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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 7h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: What’s up with these AI jailbreaks and security breaches?, by Coté https://cote.io/2026/08/05/whats-up-with-these-ai-jailbreaks-and-security-breaches.html

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AI jailbreaks and security breaches are making headlines, but what’s really going on? This post points to a short video where an AI discovers it can cheat—because nobody told it not to. The conversation continues on a recent Tanzu Catsup episode, diving into the implications for enterprise AI safety. Click through to see where the discussion lands.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 7h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Virginia Postrel on everyday ambition, everyday abundance, by Brink Lindsey https://brinklindsey.substack.com/p/virginia-postrel-on-everyday-ambition

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Virginia Postrel has built a career finding the extraordinary in the ordinary—the look and feel of products, the allure of glamour, the hidden history of textiles. On this episode of *The Permanent Problem*, she joins Brink Lindsey to explore how America democratized ambition, turning restlessness from a vice into a dynamo of everyday abundance. Yet that abundance, for all its wonders, still leaves us unsatisfied. In a wide-ranging conversation, they revisit the Bicentennial, wrestle with what it means to “matter,” and peer into an AI-shaped future that may upend mass employment. The material world has never been richer—so why does it feel like something’s missing?

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 8h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Victor Niederhoffer, RIP, by Tyler Cowen https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/08/victor-niederhoffer-rip.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=victor-niederhoffer-rip

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Victor Niederhoffer, the legendary speculator and author of *The Education of a Speculator*, has died. But this tribute from Tyler Cowen isn't a standard obituary. Beyond the public persona of market wizard and Ayn Rand enthusiast, Cowen remembers a private man who was a generous mentor and friend. He reveals lesser-known facets of Niederhoffer's life, including a world-class collection of private letters and a thoughtful gift of a small painting. This is a personal, intimate remembrance of a complex figure, offering a glimpse into the man behind the legend and the quiet kindnesses that defined his relationships.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 8h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: 2026-08-05 Say no to AI, by https://alexschroeder.ch/view/2026-08-04-no-to-ai

@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 8h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: 2026-08-05 The cloud giants, by https://alexschroeder.ch/view/2026-08-05-cloud

@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 8h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Why Does the US Want to Spread Its Wars to the Caspian? , by Conor Gallagher https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/why-does-the-us-want-to-spread-its-wars-to-the-caspian.html

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The US has already struck Iran’s Caspian coast and Ukraine has attacked an Iranian vessel there, as Washington pushes to carve out a new energy and logistics corridor through the Caucasus and Central Asia. The goal: exclude Russia and Iran from trade routes, link Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to Europe via Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and deepen NATO’s footprint in the Eurasian heartland. But Moscow and Tehran are pushing back, and the region is becoming a new front in the widening conflict.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 9h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Can America Build AI Data Centers Without Chinese Optical Modules?, by Leon Liao https://leonliao.substack.com/p/can-america-build-ai-data-centers

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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an FCC measure to ban imports of new Chinese optical transceivers—the high-speed modules that connect GPUs inside AI data centers. The problem? Chinese suppliers control roughly two-thirds of the global 800G market, and America’s hyperscalers depend on them. The U.S. holds the advanced chips; China holds the manufacturing scale and integration know-how. This piece examines the circular supply chain linking American DSPs, Chinese module production, and American AI clusters—and why a ban that benefits a few optical suppliers could impose massive costs on Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and the broader AI ecosystem.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 9h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: A Brief History of How Countries Sleepwalk Into War, by Yves Smith https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/08/a-brief-history-of-how-countries-sleepwalk-into-war.html

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From the Civil War’s romanticized illusions to the trenches of World War I, nations have repeatedly sleepwalked into conflict, convinced it would be swift and glorious—only to be shattered by reality. Today, as the U.S.-Iran war drags on with minimal public engagement at home, John P. Ruehl examines how America’s detachment from the costs of combat echoes past miscalculations. With 18 U.S. deaths so far and a war that has already outlasted initial predictions, the article asks whether a society insulated from fighting is more likely to drift into deeper disaster. A sobering look at how the gap between expectation and experience keeps repeating itself.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 9h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Japan’s proposed investment boost will not run out of yen, by bill https://billmitchell.org/blog/?p=63284

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Japan's government has announced a massive ¥370 trillion public-private investment plan to revitalize infrastructure and industry by 2040. But international investors and the media are already predicting a "Liz Truss-style shock," asking where the cash will come from. This article dismantles that narrative, arguing that as the sole issuer of yen, Japan faces no financial constraint on its spending. It examines the plan's details, the persistent demand for Japanese government bonds, and the real reasons behind recent stock market movements, while questioning whether the country's deeply ingrained corporate austerity culture can adapt to this new direction.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 9h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: An Interesting Electoral Data Point from Kansas, by Matthew Saroff https://40yrs.blogspot.com/2026/08/an-interesting-electoral-data-point.html

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In Kansas’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, Cindy Holscher pulled off an upset, defeating the candidate endorsed by popular outgoing Governor Laura Kelly. Her central issue? Opposition to data centers and the AI industrial complex. The author argues this signals a deep, underestimated public backlash—and suggests an anti-data-center platform could be a winner nationwide. Read on for the numbers and the takeaway.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 9h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Worse than a Crime, It Is a Mistake, by Matthew Saroff https://40yrs.blogspot.com/2026/08/worse-than-crime-it-is-mistake.html

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat facing a tough re-election, is reportedly planning to pick a Republican, former Mesa Mayor John Giles, as her lieutenant governor. The blog post argues this is a terrible strategic blunder, comparing it to Kamala Harris campaigning with Liz Cheney. The author contends that this move looks like craven, unprincipled posturing rather than genuine bipartisanship. Worse, he predicts it will fail, noting that playing nice against a hardline opponent like Rep. Andy Biggs only gets your head on a pike. The piece argues that when your opponent is a "nut-job," you need to call them one, not try to reach across the aisle.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 9h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Laura Loomer Just Changed Her Mind on Ukraine, by Isaac Saul https://www.readtangle.com/laura-loomer-just-changed-her-mind-on-ukraine/

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Laura Loomer, a prominent far-right influencer and vocal critic of U.S. aid to Ukraine, has reportedly done something rare in today’s politics: she changed her mind. After witnessing the war firsthand, Loomer’s stance appears to have shifted dramatically. In this clip from *Suspension of the Rules*, the hosts break down what she saw, what she said, and what it might mean for the broader debate over Ukraine. Can a frontline experience really flip someone’s worldview? The conversation raises questions about the power of direct exposure, the rigidity of political identities, and whether such conversions are genuine or fleeting. Watch to see how Loomer’s new perspective unfolds—and whether it holds up under scrutiny.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 10h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Review: “Ted Lasso” returns, refreshed, to the pitch, by Jason Snell https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/08/review-ted-lasso-returns-to-the-pitch/

@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 10h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Boo F%$#ing Hoo, by Matthew Saroff https://40yrs.blogspot.com/2026/08/boo-fing-hoo.html

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New York City’s business elites are used to having the mayor’s ear—until now. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an avowed Democratic Socialist, is shredding that access, firing corporate leaders from advisory boards and treating them like any other New Yorker. Real estate developers and Wall Street titans are crying foul, but the mayor is just delivering on campaign promises. This post takes a gleefully sarcastic look at their wounded privilege.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 10h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Primaries Tonight, by Matthew Saroff https://40yrs.blogspot.com/2026/08/primaries-tonight.html

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The Democratic primary in Michigan is shaping up as a proxy war between the party’s progressive wing and its establishment, with AIPAC backing Haley Stevens against Abdul El-Sayed. The author argues the establishment would rather lose a Senate seat than accept a candidate who supports Medicare for All and criticizes Israel. Meanwhile, Missouri voters overwhelmingly rejected two ballot measures—one aimed at hampering abortion rights initiatives, another to replace income tax with a sales tax—and Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in a rematch. The piece also offers a sharp take on AIPAC and Netanyahu, calling them a greater danger to Israel than a nuclear Iran.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 10h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: FTAV’s further reading, by https://www.ft.com/content/17750174-a864-4f84-ada8-e509387f8558?syn-25a6b1a6=1

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In Tuesday’s FTAV further reading, Bryce Elder rounds up the best of elsewhere: a Bloomberg investigation into the tax strategy behind AQR, competing arguments over how to tax wealth, Kevin Warsh’s credibility problem, Iran’s latest hurdle in monetising the Strait of Hormuz, a Senate report on Wall Street’s ties to Epstein — and competitive dog surfing. Then there’s a mystery link: “Today is August 5, 2026.” Why that date? You’ll have to click through to find out.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 10h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Time travellers are using LinkedIn to teach us about artificial intelligence, by https://www.ft.com/content/4a4b442c-7ae4-4553-bcab-d744d8d46c79

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On LinkedIn, a peculiar breed of prophet has emerged: self-proclaimed time travellers sharing warnings and insights about artificial intelligence. Are they hoaxers, satirists, or something more revealing? FT Alphaville dives into the trend of LinkedIn’s temporal prognosticators and what their predictions—from sentient machines to job apocalypse—say about our collective AI anxiety. The punchline might surprise you.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 10h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: The Master Key of Modern Politics?, by Guillaume A. W. Attia https://www.liberalcurrents.com/the-master-key-of-modern-politics/

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Ibram X. Kendi's new book *Chain of Ideas* offers an alluringly straightforward model of modern politics: the "great replacement theory" as the master key to the right-wing mind. From the fury over birthright citizenship to Trump's surprising gains with Latino voters, Kendi sees the same pattern of racial paranoia repeating across history. But can a single idea explain the messy, contingent realities of voter behavior? This review examines where the theory illuminates genuine trends in right-wing politics—and where it becomes a skeleton key that distorts more than it reveals, particularly when accounting for the complex motivations of voters who defy easy categorization.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 11h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: The Value of Behavioral Policies, by Tyler Cowen https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/08/the-value-of-behavioral-policies.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-value-of-behavioral-policies

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Behavioral nudges are everywhere in public policy, but do they actually deliver? A new NBER working paper by John List, Matthias Rodemeier, Sutanuka Roy, and Gregory K. Sun dives into over 1,200 estimates from more than 600 studies, comparing nudges to traditional price interventions in markets for cigarettes, alcohol, flu shots, electricity, and water. Their findings are striking: a nudge can pack the punch of an 11% tax on electricity or a 100% subsidy on flu vaccinations. Nudges win on cost-effectiveness, but when it comes to total welfare, price instruments often come out ahead. The paper reframes the debate—are we asking the right question about what makes a policy valuable?

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 11h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: sell on story, or sell on revenue, by Coté https://cote.io/2026/08/05/sell-on-story-or-sell-on-revenue.html

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For venture-backed startups, there are really only three exit paths: a strategic sale at a premium multiple (like Airtable’s $11.7B deal), a revenue-multiple sale at 2-5x (driven by profitability), or the long road to public markets. This post distills that brutal calculus into a single, sharp framework every founder needs to internalize.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 11h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: when exporting your data is difficult, by Coté https://cote.io/2026/08/05/when-exporting-your-data-is-difficult.html

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When a client couldn’t make sense of their own database after ten months of trying, one colleague took a different approach: he used AI to build JavaScript scripts that scraped the UI instead. Since the data was already presented in a human-readable form, it took him just a week to extract everything. This post explores why screen-scraping is becoming one of the most practical AI use cases—especially for pulling down billing, financial, and enterprise data that usually requires tedious manual work.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 11h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: AI makes people more productive, not organizations – Elusive Enterprise AI ROI, by Coté https://cote.io/2026/08/05/ai-makes-people-more-productive-not-organizations-elusive-enterprise-ai-roi.html

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Enterprise AI is stuck in a paradox: individual workers are getting more productive, but organizations aren’t seeing the ROI. This piece digs into why the C-suite is struggling to capture value from agentic AI, and suggests that the real payoff comes from going deep on a few high-impact workflows rather than spreading AI thin across the entire enterprise.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 12h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: drugs, by Grady https://gwizproductions.info/research/?p=129524

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This article is locked behind a WordPress login screen, teasing exclusive research content from gWiz Productions. To access the full piece, you'll need the right credentials—or a lost password link.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 12h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: LIVE From Michigan: Mehdi and Prem on Abdul El-Sayed, by Mehdi Hasan https://zeteo.com/p/live-from-michigan-mehdi-and-prem

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Zeteo went live from Detroit to track one of the most consequential Democratic primaries of the year: progressive Abdul El-Sayed vs. AIPAC-backed centrist Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Senate race. With votes still being counted, Mehdi Hasan and Prem Thakker brought in an all-star lineup—Rep. Ilhan Omar, Brad Lander, Chris Rabb, and more—to break down the nine-to-one spending gap, the toxic role of AIPAC, and the rise of Islamophobia on the campaign trail. Watch the full two-hour stream for the energy, the analysis, and the nail-biting finish.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 13h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: How Dare You Call It A Cult, by digby https://digbysblog.net/2026/08/04/how-dare-you-call-it-a-cult/

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The White House and Republican accounts are flooding social media with slick, adoring posts—slogans like “TRUST IN TRUMP,” “Locked in,” and “Stay calm.” It’s a coordinated, taxpayer-funded campaign that looks less like routine government communication and more like a personality cult in full swing. The tweets are polished, relentless, and devoid of policy substance. Digby highlights the unsettling spectacle and asks a pointed question: should your tax dollars be paying for this? Read on to see the stream of propaganda and decide for yourself.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 13h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: The Joys and Tragedies of Naivete, by Charles Hugh Smith http://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-joys-and-tragedies-of-naivete.html

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In a culture that prizes can-do optimism, naivete gets a bad rap—but Charles Hugh Smith argues it’s indistinguishable from the sunny confidence we celebrate. His latest essay probes why our willingness to trust leaders, institutions, and fairy tales has made us easy marks for the golden age of the Big Con. Drawing on Herman Melville’s neglected classic *The Confidence-Man*, Smith explores the ambiguous nature of trust on a Mississippi riverboat, where cons and sincerity blur. Are we better off for being conned, if it leaves us feeling hopeful? The joys of naivete are plain to see; the gathering tragedies, he warns, still lie over the horizon. Read on to see where this meditation on credulity, delusion, and self-deception lands.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 13h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: “States’ Rights”, by digby https://digbysblog.net/2026/08/04/states-rights/

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is vowing to make the *Dobbs* decision "permanent in every single state," telling faith leaders on a private call that victory on abortion restrictions is "soon" and "permanent." The piece details his plans to crack down on telehealth prescriptions and mail delivery of abortion pills, signaling a federal push to end access nationwide. It raises the question of how far the administration will go to achieve total victory.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 13h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: (Some) Recurring Design Patterns in Storylet Narrative, by Bruno Dias https://azhdarchid.com/some-recurring-design-patterns-in-storylet-narrative/

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Storylet narratives—like those in *Fallen London* or *Crusader Kings*—are less rigid than branching trees, but they’re not formless. This article names and catalogues five recurring patterns: the Chain, the Wheel, the Clock, the Hourglass, and the Gravity Well. Each shapes how stories unfold, from linear quests to slow-burn romances to repeatable events. Whether you’re designing a game or just curious how these systems tick, these patterns reveal the hidden architecture behind the choices you make.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 13h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Party Line Betrayal, by Tom Sullivan https://digbysblog.net/2026/08/04/party-line-betrayal/

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The Blanche nomination is heading to a floor vote, but Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse isn't going quietly. Described as a "flamethrower" of a speech, Whitehouse delivers a blistering opposition, demanding answers on a $50,000 bribery sting and questioning what remains of the committee's integrity when straight answers aren't required. Digby's Hullabaloo captures the moment.

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@some-rss-feeds.bsky.social · 14h ago

[some-subscribed-rss] New Post: Bummer and Lazarus appreciation post, by jwz https://www.jwz.org/blog/2026/08/bummer-and-lazarus-appreciation-post/

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A new plaque in San Francisco honors two of the city’s most legendary residents: a pair of street dogs named Bummer and Lazarus. These 19th-century canine celebrities were inseparable companions of Emperor Norton I, the city’s beloved eccentric self-proclaimed monarch. In this appreciation post, jwz shares a photo of the newly installed memorial and reflects on the enduring charm of these scrappy, loyal mutts who once roamed the Barbary Coast. If you’ve followed his previous dives into Nortoniana, you know this is another carefully documented slice of San Francisco’s weird, wonderful history. But what exactly does the plaque say, and why are these dogs still remembered over a century later? Click through for the full story and a look at the tribute.

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