enshittification
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Still here. I haven’t heard from plastics yet, but they’ve cleared me to walk the hall with assistance. I’ve completed three full laps – yay. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but it’s crazy how much the little things matter. In hospitals, I’ve learned that it’s best to be thankful and not push to… Read more
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This is a new thought in a territory I don’t know much about, so I’m going to try to piece it together. Bear with me. Shoplifting has increased. We know this. It’s driven by accidental negligence. A mom may be distracted by a child, and something doesn’t scan. Inflation and the job market mean tight… Read more
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I’m a bit jaded today. Okay, a lot jaded. The meanness, stubbornness, and exceedingly critical review of – everything — including the stupid writing prompt from WordPress – is just a front for a deep well of emptiness. For desperation. I’m not exhausted – although I would prefer it. I crave the flatlined mind that’ll… Read more
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Just a bit of a vent – To rehash, I’m an adjunct.I’ve been so for longer than most of my students have been breathing. The enshittification, grade inflation, and reduction of college standards nearly mirror the increasing failing of my infection-producing body. It’s odd how they – my body and college education – are breaking.… Read more
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Will America fall? I think that this is two questions, honestly. It’s too ambiguous. (Version One)Will America fall?— Will it disappear? Become akin to Rome and just disappear? Is Trump Ozymandias, and will one of his statues be found in the middle of a desert a hundred years in the ruins of what was D.C?… Read more
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A while ago, Hormel scaled back its pepperoni. Too many choices. Let’s think about this. There’s the original.TurkeyDill (WTF, where were they thinking?)CrispyJalapenoSome type that has cheese oil in itMiniLargeCrumblesLinksSalamiChorizo (what’s this?) —— How many types of pepperoni can a market support, especially given the competition? Has this already been scaled back?Where are organic, non-GMO,… Read more
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I don’t pretend to understand the stock market, the Federal Reserve, or anything like that. From exposure to political theory, discussions, and self-education, I’d think I’d be at about a third-grade level of understanding. But when there is almost zero finance literacy being taught, I’m a titan among normies. However, I like to pretend –… Read more
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Everyone, You have astounded and amazed me in these few months. Astounded me with your sheer arrogance and ignorance. Amazed by your opportunistic privilege. I suppose, in a way, I set myself up for this a bit. I saw the AI writing in the smaller assignments early in the term. The discussion posts. The reflections.… Read more
