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As the true object of education is not to render the pupil the mere copy of his preceptor, it is rather to be rejoiced in, than lamented, that various reading should lead him into new trains of thinking.

William Godwin (1756-1836) English journalist, political philosopher, novelist
Essay (1797, rev. 1823), “Of Choice in Reading,” The Enquirer, Part 1, No. 15

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Nikolas Kozloff 7h ago

Here's a question: if everyone is replaced by #AI, how will people make any $?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/business/economy/college-graduates-job-market-hiring.html Let alone think: my take on #writing, critical #thought and AI here https://nkozphoto.com/index.php/2026/03/09/writing-critical-thinking-and-ai-where-are-we-headed/ #economy #jobs #employment #tech #publishing #nonfiction #journalism #literature #humanities #education #chatbots

College Graduates Are Facing the Grimmest Job Market in Years

Artificial intelligence could reshape work, but for now a low-hire, low-fire labor market is the main impediment for young people seeking employment.

The New York Times

Nikolas Kozloff 10h ago

Yes, we are, as witnessed by #brain rot, loss of #cognitive #autonomy and #psychological #sovereignty or call it what you will
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2520082-are-humans-degenerating-genetically-and-getting-dumber-as-a-result/
My take here on #AI and #writing here
https://nkozphoto.com/index.php/2026/03/09/writing-critical-thinking-and-ai-where-are-we-headed/ #tech #psychology #philosophy #humanity #democracy #siliconvalley #chatbots #reason #thought

Are humans degenerating genetically and getting dumber as a result?

Are we evolving to be more stupid? Humans have a relatively high genetic mutation rate, which has been thought to be driving down our physical and mental fitness – but columnist Michael Le Page finds these mutations aren’t the health risk some make them out to be

New Scientist

Rumpy 17h ago

He who angers you conquers you. #thought

Danish Akhtar 17h ago

"Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear".

Death is inevitable. Be a good person, and be grateful and humble.

Do something that will make people remember you in a good way.

Increase your good deeds before your last breath.

#Death #Truth #Reality #reflection #thought #Messege #philosophy #psychology #motivation #Religion #spirituality #Life #Afterlife #Believer

Rumpy 22h ago

Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone elses. #thought

Diamante Lavendar 23h ago

Poetry about the devastation of war. Cooperation, understanding, and compassion should replace the thought or intent of war.

#poetry #poetsofMastodon #poetrycommunity #landscape #tree #melancholy #war #wallart #perspective #commentary #emotional #thought #sad #perception

https://www.diamantelavendar.com/blog/2026/3/15/war

Coleman Laing 23h ago

A Glitch Productions' Poker Night?

The thought crossed my mind while I was watching this Youtube video. Maybe it's because GLaDOS & Cyn sound familiar. I mean just replace Reginald Van Winslow with Can from the Amazing Digital Circus.

#GlitchProductions #Game #PokerNight #Thought

Rumpy 23h ago

Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. #thought

Rumpy 1d ago

Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence. #thought