William
@lwwithpride.bsky.social
He/him. PhD. Progressive politics (centrism has failed), literacy expert, reader, hiker, nature lover, Lord of the Rings, queer fiction, atheist. 🏳️🌈 🌈 On Turrbal/Jugerra land - sovereignty was never ceded. Photos: Madrid & Yosemite 💚. Some adult content.
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William
@lwwithpride.bsky.social
· Dec 1
Growing up in a heteronormative, homophobic time, it took me a long time to realise who I am, even longer to eventually come out. Feeling isolated and different shapes what you believe, your music and reading preferences…and I could go on. That’s why I’m a progressive and feel passionately…1/2
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This infuriates me.
They're embedding an AI in Kindles that is empowered to analyze our books without our permission and tell the reader about them....likely inaccurately.
We have no recourse.
writerbeware.blog/2025/12/12/k...
They're embedding an AI in Kindles that is empowered to analyze our books without our permission and tell the reader about them....likely inaccurately.
We have no recourse.
writerbeware.blog/2025/12/12/k...
Kindle's New Gen AI-Powered "Ask This Book" Feature Raises Rights Concerns - Writer Beware
In a recent press release, Amazon noted that some new features were coming to Kindle. We’re adding new AI-powered reading features that preserve the magic of reading on Kindle. Story So Far lets you c...
writerbeware.blog
December 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
This infuriates me.
They're embedding an AI in Kindles that is empowered to analyze our books without our permission and tell the reader about them....likely inaccurately.
We have no recourse.
writerbeware.blog/2025/12/12/k...
They're embedding an AI in Kindles that is empowered to analyze our books without our permission and tell the reader about them....likely inaccurately.
We have no recourse.
writerbeware.blog/2025/12/12/k...
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Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks in what Repro Uncensored call one of the “biggest waves of censorship” on its platforms in years.
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Meta has removed or restricted dozens of accounts belonging to abortion access providers, queer groups and reproductive health organisations in the past weeks in what Repro Uncensored call one of the “biggest waves of censorship” on its platforms in years.
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"The takedowns and restrictions began in October and targeted the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts of more than 50 organisations worldwide ... in what appears to be a growing push by Meta to limit reproductive health and queer content across its platforms."
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"The takedowns and restrictions began in October and targeted the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts of more than 50 organisations worldwide ... in what appears to be a growing push by Meta to limit reproductive health and queer content across its platforms."
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a momentary interlude from the news cycle to share that my book with @arielbogle.bsky.social CONSPIRACY NATION has been shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards non-fiction prize
December 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
a momentary interlude from the news cycle to share that my book with @arielbogle.bsky.social CONSPIRACY NATION has been shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards non-fiction prize
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The 15-year-old can't use TikTok, but is comforted by the fact he’ll be old enough to watch a thousand ads from Sportsbet about the latest odds at Randwick.
theshovel.com.au/2024/11/11/t...
theshovel.com.au/2024/11/11/t...
Teens Facing Social Media Ban Relieved They’ll Still Be Able to Watch Gambling Ads — The Shovel
“Social media causes anxiety and depression, ruins relationships and is incredibly addictive. On the other hand, gambling does all those things too wields enormous power over governments. So it makes ...
theshovel.com.au
December 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The 15-year-old can't use TikTok, but is comforted by the fact he’ll be old enough to watch a thousand ads from Sportsbet about the latest odds at Randwick.
theshovel.com.au/2024/11/11/t...
theshovel.com.au/2024/11/11/t...
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The good thing is now all that disinformation on social media that has rotted the brains of half the people over 60 will be gone, right?
December 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The good thing is now all that disinformation on social media that has rotted the brains of half the people over 60 will be gone, right?
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Pepys' diary, December 10, 2025:
Accosted this morning by hordes of desperate urchins begging to borrow my phone for a quick social media fix. Had to beat them off with a stick.
Accosted this morning by hordes of desperate urchins begging to borrow my phone for a quick social media fix. Had to beat them off with a stick.
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Pepys' diary, December 10, 2025:
Accosted this morning by hordes of desperate urchins begging to borrow my phone for a quick social media fix. Had to beat them off with a stick.
Accosted this morning by hordes of desperate urchins begging to borrow my phone for a quick social media fix. Had to beat them off with a stick.
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The 'socialist case for nuclear power' is just.........the normal half-arsed blurted-out grab-bag of talking points used by conservatives, climate deniers and ultra-capitalist tech bros for decades?
At least put some effort in???
archive.ph/wip/49rzD
At least put some effort in???
archive.ph/wip/49rzD
December 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The 'socialist case for nuclear power' is just.........the normal half-arsed blurted-out grab-bag of talking points used by conservatives, climate deniers and ultra-capitalist tech bros for decades?
At least put some effort in???
archive.ph/wip/49rzD
At least put some effort in???
archive.ph/wip/49rzD
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Ohara Koson (Japanese, 1877–1945)
"Egret in the Rain", 1928.
Color Woodcut, 39 × 25.8 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Egret in the Rain", 1928.
Color Woodcut, 39 × 25.8 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
December 9, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Ohara Koson (Japanese, 1877–1945)
"Egret in the Rain", 1928.
Color Woodcut, 39 × 25.8 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
"Egret in the Rain", 1928.
Color Woodcut, 39 × 25.8 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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December 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Social Media Ban
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The Australien Government has made an ad about the Social Media Ban for Under-16s, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
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Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Sorry, but why the fuck would we do this? Why move AI into this very human art form? What do AI developers think humans will be doing when we’re all freed from working? Attending performance where we can watch robot clowns?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
A robot walks into a bar: can a Melbourne researcher get AI to do comedy?
Machines can be funny when they mistakenly bump into things – but standup is a tough gig even for humans
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Sorry, but why the fuck would we do this? Why move AI into this very human art form? What do AI developers think humans will be doing when we’re all freed from working? Attending performance where we can watch robot clowns?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for his imaginative, genre-shifting designs, has died at 96.
Architect Frank Gehry’s iconic works in photos
Architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for his imaginative, genre-shifting designs, has died at 96. He is known for iconic works such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
bit.ly
December 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for his imaginative, genre-shifting designs, has died at 96.
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Yosemite Valley never disappoints #elcapitan #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitevalley #yose #rangeoflight #sierra #sierranevada #landscapephotography
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Yosemite Valley never disappoints #elcapitan #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitevalley #yose #rangeoflight #sierra #sierranevada #landscapephotography
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This whole convo is fantastic - 1.5 hours of very informative chat on climate justice vs the gross economics of tech
Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social
youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social
youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This whole convo is fantastic - 1.5 hours of very informative chat on climate justice vs the gross economics of tech
Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social
youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
Ft @naomiaklein.bsky.social @profwhw.bsky.social @profhvdv.bsky.social, hosted at @ccj-ubc.bsky.social
youtu.be/27BHQhkK52I
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#theausinstitute
“We live in one of the richest countries in the world, that can afford to drop a lazy $360 billion on a bad idea . . . yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care, apparently, so many of these things are unaffordable.” - Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO at The Australia Institute
“We live in one of the richest countries in the world, that can afford to drop a lazy $360 billion on a bad idea . . . yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care, apparently, so many of these things are unaffordable.” - Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO at The Australia Institute
December 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
#theausinstitute
“We live in one of the richest countries in the world, that can afford to drop a lazy $360 billion on a bad idea . . . yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care, apparently, so many of these things are unaffordable.” - Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO at The Australia Institute
“We live in one of the richest countries in the world, that can afford to drop a lazy $360 billion on a bad idea . . . yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care, apparently, so many of these things are unaffordable.” - Dr Richard Denniss, co-CEO at The Australia Institute
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Good NYT article about the lacking creativity of generative text
Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Good NYT article about the lacking creativity of generative text
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Yet another TV show with an all-LGBTQ+ cast of incredible actors, writers, and producers has been canceled after just one season.
https://mrf.lu/RxYc
https://mrf.lu/RxYc
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Yet another TV show with an all-LGBTQ+ cast of incredible actors, writers, and producers has been canceled after just one season.
https://mrf.lu/RxYc
https://mrf.lu/RxYc
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FACT OF THE DAY. 4 December 1948. George Orwell completed the final draft of his landmark novel 1984 which depicts a totalitarian tyranny ruled by Big Brother and supported by a pervasive secret police operating blanket surveillance of the entire population.
youtu.be/eFvuzu8vtY8?si… via @YouTube
youtu.be/eFvuzu8vtY8?si… via @YouTube
George Orwell's 1984: Why it still matters - BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
https://youtu.be/eFvuzu8vtY8?si…
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 4 December 1948. George Orwell completed the final draft of his landmark novel 1984 which depicts a totalitarian tyranny ruled by Big Brother and supported by a pervasive secret police operating blanket surveillance of the entire population.
youtu.be/eFvuzu8vtY8?si… via @YouTube
youtu.be/eFvuzu8vtY8?si… via @YouTube
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i strongly, strongly believe that good writing is downstream of clear thinking and a strong understanding of the subject matter at hand. without fail, tortured writing comes from writers who don’t know and can’t think clearly about anything.
Oh man! This paragraph is brutal. The best thing about this review is it's not trying to be mean. It's just listing how bad the writing is.
December 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
i strongly, strongly believe that good writing is downstream of clear thinking and a strong understanding of the subject matter at hand. without fail, tortured writing comes from writers who don’t know and can’t think clearly about anything.
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Sex, Gender And Identity Questions Will Be Included In The Next Australian Census 👇
December 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Sex, Gender And Identity Questions Will Be Included In The Next Australian Census 👇
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Speaking of gay dramas based on novels I recommend Invisible Boys. It’s Australian and the first season came out earlier this year.
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Speaking of gay dramas based on novels I recommend Invisible Boys. It’s Australian and the first season came out earlier this year.