Pluralistic: AI and amateurism (15 Jun 2026)

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AI and amateurism: When is generative content vernacular?
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: Disney characters x clean underwear; Transparent Pontiac; Makers v dog with LED collar; Microsoft buys Linkedin; Legitimate greatness.
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Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: AI art has no anti-cooption immune system (20 Jul 2024)

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AI art has no anti-cooption immune system: The seeming of intention, with no intender.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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