Samantha Carson
@slcarson.bsky.social
Freelance writer. Avid reader. Dog lover. Anti AI. Posts are my own. Currently writing at https://samanthaliskcarson.com/ and https://medium.com/@samanthalisk.
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Look I'm just gonna say:
Vimes Boot Theory suggests that if fewer people were broke (like via housing and wage reforms), more people would be able to afford expensive boots that last.
Vimes Boot Theory suggests that if fewer people were broke (like via housing and wage reforms), more people would be able to afford expensive boots that last.
January 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Look I'm just gonna say:
Vimes Boot Theory suggests that if fewer people were broke (like via housing and wage reforms), more people would be able to afford expensive boots that last.
Vimes Boot Theory suggests that if fewer people were broke (like via housing and wage reforms), more people would be able to afford expensive boots that last.
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My New Year’s resolution is to read more books, eat more scones, and use more Oxford commas.
December 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My New Year’s resolution is to read more books, eat more scones, and use more Oxford commas.
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People say AI is a magic shortcut to creativity & success. I’ll tell you the real secret and it’s voraciously reading, being interested in everything, being diligent in the pursuit of learning, paying attention to the interior lives of others & keeping a heart open to the world.
December 17, 2025 at 4:24 AM
People say AI is a magic shortcut to creativity & success. I’ll tell you the real secret and it’s voraciously reading, being interested in everything, being diligent in the pursuit of learning, paying attention to the interior lives of others & keeping a heart open to the world.
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Looking for advice, tips, and/or resources on writing a book (nonfiction) for the first time. I’ve written many articles but have never attempted a book before. The topic is a little-known event that happened in 1940 in which my grandfather was involved. #WritingSky #BookSky
October 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Looking for advice, tips, and/or resources on writing a book (nonfiction) for the first time. I’ve written many articles but have never attempted a book before. The topic is a little-known event that happened in 1940 in which my grandfather was involved. #WritingSky #BookSky
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When I think of A.I. I think of asbestos. To begin with everyone thought Asbestos was amazing, folk used it in everything. Then they started learning it was dangerous, research was done, they stopped using it, thou for some the damage was already done. Stop using A.I and limit the damage it's doing.
October 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
When I think of A.I. I think of asbestos. To begin with everyone thought Asbestos was amazing, folk used it in everything. Then they started learning it was dangerous, research was done, they stopped using it, thou for some the damage was already done. Stop using A.I and limit the damage it's doing.
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SHINOMI EQUALIZER DO YOU HEAR US SCREAMING
October 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
SHINOMI EQUALIZER DO YOU HEAR US SCREAMING
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The economics of AI (LLM) data centers continue to be utterly unworkable. This whole thing is going to crash sooner rather than later and leave a giant smoldering crater where a big chunk of the economy used to be.
I saw the dot coms crash from a front row seat. AI is running out of money way faster.
The evangelism is insecurity from people who made the wrong bet. I’ve seen it before. futurism.com/future-socie...
The evangelism is insecurity from people who made the wrong bet. I’ve seen it before. futurism.com/future-socie...
AI Data Centers Are an Even Bigger Disaster Than Previously Thought
An investment manager realized he made a crucial mistake — and that his grim prediction about AI investments may not have been cynical enough.
futurism.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The economics of AI (LLM) data centers continue to be utterly unworkable. This whole thing is going to crash sooner rather than later and leave a giant smoldering crater where a big chunk of the economy used to be.
As a former BA/sysadmin for a Big Tech company, a heck of a lot of this rings true. Concern over the direction of the industry (toward AI) was only one of the reasons I resigned, but it was a big reason.
This week, I resigned from my position as Director of IT/Tech at an org I truly believed in. I wanted us to stop using Generative AI and was told no.
This thread will explain my decision and why I believe this is a true crisis. I hope ya see this and if you want to chat, + or -, lets do it 1/
This thread will explain my decision and why I believe this is a true crisis. I hope ya see this and if you want to chat, + or -, lets do it 1/
October 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
As a former BA/sysadmin for a Big Tech company, a heck of a lot of this rings true. Concern over the direction of the industry (toward AI) was only one of the reasons I resigned, but it was a big reason.
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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My new small museums for mental health w'shop is on Sat 4 Oct
Recent compelling research shows that collecting & arranging collections neatly alleviates anxiety & lifts mood.
Includes:
🌿2 hr zoom-we'll make & photograph small museums
🗝️30% off my Etsy shop:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
Recent compelling research shows that collecting & arranging collections neatly alleviates anxiety & lifts mood.
Includes:
🌿2 hr zoom-we'll make & photograph small museums
🗝️30% off my Etsy shop:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
September 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My new small museums for mental health w'shop is on Sat 4 Oct
Recent compelling research shows that collecting & arranging collections neatly alleviates anxiety & lifts mood.
Includes:
🌿2 hr zoom-we'll make & photograph small museums
🗝️30% off my Etsy shop:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
Recent compelling research shows that collecting & arranging collections neatly alleviates anxiety & lifts mood.
Includes:
🌿2 hr zoom-we'll make & photograph small museums
🗝️30% off my Etsy shop:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/smal...
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AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
I used to be a content writer for a consumer education, protection, and advocacy org. Now among other things, I’m a freelance writer, and I’m considering starting a Medium pub or newsletter on these issues, including scams, hoaxes, recalls, etc. Is there still a readership out there?
August 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I used to be a content writer for a consumer education, protection, and advocacy org. Now among other things, I’m a freelance writer, and I’m considering starting a Medium pub or newsletter on these issues, including scams, hoaxes, recalls, etc. Is there still a readership out there?
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We shouldn't need a Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, but here we are. Still underpaid. Still undervalued.
66 cents on the dollar means we lose thousands every year, for doing the same job.
Over a lifetime? That’s hundreds of thousands gone.
Pay Black women. Period.
66 cents on the dollar means we lose thousands every year, for doing the same job.
Over a lifetime? That’s hundreds of thousands gone.
Pay Black women. Period.
July 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We shouldn't need a Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, but here we are. Still underpaid. Still undervalued.
66 cents on the dollar means we lose thousands every year, for doing the same job.
Over a lifetime? That’s hundreds of thousands gone.
Pay Black women. Period.
66 cents on the dollar means we lose thousands every year, for doing the same job.
Over a lifetime? That’s hundreds of thousands gone.
Pay Black women. Period.
I had a new article published in print and online yesterday! It’s a profile of the couple who own the local #ZeroWaste store, Mindful Merchant. #WritingCommunity www.5westmag.com/mindful-merc...
Mindful Merchant Fulfills Couple’s Dream - 5 West Mag
The Tuckers met while working for a large advertising company in California. Dillon was in the A/V department, while Jacqueline was in the print department.
www.5westmag.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I had a new article published in print and online yesterday! It’s a profile of the couple who own the local #ZeroWaste store, Mindful Merchant. #WritingCommunity www.5westmag.com/mindful-merc...
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Just a reminder of who Thom Tillis is:
In 2013, as N.C. House Speaker, he passed a massive voter suppression law that was struck down because it targeted Black voters "with almost surgical precision.”
In the Senate he voted against the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Right Act.
In 2013, as N.C. House Speaker, he passed a massive voter suppression law that was struck down because it targeted Black voters "with almost surgical precision.”
In the Senate he voted against the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Right Act.
June 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Just a reminder of who Thom Tillis is:
In 2013, as N.C. House Speaker, he passed a massive voter suppression law that was struck down because it targeted Black voters "with almost surgical precision.”
In the Senate he voted against the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Right Act.
In 2013, as N.C. House Speaker, he passed a massive voter suppression law that was struck down because it targeted Black voters "with almost surgical precision.”
In the Senate he voted against the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Right Act.
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Second look at strange women lying in ponds distributing swords as basis for government?
June 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Second look at strange women lying in ponds distributing swords as basis for government?
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The Courage come from behind to grab victory and all 3 points 😮💨
June 22, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The Courage come from behind to grab victory and all 3 points 😮💨
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Duke Energy & NC lawmakers want ratepayers to cover construction costs while the utility dumps its pledge to cut carbon emissions by 2030. A Senate vote could happen as soon as Tuesday. Contact your NC senator NOW and tell them to vote NO on Senate Bill 266
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June 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Duke Energy & NC lawmakers want ratepayers to cover construction costs while the utility dumps its pledge to cut carbon emissions by 2030. A Senate vote could happen as soon as Tuesday. Contact your NC senator NOW and tell them to vote NO on Senate Bill 266
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Arrests have begun against MAGA supporters making online threats. Our team is monitoring local news post and taking screenshots of violent comments, we’ll make sure they reach the proper authorities. If you see something, say something.
June 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Arrests have begun against MAGA supporters making online threats. Our team is monitoring local news post and taking screenshots of violent comments, we’ll make sure they reach the proper authorities. If you see something, say something.
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We feed you.
They hunt us.
They hunt us.
June 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
We feed you.
They hunt us.
They hunt us.