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Basket Case Trilogy Enthusiast/Shaolin Islander/Johnson–Forest Tendencies
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Abolish the university
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Abolish the university
New podcast banger just dropped @jraden.bsky.social: americancampuspodcast.buzzsprout.com/2396665/epis...
Higher ed’s rush to adopt AI with Justin Raden - American Campus Podcast
grift, edtech, enshittificationReferences and suggested readings:Justin Raden. October 23, 2025. Higher Ed’s Rush to Adopt AI is About So Much More Than AI. Defector. American Vandal podcast and ...
americancampuspodcast.buzzsprout.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
New podcast banger just dropped @jraden.bsky.social: americancampuspodcast.buzzsprout.com/2396665/epis...
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This is interesting and speaks to Musk's general sloppiness but worth keeping in mind a transformer backdoor lets you throw the switch to the whole operation not change what it's doing. Which would be extremely costly for xAI and embarrassing for Musk but isn't equivalent to say, using Chinese chips
1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s AI supercomputer, used by U.S. military, secretly relies on Chinese hardware
Records obtained by Oligarch Watch reveal that the facility relies on Chinese transformers, creating a major security vulnerability.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is interesting and speaks to Musk's general sloppiness but worth keeping in mind a transformer backdoor lets you throw the switch to the whole operation not change what it's doing. Which would be extremely costly for xAI and embarrassing for Musk but isn't equivalent to say, using Chinese chips
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Please read this opening statement by Assata Shakur from her trial in New York in 1976.
She wrote this almost 50 years ago, but it speaks so clearly to the current moment that it could have been written yesterday
ia902804.us.archive.org/17/items/A.S...
She wrote this almost 50 years ago, but it speaks so clearly to the current moment that it could have been written yesterday
ia902804.us.archive.org/17/items/A.S...
ia902804.us.archive.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Please read this opening statement by Assata Shakur from her trial in New York in 1976.
She wrote this almost 50 years ago, but it speaks so clearly to the current moment that it could have been written yesterday
ia902804.us.archive.org/17/items/A.S...
She wrote this almost 50 years ago, but it speaks so clearly to the current moment that it could have been written yesterday
ia902804.us.archive.org/17/items/A.S...
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ICE has no home in Memphis.
November 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
ICE has no home in Memphis.
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1) 'Why I Resigned' from UVa Prez 100% worth reading www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
2) Events were forced by NYT story w leaked info that he was under pressure to resign. UVa prez has 'no idea' where leaks came from (See below.)
3) FWIW same NYT team did leaked "Harvard will cave" stories
2) Events were forced by NYT story w leaked info that he was under pressure to resign. UVa prez has 'no idea' where leaks came from (See below.)
3) FWIW same NYT team did leaked "Harvard will cave" stories
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
1) 'Why I Resigned' from UVa Prez 100% worth reading www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
2) Events were forced by NYT story w leaked info that he was under pressure to resign. UVa prez has 'no idea' where leaks came from (See below.)
3) FWIW same NYT team did leaked "Harvard will cave" stories
2) Events were forced by NYT story w leaked info that he was under pressure to resign. UVa prez has 'no idea' where leaks came from (See below.)
3) FWIW same NYT team did leaked "Harvard will cave" stories
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first the pope now this
Two law enforcement vehicles have crashed in Tennessee while supporting a motorcade for Vice President JD Vance, and authorities say a police officer is in critical condition.
Police officer in critical condition after crash while supporting Vance's motorcade
Two law enforcement vehicles have crashed in Tennessee while supporting a motorcade for Vice President JD Vance, and authorities say a police officer is in critical condition.
bit.ly
November 15, 2025 at 5:22 AM
first the pope now this
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Absolute must read on the AI bailout-in-progress: apparently it's not enough that lifetimes of human ingenuity and creativity have been stolen and enclosed to create generative AI and balloon billionaire wealth - much more public looting is in store...
This week Open AI walked back a call for the govt to backstop financing for its trillion dollar investments in data centers. This was only the tip of the iceberg; a slow bailout for AI firms is already underway. Read more from @ambakak.bsky.social and I in @wsj.com: www.wsj.com/opinion/you-...
Opinion | You May Already Be Bailing Out the AI Business
Washington is treating the industry as if it’s too big to fail, even as the market sends lukewarm signals.
www.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Absolute must read on the AI bailout-in-progress: apparently it's not enough that lifetimes of human ingenuity and creativity have been stolen and enclosed to create generative AI and balloon billionaire wealth - much more public looting is in store...
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State law in Alabama is pushing university professors to show their courses are compliant.
www.al.com/news/2025/11...
www.al.com/news/2025/11...
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
State law in Alabama is pushing university professors to show their courses are compliant.
www.al.com/news/2025/11...
www.al.com/news/2025/11...
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“Housing shortage – Jews to blame," letter sticker, German Reich, 1938
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zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
“Housing shortage – Jews to blame," letter sticker, German Reich, 1938
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zwangsraeume.berlin/en/context
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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What a welcome piece of good news
‘We don’t even know all of what we have.’ Howard fights to preserve Black newspapers. - CSMonitor.com
www.csmonitor.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 AM
What a welcome piece of good news
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Proper journalism and facts (remember them?) about the far-right infiltration of the BBC.
Byline Times is the only news source I "trust".
Byline Times is the only news source I "trust".
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Proper journalism and facts (remember them?) about the far-right infiltration of the BBC.
Byline Times is the only news source I "trust".
Byline Times is the only news source I "trust".
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I really need to get to bed, but I just poked my head out the back door again. This is the view from my deck. All of this is looking south. When the geomagnetic storms are like this, the oval overshoots me and stretches into the US, which is why so many are seeing it tonight. #aurora
November 12, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I really need to get to bed, but I just poked my head out the back door again. This is the view from my deck. All of this is looking south. When the geomagnetic storms are like this, the oval overshoots me and stretches into the US, which is why so many are seeing it tonight. #aurora
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In Italy labor unions helped start a network of left-leaning news/music radio stations that have become some of the staples of public information in much of the country. They now run on a donation / ads model, but initial investment was from labor. I think about this often.
The AFL-CIO should start throwing some money towards labor journalism. If it was done right (i.e. with them accepting that journalists must have full editorial control over what’s published, whether or not union leaders like what they have to say) it could really have such a hugely positive impact
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In Italy labor unions helped start a network of left-leaning news/music radio stations that have become some of the staples of public information in much of the country. They now run on a donation / ads model, but initial investment was from labor. I think about this often.
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50 year mortgage is so crazy. to put it in perspective, 2016 was 50 years ago
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
50 year mortgage is so crazy. to put it in perspective, 2016 was 50 years ago
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Something to read while we wait to see if SCOTUS upholds Trump’s mission to starve people
New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Something to read while we wait to see if SCOTUS upholds Trump’s mission to starve people
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since chatgpt has coached another young person in a mental health crisis to their death, I am yet again tapping the sign
November 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
since chatgpt has coached another young person in a mental health crisis to their death, I am yet again tapping the sign
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Sandwich man leaving court
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Sandwich man leaving court
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just want to correct everyone: this is the WESTCHESTER KNICKS logo, not the NY Knicks. The G League affiliate, which is fitting.
The White House just posted this they are not mad they swear they are so not mad
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
just want to correct everyone: this is the WESTCHESTER KNICKS logo, not the NY Knicks. The G League affiliate, which is fitting.
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LET'S
FUCKING
GOOOO
FUCKING
GOOOO
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
LET'S
FUCKING
GOOOO
FUCKING
GOOOO
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Rio de Janeiro Mourns After 121 People Killed in Unprecedented Police Operation
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Rio de Janeiro Mourns After 121 People Killed in Unprecedented Police Operation - UNICORN RIOT
October 28, 2025, will be remembered as one of the saddest episodes in recent Brazilian history, especially for residents of the state of Rio de Janeiro. At least 121 people were killed in one of the ...
unicornriot.ninja
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Rio de Janeiro Mourns After 121 People Killed in Unprecedented Police Operation
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unicornriot.ninja/2025/rio-de-...
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NEW: A pastor was pulled over for looking lost. A 72-year-old was marched out in his bathrobe due to mistaken identity.
Memphis’ mayor welcomed the federal law enforcement surge, but some residents say they feel targeted just going about their lives.
Memphis’ mayor welcomed the federal law enforcement surge, but some residents say they feel targeted just going about their lives.
“I Don’t Feel Safe”: Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment by Trump’s Police Task Force
A pastor was pulled over for looking lost. A 72-year-old was marched out in his bathrobe due to mistaken identity. Memphis’ mayor welcomed the federal law enforcement surge, but some residents say they feel targeted just going about their lives.
www.propublica.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: A pastor was pulled over for looking lost. A 72-year-old was marched out in his bathrobe due to mistaken identity.
Memphis’ mayor welcomed the federal law enforcement surge, but some residents say they feel targeted just going about their lives.
Memphis’ mayor welcomed the federal law enforcement surge, but some residents say they feel targeted just going about their lives.
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UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
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Nikola Jokic messes up Domantas Sabonis' hair with the laser assist to Gordon
November 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Nikola Jokic messes up Domantas Sabonis' hair with the laser assist to Gordon