Dale Basler

@pnwphysics.bsky.social I just read your post about Hail Mary in the Vernier newsletter - Love it!!

I really hope the movie stays true to the story.

Screenshot of LG website

Yeah right, LG has "AI detection" for fabric softness in their washing machines but a typo on the word "wash" at their website?

That's your mom.

I love ScreenCrush! And I admire Doug and @ryanarey.bsky.social too much to overuse the "Was It Bad?" thumbnail. That should be saved for Secret Invasion.

@jp2e.bsky.social thanks for the new Kwikset review. We have a screen door and keep the door open when we’re home and the weather is right. One thing I’m looking for is a smart lock that pauses the auto lock when the door is open. Does anyone do this?

Screenshot of weather for DC

Perfect!

I’m intrigued by these “digital sovereignty” efforts in Europe. I wouldn’t mind seeing more discussion in the US too. K12 education, for example, keeps getting shackled to more and more companies!

Teachers Are Not OK AI, ChatGPT, and LLMs "have absolutely blown up what I try to accomplish with my teaching."

“…a student might hear ‘don't use generative AI’ from a prof but then log on to the university's Microsoft suite, which then suggests using Copilot to sum up readings or help draft writing. It's inconsistent and confusing.” www.404media.co/teachers-are...

Neighbor-Source Heat Pump

This #xkcd is for @techconnectify.bsky.social xkcd.com/3099/

"Some researchers argue that almost all the emergent features of AI are due to these sorts of measurement errors and illusions, while others argue that we are on the edge of building a sentient artificial entity."

"High test scores can come from the AI's ability to solve problems, or it could have been exposed to that data in its initial training, essentially making the test an open book."

Book: Co-Intelligence

"Where AI works best, and where it fails, can be hard to know in advance. Demonstrations of the abilities of LLMs can seem more impressive than they actually are because they are so good at producing answers that sound correct, at providing the illusion of understanding."

YouTube video by Climate Town Dairy Is Milking America Dry | Climate Town

Speaking of milk, here is a new video on how dairy is being shoveled into every menu youtu.be/NQiLly6Z1xs?...

Mushrooms

Mushrooms

🍄 Spotted on my morning walk 🚶‍♂️

Yard sale sign posted using and old "Biden / Harris 2020" sign

🤨

I was totally in for this movie. It was good, but they forgot the funny bits. I can’t decide if that was a choice or an oversight. Tom Cruise, please don’t become Steve McQueen in Le Mans!

Stumbled upon #filmsky reviews from @previewreview.bsky.social Excellent reviews in a concise format while still providing depth. I went through his entire feed and saved a whole bunch to my watchlist

Remarks on AI from NZ Last week I participated in a panel discussion on AI as part of a private event in New Zealand.

“We might ask ourselves who is really the lapdog in a world full of powerful AIs.” nealstephenson.substack.com/p/remarks-on...

Opinion | We Study Fascism, and We’re Leaving the U.S.

Can’t I just have a nice weekend? www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/o...

Screenshot of cpi inflation calculator

Isn’t this wording backwards? Shouldn’t buying power be less due to inflation? I need @warren.senate.gov to look into this. She likes this stuff.

Cars in parking lot with very long shadows

Just saw #Thunderbolts. Great movie, but I think the void followed me into the parking lot!

🔬🧪🎧 We will miss you #Skype. When we started, it was our only option. For almost 20 years, it helped @bbartel.bsky.social and I interview science education legends for laboutloud.com.

The Worm That No Computer Scientist Can Crack One of the simplest, most over-studied organisms in the world is the C. elegans nematode. For 13 years, a project called OpenWorm has tried—and utterly failed—to simulate it.

This reminds me of episode 1 of DEVS on FX (on HULU) www.wired.com/story/openwo...

Gif of celestial bodies in orbit

Having fun creating universes lab.nationalmedals.org/gravity.php

YouTube video by Dan Meyer The AI Rapture Ain’t Nigh: What To Do When You Stop Waiting

Stop waiting for the AI rapture to save us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUb9...

Not that different from the constant stream of online sports betting ads?

Tar filled crack in asphalt walking path that looks like a person

Tar man!

I made progress bar style countdown timers using Google Slides animations. Different durations available. ⏲️ Grab a copy and use them in your presentations.

dalebasler.com/2025/03/anim...

#GoogleSlides #GoogleEDU #EduSky

Worst wake up call ever! 😨 Loose window at Renaissance Dallas Hotel. #Dallas #storm 🌩

The Sub-stance (party sub) Flan-clave (a flanked) A Real Pain au Chocolat Emilia Pearbreads (flatbread with caramelized pears, Gorgonzola, and arugula) Guac-ked (wicked-themed guacamole) A Complete Onion dip The Bruschettalist Pickle Boys Carb-Anora

We don’t play when it comes to the Oscar buffet. #flanclave