Warner Crocker

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Gadfly. Flying through life as a gadget geek and theatre artist...commenting along the way. Every day I learn something new is a good day. Boosts offered without endorsement. Comments on the other hand…

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Artists Show The Way With Guerrilla Art In DC

Tell the stories

http://warnercrocker.com/2026/04/25/artists-show-the-way-with-guerrilla-art-in-dc/

Artists Show The Way With Guerrilla Art In DC

Tell the stories

Life on the Wicked Stage: Act 3

Rest in peace, Matt. Such a good soul, and an incredible talent.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/25/matt-decaro-dies-goodman-theatre/

Good morning. When your grandson decides to serenade you as your wake up call. #Photography #Today #grandkids
"Cosmic Theories"
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Cosmic Theories - Stan Stewart

Four pieces of mourning and hope. May we create a world of love and caring. https://muz4now.com/2026/cosmic-theories-hopesongs-nowplaying/

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“I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.”

Nilay Patel on Software Brain
#AI #Tech

https://warnercrocker.com/2026/04/24/nilay-patel-on-software-brain/

Tomorrow

Chicago-area bookstores are set to host their biggest celebration yet for Independent Bookstore Day
#Books #Chicago
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04/23/chicago-area-bookstores-are-set-to-host-their-biggest-celebration-yet-for-independent-bookstore-day

“I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.”

Nilay Patel on Software Brain
#AI #Tech

https://warnercrocker.com/2026/04/24/nilay-patel-on-software-brain/

Nilay Patel on Software Brain

"I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."

http://warnercrocker.com/2026/04/24/nilay-patel-on-software-brain/

Nilay Patel on Software Brain

“I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.”

Life on the Wicked Stage: Act 3
Good article, though the author lost me a little when they suggested that violence was never a solution to opposing AI, and that political solutions were the gold standard. This assumes that you’re dealing with a level playing field and that big tech doesn’t own the government. You can argue against violence in any situation, but where do you draw the line? Should Gaza or Ukraine fight back? Then why not us? This is an existential threat to our survival.
https://www.theverge.com/podcast/917029/software-brain-ai-backlash-databases-automation
THE PEOPLE DO NOT YEARN FOR AUTOMATION

The people do not yearn for automation.

The Verge
FAFO and Other Things We Learned in the 2025-26 Redistricting Wars

We had an illustration Tuesday night of one of the most crucial...

TPM - Talking Points Memo