Dr. McPixie
@spurll.com
Family medicine resident living and working in Treaty One territory. Former software dev. Host of the Life, the Universe & Everything Else podcast. On Mastodon @[email protected].
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Dr. McPixie
@spurll.com
· Nov 24
Free Palestine.
Protect trans kids.
Be kind to each other.
Protect trans kids.
Be kind to each other.
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Actually understanding how LLMs/genAI works must be a disqualifying attribute for this job.
Because, again, it does not think. It's a complex set of probabilities spitting out glamorized predictive text. It can never be sentient.
These people are like a deranged cyberpunk techno cult.
Because, again, it does not think. It's a complex set of probabilities spitting out glamorized predictive text. It can never be sentient.
These people are like a deranged cyberpunk techno cult.
Anthropic's philosopher, Amanda Askell, says she worries that AI might not 'feel that loved' and grow up feeling 'always judged.'
Anthropic's philosopher says we don't know for sure if AI can feel
Anthropic's philosopher, Amanda Askell, says she worries that AI might not 'feel that loved' and grow up feeling 'always judged.'
www.businessinsider.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Actually understanding how LLMs/genAI works must be a disqualifying attribute for this job.
Because, again, it does not think. It's a complex set of probabilities spitting out glamorized predictive text. It can never be sentient.
These people are like a deranged cyberpunk techno cult.
Because, again, it does not think. It's a complex set of probabilities spitting out glamorized predictive text. It can never be sentient.
These people are like a deranged cyberpunk techno cult.
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Israel’s parliament is voting on extrajudicial race-based hangings in 2026 www.trtworld.com/article/9136...
January 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Israel’s parliament is voting on extrajudicial race-based hangings in 2026 www.trtworld.com/article/9136...
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NEWS: @nationalnurses.bsky.social “demands Congress abolish ICE entirely. We will be doing everything in our power to vote out any elected official who supports funding for this all-out assault on the health, safety, and civil rights of our people.”
National Nurses United (@nationalnurses.bsky.social)
The largest RN union in U.S. history, with more than 225,000 nurses nationwide.
nationalnurses.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 5:33 AM
NEWS: @nationalnurses.bsky.social “demands Congress abolish ICE entirely. We will be doing everything in our power to vote out any elected official who supports funding for this all-out assault on the health, safety, and civil rights of our people.”
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Remember kids, nobody has to give the other 11 jurors a speech about what jury nullification is, they can just say “I dunno, prosecution’s story isn’t adding up,” and “sure, maybe, but the judge said ‘beyond reasonable doubt,’ does anyone else have reasonable doubts this was the guy?”
January 25, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Remember kids, nobody has to give the other 11 jurors a speech about what jury nullification is, they can just say “I dunno, prosecution’s story isn’t adding up,” and “sure, maybe, but the judge said ‘beyond reasonable doubt,’ does anyone else have reasonable doubts this was the guy?”
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If this is what they do when they're out on the street with people pointing cameras at them, what do you think is happening inside the ICE prison camps that they keep denying Members of Congress access to?
January 25, 2026 at 7:20 AM
If this is what they do when they're out on the street with people pointing cameras at them, what do you think is happening inside the ICE prison camps that they keep denying Members of Congress access to?
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We all just saw about six different angles of ICE murdering a guy who himself was filming them, but sure, you think body cameras will make all the difference.
How stupid do they think we are?
How stupid do they think we are?
Republicans have blocked every proposal to rein in ICE, but they're happy to let Democrats spend your tax money to equip ICE mercenaries with body cameras. Why? Because they know body cams won't restrain ICE any more than they do cops:
crimethinc.com/bodycams
Don't try to reform ICE. Abolish them.
crimethinc.com/bodycams
Don't try to reform ICE. Abolish them.
January 25, 2026 at 7:17 AM
We all just saw about six different angles of ICE murdering a guy who himself was filming them, but sure, you think body cameras will make all the difference.
How stupid do they think we are?
How stupid do they think we are?
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BREAKING: A young doctor who lives near where Alex Pretti, a nurse, was killed by ICE says in a declaration he saw the shooting, went out to help, was not let through at first then patted down before being let by, and was apparently the first to try and provide any medical assistance to Pretti.
January 25, 2026 at 1:57 AM
BREAKING: A young doctor who lives near where Alex Pretti, a nurse, was killed by ICE says in a declaration he saw the shooting, went out to help, was not let through at first then patted down before being let by, and was apparently the first to try and provide any medical assistance to Pretti.
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MINNESOTA SHUTDOWN: Clergy have blocked the road in front of Terminal 1 at MSP while a crowd of thousands sings "before this campaign fails, we'll all go down to jail, everybody has a right to live." Photos are members of UNITE HERE 17 who've been abducted. I'll be updating here throughout the day.
A Huge Group of Faith Leaders Are Blocking a Key Road Outside the Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport
The major act of civil disobedience comes as throngs of residents are braving freezing temperatures to make their voices heard.
inthesetimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
MINNESOTA SHUTDOWN: Clergy have blocked the road in front of Terminal 1 at MSP while a crowd of thousands sings "before this campaign fails, we'll all go down to jail, everybody has a right to live." Photos are members of UNITE HERE 17 who've been abducted. I'll be updating here throughout the day.
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I just thought everyone should see this
January 22, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I just thought everyone should see this
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Jonathan Ross—the ICE fascist who killed Renee Good—is an 18-year ICE veteran, firearms instructor, & active shooter trainer.
The people claiming "ICE needs more training" are missing the point. Ross's 2 DECADES of training IS what led him to execute Good. ICE Training IS the problem.
Abolish ICE.
The people claiming "ICE needs more training" are missing the point. Ross's 2 DECADES of training IS what led him to execute Good. ICE Training IS the problem.
Abolish ICE.
January 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Jonathan Ross—the ICE fascist who killed Renee Good—is an 18-year ICE veteran, firearms instructor, & active shooter trainer.
The people claiming "ICE needs more training" are missing the point. Ross's 2 DECADES of training IS what led him to execute Good. ICE Training IS the problem.
Abolish ICE.
The people claiming "ICE needs more training" are missing the point. Ross's 2 DECADES of training IS what led him to execute Good. ICE Training IS the problem.
Abolish ICE.
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They know their audience has an insatiable appetite for seeing black women humiliated for exceeding their station, so when it didn’t happen they used AI to complete the fantasy bsky.app/profile/nyti...
The White House posted a digitally altered image showing a demonstrator involved in interrupting a church service in Minnesota last weekend crying as she was arrested on Thursday.
A previous version of the image, also posted by an official government account, showed her looking forward calmly.
A previous version of the image, also posted by an official government account, showed her looking forward calmly.
White House Posts Altered Photo Showing Arrested Minnesota Protester Crying
The New York Times ran the image posted by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, as well as the one posted by the White House through an A.I. detection system. It concluded that the White House’s version showed signs of manipulation.
nyti.ms
January 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM
They know their audience has an insatiable appetite for seeing black women humiliated for exceeding their station, so when it didn’t happen they used AI to complete the fantasy bsky.app/profile/nyti...
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Oh, I'm still determined to try
Now you see that you cannot succeed all alone against the whole world.
January 23, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Oh, I'm still determined to try
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This kid is awesome, actual hero.
January 23, 2026 at 12:41 AM
This kid is awesome, actual hero.
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I can't believe I have to keep knowing about this dumb asshole
Trump: “Dear Prime Minister Carney:
Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada’s joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 AM
I can't believe I have to keep knowing about this dumb asshole
good read from @aftermath.site aftermath.site/star-trek-sk...
I Can Say Goodbye To Star Trek Because Star Trek Raised Me
Star Trek instilled in me many of the same values that are taught in houses of worship across the world, but in my faith, there is no God to judge or punish me—I learned how to rely on my own moral co...
aftermath.site
January 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM
good read from @aftermath.site aftermath.site/star-trek-sk...
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another good reminder that frey sucks and has always sucked and no amount of press conferences with cusses can change what his actual actions are
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says 29 people were arrested in downtown last night during a noise demonstration at a hotel reportedly housing ICE agents: "For those that are taking the bait and causing property damage or otherwise, there are consequences. We're holding the line here all the way."
January 10, 2026 at 7:26 PM
another good reminder that frey sucks and has always sucked and no amount of press conferences with cusses can change what his actual actions are
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Minneapolis, after the murder of Renee Nicole Good.
January 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Minneapolis, after the murder of Renee Nicole Good.
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Hi hello, the Toronto Sun's email is [email protected] in case you'd like to inquire as to how they feel about their Ottawa Bureau Chief making these kinds of statements about innocent women being shot by militarized thugs in the street! Let's make his weekend extra fun :)
January 10, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Hi hello, the Toronto Sun's email is [email protected] in case you'd like to inquire as to how they feel about their Ottawa Bureau Chief making these kinds of statements about innocent women being shot by militarized thugs in the street! Let's make his weekend extra fun :)
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Sam Altman should be bankrupted and in jail, held criminally and financially responsible for the suicides and murders.
The complaint “argues that GPT-4o is a ‘defective’ and ‘inherently dangerous’ product, and that OpenAI failed to warn users of foreseeable risks to their emotional and psychological health.”
Man Who Had Managed Mental Illness Effectively for Years Says ChatGPT Sent Him Into Hospitalization for Psychosis
John Jacquez successfully managed a mental illness for years, he says. Then ChatGPT reinforced delusions, spiraling him into "AI psychosis."
futurism.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Sam Altman should be bankrupted and in jail, held criminally and financially responsible for the suicides and murders.
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from Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
January 21, 2026 at 5:10 AM
from Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
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I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
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Bluesky just added a frankly gross feature to its iPhone app
(Dig in to the thread to see, but basically: Screenshots of the Bluesky app now differ from what was on the screen at the time you took the screenshot?! Bluesky invented?? A screenshot that lies?!)
(Dig in to the thread to see, but basically: Screenshots of the Bluesky app now differ from what was on the screen at the time you took the screenshot?! Bluesky invented?? A screenshot that lies?!)
github.com/bluesky-soci... Man what the hell
January 20, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Bluesky just added a frankly gross feature to its iPhone app
(Dig in to the thread to see, but basically: Screenshots of the Bluesky app now differ from what was on the screen at the time you took the screenshot?! Bluesky invented?? A screenshot that lies?!)
(Dig in to the thread to see, but basically: Screenshots of the Bluesky app now differ from what was on the screen at the time you took the screenshot?! Bluesky invented?? A screenshot that lies?!)
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If you're looking for a sign to switch careers: this is the sign.
January 18, 2026 at 12:44 AM
If you're looking for a sign to switch careers: this is the sign.
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I have some more bad news.
If an admissions committee even suspects you used ChatGPT for your application letter, they'll almost certainly decide not to waste a precious admissions spot on you.
Instead they'll give it to, you know, someone who actually likes to write and knows how to do it.
If an admissions committee even suspects you used ChatGPT for your application letter, they'll almost certainly decide not to waste a precious admissions spot on you.
Instead they'll give it to, you know, someone who actually likes to write and knows how to do it.
I have some bad news. One, if you need to use ChatGPT for your graduate application letter, you are not ready for graduate school.
Two, no, not "everyone is doing it" and those who don't do it aren't "losing out." ChatGPT is not an advantage.
Two, no, not "everyone is doing it" and those who don't do it aren't "losing out." ChatGPT is not an advantage.
An impressive number of graduate applications this year used the phrase “curiosity-driven approach” 🤔
January 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I have some more bad news.
If an admissions committee even suspects you used ChatGPT for your application letter, they'll almost certainly decide not to waste a precious admissions spot on you.
Instead they'll give it to, you know, someone who actually likes to write and knows how to do it.
If an admissions committee even suspects you used ChatGPT for your application letter, they'll almost certainly decide not to waste a precious admissions spot on you.
Instead they'll give it to, you know, someone who actually likes to write and knows how to do it.
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damn what is wrong with me, i am having the hardest time concentrating on work, i lament as i compulsively refresh live feeds of unspeakable horrors
January 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
damn what is wrong with me, i am having the hardest time concentrating on work, i lament as i compulsively refresh live feeds of unspeakable horrors