October, 2023 archive
Stray Thought 0
I keep seeing these ads for finance and loan apps to put on my phone.
I wouldn’t touch a one of them on a bet.
And, speaking of bets, don’t get me started on sports betting apps.
I’m not a gambling addict, and I don’t want to become one.
But they want me to.
Squeaker of the House 0
Paige Masten testifies to the evidence of things seen.
Republican Thought Police 0
At the Tampa Bay Times, seven former presidents of Florida universities unite to speak out against efforts in Florida (and other states) to pretend that history isn’t and certain persons aren’t. A snippet (emphasis added):
The Reacclimation 0
Coincidentally, I participated in a Zoom meeting last night. It was quite good fun, thank you very much.
Artificial? Yes. Intelligent? Not So Much,
Dis Coarse Discourse Dept.
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At her blog at Psychology Today, Marlynn Wei explores the who benefits from AI lies and deep fakes. A snippet:
In a world of AI-generated videos and audio, the liar’s dividend benefits people who use this technology to dispute and raise skepticism about objective evidence; in other words, a strategy to deny reality.
I commend the entire article to your attention.
Nattering Nabobs of Nonsense 0
Andrew Gallline reminds pontificating pundits that Democrats are not responsible for Republicans’ dys- and misfunction.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
There are none so blind as those who will not look.
Tearing Down the House 0
Jason Tebbe sees precedents for the House Republicans’ intentional dysfunction. A nugget:
Follow the link for his reasoning.
