethical, even when the product is benign. And this one isn’t. An AI system cannot operate as a licensed practitioner for the purposes of state and federal law.
But the last graph is especially gross.
But the last graph is especially gross.
The character of a person is what they do. Our character is tested when we are presented with opportunities to speak, to protest, and to resist.
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The character of a person is what they do. Our character is tested when we are presented with opportunities to speak, to protest, and to resist.
When I think of our present tragedies, I remember my grandmother, in particular. She was a woman of unfailing kindness, whose moral clarity came from tragedy: Help people who need help. Protect people who need protecting.
These are the cells in which she was housed at Terezinstadt.
These are the cells in which she was housed at Terezinstadt.
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
When I think of our present tragedies, I remember my grandmother, in particular. She was a woman of unfailing kindness, whose moral clarity came from tragedy: Help people who need help. Protect people who need protecting.
These are the cells in which she was housed at Terezinstadt.
These are the cells in which she was housed at Terezinstadt.
Sometimes it happens over generations of violent and systemic oppression (as in the Americas); sometimes it happens suddenly, with machetes or rifles or bombs.
"Never Again" was a mantra of my youth, something adults told me was a promise, but it is a broken promise.
"Never Again" was a mantra of my youth, something adults told me was a promise, but it is a broken promise.
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Sometimes it happens over generations of violent and systemic oppression (as in the Americas); sometimes it happens suddenly, with machetes or rifles or bombs.
"Never Again" was a mantra of my youth, something adults told me was a promise, but it is a broken promise.
"Never Again" was a mantra of my youth, something adults told me was a promise, but it is a broken promise.
"Holocaust Remembrance" is and should be a reminder to Jewish people - to all people - that atrocity is real. What is horrifying about the Holocaust is not that it is unique, but the opposite, that it happens in different places and forms again and again.
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
"Holocaust Remembrance" is and should be a reminder to Jewish people - to all people - that atrocity is real. What is horrifying about the Holocaust is not that it is unique, but the opposite, that it happens in different places and forms again and again.
The oppo file on Rahm Emanuel would make George RR Martin blush. For example, here's a photo of Rahm fawning over Elon Musk when they announced the Hyperloop. Musk donated $55k across different Rahm campaigns.
Remember Hyperloop? That went great.
Remember Hyperloop? That went great.
January 11, 2026 at 11:52 PM
The oppo file on Rahm Emanuel would make George RR Martin blush. For example, here's a photo of Rahm fawning over Elon Musk when they announced the Hyperloop. Musk donated $55k across different Rahm campaigns.
Remember Hyperloop? That went great.
Remember Hyperloop? That went great.
January 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
A few photos from my Christmas in Oaxaca, which is one of the most beautiful cities I've been able to spend time in.
December 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
A few photos from my Christmas in Oaxaca, which is one of the most beautiful cities I've been able to spend time in.
I would also note that the group basically starts with a combination of "I really like Fuentes" and "he's just joking."
![Moderator: What do you think of him?
George: I think it’s hilarious. I agree with a lot of his points. He definitely doesn’t care about how it’s gonna be reacted to, which I respect, but I also think it can be kind of dangerous. I think I read earlier that he’s not ever planning on running for political office, which I think is probably a good thing. There’s a lot of baggage attached to him. I just think he’s funny, honestly, and through that humor he’s saying a lot of things that I kinda align with. He said that all blacks should be in jail on Piers Morgan. And I was like, oh my god, this guy’s kind of a psycho.
Ally: At its core I believe a lot of what he says, but I think the delivery is kind of poor. Like, I feel that way about Trump. [But] . . . He’s America First. He’s not anti-helping out other countries, but he’s like we can’t be putting our country at risk because of it, so I just think that general mindset is what I agree with.
Atticus: I dig him. He knows his market. He’s not trying to please everybody. He’s definitely going after more of the shock value with some of his stuff. But as far as general beliefs or values, I sort of agree.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nqoevlbtwe6v6dnmfzx5ccba/bafkreihfdnbtjrcgm4aljt4z5aasstocrkswudkwuokhss3rjbaak4zl74@jpeg)
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I would also note that the group basically starts with a combination of "I really like Fuentes" and "he's just joking."
Reminds me of Rich Lowry on Sarah Palin:
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Reminds me of Rich Lowry on Sarah Palin:
This statement from Jikeli is the kind of thing that shows a person isn't intellectually serious about the issue.
The story about Jikeli kicking a grad student off the call, only for everyone to leave and reconvene on a call without Jikeli, is an extremely Jewish response to goyische bullshit.
The story about Jikeli kicking a grad student off the call, only for everyone to leave and reconvene on a call without Jikeli, is an extremely Jewish response to goyische bullshit.
November 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This statement from Jikeli is the kind of thing that shows a person isn't intellectually serious about the issue.
The story about Jikeli kicking a grad student off the call, only for everyone to leave and reconvene on a call without Jikeli, is an extremely Jewish response to goyische bullshit.
The story about Jikeli kicking a grad student off the call, only for everyone to leave and reconvene on a call without Jikeli, is an extremely Jewish response to goyische bullshit.
Screencap:
October 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Screencap:
Yesterday, Marsha Blackburn posted Sheriff Weems’ endorsement on her facebook page campaigning for Gov of TN.
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Yesterday, Marsha Blackburn posted Sheriff Weems’ endorsement on her facebook page campaigning for Gov of TN.
The number of people I’ve seen posting the “hey, PRC’s degree requirement is a good idea!” I get people aren’t as deep into China or social media policy or human rights as I am, but… do people just not know literally anything about China?
![“It [China] just looks at the west and goes ‘wow these fuckers are being driven mad by their insane billionaire class and spreading that madness to others for free, better curb that fucking dumb ass white people shit.”
China regulates influencers to restrict those with verified competence to speak on social media regarding medicine, finance, education, etc.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nqoevlbtwe6v6dnmfzx5ccba/bafkreie7ghrvyoanv52tsynsaplewhketrutsv7iffomamyi54jnkar5ha@jpeg)
October 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The number of people I’ve seen posting the “hey, PRC’s degree requirement is a good idea!” I get people aren’t as deep into China or social media policy or human rights as I am, but… do people just not know literally anything about China?
Frog, the symbol of rebellion. And ramen, the symbol of deliciousness.
October 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Frog, the symbol of rebellion. And ramen, the symbol of deliciousness.
Getting a frog tattoo, because now frogs are patriotism, as evidenced by this photo.
October 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Getting a frog tattoo, because now frogs are patriotism, as evidenced by this photo.
Unfortunately, Sanders has always been this guy. He's opposed immigration reform measures for decades, from restricting and increasing prices on H-1Bs (something that Trump is now doing) to "they can't even hire American lifeguards!" with Lou Dobbs attacking the pathway to citizenship programs.
October 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Unfortunately, Sanders has always been this guy. He's opposed immigration reform measures for decades, from restricting and increasing prices on H-1Bs (something that Trump is now doing) to "they can't even hire American lifeguards!" with Lou Dobbs attacking the pathway to citizenship programs.
It’s a metaphor:
October 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It’s a metaphor:
“We also have to work, though, sort of the dark side, if you will.” - the Penguin, who is also a cowboy vampire android somehow
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“We also have to work, though, sort of the dark side, if you will.” - the Penguin, who is also a cowboy vampire android somehow
Protests are an act of optimism, the expression of the belief that by coming together we can make the world better for the future, for the next generation. They also give us a chance to model and share our values with young people.
October 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Protests are an act of optimism, the expression of the belief that by coming together we can make the world better for the future, for the next generation. They also give us a chance to model and share our values with young people.
Politics are rich with symbols; protest is an opportunity to reshape the use of symbols. In some cases, that's trying to reclaim patriotism; in others, it's to show the connection between cultural touchstones and values.
October 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Politics are rich with symbols; protest is an opportunity to reshape the use of symbols. In some cases, that's trying to reclaim patriotism; in others, it's to show the connection between cultural touchstones and values.
There is value in demonstration to the general public, to the world, to the authoritarian state--there is also value in demonstrating with one another. Feeling that sense of solidarity. A lot of my work is isolated from others, so it's easy to feel lonely. This helped.
October 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
There is value in demonstration to the general public, to the world, to the authoritarian state--there is also value in demonstrating with one another. Feeling that sense of solidarity. A lot of my work is isolated from others, so it's easy to feel lonely. This helped.
I'm hoping to do a longer article on this with @liberalcurrents.com / @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com, but wanted to share some of my impressions and a few of the photos from #NoKings in Washington DC yesterday. a mini-🧵
Protesting is an act of hope.
Protesting is an act of hope.
October 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I'm hoping to do a longer article on this with @liberalcurrents.com / @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com, but wanted to share some of my impressions and a few of the photos from #NoKings in Washington DC yesterday. a mini-🧵
Protesting is an act of hope.
Protesting is an act of hope.