First, an apology. In Friday’s newsletter, I consistently spelled “copyright” and “copywrite” when discussing a legal issue. I am, as always, a moron. I know that is wrong but have a mental block when it comes to recognizing when I have made the mistake. Ah, the joys of working without an editor.
On to the links …
How David Roche Nearly Ran His Dick Off And Maybe Changed Ultrarunning In The Process | Defector: This is mostly about how he trains. His dick is hardly mentioned. Hardly.
This Labor Day, let's consider how we want technology to work for *us* (bloodinthemachine.com): Technology is a tool, not an inevitablity.
Happy Labor Day! Let's Talk About Some Awesome Ladies Of The Labor Movement (wonkette.com): Women have been at the heart of the labor movement since its inception.
Far-right fraudsters Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman are back — with an AI lobbying firm under fake names - POLITICO: Fraud on top of fraud.
An SRO repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct worked at schools for years - Washington Post: There is no accountability for police in this country. And as a result, the worst of them are allowed to ride riot over anyone — children included.
In Leak, Facebook Partner Brags About Listening to Your Phone’s Microphone to Serve Ads for Stuff You Mention (futurism.com): Well, this is not horrifying in the least.
Dragons and Sharks on a Beach Near You: The Story of the Great Lego Spill - The New York Times (nytimes.com): The yellow lifeboats don’t float ….
Even if AI makes art, it may be bad for culture (programmablemutter.com): Compelling argument.
Canva says its AI features are worth the 300 percent price increase - The Verge: No, they aren’t. But I can certainly see how the lack of profitability in the AI space might lead a company to tell you they are.
After a Splashy Book Deal, I Got Dropped By My Publisher, But I Kept On Writing (substack.com): Hard look at the reality of publishing, even for a successful writer.
Translating the beginning of the Odyssey: 4 ways (substack.com): Incredibly fascinating look at the ways translations distort and possibly enhance the original text.
Michigan Reveals Winning ‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Following Competition - The New York Times (nytimes.com): My state’s sticker is lame by comparison.
Concord Shows That The Triple-A Pivot To Live Service Was Always Doomed - Aftermath: good look at why the future of game studios, and I suspect movie studios, is going to have to be more but smaller.
The Most Personal Climate Case in the World - The Atlantic: Climate change has more affects that we imagine.
Have a great week, everyone!