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A Braided Essay: Changing Time in Spring, 2026
The first in an about-monthly series to ponder the proper placement of AI in daily life.
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I wrote an essay about the idea of “time” in AI. AI fakes it at this point in time and probably for a long time.
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September 13, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Here’s an oldie but a goodie:
“.. During Warsh’s term (if he lasts as long as prior Fed chairs), he will preside over the dreaded crossover point: in 2031 entitlements, interest and other mandatory outlays are projected to permanently exceed Federal tax revenues for the first time.”
- JPMorgan
“.. During Warsh’s term (if he lasts as long as prior Fed chairs), he will preside over the dreaded crossover point: in 2031 entitlements, interest and other mandatory outlays are projected to permanently exceed Federal tax revenues for the first time.”
- JPMorgan
August 18, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Here’s an oldie but a goodie:
“.. During Warsh’s term (if he lasts as long as prior Fed chairs), he will preside over the dreaded crossover point: in 2031 entitlements, interest and other mandatory outlays are projected to permanently exceed Federal tax revenues for the first time.”
- JPMorgan
“.. During Warsh’s term (if he lasts as long as prior Fed chairs), he will preside over the dreaded crossover point: in 2031 entitlements, interest and other mandatory outlays are projected to permanently exceed Federal tax revenues for the first time.”
- JPMorgan
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Consumer complaints against financial companies have skyrocketed over the past three years.
How is Trump responding?
By gutting budget and staffing for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — and stopping the agency from publishing consumer complaints.
How is Trump responding?
By gutting budget and staffing for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — and stopping the agency from publishing consumer complaints.
In Gift to Abusive Wall Street Firms, Trump CFPB Moves to Suppress Consumer Complaints | Common Dreams
Consumer complaints against financial companies have surged, but Trump's CFPB is hiding them from public view. Are they
www.commondreams.org
August 17, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Consumer complaints against financial companies have skyrocketed over the past three years.
How is Trump responding?
By gutting budget and staffing for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — and stopping the agency from publishing consumer complaints.
How is Trump responding?
By gutting budget and staffing for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — and stopping the agency from publishing consumer complaints.
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Today, August 4, 2026, is the setting of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” about a fully automated house continuing on after the family who lived there and the world around it died in a nuclear blast.
August 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Today, August 4, 2026, is the setting of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” about a fully automated house continuing on after the family who lived there and the world around it died in a nuclear blast.
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"Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children."
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
August 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children."
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The Supreme Court narrowly stepped up for the Fed's independence. That keeps the data, not the President, the thing to watch for monetary policy. New post on the decision, where inflation is headed, and what the Fed owes us. stayathomemacro.substack.com/p/where-is-t...
Where Is the Fed Headed?
Independence, inflation, and communication
stayathomemacro.substack.com
June 30, 2026 at 2:53 AM
The Supreme Court narrowly stepped up for the Fed's independence. That keeps the data, not the President, the thing to watch for monetary policy. New post on the decision, where inflation is headed, and what the Fed owes us. stayathomemacro.substack.com/p/where-is-t...
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Labor share of income--the "fraction of economic output paid to workers as wages and salaries"--is at its lowest-ever level since WWII. @federalreserve.gov
June 24, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Labor share of income--the "fraction of economic output paid to workers as wages and salaries"--is at its lowest-ever level since WWII. @federalreserve.gov
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I have been working on societal impacts of language technology since late 2016, and my nightmare example since pretty early on has been using automatic transcription in emergency services systems.
And today I learn it's happening *in my own city*
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Short 🧵>>
And today I learn it's happening *in my own city*
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Short 🧵>>
Seattle uses AI to help triage, divert 911 medical calls
The Seattle Fire Department started using AI technology during live 911 calls in 2023. There hasn't been any public review process.
www.seattletimes.com
June 14, 2026 at 8:48 PM
I have been working on societal impacts of language technology since late 2016, and my nightmare example since pretty early on has been using automatic transcription in emergency services systems.
And today I learn it's happening *in my own city*
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Short 🧵>>
And today I learn it's happening *in my own city*
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Short 🧵>>
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June 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
This is 💔. I am not familiar with tick preventatives but will research soon. Sharing for awareness and regretting this administration who is so incapable at sharing information or working to keep any of us, human or 🐈⬛, healthy.
What Is 'Bobcat Fever' And How Can You Protect Your Cat From It?
YouTube video by Inside Edition
www.youtube.com
June 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
This is 💔. I am not familiar with tick preventatives but will research soon. Sharing for awareness and regretting this administration who is so incapable at sharing information or working to keep any of us, human or 🐈⬛, healthy.
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Kevin Warsh has tapped two outside associates as advisers—in as temporary contractors for now.
Both are budget policy specialists, and one wrote the Fed chapter of Project 2025, which endorsed a radical restructuring of the central bank.
Both are budget policy specialists, and one wrote the Fed chapter of Project 2025, which endorsed a radical restructuring of the central bank.
Exclusive | Warsh Names Two Conservative Policy Veterans as Interim Fed Advisers
One of the new advisers to the new Fed chairman previously helped write a chapter for Project 2025, the conservative policy blueprint, that recommended a radical restructuring of the central bank.
www.wsj.com
June 2, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Kevin Warsh has tapped two outside associates as advisers—in as temporary contractors for now.
Both are budget policy specialists, and one wrote the Fed chapter of Project 2025, which endorsed a radical restructuring of the central bank.
Both are budget policy specialists, and one wrote the Fed chapter of Project 2025, which endorsed a radical restructuring of the central bank.
I wrote an essay about the idea of “time” in AI. AI fakes it at this point in time and probably for a long time.
A Braided Essay: Changing Time in Spring, 2026
The first in an about-monthly series to ponder the proper placement of AI in daily life.
open.substack.com
June 2, 2026 at 2:08 AM
I wrote an essay about the idea of “time” in AI. AI fakes it at this point in time and probably for a long time.
There has been little on BlueSky about Kevin Warsh moving in as Federal Reserve Board Chair but it will affect all of us. Roger Ferguson is a past Vice-Chair and a great source of info about what may come.
What to Expect From Kevin Warsh’s Fed in the First 100 Days | Council on Foreign Relations
The new head of the U.S. Federal Reserve takes over at a time of heightened inflationary pressures and concern over the Fed’s independence. His first one hundred days should give signs on how he will ...
www.cfr.org
June 2, 2026 at 2:06 AM
There has been little on BlueSky about Kevin Warsh moving in as Federal Reserve Board Chair but it will affect all of us. Roger Ferguson is a past Vice-Chair and a great source of info about what may come.
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Tried to distinguish our AI #WITHPod series by taking to boosters AND critics and lots of people in between. I got a ton out of this conversation with @timnitgebru.blacksky.app
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
The AI End Game: The Ethics of AI with Timnit Gebru
Podcast Episode · Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast · May 26 · 54m
podcasts.apple.com
May 28, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Tried to distinguish our AI #WITHPod series by taking to boosters AND critics and lots of people in between. I got a ton out of this conversation with @timnitgebru.blacksky.app
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Pope Leo wrote on AI. Catholic, atheist, no matter. Pondering how we bring AI into our lives is good for anyone using any technology.
Pope Leo offers a detailed message today to the tech bros, whose distortion of human interaction and communications is the source of many human problems today. Words worth reading. www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
May 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Pope Leo wrote on AI. Catholic, atheist, no matter. Pondering how we bring AI into our lives is good for anyone using any technology.
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The powerful forces trying to dominate our country want us to fall into cynicism.
That way, they win everything — and they'll be able to take it all without the rest of us putting up a fight.
If you are worried about the future, you are not alone. I am too.
But please do not fall into cynicism.
That way, they win everything — and they'll be able to take it all without the rest of us putting up a fight.
If you are worried about the future, you are not alone. I am too.
But please do not fall into cynicism.
May 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The powerful forces trying to dominate our country want us to fall into cynicism.
That way, they win everything — and they'll be able to take it all without the rest of us putting up a fight.
If you are worried about the future, you are not alone. I am too.
But please do not fall into cynicism.
That way, they win everything — and they'll be able to take it all without the rest of us putting up a fight.
If you are worried about the future, you are not alone. I am too.
But please do not fall into cynicism.
The Fed is a creature of Congress and Congress is the source of its independence. With Warsh, it will be more important for more of us to understand the Fed and hold Congress accountable if Warsh does Trump’s bidding and dismantles the final damper on inflation. An easy-to-digest primer -
www.newyorkfed.org
May 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The Fed is a creature of Congress and Congress is the source of its independence. With Warsh, it will be more important for more of us to understand the Fed and hold Congress accountable if Warsh does Trump’s bidding and dismantles the final damper on inflation. An easy-to-digest primer -
Powell’s term ended but he will stay on, Warsh will be sworn in as Chair of the Fed. The latter is a significant change but has been buried in the news by the China Summit. The Fed affects all of us every day. We can’t afford the inflation that will pile on if Warsh does trump’s bidding.
Fed names Powell as chair pro tempore until Warsh is sworn in reut.rs/4dMH9Vb
Fed names Powell as chair pro tempore until Warsh is sworn in
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday said it has named Jerome Powell as chair pro tempore until Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the new head of the U.S. central bank.
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May 16, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Powell’s term ended but he will stay on, Warsh will be sworn in as Chair of the Fed. The latter is a significant change but has been buried in the news by the China Summit. The Fed affects all of us every day. We can’t afford the inflation that will pile on if Warsh does trump’s bidding.
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Sean Duffy’s reality series is getting slammed for all of the obvious reasons, but don’t look past the fact that his show is being sponsored by companies his department oversees and regulates.
In other words, it’s not just a political mess, it’s also an ethical one.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
In other words, it’s not just a political mess, it’s also an ethical one.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The problem(s) with the transportation secretary’s tone-deaf reality series
Sean Duffy’s return to reality programming isn’t just a political mess; it also raises unavoidable ethical questions.
www.ms.now
May 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Sean Duffy’s reality series is getting slammed for all of the obvious reasons, but don’t look past the fact that his show is being sponsored by companies his department oversees and regulates.
In other words, it’s not just a political mess, it’s also an ethical one.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
In other words, it’s not just a political mess, it’s also an ethical one.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
I thought this was The Onion.
Building a 🏠 with Pulte is disappointing as is without also assuming the servile role of caretaking an AI’s power source.
Bill Pulte gave up his seat on the builder’s board to join Trump’s admin over the FHFA-doesn’t mean he doesn’t retain financial interest.😖
Building a 🏠 with Pulte is disappointing as is without also assuming the servile role of caretaking an AI’s power source.
Bill Pulte gave up his seat on the builder’s board to join Trump’s admin over the FHFA-doesn’t mean he doesn’t retain financial interest.😖
Major Homebuilder To Test Placing Mini Data Centers in Suburban Backyards
The California-based startup Span has developed small, distributed data centers, or “nodes,” called XFRA units.
www.realtor.com
May 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
I thought this was The Onion.
Building a 🏠 with Pulte is disappointing as is without also assuming the servile role of caretaking an AI’s power source.
Bill Pulte gave up his seat on the builder’s board to join Trump’s admin over the FHFA-doesn’t mean he doesn’t retain financial interest.😖
Building a 🏠 with Pulte is disappointing as is without also assuming the servile role of caretaking an AI’s power source.
Bill Pulte gave up his seat on the builder’s board to join Trump’s admin over the FHFA-doesn’t mean he doesn’t retain financial interest.😖
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This is a feel good image for me. These two adorable young Australian superb fairywren staying close to each other.
May 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This is a feel good image for me. These two adorable young Australian superb fairywren staying close to each other.
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Announcing: Platypus Economics — a Substack, YouTube channel, and podcast built around one idea: Economics is one of the most useful, surprising, and weirdly beautiful subjects in the world.
It belongs to everyone — not just the people who happened to take it in college. 🧵
It belongs to everyone — not just the people who happened to take it in college. 🧵
May 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Announcing: Platypus Economics — a Substack, YouTube channel, and podcast built around one idea: Economics is one of the most useful, surprising, and weirdly beautiful subjects in the world.
It belongs to everyone — not just the people who happened to take it in college. 🧵
It belongs to everyone — not just the people who happened to take it in college. 🧵
As I read this, I imagine a time in the future 🙏 when our right-left division has resolved to shared common goals of, say, not burning the Earth up, but we then divide along the lines of whether AI is a friend, to be trusted, etc. Some AI is amazing, no AI can be a true “friend.”
🤪🤖🫧💥
The Selfish Gene (1976) was an important book, but Dawkins has been an embarrassment for a long time now.
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
The Selfish Gene (1976) was an important book, but Dawkins has been an embarrassment for a long time now.
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
May 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
As I read this, I imagine a time in the future 🙏 when our right-left division has resolved to shared common goals of, say, not burning the Earth up, but we then divide along the lines of whether AI is a friend, to be trusted, etc. Some AI is amazing, no AI can be a true “friend.”
Adding a blunt-force prohibition of goblins to a public-facing, internet-trained AI isn’t a solution. This is why we can’t take the results of public-facing AI too seriously.
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins
“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.
www.wired.com
April 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Adding a blunt-force prohibition of goblins to a public-facing, internet-trained AI isn’t a solution. This is why we can’t take the results of public-facing AI too seriously.
The best deterrent ever to cash for an impulse purchase!
April 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The best deterrent ever to cash for an impulse purchase!