Dr. Mystery
@damemystery.bsky.social
Teacher, scholar, book lover. House full of cats. She/her.
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This is a point the “AI inevitability” folks simply do not engage convincingly—We would not accept this technological caveat in any other context
“Our machine lets everyone make their own custom pharmaceuticals—but now every drug everywhere is maybe poison—better do your research!”
Yeah no thanks
“Our machine lets everyone make their own custom pharmaceuticals—but now every drug everywhere is maybe poison—better do your research!”
Yeah no thanks
Here's the reality this example illustrates:
It's not even just about people blindly trusting what ChatGPT tells them. LLMs are poisoning the entire information ecosystem. You can't even necessarily trust that the citations in a published paper are real (or a search engine's descriptions of them).
It's not even just about people blindly trusting what ChatGPT tells them. LLMs are poisoning the entire information ecosystem. You can't even necessarily trust that the citations in a published paper are real (or a search engine's descriptions of them).
December 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This is a point the “AI inevitability” folks simply do not engage convincingly—We would not accept this technological caveat in any other context
“Our machine lets everyone make their own custom pharmaceuticals—but now every drug everywhere is maybe poison—better do your research!”
Yeah no thanks
“Our machine lets everyone make their own custom pharmaceuticals—but now every drug everywhere is maybe poison—better do your research!”
Yeah no thanks
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If you're looking for a payroll service, and are looking at Wave, DO NOT.
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
December 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If you're looking for a payroll service, and are looking at Wave, DO NOT.
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
Look anywhere else. Hiring a necromancer to resurrect an accountant from 1902 is a better choice.
They
1. Failed to pay my state withholding taxes
2. Failed to file returns
3. AFTER TAKING THE MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT
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From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world. n.pr/44Ognqv
From 400-year-old globes to cosmic shrouds: A Maine library brings maps to life
From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.
n.pr
December 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world. n.pr/44Ognqv
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Also USPS didn't loss money because it doesn't make money because it's not a business and if never makes money to begin with.
It did however deliver over 112.5 billion pieces of mail in 2024 and that doesn't even include packages.
It did however deliver over 112.5 billion pieces of mail in 2024 and that doesn't even include packages.
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Also USPS didn't loss money because it doesn't make money because it's not a business and if never makes money to begin with.
It did however deliver over 112.5 billion pieces of mail in 2024 and that doesn't even include packages.
It did however deliver over 112.5 billion pieces of mail in 2024 and that doesn't even include packages.
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"Gosh and golly, it's the Call and Molly Holly Jolly Almost Solstice Singalong!"
I AM PLAYING A BANDCAMP HOLIDAY SHOW WITH @mollylewis.wtf!!!!
YOU CAN WATCH IT ANYWHERE ANYTIME*
Tickets: mariancall.bandcamp.com/merch/call-m...
I AM PLAYING A BANDCAMP HOLIDAY SHOW WITH @mollylewis.wtf!!!!
YOU CAN WATCH IT ANYWHERE ANYTIME*
Tickets: mariancall.bandcamp.com/merch/call-m...
Call & Molly's Holly Jolly Almost Solstice Singalong! from Marian Call
Live Stream from Marian Call.
mariancall.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
"Gosh and golly, it's the Call and Molly Holly Jolly Almost Solstice Singalong!"
I AM PLAYING A BANDCAMP HOLIDAY SHOW WITH @mollylewis.wtf!!!!
YOU CAN WATCH IT ANYWHERE ANYTIME*
Tickets: mariancall.bandcamp.com/merch/call-m...
I AM PLAYING A BANDCAMP HOLIDAY SHOW WITH @mollylewis.wtf!!!!
YOU CAN WATCH IT ANYWHERE ANYTIME*
Tickets: mariancall.bandcamp.com/merch/call-m...
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Fun with punctuation and caroling
A few years back, I couldn't figure out where the comma in "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" was supposed to go, so I hit myself in the face (and also did some singing).
#Christmas #Writing #English #Grammar #Facepalm
#Christmas #Writing #English #Grammar #Facepalm
December 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Fun with punctuation and caroling
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Every use-case people think they "need" and LLM for is actually papering over a different issue. The teacher using ChatGPT to write narrative reports bc the demand is unreasonable & overwhelming *actually* needs more support and/or compensation or a reduction of demand. It's a LABOR issue.
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Every use-case people think they "need" and LLM for is actually papering over a different issue. The teacher using ChatGPT to write narrative reports bc the demand is unreasonable & overwhelming *actually* needs more support and/or compensation or a reduction of demand. It's a LABOR issue.
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I replaced my dynamic insertion ad income (which included ICE ads, yuck) with Patreon pledges in 2 months. I promised to turn off dynamic ads permanently for every listener, and was honest about what I made from the dynamic ads.
Instead of ad-free episodes, it's dynamic ad free for all.
Instead of ad-free episodes, it's dynamic ad free for all.
And if you're a podcast that is airing those ICE ads (and doesn't want them), talk to @smartbitches.bsky.social . She just ran a successful campaign to turn those insert ads off.
December 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I replaced my dynamic insertion ad income (which included ICE ads, yuck) with Patreon pledges in 2 months. I promised to turn off dynamic ads permanently for every listener, and was honest about what I made from the dynamic ads.
Instead of ad-free episodes, it's dynamic ad free for all.
Instead of ad-free episodes, it's dynamic ad free for all.
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I saw a meme last night about a generational divide marker of folks who cannot sit through videos and want the words typed out because they read faster than they can watch a video and I felt that deep in my heart. I'm happy for folks who love video, but I hate them. Give me text. Let me read.
December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I saw a meme last night about a generational divide marker of folks who cannot sit through videos and want the words typed out because they read faster than they can watch a video and I felt that deep in my heart. I'm happy for folks who love video, but I hate them. Give me text. Let me read.
🤣🤣
Nora Roberts: ah here we are
Poe: nora? aren't you usually at the romance campfire?
Roberts: yeah but i wanted to bring you a new member
Poe: a new member?
Roberts: yeah meet colleen hoover
Colleen Hoover:
Poe: oh, uh, hi
Roberts: yeah she just wasn't fitting in over there
Poe: nora? aren't you usually at the romance campfire?
Roberts: yeah but i wanted to bring you a new member
Poe: a new member?
Roberts: yeah meet colleen hoover
Colleen Hoover:
Poe: oh, uh, hi
Roberts: yeah she just wasn't fitting in over there
December 1, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🤣🤣
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You really have to read this thread. The genius of Tom Stoppard, the fragility of memory, the magic of theatre — and the glorious stubbornness of a researcher who would not stop.
Eleven years ago, I wrote to Tom Stoppard to ask about this coup de théâtre from 1949. It took me down an unexpected rabbit hole - in memory of Stoppard, here's what I found.
November 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
You really have to read this thread. The genius of Tom Stoppard, the fragility of memory, the magic of theatre — and the glorious stubbornness of a researcher who would not stop.
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this reminds me of the Bridgerton response and how people were so confused that the main characters *changed* after season one, like writing essays about why that was a bad choice
which seems like a logical thing to them, but an *insane* thing to say to anyone who understands genre romance.
which seems like a logical thing to them, but an *insane* thing to say to anyone who understands genre romance.
but this? shut the fuck up. guess what, my man, gorgeous young 22 year olds like to fuck. And queer people deserve love stories that are sexy and horny. a "chaste kiss" please be for real.
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
this reminds me of the Bridgerton response and how people were so confused that the main characters *changed* after season one, like writing essays about why that was a bad choice
which seems like a logical thing to them, but an *insane* thing to say to anyone who understands genre romance.
which seems like a logical thing to them, but an *insane* thing to say to anyone who understands genre romance.
RIP Tom Stoppard. I read and saw Arcadia in college and it influenced my research interests in ways I'm still discovering.
“He combined more than 30 plays for the theatre with a steady stream of works for television and radio, and with screenplays including an adaptation of John le Carré’s The Russia House, Terry Gilliam’s Brazil and a joint credit for the Oscar-winning screenplay of Shakespeare in Love.”
Tom Stoppard, playwright of dazzling wit and playful erudition, dies aged 88
A theatrical sensation since the 1960s, whose dramas included Arcadia, The Real Thing and Leopoldstadt, Stoppard also had huge success as a screenwriter
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
RIP Tom Stoppard. I read and saw Arcadia in college and it influenced my research interests in ways I'm still discovering.
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icymi: I am making a mew album! my first in five years! Patreon is how it will happen, mostly, so if you're game to support, that's the easiest way.
A post there this week with new song previews and studio photos:
A post there this week with new song previews and studio photos:
maybe i have the worst imaginable timing, but I felt ready to post on Patreon last night: www.patreon.com/posts/record...
halfway thru a new album, and sharing early drafts of two new songs (plus a recipe!) with my paid backers, whom I cannot live without.
halfway thru a new album, and sharing early drafts of two new songs (plus a recipe!) with my paid backers, whom I cannot live without.
Recording report: a flock of songs leave the nest | Marian Call
Get more from Marian Call on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
icymi: I am making a mew album! my first in five years! Patreon is how it will happen, mostly, so if you're game to support, that's the easiest way.
A post there this week with new song previews and studio photos:
A post there this week with new song previews and studio photos:
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“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth,” [the Pope] told the students. “Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.” 💯
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“Be prudent, be wise, be careful that your use of AI does not limit your true human growth,” [the Pope] told the students. “Use it in such a way that if it disappeared tomorrow, you would still know how to think, how to create, how to act on your own, how to form authentic friendships.” 💯
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This reminds me of The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics, by @oliviawaite.com
Ellen Harding Baker (1847-1886) was a US astronomer and teacher, known for her Solar System Quilt, used as a teaching aid in her lectures on astronomy.
She likely began creating the Solar System Quilt in 1876, and it apparently took her until 1883 to complete the project.
#WomenInSTEM #WomensArt
She likely began creating the Solar System Quilt in 1876, and it apparently took her until 1883 to complete the project.
#WomenInSTEM #WomensArt
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This reminds me of The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics, by @oliviawaite.com
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A friend who teaches theology shared with me a post about CS Lewis's Mere Christianity, which discusses foundational Christian logic across denominations. It reminded me of Dale's tweet below, and I wanted to share some thoughts here regarding modesty and respectability, which are often hot topics.
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A friend who teaches theology shared with me a post about CS Lewis's Mere Christianity, which discusses foundational Christian logic across denominations. It reminded me of Dale's tweet below, and I wanted to share some thoughts here regarding modesty and respectability, which are often hot topics.
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🚨 Just one week left to send in abstracts for the Special Issue "Romancing the Posthuman". Don't miss the chance!
📣 Important update regarding this CfP: the submission deadline for our Special Issue "Romancing the Posthuman" has been extended until 30 November 2025!
🔗 Find all the relevant information through the JPRS website: www.jprstudies.org/submissions/...
#RomanceResearch
🔗 Find all the relevant information through the JPRS website: www.jprstudies.org/submissions/...
#RomanceResearch
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
🚨 Just one week left to send in abstracts for the Special Issue "Romancing the Posthuman". Don't miss the chance!
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Authors beware: ClaimsHero is urging authors to opt out of the Anthropic settlement in order to file their own separate lawsuit. Except this outfit has no federal or state court experience with class-action suits. And the judge has called them a fraud.
Predatory Opt-Out Scheme ClaimsHero Targets Anthropic Settlement Participants: What Authors Need to Know - The Authors Guild
In recent weeks, a third-party law firm, ClaimsHero, has launched an aggressive online campaign urging authors to opt out of the Bartz v. Anthropic copyright settlement. ClaimsHero—which has no litiga...
authorsguild.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Authors beware: ClaimsHero is urging authors to opt out of the Anthropic settlement in order to file their own separate lawsuit. Except this outfit has no federal or state court experience with class-action suits. And the judge has called them a fraud.
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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#StayReadyCrew
I’m starting my annual reminders of turkey thaw times.
Some of y’all might be surprised that you should be starting TODAY 😂
I say this because you’ll want to give yourself time to season the turkey for a day or 2. Nobody wants an unseasoned or dry turkey.
I’m starting my annual reminders of turkey thaw times.
Some of y’all might be surprised that you should be starting TODAY 😂
I say this because you’ll want to give yourself time to season the turkey for a day or 2. Nobody wants an unseasoned or dry turkey.
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#StayReadyCrew
I’m starting my annual reminders of turkey thaw times.
Some of y’all might be surprised that you should be starting TODAY 😂
I say this because you’ll want to give yourself time to season the turkey for a day or 2. Nobody wants an unseasoned or dry turkey.
I’m starting my annual reminders of turkey thaw times.
Some of y’all might be surprised that you should be starting TODAY 😂
I say this because you’ll want to give yourself time to season the turkey for a day or 2. Nobody wants an unseasoned or dry turkey.
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PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.
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Remember to call and urge others to call these hotlines if they see something they suspect to be related to immigration enforcement actions. In Charlotte, Carolina Migrant Network at (704) 740-7737.
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Remember to call and urge others to call these hotlines if they see something they suspect to be related to immigration enforcement actions. In Charlotte, Carolina Migrant Network at (704) 740-7737.
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Remember: they used thousands of academic books too! If you’re a scholar, check for your books too. This isn’t just novelists and pop writers, it’s academic books too!
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
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Remember: they used thousands of academic books too! If you’re a scholar, check for your books too. This isn’t just novelists and pop writers, it’s academic books too!
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Tonight I learned that the voice behind the Robin Hood Fox was ONE OF US
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Tonight I learned that the voice behind the Robin Hood Fox was ONE OF US