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.
Upcoming appearances: LA, Menlo Park, Toronto, NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago, Edinburgh, South Bend.
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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Pluralistic: The internet is not a (link)dump truck (30 Sept 2023)

Today's links

The internet is not a (link)dump truck: It's a series of totally tubular links.
This day in history: 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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