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Jaeger
@ursajaeger.bsky.social
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An overthinking social caterpillar

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This is extremely inflated. This is not an article it's a patreon post.

The actual figure is around 70,000. 500,000 people are AT RISK.

Please delete this post, I fear it's harmful.
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Best Hunter's Moon I've ever seen.
October 7, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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today I got some singing practice and slinging practice in this morning, did tech work at the auditorium I started at for a few hours in the afternoon, did some remote Studio one training in the evening, and I'm playing Rivals tonight with the boys, wow, perfect day???
September 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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The guy holding my department together at work announced he's leaving this week today so this Blood Moon rising straight up my street after that was nothing short of ominous
September 9, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Saw that the live-action remake of Frozen has a trailer out. looks pretty cool, might go see it.
u bet your ass I'd see Poppy as Elsa.
September 7, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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ok, yea need to vist this place ASAP.
A wide-angle photo of the late-stage construction of the Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
September 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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I wonder who else can parse out this #todoist task lol
A screenshot of a todoist task
September 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Me when my new phone automatically took a picture of me on the camera app and it captured my genuine shock and confusion WHY IT SNAPPING PHOTOS ON ITS OWN
August 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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So this is what it's come to huh...
A Todo list for an evening after work
August 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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I got a nice shot of Ozzy as he was arriving in hell earlier today.

Rest well, Guardian of Metal.
Ozzy, the Guardian of Metal, in a hellish landscape with arms outstretched. "Its about fucking time." He states dryly.
July 23, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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There's a lotttttttt I like in this shot
July 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Keeping tabs on Deltarune dev updates has been an experience
Screenshot of a Deltarune dev email: Thank You? Over the past few years, countless times, I've written my thoughts on them, on how I think they'll be received, on how they feel compared to chapter 1 and 2, on what to expect.. but, you know, it's fine. It is what it is. You'll figure it out. So, If you're reading this, let me just say Thanks for all of your support.
June 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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This is just an objectively ominous way for the sun to set without even knowing why it's like that
June 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Some top tier diversity training we got at work here
June 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Me taping my glasses back together every day
May 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Perhaps the way to win is to use their own technology against them.
why are tech companies evil? ChatGPT said: The idea that tech companies are "evil" is often rooted in criticism of their actions, business models, or influence rather than any inherent malevolence. Here are some of the main reasons people feel that way: 1. Surveillance and Privacy Violations Companies like Google, Meta (Facebook), and others collect massive amounts of user data. Critics argue that this data is used in ways users didn’t fully understand or consent to. 2. Monopolistic Behavior Big tech companies are often accused of stifling competition: Buying out competitors (e.g., Facebook acquiring Instagram, WhatsApp). Using their platforms to disadvantage rivals (e.g., Amazon favoring its own products). 3. Algorithmic Harm Algorithms can spread misinformation, amplify polarization, and reinforce bias. These effects often go unchecked because engagement (and thus profit) increases with outrage or controversy. 4. Labor Practices Tech giants have been criticized for: Poor working conditions for contractors (e.g., content moderators, gig workers). Union-busting and failing to address internal employee concerns. 5. Environmental Impact 6. Lack of Accountability When harmful practices are exposed, consequences are usually minimal. 7. Influence Over Democracy Platforms have been used for election interference, propaganda, and voter manipulation. Why "Evil"? The word evil is emotionally charged and often hyperbolic, but it reflects real frustration. Google famously said “Don’t be evil” — and people now ironically use that phrase when pointing out the opposite behavior. Not all tech companies act this way, and many also contribute positively to society. But when profit motives consistently override ethical concerns, people start using terms like evil to describe them. Would you like examples of specific companies or practices? You said: You've answered why people believe tech companies are evil. While you've given a good summation of that, what I'm more interested in is why would a large tech company, motivated and incentivized by profit, choose to take actions like those you've described? Is the perception of being evil by people at large not important to such a company? Wouldn't such a perception reduce their profits? ChatGPT said: That's a great reframing of the question — digging into the why behind behavior that seems counter to long-term goodwill or ethical norms. Here's a more structural and incentive-based look at it: 1. Profit > Perception (in the short term) At the core, most tech companies — especially public ones — are accountable to shareholders, to maximize returns. This creates powerful incentives: Perception may matter, but only to the extent it affects revenue. 2. Market Dominance Insulates Them Large tech companies have built platforms that are deeply embedded in everyday life. This creates: High switching costs 3. Behavior Emerges from Structure, Not Malice Most “evil” outcomes arise from Incentive structures that reward growth and engagement. In this way, harm can be a byproduct, not a goal — but it still happens, and it's often ignored or rationalized. 4. Reputation Management is Calculated, Not Moral Big companies use PR, philanthropy, and DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) efforts to shape perception. These moves often generate enough goodwill to blunt criticism. 5. Users Often Lack Leverage Advertisers stay if the platform still drives profit. Regulators are slow, and penalties are often small compared to profits. 6. Ethics Isn’t Always Built Into Business Models Summary: Why Would They Do It? Because the rewards for growth and dominance are huge, and the consequences for unethical behavior are usually minor. The systems they operate in (capital markets, weak regulation, digital monopolies) don’t penalize "evil" enough to make it unprofitable. If you're interested, we can look at examples of this in action — say, Facebook and misinformation, or Amazon and labor practices. You said: So if your goal was to stop the evil actions by tech companies, it seems like you have to change the systems in which they operate in. You coul reduce their societal influence so the consequences of their evil actions are less severe. Or, if incentives are so powerful, you could change their incentives to influence their behavior to become more altruistic. How can these systems (capital markets, weak regulation, digital monopolies) be changed in either of these ways to accomplish this goal? Exactly — you've nailed it. The "evil" actions by tech companies are symptoms of deeper systemic structures. If we want to meaningfully change their behavior, we need to either: Reduce the harm they can do (limit influence), or Align their incentives with public good (change rules of the game). To push tech companies toward more ethical behavior: 1. Capital Markets – Reforming Profit Incentives Ways to Realign Incentives: a. Mandatory ESG Standards (with teeth) Require companies to meet environmental, social, and governance benchmarks. Tie executive compensation to long-term public interest metrics (not just stock price). Enforce accountability with meaningful fines or delisting threats. b. B Corp / Public Benefit Corporation Models Encourage or require tech companies to adopt charters that commit them to social good, not just profit. These models allow (and legally protect) leadership decisions that prioritize ethics over returns. c. Investor Pressure & Activism Major institutional investors (like BlackRock or pension funds) could demand transparency and ethical governance. 2. Weak Regulation – Strengthening Public Oversight Current regulatory frameworks weren’t designed for the scale, speed, and complexity of modern tech. They're outdated, underfunded, and often captured by industry influence. Ways to Improve Regulation: a. Modern Antitrust Enforcement Break up companies that abuse monopoly power (e.g., Meta owning both Instagram and WhatsApp). Prevent anti-competitive mergers and self-preferencing (e.g., Amazon ranking its products first). b. Data Rights & Privacy Laws Enact GDPR-style privacy protections globally. Give users ownership and control over their data. Outlaw dark patterns and manipulative design. c. Algorithmic Transparency Laws Require companies to disclose how recommendation systems work. Allow independent audits of algorithms. d. Tech-Savvy and knowledgable Regulatory Bodies
May 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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This is a threat
A text saying "I want to record your tuba"
May 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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It's the flower moon tonight, bitches. Time to blossom.
Reaper from overwatch (death) blossoming everywhere
May 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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wonder if Sinder let the title of this album got to her head too
#vtuber #itsjustbusiness
May 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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A groupchat screenshot of a customer named Michael gall bladder calling about the haunts.
May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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If you see this, post a ship that makes you happy!
May 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Went for a walk
April 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Strike 1, 2, and 3 of being forced to kick my roommate out.

So, uh, if you live in Fort Wayne and need a place, lemme know?
text screenshots of myself letting people know what I've been dealing with, everyone responding a similar way; with some phrasing of "jesus christ."
February 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Pineapple Express is a beast
February 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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A very temporary view from last year. (there's tall buildings in the way now)
a photo of myself looking out at the top of the Union parking garage near Electric Works, looking east towards downtown Fort Wayne
January 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM