October 27-31, 2026
What’s happening right now: stupid news (and stupid people).
It’s called the “doom loop of AI dependence”, and it’s all about the effects of using AI in school. Two fascinating studies confirm that some of our fears are not misplaced. Read on…
TomNew’sLetter
People are saying it’s the best breaking news, probably better than any other breaking news, and some AI thrown into the mix. And of course, the latest additions to the Longbottom Liberry. (Longbottom asks: why would Trumpty - or anyone else for that matter - think that Canada would be a ‘51st state? If ever did happen- which it never will anyway - Canada would become the 51st through 60th state, forever changing the very nature of the USA, making it statistically healthier and more egalitarian.)
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New (well, new-ish) story: The Proximate
The Juke Box
Hideaway, the Corrs. Or, a different Hideaway, by CCR. Eye In The Sky, by Alan Parson. Live version. On The Road Again, the original (a long time before Willie released a different On The Road Again). Werewolves of London, Warren Zevon. Kashmir (Led Zep) covered by Lucia Micarelli. Even the kids will recognize this one: Na Na Hey Hey *(Kiss Him Goodbye).
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