Jamais Cascio

@cascio
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Big Bang. Inflation. Formation of Sun. Formation of Earth. Biogenesis. Evolution. Consciousness. Reproduction. Migration. Me. Big misunderstanding, apparently.
Site #1http://www.openthefuture.com
Site #2http://www.ageofbani.com
Jamais CascioJul 6, 2023

I’ve seen “worrying” or “concerning” or even “distressing,” but there’s something about the words “scaring scientists” in this headline (*Washington Post* July 6 noon PDT) that I find massively unnerving.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/07/06/earth-record-heat-climate-extremes/

Why a sudden surge of broken heat records is scaring scientists

Scientists say to brace for more extreme weather and probably a record-warm 2023 amid unprecedented temperatures.

The Washington Post
Jamais CascioJun 28, 2023
Rooney’s old accountJun 28, 2023
This sums up my #ecological despair #today. The #wildlife and pets and vulnerable folks with no access to #cleanair are in my thoughts. What are the long term consequences of this new #fire regime going to be? 😩 #wildfires #airquality
Jamais CascioJun 26, 2023

Not the Singularity we needed, but the Singularity we deserved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MINwa4_BVsY

Elvis sings "Baby Got Back" (A.I.)

YouTube
Jamais CascioJun 5, 2023
Okay, I was expecting a higher price for this. It’s still outside my current budget, but I had assumed $5K+ for that combination of tech (especially considering they showed the Mac Pro starting at $7K).
Show threadJamais CascioJun 5, 2023
@cstross This device has the potential to be SO WEIRD. I’m terrified at the possible price for the first version, but I can’t wait for version 3.
Show threadJamais CascioJun 5, 2023
@cstross I had a VR/AR system visually reproduce eyes & face on the outside of the wearable back in Transhuman Space: Broken Dreams (2002).
Jamais CascioMar 29, 2023
Thinking that we should reframe/recast the alt-right as people suffering from EDD — Empathy Defiance Disorder.
Jamais CascioMar 20, 2023

Stark.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/20/climate-change-ipcc-report-15/

World is on brink of catastrophic warming, U.N. climate change report says

In a new IPCC climate change report, scientists said the world is likely to pass a dangerous temperature threshold within the next 10 years.

The Washington Post
Jamais CascioMar 8, 2023

“Better to talk to people than communicate via tweet.” — Elon Musk, CEO Twitter

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1633240643727138824

Elon Musk on Twitter

“@danielhoughton @anothercohen @iamharaldur Based on your comment, I just did a videocall with Halli to figure out what’s real vs what I was told. It’s a long story. Better to talk to people than communicate via tweet.”

Twitter
Jamais CascioFeb 17, 2023

Disinformation-based reputation management, including fake pseudo-real websites and search engine optimization used to push down negative stories. Fascinating stuff.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2023/eliminalia-fake-news-misinformation/

Story Killers: Eliminalia created fake news, bogus legal complaints

Forbidden Stories consortium: Bogus copyright claims, search engine manipulation among disinformation tactics used by the Spain based reputation-management firm

The Washington Post