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Transmission Control📡 @protocol6.lonecoder.com · Dec 20
Just a little reminder that the idea at the core of LLMs isn't all that new.
An illustration of The Engine from Jonathan Swift's 1726 book Gulliver's Travels showing a grid of moveable words on a table with iron handles for each row and column. Beside it is a quote from the book: The Engine "Every one knew how laborious the usual method is of attaining to arts and sciences; whereas, by his contrivance, the most ignorant person, at a reasonable charge, and with a little bodily labour, might write books in philosophy, poetry, politics, laws, mathematics, and theology, without the least assistance from genius or study." — Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels, 1726 Not included in the image, the book further describes The Engine and its operation in some detail: He then led me to the frame, about the sides, whereof all his pupils stood in ranks. It was twenty feet square, placed in the middle of the room. The superfices was composed of several bits of wood, about the bigness of a die, but some larger than others. They were all linked together by slender wires. These bits of wood were covered, on every square, with paper pasted on them; and on these papers were written all the words of their language, in their several moods, tenses, and declensions; but without any order. The professor then desired me “to observe; for he was going to set his engine at work.” The pupils, at his command, took each of them hold of an iron handle, whereof there were forty fixed round the edges of the frame; and giving them a sudden turn, the whole disposition of the words was entirely changed. He then commanded six-and-thirty of the lads, to read the several lines softly, as they appeared upon the frame; and where they found three or four words together that might make part of a sentence, they dictated to the four remaining boys, who were scribes. This work was repeated three or four times, and at every turn, the engine was so contrived, that the words shifted into new places, as the square bits of wood moved upside down.
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Now I remember why I stopped playing Starfield. The writing is so lazy the world is mostly incoherent. But, at least this time I got to have Muria as a follower.
Myself and Muria Siarkiewicz in front of The Lodge in New Atlantis.
May 11, 2026 at 10:34 PM
protocol6.lonecoder.com
I think @Microsoft has forgotten the 4th Commandment: "Never get high on your own supply"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Cra...
Ten Crack Commandments - Wikipedia
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May 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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mharrisondupre.bsky.social
NEW: A new pre-print study offers the first causal evidence that outsourcing reasoning tasks to AI can rapidly erode users' independent performance AND their will to persist despite difficulty.

"People’s persistence drops... they’re also not willing to try without AI.”

futurism.com/artificial-i...
AI Use Appears to Have a "Boiling Frog" Effect on Human Cognition, New Study Warns
A new study claims to offer the first causal link between AI dependency and cognitive erosion. Researchers warn of long-term implications.
futurism.com
April 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM
protocol6.lonecoder.com
I don't know how we ended up with Hegseth cast in the role of Feyd-Rautha but he's definitely no Sting. economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/interna...
Commerce will flow: Pete Hegseth says Strait of Hormuz open after weeks of escalation
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Strait of Hormuz remains open for global commerce. He announced a significant US military success in 'Operation Epic Fury'. American forces reportedly de...
economictimes.indiatimes.com
April 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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gwillow.me
"Art didn't used to be political." Meanwhile, Mr. William Shakespeare:

www.youtube.com/shorts/uec_u...
Sir Ian Mckellen deliver a 400 years olds Shakespeare monologue.
YouTube video by Tristian&Co
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March 31, 2026 at 5:36 PM
protocol6.lonecoder.com
It's almost like they are deliberately setting themselves up for an epic roasting.
www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/03/12/a...
After fixes, NASA targets April 1 for Artemis II lunar mission
NASA plans to roll back to the pad as early as next week for the Artemis II mission to fly crew around the moon, which could set up a shot to launch as soon as April 1.
www.orlandosentinel.com
March 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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propublica.org
NEW: A recently developed Defense Department program was meant to reduce civilian harm during military operations.

But months before the Iran war, the mission was dissolved as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made “lethality” a top priority.

By @hannahallam.bsky.social
The U.S. Built a Blueprint to Avoid Civilian War Casualties. Trump Officials Scrapped It.
The Pentagon dismantled its civilian protection mission as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made “lethality” a top priority and the Trump administration reorganized national security around two principl...
www.propublica.org
March 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
protocol6.lonecoder.com
A couple of decades ago I predicted we'd have human uploads by the early 2040s and it'd probably arrive before human-level AGI. It seems like that timeline for uploads is on track. I could be wrong but I still don't see LLMs as a viable path to AGI. news.berkeley.edu/2024/10/02/r...
Researchers simulate an entire fly brain on a laptop. Is a human brain next? - Berkeley News
By digitally mapping the whole brain of a fruit fly, scientists hope to gain insight into human brain disorders
news.berkeley.edu
March 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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bigfinish.bsky.social
Scarf on 🧣 Headphones in 🎧 Let's go ❗SALE NOW ON. Click https://bgfn.sh/fourth26 to get up to 40% off selected Doctor Who audio dramas and bundles featuring the fantastic Fourth Doctor.

Offers expire no later than 23:59 (UK time) on 08 March 2026.
Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor in Doctor Who.
March 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
protocol6.lonecoder.com
I wonder how hard it would be to crowdfund a general aviation airport for Dildo, Newfoundland, Canada with the stipulation that it be named the Dildo Trump Airport.
Just imagine the lawsuit: Trump v. Dildo.
bit.ly/4tIyuJw
Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the president's name
The Trump family company wants to trademark the use of the president’s name on any airports but says it doesn’t plan on charging a fee — at least for a proposed renaming of one near his Florida home.
bit.ly
February 18, 2026 at 4:14 AM
protocol6.lonecoder.com
It's probably a good idea for people to download high res scans of the original US Constitution before Trump decides to use his sharpie again.
www.archives.gov/founding-doc...
America's Founding Documents High Resolution Downloads
These images are in the public domain and no permission is required to use them. Please credit the National Archives as the original source. The Declaration of Independence High-Resolution Declaration...
www.archives.gov
February 14, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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benforward3.bsky.social
Facebook plans to put facial recognition in its glasses and they think we’re too stupid to fight back.

Their internal memo: “We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns.”
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
EXCLUSIVE: DHS based its newest refugee attack on a Trump proclamation that stated it would not apply to refugees.

New documents filed in a key refugee case in Minnesota shed light on a broad, aggressive plan to review all refugees admitted since the start of the Biden administration.

Law Dork:
Exclusive: DHS based its newest refugee attack on a Trump proclamation that stated it would not apply to refugees
New documents filed in a key refugee case in Minnesota shed light on a broad, aggressive plan to review all refugees admitted since the start of the Biden administration.
www.lawdork.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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jennyschwartz.bsky.social
The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist - read the complete series in Kindle Unlimited or listen to it in Audible, narrated by the amazing Emily Woo Zeller.

Post-war secrets could change the fate of isolated humanity.

#scifi #booksky
Astray (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 1)
Astray (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 1) - Kindle edition by Schwartz, Jenny. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Astray (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 1).
www.amazon.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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maryltrump.bsky.social
Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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jeffrueter.bsky.social
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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legaleagle.tv
Alex Pretti’s last words were “are you ok?” said the woman next to him who ICE also pepper sprayed in the face.
January 24, 2026 at 7:51 PM
protocol6.lonecoder.com
At least my junior senator is consistent?
briantylercohen.bsky.social Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Jan 21
Ted Cruz has been caught on camera flying to Laguna Beach, California as Texas is expected to experience another dangerous winter storm.
January 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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texasobserver.org
Thanks to a software program called "Tangles," police—sheriffs, Texas state cops, and even ICE—can follow the location of your smartphone without a warrant.

Yet, we know little about how it has been used. Here's what our investigation revealed:
Texas Police Invested Millions in a Shadowy Phone-Tracking Software. They Won’t Say How They’ve Used It.
One sheriff who leads an anti-smuggling task force says the software helps “develop leads to eventually obtain probable cause.” Civil liberties experts say its use violates constitutional rights.
www.texasobserver.org
January 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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jennyschwartz.bsky.social
If you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, please consider reading one of my books. I have a few different series. You'll find something you enjoy - and you'll prompt Amazon's algos to show my books to people. Yay! Thank you! :)

www.amazon.com/stores/Jenny...
a brown and white dog is laying on a couch with the words pretty please ceba loves you written above it .
Alt: A beagle looking up at you, wagging its tail, and the words "Pretty please" and in smaller print, "Ceba loves you".
media.tenor.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:46 PM
protocol6.lonecoder.com
That's quite the juxtaposition.
Top News, Jan 15,2026: 'Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota to "put an end" to protests', 'US Imposes Sanctions on Iran over Crackdown on Protesters'
January 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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reuters.com
WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a comedian and protest singer known as Robby Roadsteamer, who was wearing a giraffe costume, during a protest outside a federal building in Minneapolis.
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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jennyschwartz.bsky.social
The war is over, but the man who ended it has been exiled to the border where he encounters a woman whose secrets could trigger an even bigger war.

Galactic intrigue! An alien AI! Found family!

Complete 5 book series - KU & Audible

#Booksky #WeekendEscape #SciFi
Astray (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 1)
Astray (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 1) - Kindle edition by Schwartz, Jenny. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Astray (The Adventures of a Xeno-Archaeologist Book 1).
www.amazon.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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drskyskull.bsky.social
I would just like to note that Time itself did not collapse under Joe Biden
newsguy.bsky.social Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · Dec 20
The atomic ensemble time scale at the NIST Boulder campus has failed.
December 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM