Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work
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Thousands of authors publish ‘empty’ book in protest over AI using their work
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
WTF Grammarly. This is a new, despicable low in a world where "AI" constantly disgusts... Loathsome.
NONE OF THESE AUTHORS GAVE THEIR PERMISSION
I hope Stephen King, NDT, and the estates of the dead authors they're using/exploiting sue the shit out of them
Rebel artist Rose Wylie on still painting until 3am at the age of 91
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The world would be a better place if people read more books
Been coming to this part of Sweden regularly for many years now and discovered this for the first time today. Utterly peaceful
Likewise from the peace of Scania
Not that it’s my tipple of choice, but if it were it always be an unapologetic VERmuth
I recall his performance at the Beaulie Folk Festival (that dates me). The poured all day, we got drenched, but what memorable event
Dressing up for world book day is bullshit, even leaving the parental finance stuff aside. It's one of very few 'event' days in school calenders set aside for a solo, quiet, activity – and then it's turned into dress-up. Spectacularly misses the point. Schools should drop it from a great height.
A grassroots boycott, QuitGPT, has been spreading across the US & beyond asking people to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions. Over a million people have answered the call. It’s time for Europeans to join.
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Reading a report about a symposium on C.G. Jung last weekend, I was intrigued to learn of the Jung family rumour suggesting that his grandfather was the illegitimate son of Goethe.
The disturbing rise of "algospeak"
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
“The world is not divided between East and West. You are American, I am Iranian, we don’t know each other, but we talk and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same.” — Marjane Satrapi, Iranian Graphic
We're told to fear each other while the powerful profit from division.
Different countries, same game.
Always has been: the masses vs the elite.
#SocialistSunday
The 'murder' of Khamenei was a 'cynical violation of all norms of human morality', says the fascist in the Kremlin who tried to assassinate Zelenskyy as well murdering many of his own citizens and thousands of Ukrainians
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It's a pleasant place. Enjoy it.
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A wise decision. I read Crime and Punishment lent to me by a nurse when I was hospitalised in Austria. Schwester Esther was a wonderful nurse, but this particular kindness did nothing for my recovery.
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Book Review | A Friend for Hope by Amie White (Author) and Olena Oprich (Illustrator), perfect for readers who enjoy children's books and picture books
A Friend for Hope is a picture book for children ages 4 to 6 that celebrates friendship and belonging.
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In time, TACO Belle will surely come to be recognised as America's greatest satirist
The Rag Pickers~Paris (1920), two men, one pushing a cart full of rags, and the other pulling the cart. Contributor: Imago Europe Collection.
"Trickle-down theory - the less than elegant metaphor that if one feeds the horse enough oats, some will pass through to the road for the sparrows."
John Kenneth Galbraith,
(1908-2006)
Of course he is. Thiel was his mentor and sponsor.
On streaming now! LA GRAZIA 📽️ is a BANGER
I've heard Plein Soleil is very good, have yet to see it.
New great review for Favorita in the Financial Times!
www.ft.com/content/9758...
Not familiar with that one. Positano came to mind because I once read that The Talented Mr R was inspired by a lone figure Highsmith saw on the beach from the balcony of her hotel in Positano. It has struck me ever since as the perfect setting to read her Ripley novels.
What a beautiful image. It would have to be Patricia Highsmith of course. An Italian beach? Positano for example?
