The high was real—and so was the crash. After celebrating big electoral wins and a fresh wave of optimism, we watched lawmakers fold on a shutdown fight that had voters and even unpaid federal workers urging them to hold firm. That twist didn’t just sting; it exposed how quickly trust evaporates when bold speeches turn into soft votes and “we’ll vote later” promises fade on contact with reality. We unpack the core questions people are asking: Why were federal employees expected to work witho...
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The high was real—and so was the crash. After celebrating big electoral wins and a fresh wave of optimism, we watched lawmakers fold on a shutdown fight that had voters and even unpaid federal workers urging them to hold firm. That twist didn’t just sting; it exposed how quickly trust evaporates when bold speeches turn into soft votes and “we’ll vote later” promises fade on contact with reality. We unpack the core questions people are asking: Why were federal employees expected to work witho...
AI & The Spread of Misinformation: It's Spooky Season!!!!
The Napkin In Between
31 minutes
3 weeks ago
AI & The Spread of Misinformation: It's Spooky Season!!!!
A week on the water brought peace, but the feed was waiting with a storm. We open with the relief of a long-delayed family cruise and pivot into a story that exposes how fast nuance disappears online: a DoorDash delivery, an open door, indecent exposure, a report filed, and a viral clip that cost a job. Instead of picking a side on reflex, we walk through the gray space most people skip. It can be predatory for someone to be visibly exposed to a courier, and it can also be harmful for a victi...
The Napkin In Between
The high was real—and so was the crash. After celebrating big electoral wins and a fresh wave of optimism, we watched lawmakers fold on a shutdown fight that had voters and even unpaid federal workers urging them to hold firm. That twist didn’t just sting; it exposed how quickly trust evaporates when bold speeches turn into soft votes and “we’ll vote later” promises fade on contact with reality. We unpack the core questions people are asking: Why were federal employees expected to work witho...
