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AUTHOR'S PREFACE THE Author regrets that in arranging the materials for this book the morals were unaccountably mislaid.

The kind of preface that makes me want to keep reading. From Bellamy the Magnificent: An Extravaganza (1904) by Roy Horniman.

A really good (and hilarious) essay on the problems of people using AI as search engines

For some reason this reminds me of the story of how the team who worked on the CGI-animated Muppet Babies reboot accidentally rendered Animal without his fur and the end result was so hilarious and disturbing they adopted it as an unofficial mascot they named “Blurph”

Post Conversation Got CTE from playing Peek-A-Boo @doulbedoink Jake Sully is a weird figure in Na’vi history, like what if Rachel Dolezal was also George Washington 9:53 PM · Dec 3, 2025 · 317.2K Views https://x.com/doulbedoink/status/1996412505116340387?s=20

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I am hearing from multiple sources that the EU Commission is announcing its first DSA fine tomorrow against X on ad transparency, blue check & dark pattern, and researcher access to data.

The fine is in the "100s of millions of Euros."

Elon about to get big mad.

Powerful new malaria drug offers first serious alternative to artemisinin in decades. Novartis’ new drug cured more than 97% of malaria cases in a Phase 3 trial of 1,688 adults and children across 12 African countries. buff.ly/agdifWX
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If you browse FixTheNews their backlog has a lot of good ones

Framing GenAI as a battle between teachers and students is a red herring. Students and educators are on the same side. The real opposition are the data extraction firms and brokerages and their allies among the managerial class.

He could fix me

Artificial intelligence and data centres Australia is building domestic capabilities in artificial intelligence. Home chevron_right Do business with Australia chevron_right Explore a sector chevron_right Technology chevron_right AI and data centres On this page Helping to power digital transformation Australian AI Industry Capability Report Why buy Australian AI Why invest in Australia Strategic location as a data centre hub Australia emerges as an AI powerhouse How we can help Success stories Incentives, grants and support Snapshot - Data centres Snapshot - Artificial Intelligence Strategic direction Industry and research ecosystem How Austrade can help Helping to power digital transformation Australia is becoming a regional data centre hub, and a global leader for artificial intelligence (AI). We are helping to power digital transformation in the Asia Pacific and the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies scross broad sectors. Our economy hosts an outsized AI industry, including over 1,100 private AI companies. Adoption of AI is strong across society, with over 400 public firms developing or deploying AI solutions. Our vibrant AI ecosystem and proximity to Asia means we are becoming a service provider for the region, with AI-related patents quadrupling over the past decade. Sydney and Melbourne are both top-ten data centre markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia’s abundance of renewable energy resources means we are a great location for regional, green data centres. This includes supplying Asia via subsea cables. Australia aims to become a global leader in developing and adopting trusted, secure and responsible artificial intelligence, led by the National Artificial Intelligence Centre. Australian AI Industry Capability Report Unlocking potential with Australian AI, an industry capability report on Australia’s capabilities and expertise in artificial intelligence, highlights the achievements of Australian companies in the growing sector. Austra…

HEY FRIENDS!! Did you know that Australia - #2 in the world for data centre investment - is now formally missing its climate targets thanks in large part to the resulting surge in power demand?

It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:

www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...

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The Servant Problem Podcast Episode · Shedunnit · 15/10/2025 · 38m

Unexpected feminist historian in this podcast episode: Alison Light, perfectly placed to speak about women and domestic service, from the viewpoint of employer and employee alike. 🗃️

New project documenting A.I. slop graphics in academic journals

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Reading a book called Varney The Vampire and after like 90 pages a guy called Varney was introduced.

A main character suspects he's a vampire and I think he might be right.

*looks directly at camera*

Powerful new malaria drug offers first serious alternative to artemisinin in decades. Novartis’ new drug cured more than 97% of malaria cases in a Phase 3 trial of 1,688 adults and children across 12 African countries. buff.ly/agdifWX
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(2/2) “Immortal Gestures” by @damonyoung.com.au is shorter but no less densely packed with insights about culture, philosophy, science, art and storytelling. Also entertaining and beautifully written, though you might not notice the artfulness lurking in the clear, easy-to-read prose.

Struggling to choose between two…

(1/2) “Inventing the Renaissance” by @adapalmer.bsky.social will change how you think about history, art, power, modern politics… Packed with great stories and intriguing asides; written with great creative flair.

Holy shit, it happened! This is a beautiful thing everyone who has spread the word and funded the project has helped to do.

That arc toward justice won't bend itself

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Did Squirrel discover a Grape of Invisibility?😄

The invisible partner Unveiling Maria de Sweert’s role in the Plantin Press

New blog post! Explore Maria de Sweert’s overlooked contribution to the Plantin Press and its 17th-century legacy.

Full story👉 medium.com/@museumplant...

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The Ruby- throated Hummingbird watched the feeders away from the action while ready to launch from a camellia leaf. September 1, 2025 🪶 #ArtAdventCalendar

Hello Bluesky! Starting on December 6, we'll share the daily entry from the line-a-day diary kept by John Quincy Adams 200 years ago.

You can start exploring all 51 volumes of JQA's diaries here: www.primarysourcecoop.org/jqa/

I made French toast out of some bread with cocoa & chunked dates (made in the bread maker) and OMG dates + French Toast are the best!!!!

Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants Washington, DC– Upon further review, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants. This action supersede...

IMLS announces "upon further review" that it is reinstating all federal grants to libraries. It leaves out that it's doing this because a federal court told them a few weeks ago that the Trump admin's decision to destroy libraries was not legal.

www.imls.gov/news/stateme...

ALL IMLS grants restored in every state & territory.

In response to a ruling from a federal judge in Rhode Island, the Institute of Museum and Library Services reinstated all previously canceled grants in every state and territory. It's a huge win for libraries and our communities.

"The reinstatement of all IMLS grants means that libraries across the country will be able to resume vital services for learning, imagination, and economic opportunity. We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not over." ALA President Sam Helmick. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.

NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.

This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!

Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...