Sascha H. Funk
@sayfun.bsky.social
Speaking, teaching, researching, fighting. Not in that order. 🇩🇪 prof in 🇹🇭 #ai #communication #highered #muaythai.
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"The algorithm clause ASEAN’s digital deal needs" is now published on @eastasiaforum.bsky.social eastasiaforum.org/2026/08/26/t...
The algorithm clause ASEAN’s digital deal needs
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement marks a significant step in digital governance, but it is crucially missing a requirement for platforms to disclose how algorithms shape politics in the r...
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August 26, 2026 at 6:46 AM
"The algorithm clause ASEAN’s digital deal needs" is now published on @eastasiaforum.bsky.social eastasiaforum.org/2026/08/26/t...
Early reading excerpts for www.realityinbeta.com dropping this weekend. If you sign up now, you'll have it in your inbox right after the World Cup final is done! #media #communication #AI
Reality in Beta — Sascha H. Funk
A forthcoming textbook by Sascha H. Funk exploring how algorithms rewrote reality, fractured truth, and reshaped democracy — and what we can do about it.
www.realityinbeta.com
July 17, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Early reading excerpts for www.realityinbeta.com dropping this weekend. If you sign up now, you'll have it in your inbox right after the World Cup final is done! #media #communication #AI
@coffeezilla.bsky.social Hey Coffeezilla! I've been playing around with a few things while working on an academic paper on prediction markets and media influence. There might be something in it, but not sure yet. Would mean the world to hear your thoughts. narrative-impact-tracker.streamlit.app/~/+/
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July 17, 2026 at 9:12 AM
@coffeezilla.bsky.social Hey Coffeezilla! I've been playing around with a few things while working on an academic paper on prediction markets and media influence. There might be something in it, but not sure yet. Would mean the world to hear your thoughts. narrative-impact-tracker.streamlit.app/~/+/
Time to share what I've been up to for over a year now. Book dropping soon. Feedback welcome. www.realityinbeta.com #AI #Communication #Media #RealityInBeta
Reality in Beta — Sascha H. Funk
A forthcoming textbook by Sascha H. Funk exploring how algorithms rewrote reality, fractured truth, and reshaped democracy — and what we can do about it.
www.realityinbeta.com
June 27, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Time to share what I've been up to for over a year now. Book dropping soon. Feedback welcome. www.realityinbeta.com #AI #Communication #Media #RealityInBeta
Built a small #VAR translator for the #WorldCup for when official referee decisions seem too confusing: was-it-though.vercel.app
Was It Though
VAR decisions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, translated
was-it-though.vercel.app
June 14, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Built a small #VAR translator for the #WorldCup for when official referee decisions seem too confusing: was-it-though.vercel.app
Quick #WorldCup preview for team #Germany and it's biggest #communication issues: open.substack.com/pub/saschafu...
The Cocky Register Has No Plan B
Why Nagelsmann's (lack of) communication is the real issue for Team Germany
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June 13, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Quick #WorldCup preview for team #Germany and it's biggest #communication issues: open.substack.com/pub/saschafu...
Great marketing #AI www.anthropic.com/news/fable-m...
Statement on the US government directive to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5
The US government has issued an export control directive to suspend all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, whether inside or outside the United States.
www.anthropic.com
June 13, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Great marketing #AI www.anthropic.com/news/fable-m...
re:publica 26 - that's a wrap. Still one of my favourite events mostly because the people here don't come to be seen at a conference. They come because they care about the stuff being talked about. They take notes. They ask real questions. They stay after to continue the conversation in the hallway.
Stories shape belief. Now, algorithms shape stories. - Reality In Beta
www.realityinbeta.com
May 20, 2026 at 5:36 PM
re:publica 26 - that's a wrap. Still one of my favourite events mostly because the people here don't come to be seen at a conference. They come because they care about the stuff being talked about. They take notes. They ask real questions. They stay after to continue the conversation in the hallway.
Thank you everyone who came to my #rp26 talk. Slides are here realityinbeta.com/republica - good talks and happy to connect with everyone!
May 19, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Thank you everyone who came to my #rp26 talk. Slides are here realityinbeta.com/republica - good talks and happy to connect with everyone!
Always good seeing @doctorow.pluralistic.net back at @re-publica.com.
May 18, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Always good seeing @doctorow.pluralistic.net back at @re-publica.com.
Your fav podcast is sponsored by people betting on airstrikes. Good job. #media #communication www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-f...
Your Favorite Podcast Is Sponsored By People Betting On Airstrikes (and the comms behind it)
Let me tell you how we got here. Five years ago, every sports broadcast started coming with the same disclaimer you'd expect on a pack of cigarettes.
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March 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Your fav podcast is sponsored by people betting on airstrikes. Good job. #media #communication www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-f...
Didn't Jackie rep Philippines and USA? Why only USA now? #OneChampionship
February 14, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Didn't Jackie rep Philippines and USA? Why only USA now? #OneChampionship
Shadow with great first 3 rounds, but now running out of of steam. Carillo throwing hard. crazy. #OneChampionship
February 14, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Shadow with great first 3 rounds, but now running out of of steam. Carillo throwing hard. crazy. #OneChampionship
Just opened the hidden library folder via cmd on Mac and deleted some files to fix a VM issue and feel like a hacker. I can't believe I used to be fluent in dos commands and all and now this gets me tingly. wth!
February 11, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Just opened the hidden library folder via cmd on Mac and deleted some files to fix a VM issue and feel like a hacker. I can't believe I used to be fluent in dos commands and all and now this gets me tingly. wth!
Tried to go back on X for a while. Oh. man. Hi bluesky.
January 23, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Tried to go back on X for a while. Oh. man. Hi bluesky.
There’s no website in the world that would make me complete this kind of captcha.
October 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
There’s no website in the world that would make me complete this kind of captcha.
Isn't it ironic, don't you think? #SEONeverDies
September 25, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Isn't it ironic, don't you think? #SEONeverDies
Prof tip: if you’re a student and you’re not using NotebookLM as part of your AI arsenal, you’re missing out.
September 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Prof tip: if you’re a student and you’re not using NotebookLM as part of your AI arsenal, you’re missing out.
That wide boxing stance makes me itchy. LOW KICK!
September 14, 2025 at 5:07 AM
That wide boxing stance makes me itchy. LOW KICK!
It’s fascinating how fast taxis in Bangkok turn into *%{%* as soon as rain starts.
August 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
It’s fascinating how fast taxis in Bangkok turn into *%{%* as soon as rain starts.
WELCOME TO THAILAND (that's the song they play at the Championships all the time. It's by 'Carabao') - Thailand takes it in straight sets. Let's go! That means we're basically through to the next round. #VolleyballWorldChampionships
August 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
WELCOME TO THAILAND (that's the song they play at the Championships all the time. It's by 'Carabao') - Thailand takes it in straight sets. Let's go! That means we're basically through to the next round. #VolleyballWorldChampionships
Are they really playing 'the bad touch' instrumental as hype song at the #volleyballworldchampionships?
August 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Are they really playing 'the bad touch' instrumental as hype song at the #volleyballworldchampionships?