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.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Thom discusses how the New Secesh use the fear factor.
Elephantiasis Politicus, Reprise 0
Trampling democracy, the Constitution, and the common good . . . .
Unchecked and Unbalanced 0
Two North Carolina state senators are–er–concerned about the direction of the North Carolina Republican Party. Here’s a bit of what they have to say:
Follow the link for their reasoning and, remember, what they have to say is apparent in a number of other states too.
It’s Bubblelicious! 0
Psychology professor Gail K. Sahar explores some of the reasons for increasing political polarization in dis coarse discourse. I recommend her article as a worthwhile read in these fractious times. Here’s a bit:
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Emma talks with Professor John S. Huntington about the deep racist and anti-worker roots of today’s it calls itself “conservative” movement. Those roots go deeper than you might think.
Signs of the Fall 0
We were watching a recent episode of Family Feud on which, during the introductions, one of the contestants described her occupation as beautician and “Instagram influencer.”