James
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follow my friends Mohammed @mohadajayab.bsky.social and Mahmoud @tahany1287601.bsky.social
follow my friends Mohammed @mohadajayab.bsky.social and Mahmoud @tahany1287601.bsky.social
So good. And would make a great trio of readings on the fundamentally embodied nature of consciousness/cognition/"intelligence" with these two pre-chatgpt essays: 1) "Artificial intelligence research may have hit a dead end"
November 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
So good. And would make a great trio of readings on the fundamentally embodied nature of consciousness/cognition/"intelligence" with these two pre-chatgpt essays: 1) "Artificial intelligence research may have hit a dead end"
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Not the main point, but throughout this article the authors disclose the conviction history of almost every CO abuse victim they interviewed, a practice that is editorially superfluous and ethically obscene—a violation of, yes, privacy that papers routinely subject incarcerated people to. 1/
““The abuse has been worse since the strike,” said Duane Brown, 44, who is serving 30 years to life for murder and said guards at Green Haven Correctional Facility had beaten him to unconsciousness in September.”
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Not the main point, but throughout this article the authors disclose the conviction history of almost every CO abuse victim they interviewed, a practice that is editorially superfluous and ethically obscene—a violation of, yes, privacy that papers routinely subject incarcerated people to. 1/
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i get that the past two popes also had cranky uncle energy but this still whips
Don't let AI do your homework, Pope Leo tells US youth reut.rs/48tKTYY
Don't let AI do your homework, Pope Leo tells US youth
Artificial intelligence may be a useful tool for learning, but don't use it for your homework, Pope Leo told about 15,000 U.S. youth during a question-and-answer session on Friday.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
i get that the past two popes also had cranky uncle energy but this still whips
Stealing this from Pasolini for my classes
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Stealing this from Pasolini for my classes
I'm always heartened to hear good news from Mohammed, who's working with incredible steadfastness at getting his degree amid an ongoing genocide. If you're able to, please consider supporting his survival and education here: chuffed.org/project/gomo...
November 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I'm always heartened to hear good news from Mohammed, who's working with incredible steadfastness at getting his degree amid an ongoing genocide. If you're able to, please consider supporting his survival and education here: chuffed.org/project/gomo...
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The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
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New York AG James said she's received complaints of stores in her state refusing EBT cards and has already sent out several cease and desist letters. Stores are not allowed to refuse SNAP benefits. If this happens to you, call the AG's hotline to report at 1-800-771-7755.
November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
New York AG James said she's received complaints of stores in her state refusing EBT cards and has already sent out several cease and desist letters. Stores are not allowed to refuse SNAP benefits. If this happens to you, call the AG's hotline to report at 1-800-771-7755.
Ahhh I've been looking for an event like this and it's in my neighborhood, but right at the time of my Saturday class :( someone else go and fold a few for me!
Hang out with incredible comix folks @attackerman.bsky.social @julioanta.bsky.social @benkahncomics.bsky.social @fredvanlente.bsky.social @wendyxu.bsky.social and me on 11/15 in Brooklyn! Fold zines! Have fun! NO ICE IN NYC!
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblen...
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblen...
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ahhh I've been looking for an event like this and it's in my neighborhood, but right at the time of my Saturday class :( someone else go and fold a few for me!
Mahmoud is asking for help covering $450 of his brother's university fees this semester (his uncle has kindly loaned them $637.32). I think we can get this covered for them!
chuffed.org/project/1336...
@mommunism.bsky.social @satwatr.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1336...
@mommunism.bsky.social @satwatr.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Mahmoud is asking for help covering $450 of his brother's university fees this semester (his uncle has kindly loaned them $637.32). I think we can get this covered for them!
chuffed.org/project/1336...
@mommunism.bsky.social @satwatr.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1336...
@mommunism.bsky.social @satwatr.bsky.social
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
Great piece from @hellgatenyc.com on registering people to vote at Rikers
Voting for Mayor From Rikers
It's way harder than it should be—but we talked to some voters who were able to overcome the obstacles this year.
hellgatenyc.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Great piece from @hellgatenyc.com on registering people to vote at Rikers
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With SNAP/EBT cuts looming I highly recommend downloading this app! Basically restaurants and other food businesses will have available bags of random food they don’t wanna waste for ppl to buy for hella cheap! This has saved me sooooo many times when I only have $5 and need some food.
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
With SNAP/EBT cuts looming I highly recommend downloading this app! Basically restaurants and other food businesses will have available bags of random food they don’t wanna waste for ppl to buy for hella cheap! This has saved me sooooo many times when I only have $5 and need some food.
One thing I've tried to prepare myself to do if I see this happening with no rapid response nearby: approach the person if possible & ask their full name + a phone number for a loved one, so at least someone knows what's happened. Easier said than done for many reasons, but it's what I've got.
I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.
October 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
One thing I've tried to prepare myself to do if I see this happening with no rapid response nearby: approach the person if possible & ask their full name + a phone number for a loved one, so at least someone knows what's happened. Easier said than done for many reasons, but it's what I've got.
Please support my wonderful friend Mahmoud and his family ❤️
Celebrating our amazing brother! He graduated high school with a GPA of 87.3% in the science stream. His big dream is to study dentistry. We're from Gaza, and due to the difficult circumstances, we need help paying our first semester's university fees. More details in the first comment.
October 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Please support my wonderful friend Mahmoud and his family ❤️
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if you want to defend the working class? buy out a street vendor’s cart so they don’t have to choose between their income or kidnapping by ICE
October 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
if you want to defend the working class? buy out a street vendor’s cart so they don’t have to choose between their income or kidnapping by ICE
and the weight we once / thought a burden turns out to form / the pulse of our life and the compass for our brain
October 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
and the weight we once / thought a burden turns out to form / the pulse of our life and the compass for our brain
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you don't understand. as someone who isn't inherently good at art, stealing paintings from the museum is the *only* way i'm able to express myself creatively. i wouldn't be able to paint beautiful portraits. but by breaking into a museum and stealing the paintings, now i am
August 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
you don't understand. as someone who isn't inherently good at art, stealing paintings from the museum is the *only* way i'm able to express myself creatively. i wouldn't be able to paint beautiful portraits. but by breaking into a museum and stealing the paintings, now i am
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Very sad about the loss of D’Angelo, such a wonderful artist with the voice of angel. Voodoo and Black Messiah are two of the best albums of all time, both very important to me in college
October 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Gaza fishermen able to fish for first time thanks to sumud flotilla distraction
they STILL FED MY PEOPLE. 🥹
they STILL FED MY PEOPLE. 🥹
October 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Dear friends,
As have become a habit, I mark each #autumnequinox by sharing a small poem by Xin Qiji. I also start my translation cycle of Chinese and Japanese poems and prose that mark the twenty-four lunisolar micro-seasons. Translation notes blogged here:
#everynightapoem
As have become a habit, I mark each #autumnequinox by sharing a small poem by Xin Qiji. I also start my translation cycle of Chinese and Japanese poems and prose that mark the twenty-four lunisolar micro-seasons. Translation notes blogged here:
#everynightapoem
September 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Dear friends,
As have become a habit, I mark each #autumnequinox by sharing a small poem by Xin Qiji. I also start my translation cycle of Chinese and Japanese poems and prose that mark the twenty-four lunisolar micro-seasons. Translation notes blogged here:
#everynightapoem
As have become a habit, I mark each #autumnequinox by sharing a small poem by Xin Qiji. I also start my translation cycle of Chinese and Japanese poems and prose that mark the twenty-four lunisolar micro-seasons. Translation notes blogged here:
#everynightapoem
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Mahmoud’s account has been deleted again on Bluesky. He’s struggling to raise funds for his family. Please can you help by sharing and/or donating. Thank you 🙏🏽
He’s been verified by @mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1336...
He’s been verified by @mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1336...
September 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Mahmoud’s account has been deleted again on Bluesky. He’s struggling to raise funds for his family. Please can you help by sharing and/or donating. Thank you 🙏🏽
He’s been verified by @mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1336...
He’s been verified by @mommunism.bsky.social
chuffed.org/project/1336...