Shannon Vallor
@shannonvallor.bsky.social
Philosopher/AI Ethicist at Univ of Edinburgh, co-Director @technomoralfutures.bsky.social and BRAID @braiduk.bsky.social, author of Technology and the Virtues (2016) and The AI Mirror (2024). Views my own. Trying not to lose it.
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Everyone always laughs nervously when I show this slide, but - seriously - don't make things that are creepy and weird. Don't purchase tools that are creepy and weird. Don't get free licenses to see how they work, just in case. Don't take meetings with the people who make them.
December 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Everyone always laughs nervously when I show this slide, but - seriously - don't make things that are creepy and weird. Don't purchase tools that are creepy and weird. Don't get free licenses to see how they work, just in case. Don't take meetings with the people who make them.
Ours mostly ignores the lights now but when a kitten they were delightful for chewing
December 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Ours mostly ignores the lights now but when a kitten they were delightful for chewing
One last tip—only plug in lights when you have eyes on the monster
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
One last tip—only plug in lights when you have eyes on the monster
It helps to have a very heavy, stable base - we use the Krinner one (pictured) and ours has not been able to pull it down. Ymmv. Also, no glass ornaments and a dense tree
December 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
It helps to have a very heavy, stable base - we use the Krinner one (pictured) and ours has not been able to pull it down. Ymmv. Also, no glass ornaments and a dense tree
I’m so sorry Sarah. It’s heartbreak.
December 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I’m so sorry Sarah. It’s heartbreak.