netfortius.bsky.social
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My most recent e-book shelf, with things still to finish, some yet to start, and two to re-read for further notes taking / references research
The plague news got me curious about when RFK Jr will bring up "herd immunity"
October 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
The plague news got me curious about when RFK Jr will bring up "herd immunity"
"Lorsque vous douterez de vous-même, gardez ceci en tête : ce siècle ne vous interdit pas de penser, il vous occupe jusqu’à ce que vous ne sachiez plus comment faire.
« Le futur est déjà là. »"
- Asma Mhalla (Cyberpunk - Le Nouveau Système Totalitaire)
« Le futur est déjà là. »"
- Asma Mhalla (Cyberpunk - Le Nouveau Système Totalitaire)
October 5, 2026 at 3:40 AM
"Lorsque vous douterez de vous-même, gardez ceci en tête : ce siècle ne vous interdit pas de penser, il vous occupe jusqu’à ce que vous ne sachiez plus comment faire.
« Le futur est déjà là. »"
- Asma Mhalla (Cyberpunk - Le Nouveau Système Totalitaire)
« Le futur est déjà là. »"
- Asma Mhalla (Cyberpunk - Le Nouveau Système Totalitaire)
The only way the AI madness could continue is if it produces a Bible ver. 2.0, for the new generation(s) of fools to blindly follow. Thiel's apocalypse shall be front and center, and Srinivasan's network states ought to start as new bible version online circles.
October 3, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The only way the AI madness could continue is if it produces a Bible ver. 2.0, for the new generation(s) of fools to blindly follow. Thiel's apocalypse shall be front and center, and Srinivasan's network states ought to start as new bible version online circles.
Interesting to watch - starting in a few hours (among other speakers is Lawrence Lessig):
www.vthepeople.org/watch.html
www.vthepeople.org/watch.html
Watch Live – V the People
Watch the V the People conference live from Wasserstein Hall, Harvard Law School. Opening remarks begin Friday, October 2nd, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.
www.vthepeople.org
October 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Interesting to watch - starting in a few hours (among other speakers is Lawrence Lessig):
www.vthepeople.org/watch.html
www.vthepeople.org/watch.html
Did we really need a study for this? It's been known since religion was invented by those in need to use it.
www.psypost.org/lower-cognit...
www.psypost.org/lower-cognit...
Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger Christian nationalist views, even after accounting for education
A recent study indicates that Americans with lower cognitive ability scores tend to be more likely to embrace Christian nationalism. The findings suggest the ideology’s appeal is linked to underlying ...
www.psypost.org
October 1, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Did we really need a study for this? It's been known since religion was invented by those in need to use it.
www.psypost.org/lower-cognit...
www.psypost.org/lower-cognit...
Reposted by netfortius.bsky.social
This is called anthropomorphizing, when we ascribe human traits, emotions or behaviors to non-human things, such as animals or inanimate objects.
Instead, explain what a system does, how well it performs, who built it and who could be affected by it.
apnews.com/article/open...
Instead, explain what a system does, how well it performs, who built it and who could be affected by it.
apnews.com/article/open...
https://apnews.com/article/openai-safety-ai-framework-089e75b95bc935af092da7b79d92706d
apnews.com
September 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This is called anthropomorphizing, when we ascribe human traits, emotions or behaviors to non-human things, such as animals or inanimate objects.
Instead, explain what a system does, how well it performs, who built it and who could be affected by it.
apnews.com/article/open...
Instead, explain what a system does, how well it performs, who built it and who could be affected by it.
apnews.com/article/open...
Reposted by netfortius.bsky.social
Artificial intelligence systems do not think, feel, want or understand. Avoid language that gives them human characteristics.
https://apnews.com/article/openai-safety-ai-framework-089e75b95bc935af092da7b79d92706d
apnews.com
September 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Artificial intelligence systems do not think, feel, want or understand. Avoid language that gives them human characteristics.
What does computer security (software or infrastructure) even mean, in the year 2026?
www.404media.co/we-hacked-th...
www.404media.co/we-hacked-th...
‘We Hacked the FBI:’ Hackers Say They Have Data on All FBI Employees
A sample of 5,000 alleged agents seen by 404 Media includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and details on FBI employees' spouses.
www.404media.co
September 23, 2026 at 11:16 AM
What does computer security (software or infrastructure) even mean, in the year 2026?
www.404media.co/we-hacked-th...
www.404media.co/we-hacked-th...
At a time when tutorials are as sloppy as the actual products, this one is really nice:
poloclub.github.io/transformer-...
poloclub.github.io/transformer-...
Transformer Explainer: LLM Transformer Model Visually Explained
An interactive visualization tool showing you how transformer models work in large language models (LLM) like GPT.
poloclub.github.io
September 22, 2026 at 9:46 AM
At a time when tutorials are as sloppy as the actual products, this one is really nice:
poloclub.github.io/transformer-...
poloclub.github.io/transformer-...
Few things are funnier than remembering AI original intent to be doing "the boring stuff", so that the targeted professionals/experts could then work on more important topics:
openai.com/index/adviso...
openai.com/index/adviso...
Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI is working with an independent Advisory Group on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence to guide the review and communication of emerging AI results.
openai.com
September 21, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Few things are funnier than remembering AI original intent to be doing "the boring stuff", so that the targeted professionals/experts could then work on more important topics:
openai.com/index/adviso...
openai.com/index/adviso...
An extremely optimistic report just came out, according to which ONLY Hispanic Americans are being affected.
theconversation.com/why-hispanic...
theconversation.com/why-hispanic...
Why Hispanic Americans are losing faith in the American Dream
A public opinion researcher explains why this group’s declining faith goes beyond partisanship and reflects a fundamental question about its sense of belonging.
theconversation.com
September 18, 2026 at 7:20 PM
An extremely optimistic report just came out, according to which ONLY Hispanic Americans are being affected.
theconversation.com/why-hispanic...
theconversation.com/why-hispanic...
When you get to read news like this:
apnews.com/article/rfk-...
you come to realize what a great opportunity the nature has now, to finally correct the mistake made by letting the homo sapiens evolution branch happen
apnews.com/article/rfk-...
you come to realize what a great opportunity the nature has now, to finally correct the mistake made by letting the homo sapiens evolution branch happen
apnews.com
September 18, 2026 at 3:18 AM
When you get to read news like this:
apnews.com/article/rfk-...
you come to realize what a great opportunity the nature has now, to finally correct the mistake made by letting the homo sapiens evolution branch happen
apnews.com/article/rfk-...
you come to realize what a great opportunity the nature has now, to finally correct the mistake made by letting the homo sapiens evolution branch happen
Another MAGA success story, for those still doubtful, which clearly indicates the distribution of DOGE checks:
"DOGE Initiative Resulted in Federal Employees Getting Paid Billions to Not Work, New Government Report Finds"
time.com/article/2026...
"DOGE Initiative Resulted in Federal Employees Getting Paid Billions to Not Work, New Government Report Finds"
time.com/article/2026...
Thanks to DOGE, Federal Employees Got Paid Billions to Not Work
The U.S. spent $6.7 billion last year on paid leave for workers departing under a DOGE workforce reduction program, a new government report found.
time.com
September 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Another MAGA success story, for those still doubtful, which clearly indicates the distribution of DOGE checks:
"DOGE Initiative Resulted in Federal Employees Getting Paid Billions to Not Work, New Government Report Finds"
time.com/article/2026...
"DOGE Initiative Resulted in Federal Employees Getting Paid Billions to Not Work, New Government Report Finds"
time.com/article/2026...
Finally a solution that makes sense: Saudi Arabia ought to defend Ukraine, while Trump (continues) defending Russia
www.catavencii.ro/solutia-opti...
www.catavencii.ro/solutia-opti...
Soluția optimă pentru petrolul mondial: Ucraina să apere Arabia Saudită în timp ce Trump apără Rusia - Caţavencii
În orice caz, Donald Trump e gata să fie iarăși salvatorul mondial. Nu, n-a trimis deja trupe americane să-și ajute aliații arabi, termi
www.catavencii.ro
September 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Finally a solution that makes sense: Saudi Arabia ought to defend Ukraine, while Trump (continues) defending Russia
www.catavencii.ro/solutia-opti...
www.catavencii.ro/solutia-opti...
"UK government statements emphasize that foreign diplomats/personnel are expected to abide by UK laws." - not for pedophilia, apparently ...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.
www.bbc.com
September 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
"UK government statements emphasize that foreign diplomats/personnel are expected to abide by UK laws." - not for pedophilia, apparently ...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
September 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Summary of recent news, for those too busy to search, identify, process and make sense of the inflow of events
September 10, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Summary of recent news, for those too busy to search, identify, process and make sense of the inflow of events
