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Finally got around to doing my May update. Not the most optimistic one, but it is honest. Featuring Robinson Crusoe and Kurt Vonnegut.

#writing #blog

https://write.as/hdansin/may-2026-update

May 2026 Update

"So little do we see before us in the World, and so much reason have we to depend cheerfully upon the great Maker of the Wold, that he do...

Hunter Dansin
Someone needs to make Sam Altman play Horizon Zero Dawn.

You know, this podcast felt timely. C.S. Lewis's That Hideous Strength may not be the most accessible book, but he addresses the spirit of 'progress' and 'innovation' that I see used to justify AI. I won't say AI doesn't have uses, but the problems we need to solve don't need more tech, they need more compassion and generosity and kindness. It's just the same old story of silicon valley greed. If you decide to listen I hope you enjoy

#podcast #AI #babel

https://zencastr.com/z/CaMgivlh

Thank you, Nathan Hale. From "Bones and Berserkers."

This episode of John Oliver really hit home. Haven't watched him in a while but he seemed genuinely passionate and how could one not be? It's difficult to share/read the story about a teen who was guided to suicide by ChatGPT and not get emotional. This tech is literally killing us.

"How with this rage, shall beauty hold a plea?"

#AI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykvf3MunGf8

AI Chatbots: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Google's proposed workaround for sideloading unverified apps requires 9 steps, a mandatory 24-hour waiting period, and is delivered through Google Play Services, not the Android OS. Google can modify or remove it at any time without user consent. It hasn't shipped in any beta.

Am I surprised? No. Would this be awful? Absolutely.

@keepandroidopen #KeepAndroidOpen https://keepandroidopen.org

Keep Android Open

Your phone is about to stop being yours. In September 2026, Google will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with them.

AI is not "rewriting history," it is just lying to you. Good history books can still be read.

#AI #history

Very excited to share this episode of the podcast. This time we are discussing C.S. Lewis's Perelandra, one of the shortest, long books you'll ever read. Some tangents that are featured include Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster in space and The Little Mermaid:

We also have a new thumbnail done by the amazing Andrew Mosher, who we had as a guest once!

His art: https://www.andrewmosherart.com/

This episode: https://zencastr.com/z/TiZit5DO

#podcast #cslewis #perelandra #scifi

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My reference to Rilke is from his "Letters to a Young Poet."

The last paragraph of letter X: https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/German/RilkeLetters.php

#writing #art #AI

Rilke, Rainer Maria (1875–1926) - Letters to a Young Poet

Rilke's letters to a young poet Franz Xaver Kappus, written between 1902 and 1908, in English translation.

I've been sucked into the cycle, of reacting to things and criticizing them. But I made a decision years ago (after watching the Last Jedi), to try and find things to love rather than hate, and that decision has been very life-giving (but not profitable). So please, the next time you see a story about AI being evil or not, consider scrolling past it and finding an original poem or essay or comic. Let's overcome evil with good so that when this fight is over we have something left to love.

#AI