ACADEMIA AND THE NEW DARK AGE, PART 4
Stupid paper #3: Researchers are shocked to discover that chatbots don’t persuade educated people to believe bullsh*t… and wonder if emotionally manipulating them might work better. The paper, ‘ Effectiveness of chatbots on COVID vaccine confidence... read more
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COVID “INQUIRY”.
“Never set up an inquiry unless you know in advance what its findings will be”: Sir Humphrey’s cynical operating principle for government looks to have been activated again by the decision of the South Australian government to set up a review into... read more
A PHOTO JOURNAL OF VICTORIA UNDER LOCKDOWN 2020-2022
A Farewell to COVID Tyranny, and a Caution for What May Come PANDEMIC WRITINGS, Melbourne, Australia: 100+ annotated photos capturing the official signs, propaganda, scenes, graffiti, stickers and street posters witnessed during Victoria’s six lockdowns. Read... read more
ARE YOU READY FOR DAME JACINDA? IS SCOMO NEXT? PRISON INSTEAD!
New Zealand’s government awarded “damehood” – the second-highest honor in the country – to its former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The award was given for “leading the country through the Covid pandemic.” Who gave Jacinda... read more
