Jason Lee
@jasonlee.eurosky.social
Here we are now.
Thanks for reconnecting here!
Old profile:
https://bsky.app/profile/jasonlee.ie
Artist + Artist’s Photographer.
#WestCork
Thanks for reconnecting here!
Old profile:
https://bsky.app/profile/jasonlee.ie
Artist + Artist’s Photographer.
#WestCork
Pinned
I stopped posting music + art photos & their stories to my (20 year old) website / blog back in 2021.
I stopped sharing photos & their stories on here (BS / ES) many, many months ago.
I’ve now stopped sharing photos via text & email.
Guess you can see where this is going now, if not before.
I stopped sharing photos & their stories on here (BS / ES) many, many months ago.
I’ve now stopped sharing photos via text & email.
Guess you can see where this is going now, if not before.
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Today, "The Social Reckoning" hits theaters. @jasonkoebler.bsky.social sat down with Frances Haugen, one of the real-life whistleblowers the movie based on about why she exposed how Facebook’s algorithm was pushing people toward hate groups.
Watch our interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB3I...
Watch our interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB3I...
October 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Today, "The Social Reckoning" hits theaters. @jasonkoebler.bsky.social sat down with Frances Haugen, one of the real-life whistleblowers the movie based on about why she exposed how Facebook’s algorithm was pushing people toward hate groups.
Watch our interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB3I...
Watch our interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB3I...
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NEW: The head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement firmly condemning plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
Archbishop Paul Coakley calls the decision “a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered.” www.usccb.org/news/2026/us...
Archbishop Paul Coakley calls the decision “a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered.” www.usccb.org/news/2026/us...
October 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
NEW: The head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement firmly condemning plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan.
Archbishop Paul Coakley calls the decision “a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered.” www.usccb.org/news/2026/us...
Archbishop Paul Coakley calls the decision “a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered.” www.usccb.org/news/2026/us...
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A fascinating editorial decision from the BBC, to make the headline a scaremongering “AUTISM AND ADHD ARE BEING OVERDIAGNOSED”, and then, four bullet points later, have the author of the report quoted as essentially saying “nah, that’s bullshit, actually”.
October 9, 2026 at 8:56 AM
A fascinating editorial decision from the BBC, to make the headline a scaremongering “AUTISM AND ADHD ARE BEING OVERDIAGNOSED”, and then, four bullet points later, have the author of the report quoted as essentially saying “nah, that’s bullshit, actually”.
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in case anyone wonders how they fake the appearance of a mind — by faking the sensation of conversation — i wrote a whole thread about it
tl;dr NONE of that is in the actual model, 100% of it is in the software between you and the model. it’s the curtain that hides the fake wizard
tl;dr NONE of that is in the actual model, 100% of it is in the software between you and the model. it’s the curtain that hides the fake wizard
llms only “exist” to give one reply at a turn
you: x
llm: y
then the whole process starts over. there is no continuity. each reply is 100% fresh. the context of your previous “conversation” is included, hidden from you, in every request you make. continuity is an illusion
you: x
llm: y
then the whole process starts over. there is no continuity. each reply is 100% fresh. the context of your previous “conversation” is included, hidden from you, in every request you make. continuity is an illusion
Great explainer. I don't think LLMs are conscious but a few additional arguments for LLMs nearing AI consciousness here:
ai-frontiers.org/articles/the...
ai-frontiers.org/articles/the...
October 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
in case anyone wonders how they fake the appearance of a mind — by faking the sensation of conversation — i wrote a whole thread about it
tl;dr NONE of that is in the actual model, 100% of it is in the software between you and the model. it’s the curtain that hides the fake wizard
tl;dr NONE of that is in the actual model, 100% of it is in the software between you and the model. it’s the curtain that hides the fake wizard
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Disappointing BUDGET 27 for Art and Culture.
Green Party secured more in Budget 25 and plan was to increase year by year to all eligible Artists and providing security to create and not this governments risky rollercoaster.
Green Party secured more in Budget 25 and plan was to increase year by year to all eligible Artists and providing security to create and not this governments risky rollercoaster.
October 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Disappointing BUDGET 27 for Art and Culture.
Green Party secured more in Budget 25 and plan was to increase year by year to all eligible Artists and providing security to create and not this governments risky rollercoaster.
Green Party secured more in Budget 25 and plan was to increase year by year to all eligible Artists and providing security to create and not this governments risky rollercoaster.
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They turned it all into a death camp
October 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
They turned it all into a death camp
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2/3 and even token gifts are really out of budget now. This is one of the other more hidden & damaging aspects of being of a disability/invalidity payment. The basic tools for inclusion get taken from you, you start dreading socialising because you cannot afford to treat someone to a coffee or
October 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
2/3 and even token gifts are really out of budget now. This is one of the other more hidden & damaging aspects of being of a disability/invalidity payment. The basic tools for inclusion get taken from you, you start dreading socialising because you cannot afford to treat someone to a coffee or
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some nice new product shots of the Skallagrigg CD — available from Shadow World! https://shadowworldarchive.bandcamp.com/album/skallagrigg
October 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
some nice new product shots of the Skallagrigg CD — available from Shadow World! https://shadowworldarchive.bandcamp.com/album/skallagrigg
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Sam Altman said people are just gonna have to die in order to implement AI. In the very same week, Anthropic claimed it’s a human rights violation to be mean to the computer. These people need to be held accountable. They think lines of code are a person with rights but living people are debris.
Over the past year, Anthropic has repeatedly flirted with the idea that its AI models could be conscious in some way. In February, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said on a podcast, “We don’t know if the models are conscious.”
Anthropic bans ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ towards Claude
The usage policy update also adds new rules addressing propaganda campaigns, surveillance, and weapon development.
www.theverge.com
October 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Sam Altman said people are just gonna have to die in order to implement AI. In the very same week, Anthropic claimed it’s a human rights violation to be mean to the computer. These people need to be held accountable. They think lines of code are a person with rights but living people are debris.
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Frances Haugen: "The problem we're experiencing today is that we are missing an infrastructure of accountability."
You can read more of my interview with Frances Haugen here. It's taken Hollywood a full DECADE to even try to tackle Silicon Valley. The Social Reckoning is long long overdue & a chilling reminder of why we HAVE to regulate these bros.
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www.thenerve.news/p/frances-ha...
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www.thenerve.news/p/frances-ha...
‘We have a $1tn company acting desperate’: Frances Haugen on The Social Reckoning, Zuckerberg, and Facebook's growing fragility
The whistleblower whose explosive revelations about her employer inspired Aaron Sorkin’s new film tells Carole Cadwalladr that, despite Silicon Valley’s power, ‘we have the ability to change a lot of ...
www.thenerve.news
October 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Frances Haugen: "The problem we're experiencing today is that we are missing an infrastructure of accountability."
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Any fool can see the absurdity of culling an animal that lives for 400 years and only reaches sexual maturity at 150.
To cull or not to cull: Greenland debates fate of world’s slowest shark
As trawlers compete with Greenland sharks for halibut and cod, conservationists and fishers clash over what to do about misunderstood species
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Any fool can see the absurdity of culling an animal that lives for 400 years and only reaches sexual maturity at 150.
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Octopuses are very clever sensitive animals. Because of their solitary nature and fragile bodies, confining them in tanks to farm them would be cruel and lead to huge animal suffering. It is impossible to farm them whilst protecting their welfare. No humane slaughter methods exist for octopuses.
Stop octopus farming and the expansion of carnivorous aquaculture
I've just signed a petition calling for a ban on octopus farming and to prevent the expansion of carnivorous aquaculture. Farming octopus is both cruel and harmful for the environment. They belong in ...
action.ciwf.com
October 8, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Octopuses are very clever sensitive animals. Because of their solitary nature and fragile bodies, confining them in tanks to farm them would be cruel and lead to huge animal suffering. It is impossible to farm them whilst protecting their welfare. No humane slaughter methods exist for octopuses.
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With the notable and singular exception of Gavin Bazunu, the FAI made us all complicit in this, and we just forgot about it and ignored it.
Inside the ruins of Gaza’s football stadiums.
“Omar was one of 10 boys killed in the last three years at a single club, Al Helal Football Academy, that, 10 years ago, had sent their under-16 team to Ireland “ www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/1...
“Omar was one of 10 boys killed in the last three years at a single club, Al Helal Football Academy, that, 10 years ago, had sent their under-16 team to Ireland “ www.irishtimes.com/world/2026/1...
Game over: Inside the ruins of Gaza’s football stadiums
Sports stadium, bomb site, detainment yard, refugee camp – the three-year evolution of Gaza’s football stadiums
www.irishtimes.com
October 9, 2026 at 11:49 AM
With the notable and singular exception of Gavin Bazunu, the FAI made us all complicit in this, and we just forgot about it and ignored it.
Assuming Pete, Jared, Miller, Don Jnr & Eric are already in. We won’t know about JD & Thiel till last minute (strategy). If it’s on a Tuesday, then Blanche will step in for Donald (TACO). Zuck will say he had no knowledge of it. But it’ll be live on 👓 FB
What’s the buy-in to be on the firing squad?
What’s the buy-in to be on the firing squad?
October 9, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Assuming Pete, Jared, Miller, Don Jnr & Eric are already in. We won’t know about JD & Thiel till last minute (strategy). If it’s on a Tuesday, then Blanche will step in for Donald (TACO). Zuck will say he had no knowledge of it. But it’ll be live on 👓 FB
What’s the buy-in to be on the firing squad?
What’s the buy-in to be on the firing squad?
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184 new cuneiform tablets ✍️ (total), dating to c.1400 BCE. “Preliminary examination of the texts has revealed references to military activities, epidemics, the death of an infant princess & requests for assistance sent to the king by Hittite military commanders” www.heritagedaily.com/2026/10/184-...
184 cuneiform tablets discovered in Hittite royal archive
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Kayalıpınar in Türkiye have discovered a Hittite royal archive containing 184 cuneiform tablets and fragments. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
www.heritagedaily.com
October 9, 2026 at 2:01 AM
184 new cuneiform tablets ✍️ (total), dating to c.1400 BCE. “Preliminary examination of the texts has revealed references to military activities, epidemics, the death of an infant princess & requests for assistance sent to the king by Hittite military commanders” www.heritagedaily.com/2026/10/184-...
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Yesterday, Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn Williams revealed that even though she sat in silence on stage at the Hay Festival with me & Tim Wu, Facebook sued her anyway.
EVEN THOUGH SHE DIDN'T SAY A WORD!! 🤯
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EVEN THOUGH SHE DIDN'T SAY A WORD!! 🤯
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October 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Yesterday, Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn Williams revealed that even though she sat in silence on stage at the Hay Festival with me & Tim Wu, Facebook sued her anyway.
EVEN THOUGH SHE DIDN'T SAY A WORD!! 🤯
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EVEN THOUGH SHE DIDN'T SAY A WORD!! 🤯
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Incredible sight!
October 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Incredible sight!
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Jen is having a launch party in Manchester on 22nd Oct the-modernist.org/blogs/news/t...
Book launch - The Architecture Of Connection by Jen Orpin
Join us to celebrate the launch of The Architecture Of Connection, by Jen Orpin - Thursday 22nd October 2026, 6pm-8pm: all welcome A debut monograph from landscape painter Jen Orpin, exploring motorwa...
the-modernist.org
October 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Jen is having a launch party in Manchester on 22nd Oct the-modernist.org/blogs/news/t...
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Oh this can just fuck off
An AI-'written' complete copy of my own book is now on Amazon; same title, more-or-less the same blurb, and exactly the same impetus.
Reviewers of Amazon, I urge you to absolutely dive-bomb this plagiaristic piece of shit: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-VI...
An AI-'written' complete copy of my own book is now on Amazon; same title, more-or-less the same blurb, and exactly the same impetus.
Reviewers of Amazon, I urge you to absolutely dive-bomb this plagiaristic piece of shit: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-VI...
October 8, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Oh this can just fuck off
An AI-'written' complete copy of my own book is now on Amazon; same title, more-or-less the same blurb, and exactly the same impetus.
Reviewers of Amazon, I urge you to absolutely dive-bomb this plagiaristic piece of shit: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-VI...
An AI-'written' complete copy of my own book is now on Amazon; same title, more-or-less the same blurb, and exactly the same impetus.
Reviewers of Amazon, I urge you to absolutely dive-bomb this plagiaristic piece of shit: www.amazon.co.uk/FORGOTTEN-VI...
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PLEASE
MAKE
IT
STOP
For years BigTech lobbied government to hobble not only the BBC but especially iPlayer. Why? Because it is a genuine public service that undermined their enshittification plans. It was held up as a marvel of digital public service design.
MAKE
IT
STOP
For years BigTech lobbied government to hobble not only the BBC but especially iPlayer. Why? Because it is a genuine public service that undermined their enshittification plans. It was held up as a marvel of digital public service design.
October 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
PLEASE
MAKE
IT
STOP
For years BigTech lobbied government to hobble not only the BBC but especially iPlayer. Why? Because it is a genuine public service that undermined their enshittification plans. It was held up as a marvel of digital public service design.
MAKE
IT
STOP
For years BigTech lobbied government to hobble not only the BBC but especially iPlayer. Why? Because it is a genuine public service that undermined their enshittification plans. It was held up as a marvel of digital public service design.
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We’ve had to listen to some very unimpressive TDs talk shit about public sector workers needing to prove their worth and up their game. Meanwhile the sight of an almost-empty greyhound track and the yelping of mistreated animals gets them humming the national anthem as a tear rolls down their cheek
October 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
We’ve had to listen to some very unimpressive TDs talk shit about public sector workers needing to prove their worth and up their game. Meanwhile the sight of an almost-empty greyhound track and the yelping of mistreated animals gets them humming the national anthem as a tear rolls down their cheek
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I’m beginning to wonder if the whole thing is a money laundering front because there doesn’t seem to be much financial justification for ploughing so much money into it when people are expected to forgo decent prices on the bus and train.
We’ve had to listen to some very unimpressive TDs talk shit about public sector workers needing to prove their worth and up their game. Meanwhile the sight of an almost-empty greyhound track and the yelping of mistreated animals gets them humming the national anthem as a tear rolls down their cheek
October 7, 2026 at 10:24 AM
I’m beginning to wonder if the whole thing is a money laundering front because there doesn’t seem to be much financial justification for ploughing so much money into it when people are expected to forgo decent prices on the bus and train.
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you don’t hold "AI" accountable; you hold AI developers, vendors, and corporations that profit off it accountable
holding "AI accountable" is like holding a toaster accountable. it's an inanimate object. it doesn't have wishes, feelings, or desires
holding "AI accountable" is like holding a toaster accountable. it's an inanimate object. it doesn't have wishes, feelings, or desires
October 7, 2026 at 10:19 AM
you don’t hold "AI" accountable; you hold AI developers, vendors, and corporations that profit off it accountable
holding "AI accountable" is like holding a toaster accountable. it's an inanimate object. it doesn't have wishes, feelings, or desires
holding "AI accountable" is like holding a toaster accountable. it's an inanimate object. it doesn't have wishes, feelings, or desires
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watching this red line moving steadily upwards day after day feels like the slow motion equivalent for our species of the dinosaurs seeing that pretty, fast-moving light in the sky
Breaking News!
Code UFB!!!
For the first time in recorded history, the Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature (SST) is above 30.0°C, reaching a preliminary SST of 30.06°C on October 5th.
The Niño 3.4 SST anomaly is now 3.41°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
Everything is not fine.
Code UFB!!!
For the first time in recorded history, the Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature (SST) is above 30.0°C, reaching a preliminary SST of 30.06°C on October 5th.
The Niño 3.4 SST anomaly is now 3.41°C above the 1991-2020 baseline.
Everything is not fine.
October 7, 2026 at 10:58 AM
watching this red line moving steadily upwards day after day feels like the slow motion equivalent for our species of the dinosaurs seeing that pretty, fast-moving light in the sky