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During the height of the pandemic, Tyson used Palantir to predict Covid-19 infections among meatpacking workers down to a nearly exactly figure. But rather than using this data to increase worker protections, Tyson used it plan for labor shortages + plant closures
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
During the height of the pandemic, Tyson used Palantir to predict Covid-19 infections among meatpacking workers down to a nearly exactly figure. But rather than using this data to increase worker protections, Tyson used it plan for labor shortages + plant closures
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
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this story is the perfect one to share with anyone who extols the virtues of big tech and big data to improve our lives or address our problems. this is what these tools are for, built by bad people who want to hurt us. and I don't think we get to liberation using them. I think we get to hell.
During the height of the pandemic, Tyson used Palantir to predict Covid-19 infections among meatpacking workers down to a nearly exactly figure. But rather than using this data to increase worker protections, Tyson used it plan for labor shortages + plant closures
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
My latest for @sentientmedia.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
this story is the perfect one to share with anyone who extols the virtues of big tech and big data to improve our lives or address our problems. this is what these tools are for, built by bad people who want to hurt us. and I don't think we get to liberation using them. I think we get to hell.
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They're calling him the most French man in history
A French cyclist survived for three days after a horrendous 130-foot fall into a ravine, kept alive by the bottles of red wine he had in his shopping bag, police said.
Cyclist falls down 130-foot ravine in France, survives 3 days by drinking wine he had in shopping bag
A helicopter airlifted him to hospital, with a rescue doctor calling his survival "a miracle."
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October 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
They're calling him the most French man in history
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INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE
SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE
November 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE
SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE
SECOND INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE OVER ZOOM TO MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
UNFORTUNATELY, YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL ON THIS OCCASION, BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL APPLY FOR FUTURE POSITIONS WITH THE VAMPIRE
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Actually, seeing a man of color, getting scared, and calling The Police, is pretty typical racist behavior
sting? fucking STING? who in 2025 wants to see solo sting? this has to be a joke
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
NFL Succumbs To Bad Bunny Criticism And Announces Special Super Bowl Concert With Sting
In an unexpected bid to calm the frenzy over Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl show, the NFL has introduced a special feature.
www.yahoo.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Actually, seeing a man of color, getting scared, and calling The Police, is pretty typical racist behavior
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OK, NOW you can officially do your "The Andrew formerly known as Prince" jokes
October 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
OK, NOW you can officially do your "The Andrew formerly known as Prince" jokes
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Starbucks slowdown creates bad blood with landlords-This would not be the first time Starbucks has had tense relations with landlords. In 2008, several landlords and developers sued the company… www.ft.com/content/bcf9... Gregory Meyer @financialtimes.com
Starbucks slowdown creates bad blood with landlords
World’s largest coffee shop chain has cancelled new cafés as sales wane
www.ft.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Starbucks slowdown creates bad blood with landlords-This would not be the first time Starbucks has had tense relations with landlords. In 2008, several landlords and developers sued the company… www.ft.com/content/bcf9... Gregory Meyer @financialtimes.com
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POV you’re still not married and your grandparents just found the nicest boy with a good job they want you to meet
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 AM
POV you’re still not married and your grandparents just found the nicest boy with a good job they want you to meet
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There are two Americas. One is terrified of calls from creditors. The other is terrified of calls from Isaac Chotiner
October 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
There are two Americas. One is terrified of calls from creditors. The other is terrified of calls from Isaac Chotiner
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Well, THIS sucks. I have tickets for One Battle After Another for tomorrow and now I don't know if I should go!
October 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Well, THIS sucks. I have tickets for One Battle After Another for tomorrow and now I don't know if I should go!
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how it feels explaining early 2000s hipster history to young people
October 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM
how it feels explaining early 2000s hipster history to young people
The most predictable development ever if you read "Jackpot" @byrobdavies.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
U.S. Charges N.B.A. Coach and Players in Gambling Schemes
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The most predictable development ever if you read "Jackpot" @byrobdavies.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
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An Illinois man was arrested after trying to impersonate Sammy Hagar: “He said he was on tour but needed to cash a royalty check,” a bank teller told police. “He was wearing red sunglasses and smelled faintly of margarita mix, so I thought it was actually him.” www.mystateline.com/news/illinoi...
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
An Illinois man was arrested after trying to impersonate Sammy Hagar: “He said he was on tour but needed to cash a royalty check,” a bank teller told police. “He was wearing red sunglasses and smelled faintly of margarita mix, so I thought it was actually him.” www.mystateline.com/news/illinoi...
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Please observe my color-coordinated autumn trail buddies.
October 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Please observe my color-coordinated autumn trail buddies.
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this is simply unreasonable
it cannot be reasoned with
it cannot be reasoned with
October 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
this is simply unreasonable
it cannot be reasoned with
it cannot be reasoned with
Hard not to be wistful when reading this unassuming review of "Red Line" by
@jobywarrick.bsky.social. "I worked with the author." Yeah, that's one way of putting it. We didn't know how good we had it, Mr. Graham.
@jobywarrick.bsky.social. "I worked with the author." Yeah, that's one way of putting it. We didn't know how good we had it, Mr. Graham.
October 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Hard not to be wistful when reading this unassuming review of "Red Line" by
@jobywarrick.bsky.social. "I worked with the author." Yeah, that's one way of putting it. We didn't know how good we had it, Mr. Graham.
@jobywarrick.bsky.social. "I worked with the author." Yeah, that's one way of putting it. We didn't know how good we had it, Mr. Graham.
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Recalling that 3yrs ago when my book DAVOS MAN came out depicting @mbenioff.bsky.social as a guy who mostly cared about tax cuts and dereg, the one guy I encountered on media tour who pushed back and defended him was @profgalloway.com genuinely wondering what he thinks tonight
October 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Recalling that 3yrs ago when my book DAVOS MAN came out depicting @mbenioff.bsky.social as a guy who mostly cared about tax cuts and dereg, the one guy I encountered on media tour who pushed back and defended him was @profgalloway.com genuinely wondering what he thinks tonight
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Happy Friday to you guys
October 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Happy Friday to you guys
If you read “Davos Man” by @petersgoodman.bsky.social, this is the least-surprising news all day. Excellent book.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco
www.nytimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
If you read “Davos Man” by @petersgoodman.bsky.social, this is the least-surprising news all day. Excellent book.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
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