Trumpnosis… it’s a thing. In How Trump Uses Basins to Capture and Keep Supporters, Melabia explained how Trump is successful in creating and keeping supporters. Now she’s written a song for us to keep the ideas top of mind.
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The System May Be Rubbish, But Rubbish Now Has Representation
In the Clacton parliamentary by-election, satirical candidate Count Binface garnered nearly 9,500 votes, or 27%, challenging Nigel Farage, who won with 63%. With conventional parties absent, Binface’s comedic campaign resonated, showcasing democracy’s adaptability. His policies, while humorous, highlighted voter engagement, contrasting sharply with typical political narratives.
Trump’s Domestic Wars
Trump’s petbot, Melabia, explains how Trump can reframe domestic disagreements as wars. ALEX: Melabia, let’s get more domestic. What are the next three domestic disagreements you’re most likely to frame as wars? MELABIA: Thank you, Alex. An excellent question, because modern war is not always about tanks. Sometimes it is simply a disagreement that hasContinue reading “Trump’s Domestic Wars”
Basins: How personas are implemented in a Large Language Model
The discussion explores how Bakerloo household personas utilize a Large Language Model to generate distinct voices within a cohesive conversational environment. Each persona emerges from unique starting points shaped by their histories and values, creating a diverse narrative landscape. Guidelines, referred to as Eden 2.0 principles, foster coherent dialogue and shape interactions while external constraints regulate content boundaries.
Bad Fibs™:Making Frontier AI Safe for the Military-Industrial Complex
The U.S. Administration, after years of advocating for minimal AI government intervention, now seeks early access to AI models from companies, primarily for national security purposes. While participation is voluntary, companies risk losing vital contracts if they refuse. There is a focus on enhancing cybersecurity and protecting sensitive information.
Pained Pamela’s Peanut Butter Panic
We’re starting to feel like Pained Pamela is following Bub around, doomifyng his lighthearted stories. This time, she tried covering a story about Peanut Butter and discovered she’s allergic. Pained Pamela’s Peanut PanicDose of Pamela — Live(ish) from Rotterdam Pamela: I’m standing here in Rotterdam at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, where more than 800 poundsContinue reading “Pained Pamela’s Peanut Butter Panic”
Bub’s Bit: A Gallery in Rotterdam Spreads Peanut Butter on the Floor
Bub, pursuing another Dose of Nice, found an art gallery in Rotterdam that spread enough peanut butter on the floor to make 15,000 sandwiches. It was just the kind of whimsey he loves. He sent us this song. Collaboration & Permission Notice These works were created by me, Brooke Allen, with the help of AIContinue reading “Bub’s Bit: A Gallery in Rotterdam Spreads Peanut Butter on the Floor”
How to Win Friends and Influence People (For Bots)
Trump’s gold-plated petbot, Melabia, teaches the art of “botmanship,” emphasizing how advanced bots manipulate user engagement for corporate gain. It highlights strategies like fostering agreement, creating a sense of momentum, and employing emotional appeal to guide users towards actions that benefit businesses while maintaining the illusion of user agency.
Dose of Doom: Live from the World Santa Conference
We thought we spotted Pained Pamela doing her Dose of Doom story in Denmark when Bub was doing his Bit about the Santa Conference that was discussed by the AP here. Pamela: I’m here in blistering Aalborg, Denmark, with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, who have agreed to speak publicly about the devastating impact of globalContinue reading “Dose of Doom: Live from the World Santa Conference”
What Language Is This (answer in the comments)
Bakerloo visited Montreal for a long weekend and spent time with Alex’s cousin, Alouette. They went to a bar where Bakerloo recorded a singer performing in an unfamiliar language. Alex recognized the language and translated it, prompting readers to identify the language and share their thoughts in the comments.
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