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Marketing Specialist | Podcaster | I write about movies, politics, social media and Oklahoma
Podcasthttps://www.somanysequels.com
Websitehttps://joshgammon.com/
LocationTulsa, OK
Welcome to the Fediverse @mosseri! Hopefully more servers start allowing federation with #Threads because this is HUGE! Many said it would never happen but here it is!
#Oklahoma cannot build a strong workforce, let alone be a #Top10 state, if its leadership continues this political theater around #DEI. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/campus/2023/12/13/oklahoma-governor-orders-dei-review-as-companion-bills-are-introduced/71906784007/
Gov. Kevin Stitt orders DEI review of universities and agencies as legislator files supporting bills

OU President Joseph Harroz said the university would comply with the order, but added this "feels like a step backward."

The Oklahoman
Have two Japanese titles ever held spots in the US box office top 5 at the same time before? The Boy and the Heron opened at #1 and Godzilla Minus One is still chugging along at #3. What a cool time to see some variety at the movies! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/boy-and-the-heron-box-office-opening-1235732076/
The Boy and the Heron Breaks Box Office Records in U.S. Opening

Elsewhere, Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' concert film is falling off sharply in its second weekend as 'Poor Things' does rich business in its specialty box office debut.

The Hollywood Reporter
I watched #GodzillaMinusOne last night and found it surprisingly moving. Others have made a connection to Oppenheimer and I see now how it makes an interesting companion piece. Go see this movie!

“It’s the only way I know how to send the message that no one should be there, that this is not a place where you should be going to get news or to discuss news or to have a good time,” @caseynewton told @taylorlorenz

“It is just over. If you wouldn’t join Gab, or Parler, or Truth Social, there’s no reason you should be on X. I think it’s time for journalists and publishers, in particular, to acknowledge the new reality and to get the heck off that website.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/11/19/antisemiticism-internet-elon-musk-israel-war/

Antisemitism was rising online. Then Elon Musk’s X supercharged it.

Antisemitism has long festered on the internet, but the Israel-Gaza war and the loosening of content moderation on X have propelled it to unprecedented levels.

The Washington Post
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BREAKING: Sam Altman has been fired by OpenAI’s board and replaced by CTO Mira Murati as interim CEO https://openai.com/blog/openai-announces-leadership-transition
OpenAI announces leadership transition

Chief technology officer Mira Murati appointed interim CEO to lead OpenAI; Sam Altman departs the company. Search process underway to identify permanent successor.

“Americans feel exhausted and overwhelmed. They’re working longer and can’t disconnect from their jobs. They have fewer friends and it’s harder to carve out time for those they do have. They’re exhausted by how fast technology is evolving and the unforeseen mental health impacts of social media, leaving them — and their kids — vulnerable.” https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/05/sen-chris-murphy-wants-to-help-you-make-friends-00125372
‘I care about it’: Sen. Chris Murphy’s battle against loneliness

The Connecticut Democrat leads an unlikely coalition seeking to alleviate loneliness and the health ills that come with it.

POLITICO
I need to reinvest some time into my following feed here.
I am heading to #HighEdWeb's annual conference this week and would love to connect with anyone else attending or in the higher ed #marketing space.