Lord Businessman II
@lordbusinessman.bsky.social
We Dreamin' hard
We came so far
Now I'll Believe
CPA Houston Texas
We came so far
Now I'll Believe
CPA Houston Texas
Pinned
the question nobody with a soul is asking, answered by people nobody wants to hear from
My mother was the breadwinner in the family, first to get a college degree in the family, and when she was pregnant with me her boss came into her office, told her that she'd never be the same accountant again, and fired her on the spot. That was in nineteen eighty two
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KIPS DON'T COUNT, GET DOWN FROM THERE.
December 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
KIPS DON'T COUNT, GET DOWN FROM THERE.
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This is downstream of the average person having no idea what computer programs or computers are besides "magic screen that shows pictures and makes sounds and is, like, smart".
They think ChatGPT is running on their phone b/c they don't even know the difference between cloud and local services.
They think ChatGPT is running on their phone b/c they don't even know the difference between cloud and local services.
This is a serious misunderstanding I've seen people have when they think 'AI weapons' is that they assume that because they can access ChatGPT on their phone that ChatGPT is *running* on their phone.
It is not, it is running in giant data-centers with huge numbers of bespoke GPUs.
It is not, it is running in giant data-centers with huge numbers of bespoke GPUs.
What people currently call “AI” takes massive data centers that use tons of electricity. That’s not fitting on a small flying robot that runs on a battery, and any remote connection to an AI data center can be jammed.
It’s like AGI hype. Take what exists, imagine it becomes sci fi, and voila.
It’s like AGI hype. Take what exists, imagine it becomes sci fi, and voila.
December 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is downstream of the average person having no idea what computer programs or computers are besides "magic screen that shows pictures and makes sounds and is, like, smart".
They think ChatGPT is running on their phone b/c they don't even know the difference between cloud and local services.
They think ChatGPT is running on their phone b/c they don't even know the difference between cloud and local services.
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Periodic reminder that public understanding of computers and the Internet peaked roughly contemporaneously to the "series of tubes" incident.
Yes, *that* was peak public understanding of infotech.
Yes, *that* was peak public understanding of infotech.
Only getting worse generationally. Non-swe types don’t even know what files and folders are. Everything is an app on a touch screen.
December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Periodic reminder that public understanding of computers and the Internet peaked roughly contemporaneously to the "series of tubes" incident.
Yes, *that* was peak public understanding of infotech.
Yes, *that* was peak public understanding of infotech.
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Lander going after Rep Dan Goldman in NY-10
*BRAD LANDER TO LAUNCH HOUSE BID AS SOON AS WEDNESDAY: POLITICO
*BRAD LANDER TO LAUNCH HOUSE BID AS SOON AS WEDNESDAY: POLITICO
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Lander going after Rep Dan Goldman in NY-10
*BRAD LANDER TO LAUNCH HOUSE BID AS SOON AS WEDNESDAY: POLITICO
*BRAD LANDER TO LAUNCH HOUSE BID AS SOON AS WEDNESDAY: POLITICO
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someone less lazy than me can do the proper math, but there’s probably about 55k arab folks in dearborn, and - what, maybe a third were both eligible and voted? and of that about 15% shifted away from dems
we’re talking like 2k votes. she lost michigan by 80k. this is stupid
we’re talking like 2k votes. she lost michigan by 80k. this is stupid
December 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
someone less lazy than me can do the proper math, but there’s probably about 55k arab folks in dearborn, and - what, maybe a third were both eligible and voted? and of that about 15% shifted away from dems
we’re talking like 2k votes. she lost michigan by 80k. this is stupid
we’re talking like 2k votes. she lost michigan by 80k. this is stupid
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unlimited permian and bakken death
OIL MARKET FACES ‘SUPER GLUT’ AS SUPPLY SURGE HITS PRICES, TRAFIGURA WARNS - FT
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
unlimited permian and bakken death
We accept a level of error from generative AI that would get any even semi-competent professional disqualified as such, and depending on the field, we would arrest and probably try a competent professional with such an error rate
It is so striking to see the disclaimer "AI can make mistakes. Check outputs before using" on every single piece of software. Imagine the equivalent warning label on the Ford Pinto. "The fuel tank ruptures and bursts into deadly flames when crashed. Do not crash the Ford Pinto while driving"
I will be teaching about Ford Pinto case in my sociology of law lecture tomorrow on the risk society & collective harms. It is clear that the development of (gen) #AI fits in same capitalist & risk logic but big difference is that this type of corporate behaviour has become normalised and accepted
December 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We accept a level of error from generative AI that would get any even semi-competent professional disqualified as such, and depending on the field, we would arrest and probably try a competent professional with such an error rate
What's with this administration and bad attempts at pull ups, I'm an accountant who barely works out and I think I could do about this good
December 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
What's with this administration and bad attempts at pull ups, I'm an accountant who barely works out and I think I could do about this good
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Oooh breastfeeding discourse. I’m sure everyone will be comfortable letting “it’s great we have formula because lots of people need it for lots of reasons” and “breastfeeding is probably slightly better for kids” coexist without going crazy.
December 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Oooh breastfeeding discourse. I’m sure everyone will be comfortable letting “it’s great we have formula because lots of people need it for lots of reasons” and “breastfeeding is probably slightly better for kids” coexist without going crazy.
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The idea that, e.g. Kavanaugh’s life would be “ruined” if he merely *remained a federal appellate judge* after being nominated to SCOTUS is usefully prototypical imo
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The idea that, e.g. Kavanaugh’s life would be “ruined” if he merely *remained a federal appellate judge* after being nominated to SCOTUS is usefully prototypical imo
A reminder that she was fired not for fucking RFK Jr, but for not informing her editors or audience, and given her history at this point, it's incredibly safe to say it's her basic MO. That's not personal ethics, that's professional ethics.
Possibly the only thing more freakish than Nuzzi's prose is the contortions her defenders twist themselves into. "She's not just hot, but she definitely is hot, while also being a vulnerable smol child. Also, criticizing her is sexist."
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A reminder that she was fired not for fucking RFK Jr, but for not informing her editors or audience, and given her history at this point, it's incredibly safe to say it's her basic MO. That's not personal ethics, that's professional ethics.
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some significant part of this is just catch-all fear for “this is not the child I ordered” I think
Oh, here's a big surprise. The transphobes don't believe in ADHD either.
then, the transphobes , feeling victorious at how many people they have made unhappy and despairing in the previous week, move on to anything else that has a spectrum and the possibility of more colours than they can conceive - such hateful people - they cannot understand anything that is not THEM
December 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
some significant part of this is just catch-all fear for “this is not the child I ordered” I think
My quibble is that its not 'see this person naked' its 'put this person in a high fidelity porno of any kind your mind can put into a prompt'
cannot stress enough how bad it is to give teenage boys a "see this person naked" button. massive, multi-axis disaster
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’ www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
December 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
My quibble is that its not 'see this person naked' its 'put this person in a high fidelity porno of any kind your mind can put into a prompt'
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cannot stress enough how bad it is to give teenage boys a "see this person naked" button. massive, multi-axis disaster
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’ www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’
The use of ‘nudify’ apps is becoming more and more prevalent, with hundreds of teachers having seen images created by pupils, often of their peers. The fallout is huge – and growing fast
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:20 AM
cannot stress enough how bad it is to give teenage boys a "see this person naked" button. massive, multi-axis disaster
I'm glad that now that he's re-elected the Times has goofy pictures of him that look old
December 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I'm glad that now that he's re-elected the Times has goofy pictures of him that look old
Honestly all of these guys being obviously high off of their gourds and the fact that he's going to die soon are the two points of optimism I have about America. These guys aren't titans of industry, they're just dudes on ket
December 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Honestly all of these guys being obviously high off of their gourds and the fact that he's going to die soon are the two points of optimism I have about America. These guys aren't titans of industry, they're just dudes on ket
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Never forget that David Zaslav murdered that company at the company's request. It was written right into his contract!
I remember very clearly lots of people telling me some years ago that Netflix was in deep trouble from HBO MAX and this is a very funny coda to all of that
Also David Zaslav is maybe the most calamitously bad executive in media
Also David Zaslav is maybe the most calamitously bad executive in media
Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO.
https://cnn.it/48TBytK
https://cnn.it/48TBytK
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Never forget that David Zaslav murdered that company at the company's request. It was written right into his contract!
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the thing is that blowing up drug boats is just murder. no law licenses it. it is just war crimes. but to say out loud what the penalty for committing them is puts us in the position of accusing high government officials of capital crimes.
it is critically important to be able to say the obvious.
it is critically important to be able to say the obvious.
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
the thing is that blowing up drug boats is just murder. no law licenses it. it is just war crimes. but to say out loud what the penalty for committing them is puts us in the position of accusing high government officials of capital crimes.
it is critically important to be able to say the obvious.
it is critically important to be able to say the obvious.
I remember very clearly lots of people telling me some years ago that Netflix was in deep trouble from HBO MAX and this is a very funny coda to all of that
Also David Zaslav is maybe the most calamitously bad executive in media
Also David Zaslav is maybe the most calamitously bad executive in media
December 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I remember very clearly lots of people telling me some years ago that Netflix was in deep trouble from HBO MAX and this is a very funny coda to all of that
Also David Zaslav is maybe the most calamitously bad executive in media
Also David Zaslav is maybe the most calamitously bad executive in media
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I am seeing some comments like “what if pro athletes really did kiss???” and I am excited for those people to learn about the WNBA
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I am seeing some comments like “what if pro athletes really did kiss???” and I am excited for those people to learn about the WNBA
A not-inconsiderable part of my life and job, truly my occupation in life, is reassuring people as a professional that despite the scary IRS letter they are not in trouble yet, only for them to completely ignore me and freak out anyways
December 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A not-inconsiderable part of my life and job, truly my occupation in life, is reassuring people as a professional that despite the scary IRS letter they are not in trouble yet, only for them to completely ignore me and freak out anyways
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One has to assume Fishback knew this would become public if he ran.
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
One has to assume Fishback knew this would become public if he ran.
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They met via Incubate Debate, the fake Alternative Debate Program that Fishback created bc NFL/NSDAs were supposedly too woke. In other words, Fishback created a fake program for high schoolers as a way to find an underage girlfriend.
December 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
They met via Incubate Debate, the fake Alternative Debate Program that Fishback created bc NFL/NSDAs were supposedly too woke. In other words, Fishback created a fake program for high schoolers as a way to find an underage girlfriend.
Article 5 is dead
*US SETS 2027 DEADLINE FOR EUROPE-LED NATO DEFENSE: REUTERS
*US MAY STOP SOME NATO COOPERATION IF EUROPE FAILS DEADLINE:RTRS
*REUTERS CITES FIVE PEOPLE FAMILIAR WITH MATTER ON NATO DEADLINE
*US MAY STOP SOME NATO COOPERATION IF EUROPE FAILS DEADLINE:RTRS
*REUTERS CITES FIVE PEOPLE FAMILIAR WITH MATTER ON NATO DEADLINE
Exclusive: US sets 2027 deadline for Europe-led NATO defense, officials say
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week,...
www.reuters.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Article 5 is dead
Its been remarkable the spine of the rank and file Federal Judiciary particularly when compared to the Calvinball Roberts Court
December 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Its been remarkable the spine of the rank and file Federal Judiciary particularly when compared to the Calvinball Roberts Court