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Andrea Kaston Tange @aktange.bsky.social · 8h

My latest: "Numerous studies show that majors in the humanities—typically, in departments of English, history, philosophy, religious studies, classics and languages—lead students to employment and life satisfaction outcomes as positive as those for majors traditionally championed as 'practical.'”

Counterpoint | Minnesota humanities graduates thrive in meaningful careers

"The stereotype of the underemployed history major is simply not true," professor Andrea Kaston Tange writes.

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 17h

Comic-book philosophy.

Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 18h

No idea. But I suspect if you scratch the surface of any average Christian you might not find much theological knowledge or commitment.

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 18h

As a Catholic priest he should.

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 20h

That is an impressive use of Catholic eucharistic theology right there.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 1d

An always timely fresco, alas.

Emily Wood @ebwood.bsky.social · Feb 2

Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Allegory of Bad Government, 1338–40, Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

At the centre of the dais sits Tyrannia, with the appearence of a demon, with horns and fangs. The figure of Tyranny has flowing woman's hair, a cloak with gold embroidery and precious stones, a gold cup in her hand and a goat, the traditional symbol of lust, at her feet. Below is the vanquised Justitia: the scales are broken and scattered around her on the ground. Around Tyranny's throne are gathered the Vices. (Taken from the Web Gallery of Art’s description of the fresco.)

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 1d

This is why it's vital to resist the narrative of the "inevitability" of genAI.

Derek Powazek @fraying.bsky.social · 1d

The destruction of truth and substitution of a chosen narrative is a core element of fascism. Look at what generative AI is already doing to information systems - spreading lies at scale and causing people to doubt actual facts.

The nazis WISH they had such a tool back then.

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 1d

THANK YOU.

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 1d

It has honestly never even occurred to me to use AI to grade student work.

John Warner @biblioracle.bsky.social · 2d

I strongly urge everyone to not just read this warning from @marcwatkins.bsky.social, but heed it, and be vocal and forceful pushing back against using AI to grade student writing. This must be anathema if we're going to have a world where learning means something. substack.com/inbox/post/1...

The Dangers of using AI to Grade

Nobody Learns, Nobody Gains

substack.com

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Derek Powazek @fraying.bsky.social · 1d

The destruction of truth and substitution of a chosen narrative is a core element of fascism. Look at what generative AI is already doing to information systems - spreading lies at scale and causing people to doubt actual facts.

The nazis WISH they had such a tool back then.

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Historiek - Geschiedenis @historiek.bsky.social · 1d

Waarom keken mensen vrijwillig naar (bloederige) openbare executies? historiek.net/publieke-exe...

Waarom keken mensen vrijwillig naar (bloederige) openbare executies?

Waarom gingen mensen in de zestiende eeuw vrijwillig kijken naar executies? Lang niet altijd uit sensatiezucht, vaak ook uit mededogen.

historiek.net

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

Does he mean gas at the pump?

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

I'm referring to journalists, not everyone. Anyone who reports a story has a professional obligation to the public to get the details right.

Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

Accuracy and precision in journalism matter very much, especially in these times.

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

The clergyman shot at was a Presbyterian minister, not a priest. Maybe Mother Jones can hire a religion reporter?

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, they're learning from the past, all right. Just all the worst lessons. bsky.app/profile/crim...

CrimethInc. Ex-Workers' Collective @crimethinc.com · 4d

Jack Posobiec explicitly says that "Antifa" dates back to the Weimar Republic, explicitly acknowledging that this administration is opposed to those who resisted the arrival of Adolf Hitler in Power.

A screenshot of C-Span showing Jack Posobiec speaking during a panel on "Antifa."

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

I fear that any unsupervised, take-home essay writing is a thing of the past in this brave new world of AI.

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

The BBC's "In Our Time" series.

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

A very smart piece on one tech-oligarch's pseudo-intellectualism.
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...

Peter Thiel’s off-the-record antichrist lectures reveal more about him than Armageddon

Silicon Valley titan desperately tries to detach self from power in amateurish talks attempting to ape his favorite philosopher

www.theguardian.com

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Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, I think they will do it anyway.

Christine Kooi @christinekooi.bsky.social · 2d

Very not the anti-Trump.
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Leah 🐸 McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 2d

Machado issues her first statement since being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and makes a thinly-veiled appeal to Trump for US intervention in Venezuela:

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This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom.
We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world as our principal allies to achieve Freedom and democracy.
I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!
8:34 AM • 10/10/25 • 30K Views

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Coleen Murphy @ctmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

Begging scientists (and media posts about science) to stop using ChatGPT-generated images

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Leah 🐸 McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 2d

Machado issues her first statement since being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and makes a thinly-veiled appeal to Trump for US intervention in Venezuela:

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John Warner @biblioracle.bsky.social · 2d

I strongly urge everyone to not just read this warning from @marcwatkins.bsky.social, but heed it, and be vocal and forceful pushing back against using AI to grade student writing. This must be anathema if we're going to have a world where learning means something. substack.com/inbox/post/1...

The Dangers of using AI to Grade

Nobody Learns, Nobody Gains

substack.com