Matthew J (is) Tired
@matthewjkuiper.bsky.social
Religion Prof. Islam, South Asia, Middle East. Fascinated by religious actors & movements in modernity. Two books on Islamic da'wa (mission, propagation). Other words in sundry other places. Opinions my own; not speaking for my employer.
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We are living in a time of massive underreaction.
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I’ll be right back there in 3-4 weeks. Devastating floods and landslides. The increasing major storm events are from climate change. www.reuters.com/business/env...
Indonesia races to evacuate stranded residents as flood death toll hits 61
Rescuers on Indonesia's flood- and landslide-hit Sumatra island rushed on Thursday to pull stranded residents out of fast-flowing muddy waters that smashed through homes and forced thousands of people...
www.reuters.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I’ll be right back there in 3-4 weeks. Devastating floods and landslides. The increasing major storm events are from climate change. www.reuters.com/business/env...
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Another example of how AI - a supposedly productivity-enhancing technology - is creating more work for others and overwhelming/polluting communal goods.
In light of record submission rates and a large volume of AI-generated slop, SocArXiv recently implemented a policy requiring ORCIDs linked in the OSF profile of submitting authors, and narrowing our focus to social science subjects. Today we are taking two more steps:
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November 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Another example of how AI - a supposedly productivity-enhancing technology - is creating more work for others and overwhelming/polluting communal goods.
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I spend nearly 15% of my income on medical costs even with “good insurance.” No one in the family has cancer or was in a severe accident… just meds and going to doctors.
I can’t even imagine what someone with no insurance, or whose ACA premiums are jumping, are paying.
I can’t even imagine what someone with no insurance, or whose ACA premiums are jumping, are paying.
Politico on the rising number of Americans facing catastrophic medical insurance costs: "The Trump economy is not focusing on the root causes of why health care costs are so high in this country."
Americans are buckling under medical bills. It could get worse.
Charities that help people pay for care say demand is way up. That’s before scheduled Medicaid and Obamacare cuts take effect.
www.politico.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I spend nearly 15% of my income on medical costs even with “good insurance.” No one in the family has cancer or was in a severe accident… just meds and going to doctors.
I can’t even imagine what someone with no insurance, or whose ACA premiums are jumping, are paying.
I can’t even imagine what someone with no insurance, or whose ACA premiums are jumping, are paying.
Good analysis, confirming what has been crystal clear from the start.
“Taking apart a network, experts said, requires capturing people and interrogating them to find out the financiers and leaders. By blowing up the boats, the United States is also destroying the intelligence and evidence.”
“Taking apart a network, experts said, requires capturing people and interrogating them to find out the financiers and leaders. By blowing up the boats, the United States is also destroying the intelligence and evidence.”
Intelligence on U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Is Limited
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Good analysis, confirming what has been crystal clear from the start.
“Taking apart a network, experts said, requires capturing people and interrogating them to find out the financiers and leaders. By blowing up the boats, the United States is also destroying the intelligence and evidence.”
“Taking apart a network, experts said, requires capturing people and interrogating them to find out the financiers and leaders. By blowing up the boats, the United States is also destroying the intelligence and evidence.”
This would be their garbage reaction and “plan.”
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This would be their garbage reaction and “plan.”
“In recent weeks, signs have emerged that the international community is easing pressure on Israel.”
IOW, the “ceasefire” has successfully diverted int’l attention from the ongoing atrocities & ceasefire violations. As designed(?), an unjustified attitude of “everything’s cool now” has taken hold.
IOW, the “ceasefire” has successfully diverted int’l attention from the ongoing atrocities & ceasefire violations. As designed(?), an unjustified attitude of “everything’s cool now” has taken hold.
New from Amnesty International:
“Today despite a reduction in scale of attacks, and some limited improvements, there has been no meaningful change in the conditions Israel is inflicting on Palestinians in Gaza and no evidence to indicate that Israel’s intent has changed.”
“Today despite a reduction in scale of attacks, and some limited improvements, there has been no meaningful change in the conditions Israel is inflicting on Palestinians in Gaza and no evidence to indicate that Israel’s intent has changed.”
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite ceasefire
More than a month after a ceasefire was announced and all living Israeli hostages were released, Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by c...
www.amnesty.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
“In recent weeks, signs have emerged that the international community is easing pressure on Israel.”
IOW, the “ceasefire” has successfully diverted int’l attention from the ongoing atrocities & ceasefire violations. As designed(?), an unjustified attitude of “everything’s cool now” has taken hold.
IOW, the “ceasefire” has successfully diverted int’l attention from the ongoing atrocities & ceasefire violations. As designed(?), an unjustified attitude of “everything’s cool now” has taken hold.
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My annual traveling turkeys post! What do you do when a New World bird visits the Mughal court? Paint it in miniature, of course! This essay by Neha Vermani follows the Muslim reception of our feathered friends.
www.folger.edu/blogs/shakes...
www.folger.edu/blogs/shakes...
The turkey's journey from the Atlantic to the early modern Islamic world | Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...
www.folger.edu
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
My annual traveling turkeys post! What do you do when a New World bird visits the Mughal court? Paint it in miniature, of course! This essay by Neha Vermani follows the Muslim reception of our feathered friends.
www.folger.edu/blogs/shakes...
www.folger.edu/blogs/shakes...
November 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The death of two national guardsmen is a horrific tragedy.
It is also an orchestrated tragedy by a president hellbent on creating a tinder box environment across the country.
It is also an orchestrated tragedy by a president hellbent on creating a tinder box environment across the country.
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The death of two national guardsmen is a horrific tragedy.
It is also an orchestrated tragedy by a president hellbent on creating a tinder box environment across the country.
It is also an orchestrated tragedy by a president hellbent on creating a tinder box environment across the country.
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This would be a small, but welcome step.
EU rethinks UAE trade deal over alleged arms sales to Sudan – DW – 11/26/2025
Members of the European Parliament demand that the EU end talks with the UAE over a trade deal. The UAE is suspected of sending arms to a Sudanese paramilitary accused of war crimes, which the Emirati...
www.dw.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
This would be a small, but welcome step.
And/or sign up for free trial, telling oneself to cancel said trial, and then forgetting until one sees $69.99 charge on statement
TV twenty years ago: turn it on, watch something
TV now: turn it on, download app, enter PIN, hope internet works, pay per channel, wait for updates…
TV now: turn it on, download app, enter PIN, hope internet works, pay per channel, wait for updates…
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
And/or sign up for free trial, telling oneself to cancel said trial, and then forgetting until one sees $69.99 charge on statement
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Paging @columnist.bsky.social. Even if it's apocryphal, it's a gem.
November 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Paging @columnist.bsky.social. Even if it's apocryphal, it's a gem.
New from Amnesty International:
“Today despite a reduction in scale of attacks, and some limited improvements, there has been no meaningful change in the conditions Israel is inflicting on Palestinians in Gaza and no evidence to indicate that Israel’s intent has changed.”
“Today despite a reduction in scale of attacks, and some limited improvements, there has been no meaningful change in the conditions Israel is inflicting on Palestinians in Gaza and no evidence to indicate that Israel’s intent has changed.”
Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues unabated despite ceasefire
More than a month after a ceasefire was announced and all living Israeli hostages were released, Israeli authorities are still committing genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, by c...
www.amnesty.org
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
New from Amnesty International:
“Today despite a reduction in scale of attacks, and some limited improvements, there has been no meaningful change in the conditions Israel is inflicting on Palestinians in Gaza and no evidence to indicate that Israel’s intent has changed.”
“Today despite a reduction in scale of attacks, and some limited improvements, there has been no meaningful change in the conditions Israel is inflicting on Palestinians in Gaza and no evidence to indicate that Israel’s intent has changed.”
This would be a small, but welcome step.
EU rethinks UAE trade deal over alleged arms sales to Sudan – DW – 11/26/2025
Members of the European Parliament demand that the EU end talks with the UAE over a trade deal. The UAE is suspected of sending arms to a Sudanese paramilitary accused of war crimes, which the Emirati...
www.dw.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
This would be a small, but welcome step.
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My book _Traces of the Prophets: Relics and Sacred Spaces in Early Islam_ is finally coming out in a much-more-reasonably-priced paperback in December. And you can take 30% off that with this discount code. Reviewers are calling it “good” etc
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-traces-...
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-traces-...
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
My book _Traces of the Prophets: Relics and Sacred Spaces in Early Islam_ is finally coming out in a much-more-reasonably-priced paperback in December. And you can take 30% off that with this discount code. Reviewers are calling it “good” etc
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-traces-...
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-traces-...
A letter to the editor with some points worth discussing. The title does not really match the content. There’s really no question of “worshipping” or not.
But if anything, the letter’s content unwittingly proves the need for robust liberal arts/humanities programs.
But if anything, the letter’s content unwittingly proves the need for robust liberal arts/humanities programs.
It’s time to stop worshipping the liberal arts | Letters
Letters: While such institutions have intrinsic value, that doesn’t mean they are entitled to be socially favoured or economically exceptional for ever, says Jianyang Geng
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 AM
A letter to the editor with some points worth discussing. The title does not really match the content. There’s really no question of “worshipping” or not.
But if anything, the letter’s content unwittingly proves the need for robust liberal arts/humanities programs.
But if anything, the letter’s content unwittingly proves the need for robust liberal arts/humanities programs.
“The rise of the creator economy has blurred the line between the personal and the performative.”
Really enjoyed a short piece in the recent Time magazine by @taylorcrumpton.bsky.social These opening lines on the frankly out-of-control “content creator”/“influencer” economy are excellent.
Really enjoyed a short piece in the recent Time magazine by @taylorcrumpton.bsky.social These opening lines on the frankly out-of-control “content creator”/“influencer” economy are excellent.
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
“The rise of the creator economy has blurred the line between the personal and the performative.”
Really enjoyed a short piece in the recent Time magazine by @taylorcrumpton.bsky.social These opening lines on the frankly out-of-control “content creator”/“influencer” economy are excellent.
Really enjoyed a short piece in the recent Time magazine by @taylorcrumpton.bsky.social These opening lines on the frankly out-of-control “content creator”/“influencer” economy are excellent.
Because… of course they did (use it), and of course it did (undermine accuracy)
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis wrote the footnote in a 223-page opinion issued last week, noting that the practice of using ChatGPT to write use-of-force reports undermines agents’ credibility and “may explain the inaccuracy of these reports.”
Judge’s Footnote on Immigration Agents Using AI in Chicago Area Raises Accuracy and Privacy Concerns
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis wrote the footnote in a 223-page opinion issued last week, noting that the practice of using ChatGPT to write use-of-force reports undermines agents’ credibility and “ma...
news.wttw.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Because… of course they did (use it), and of course it did (undermine accuracy)
Well, good to know the Pope endorses my no-AI-for-homework (or anything else in my courses) policy. He’s not wrong.
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 6:45 PM
Well, good to know the Pope endorses my no-AI-for-homework (or anything else in my courses) policy. He’s not wrong.
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I just want everyone to know that Dove chocolate tastes way better than their soap.
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I just want everyone to know that Dove chocolate tastes way better than their soap.
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"Raúl" sent us this photo of his crew harvesting celery in Soledad, CA. "We must cut very quickly. We stay bent over is this allows us to harvest more rapidly. We need to harvest more than 1,000 boxes this day." #WeFeedYou
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"Raúl" sent us this photo of his crew harvesting celery in Soledad, CA. "We must cut very quickly. We stay bent over is this allows us to harvest more rapidly. We need to harvest more than 1,000 boxes this day." #WeFeedYou
“District Judge Sara Ellis issued a sweeping, 233-page written opinion…” noting that “federal immigration agents unleashed “indiscriminate” force… across the Chicago area… and defended the aggressive tactics by repeatedly lying, deceiving the public and making claims disproven by their own evidence”
The feds repeatedly lied and misled the public during Chicago's immigration crackdown, a federal judge ruled in a scathing opinion. blockclubchi.co/3JVoFWJ
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“District Judge Sara Ellis issued a sweeping, 233-page written opinion…” noting that “federal immigration agents unleashed “indiscriminate” force… across the Chicago area… and defended the aggressive tactics by repeatedly lying, deceiving the public and making claims disproven by their own evidence”
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The alt text. Please read the alt text.
can't believe this ancient mesopotamia shoe wearing ass said people need to dress up at the airport
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The alt text. Please read the alt text.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷