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Tunes at Twilight: @stevecarlson in his natural habitat. link.medium.com/UwK2aXWZKsb #musicislife tweeps! Enjoy 💜🎵

One of the earliest and most outspoken critics/opponents of AI was Joseph Weizenbaum, the computer scientist responsible for the first chatbot. As he made clear in his writing, much of his opposition to AI was based on his deep understanding of it…

@ednewtonrex Have to say I'm kinda happy about this.

“Let’s just grab all the books we can for AI training, what could go wro-” chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2025/07/17/ant…

Colbert has been one of the most vocal critics of the current administration of anyone on television. It requires precious little imagination to see the cancellation of Late Show — a decision that its host was blatantly displeased with — as a quid pro quo to get the FCC to approve the merger. rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-m…

@DavidPTeague @ThatEricAlper Dammit! That's twice! I want some butts!

@ThatEricAlper Negative ghost rider, the pattern is full .....

What is a movie quote you could say where almost always people will know where it is from?

The Writers Guild of America is looking into the cancellation of THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, asking Paramount to be investigated for bribery by the New York state attorney general, relating to the President. Colbert is #1 for his time slot, with increased viewership in younger demographics since the beginning of the year. Something for sure smelled rotten about this move by CBS. variety.com/2025/tv/news/w…

@ThatEricAlper Laugh it up, fuzzball.

It's a good day to be a @JensenAckles fan. Of course, half my timeline has expired, but....they were totally smiling at the time... #Countdown #SPNFamily

Game changer.

@ThatEricAlper Happy hump day?

If the last text you sent had to be what’s engraved on your tombstone, what would it be?

@pussels68 @JensenAckles But his partner is trying to help, so that has to count for something. #Countdown

It's true testament to @JensenAckles's ability to make us care deeply about his characters in such a short space of time that my constant worry is not about a nuclear threat it's whether Mark is hurting,how he's coping and if he's going to survive. #Countdown 😱🤔😔💔🫂♥️😭🥺😓

jensen ackles is never beating the most stunning man in the world allegations

New year, new U. Gen V Season 2 is in session September 17.

It- A few years back, there was a guy named Brandon Mayfield, an ordinary attorney living in Oregon. He had a wife, kids, a law practice, and lived a pretty normal life. Then, out of nowhere, the FBI showed up at his door, arrested him, and accused him of being involved in the Madrid train bombings in Spain. Why? Because a fingerprint database flagged him as a “match.”
Turns out, the database was wrong. He’d never even been to Spain. But because all his personal data was in government systems, and because the authorities trusted their “master file” more than common sense, his life was turned upside down. He was detained for weeks, his house was searched, his family was terrified, and his reputation was trashed, all because a computer said so. Now, imagine that, but on steroids.
With Palantir building a master database, it’s not just your fingerprints. It’s your texts, your emails, your medical records, your purchases, your movements, your friends, your opinions—everything— all in one place, all cross-referenced, all searchable by people you’ll never meet.
If the system makes a mistake, or if someone in power decides you’re a “problem,” you could be flagged, investigated, or even punished, without ever knowing why, and with no way to defend yourself. And it’s not just about mistakes.
Think about how this kind of power could be abused. Maybe you go to a protest, or you post something critical of the government online. Suddenly, you’re on a list. Maybe you lose your job, or you can’t get a loan, or you’re denied entry to an event.
This isn’t science fiction. It’s already happened in places like China, where the government uses massive databases to control who can travel, who can work, and who can speak out. The bottom line:
A master database isn’t about keeping you safe. It’s about making sure you can be watched, tracked, and controlled.
If you think “I have nothing to hide, so I have nothing to fear,” remember: Brandon Mayfield had nothing to hide, either.
But when the system gets it wrong—or when the people in charge decide you’re inconvenient, your life can be ruined in an instant. That’s what this means. And that’s why it matters.

When the internet becomes a place where AI systems generate content for other AI systems to consume, humans become second-class entities, whose well-being, autonomy, and personal development are not even a concern. From my latest essay, “Google AI Search: The Humanless Internet” (link below)

Not enough expletives-deleted to describe the absolute vileness of this situation. @kashhill Your thoughts?

“ Attention Omaha Fire, I-480 will be closed tonight at 2100 until Monday at 0600. This includes both directions.”

@UpdateCountdown "Goin out savin somethin." Classic #deanwinchester right there guys! Stoked to see the next iteration of @JensenAckles !

Good morning! Have you watched the #Countdown trailer today? 😉

Rick Derringer’s guitar touched everything from Steely Dan to Hulk Hogan, Air Supply to “Weird Al.” These 5 mind-blowing stories prove his legacy goes way beyond “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo.” zurl.co/qPrZK

Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77 variety.com/2025/music/new…

"My sexual orientation is Tracy Chapman’s voice. Everything I knew about gender unraveled the day I heard her sing about addiction." ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 today from Amara Tiebout almost wish it were short enough to screenshot. y'all REALLY gotta click through!! havehashad.com/hadposts/my-se…