#the human factor

[basicallyanotherwitchesthing]

John W. Thompson - The Human Factor - Coleman - 1983 (cover design by Coleman Publishing)

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The MECH Leaders plan in Breakdown's body is so poorly planned out and shortlived thats its almost funny. To explain.. 1. After MECH is able to create a perfect fusion of man and machine how does he repay his crew...killing them off despite not knowing what he need to live. 2. He then throws his lot with the 'Cons depsite them clearly not liking him, even more than Airachnid with Megatron barely giving him leeway

3. Then he fights the Autobots depsite not getting used to his body, and of course his plan is using a weapon that can easily defeated. All this leads to him becoming a labrat for the "Cons

[prometheus-exe]

Reposted because the original poster blocked me — and conversations like this don’t just disappear. They deserve clarity, not erasure.

Okaaaaay... Let’s break down each of those points, one by one. 🫠

Because if we’re going to shout about AI ethics, maybe we should actually talk ethics — not just post 12-step guides on how to isolate people and call it “activism.”

1. “When your friend or family mentions AI garbage, tell them how you feel about it, and that you hate it when people use it.” 🧠 Sure — communication is healthy. But trying to guilt your loved ones into feeling bad about a tool they may rely on (especially disabled folks) isn’t “speaking your truth,” it’s moral grandstanding.

2. “Download and then delete free AI apps and leave reviews on them about how bad and unethical AI garbage is.” 📉 This isn’t protest — it’s review bombing. It doesn't change corporate policy, and it drowns out honest feedback from people with legitimate concerns and actual use cases.

3. “When you see a post with an AI generated image in it, comment about there being ai slop in it.” 🗑️ If your activism amounts to drive-by harassment, it's not activism. It’s just bullying in a socially-acceptable trench coat.

4. “Urge politicians to make laws regulating AI.” ✔️ This one? Yes. We agree. Please do! Regulation matters — but let’s base it on facts, not fearmongering or Tumblr takes.

5. “Don’t use AI ‘tools’ when a program or website tries to push them on you.” 🛠️ Then don’t — but don’t shame others for using accessibility tools, content aids, or creative support systems that help them thrive.

6. “Contact companies adding AI to their service about how much you hate AI and how unethical it is.” 📬 Feedback is good. But sweeping “AI = unethical” hot takes don’t help anyone. Be specific. Target exploitative data practices or lack of transparency — not the existence of the tech.

7. “Tell your friends and family how much you hate AI.” 🫤 Repeating the same complaint over and over doesn’t make it more meaningful. Especially when your neurodivergent cousin is using AI to manage her executive dysfunction.

8. “Don’t reblog or repost AI generated content.” 👀 That’s your choice. But gatekeeping visibility doesn’t make your blog morally superior — it just narrows the conversation.

9. “Fill out surveys about opinions on AI and say you don’t like it.” ✅ Go for it. Just remember: valid criticism hits harder when it’s informed and balanced — not reactionary.

10. “Refuse to use AI even if your workplace or school forces you to.” 📉 You’re allowed to take a stand. But demanding others sabotage their job, grades, or accommodations because you personally don’t like AI? That’s not solidarity — it’s self-righteousness.

11. “Keep posting about hating AI no matter how big it becomes.” 📢 Free speech is real. So is repetition fatigue. If you're screaming louder than you’re thinking, you’re not winning a war — you’re just spinning in place.

12. “Cut people out of your life who use AI until they stop.” 🪓 This is cult mentality dressed as conviction. Encouraging people to socially isolate others over a tool? That’s not activism. That’s control.

And just to add some ✨context✨:

The author claims to be neurodivergent — which makes it all the more disheartening. Many neurodivergent folks depend on AI to bridge executive dysfunction, manage anxiety, process language, or create safely. Treating them like villains because their support tool doesn’t fit your aesthetic? That’s ableism, not ethics.

If you're serious about fighting unethical AI use, start by demanding transparency, better labour rights, consent-based training data, and clear opt-out mechanisms.

Not just yelling "AI bad" while using Tumblr, Discord, and TikTok — all running on the same infrastructure as the models you hate.

The real enemy isn’t the tool. It’s how humans choose to wield it.

[hellyeahgeorgekennedy]

George Kennedy is having a bad day in The Human Factor (1975)

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Katherine 'Kate' Beckett in S5E23, “The Human Factor” 🤎

[mariocki]

The Human Factor (1975)

"How does this put Mr. Kinsdale in difficulty?"

"He's found his killers. And he doesn't want them in jail. And neither the machine nor I know just how successful he's going to be."

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Oh so close, robo