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Warner Crocker
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Gadfly. Flying through life as a gadget geek and theatre artist...commenting along the way. Every day I learn something new is a good day. Reblogs offered without endorsement. Comments on the other hand...

Chicago based.

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Been saying all along, the real money will be made in detecting AI.

Google Gemini is getting better at identifying AI fakes
#AI
www.theverge.com/news/824786/go…
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Art matters. Artists are a threat to American fascism.

Artists Unite for Fall Of Freedom Campaign
#politics #FallofFreedom #arts
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November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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‘We Ain’t Buying It’: These retailers are being targeted by holiday shopping boycott
#politics
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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Discerning thieves

Thieves Get Picky And Only Want iPhones
#Apple
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Not good.

The FCC wants to roll back steps meant to stop a repeat of a massive telecom hack
#Tech #politics
www.theverge.com/policy/824508/…
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Good morning. Fall continues falling. #Photography #Today #Chicago #Fall
The image shows a vibrant autumn scene with trees displaying a range of fall colors. There are large green, yellow, and orange leaves creating a canopy overhead, while below, a red-leaved tree stands out among other trees with yellow and green foliage. Sunlight filters through the leaves, highlighting the variety of colors, and a blue sky is visible through the gaps. A house partially appears in the lower right corner of the image.
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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A bit of good news.

Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar
#politics
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…
November 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Who’d a thunk it?

The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
#Politics
www.propublica.org/article/andrew…
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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“everyone seemingly wants to go back to the internet of a decade ago. But is it possible to reverse AI slop and brain rot?”

The ‘Great Meme Reset’ Is Coming
#AI #Tech #Internet
www.wired.com/story/the-grea…
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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I know nothing's over in this latest criminal coverup and there's more crap to come, but I sure found it amusing that the Senate sent a big "fuck you" to the White House yesterday with that unanimous consent vote. #Politics
A hand in the foreground is making an obscene gesture (middle finger raised) toward the White House, which appears blurred in the background, with some people standing nearby and trees framing the scene under a cloudy sky.
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Today is the first day Illinois drivers can add their drivers license to their Apple Wallet. I could be wrong, but I somehow doubt the "high volume" notice is due to high volume. #Apple #Illinois #Chicago #AppleWallet
An iPhone screen displays a notification about adding an Illinois driver’s license to Apple Wallet. The top shows the time “9:03” and full battery and signal icons. Centered is an illustrated Illinois driver’s license with the face blurred, featuring city buildings and a farm. Below, text reads: “Driver’s License. Thank you for your interest in adding your ID to Wallet. Due to high volume, your state’s service is currently busy. Do you want to be notified when it becomes available?” At the bottom are two buttons labeled “Notify Me” (highlighted in blue) and “No Thanks.”
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Amidst all of this insanity, take a moment and stop and smell the roses.

“A Mastodon user sent me a direct message the other day asking why I felt so comfortable doing what I do every morning…”

Find Beauty When and Where You Can
#politics #socialmedia
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November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Good morning. Fall keeps falling. #Photography #Today #Chicago #Fall
A quiet residential street in autumn, with trees displaying vibrant yellow and orange foliage. Fallen leaves cover the grass and sidewalk, and cars are parked along the roadside. In the foreground, red-orange maple leaves are in focus, providing a colorful contrast to the golden trees in the background. The sky is overcast, creating a soft, diffused light throughout the scene.
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Talking to Windows’ Copilot AI makes a computer feel incompetent
#Ai #Tech
www.theverge.com/report/822443/…
November 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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A bit of good news. For the moment.

Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
#politics
apnews.com/article/redist…
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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File this under things you don't expect to see in the city running errands on a rainy day. #Chicago #Photography #Deer
A deer stands on a city sidewalk with fallen autumn leaves around it, next to a tree with yellow and orange foliage. Parked cars and brick houses are visible in the background, suggesting a residential neighborhood in the fall.
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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The bubble may not be popping, but it does appear to be leaking. #AI #Tech #Finance
The image displays a financial news website dashboard showing major U.S. stock market indices in red, indicating declines. The DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is at 45,953.88, down 636.36 points or 1.37%. The S&P 500 is at 6,577.79, down 94.62 points or 1.42%. The NASDAQ is at 22,248.121, down 459.954 points or 2.03%. The time stamps show updates at around 11:01-11:02 AM EST. A headline below reads: “Dow drops 500 points, S&P 500 falls for a fourth day as tech slumps.”
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Contractor Paying Random People $300 to Physically Track Immigrants for ICE
#politics #ICE
www.404media.co/contractor-pay…
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Context is everything

Watching Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
#TheAmericanRevolution #KenBurns #TV #History
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November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Good morning. Fall keeps falling. #Photography #Today #Fall #Chicago
A large tree with vibrant autumn foliage featuring shades of orange, red, and yellow stands beside a sidewalk covered with fallen leaves. The cloudy sky forms the backdrop, and other trees with similar autumn colors line the street, contributing to the seasonal atmosphere.
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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This App Lets ICE Track Vehicles and Owners Across the Country
#Politics #Tech #ICE
www.404media.co/this-app-lets-…
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Good morning. Fall falls. #Photography #Today #Chicago #Fall
A scenic autumn landscape featuring a forested area covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Several large trees, some with colorful foliage still on their branches, stand throughout the background under a pale sky. The scene captures the vibrant colors and tranquil atmosphere of fall.
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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After the snow from earlier this week disappeared quickly, today's winter prep work is done. All of the backyard furniture and accoutrements have been put away for the season. #Chicago #Photography #winter
A round outdoor metal table covered with a thick, smooth layer of fresh snow, set in a snowy backyard with fences, plants, and a partially visible pink flamingo decoration in the background. Snowflakes are falling, creating a wintry atmosphere.
November 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Good morning. We've moved past peak color in these parts, yet still hanging on to what was once glorious. #Photography #Today #Chicago #Fall
The image shows a vibrant autumn scene featuring trees with strikingly colorful foliage. In the foreground, there are branches covered with deep red leaves, while to the left, another tree displays bright yellow leaves. In the background, an orange-leaved tree stands out, and dark green pine branches frame the upper right corner. The sky is overcast, highlighting the bold and contrasting hues of red, yellow, orange, and green.
November 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Wondering when the left will ever get smart enough to challenge this shit by claiming it infringes on religious freedom. Toss that right back at ‘em.

At least seven faith leaders arrested at Broadview ICE facility protest
#politics #Chicago
religionnews.com/2025/11/15/at-…
November 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM