Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.

   Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).  

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · 3d ago

Secretary Of Defense Hegseth Promises Iranians ‘No Quarter’ – A War Crime

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/secretary-defense-hegseth-promises-iranians-194852689.html

Secretary of Defense and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who has mocked “stupid rules of engagement” for U.S. service members, on Friday declared that Iranians under attack in Republican President Donald Trump’s war would receive “no quarter” — a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · 5d ago

Democrats drafting AI guardrails for autonomous weapons, domestic spying

https://www.axios.com/2026/03/11/ai-autonomous-weapons-domestic-spying-protections-democrats

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Mar 09, 2026

The family of a Georgia teacher who died over the weekend after a high school student prank gone wrong say they fully support dropping criminal charges against the five teenage students who were involved in the prank.

https://abcnews.com/GMA/News/family-teacher-died-student-prank-wrong-support-dropping/story?id=130894777

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Mar 09, 2026

AI chatbots point vulnerable social media users to illegal online casinos, analysis shows

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/08/ai-chatbots-point-vulnerable-to-online-casinos-gambling-addiction-uk

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Mar 05, 2026

Boy Scouts sue Queer Scout over its name and logo

https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/03/05/scouting-america-queer-scout-lgbtq-lawsuit/

#LGBTQ #BoyScouts #lawsuit #press #news

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Mar 02, 2026

Using Imagination to Disrupt Negative Memory Traces - Neuroscience News https://neurosciencenews.com/imagery-rescripting-fear-of-failure-30215/

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 28, 2026

A staggering 500 terabytes of FBI data – including data that pertained to the agency’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein – appears to have been compromised in 2023 in a “cyber intrusion,” according to a file released by the Justice Department last month. 👀https://www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epstein-2675360109/

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

RFK Jr. Suggests People Eat Liver if They’re So Broke

https://newrepublic.com/post/207165/rfk-jr-eat-liver-less-steak

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Paramount Skydance Agrees to Buy Warner Discovery in $110 Billion Deal

https://www.newsweek.com/paramount-skydance-warnermedia-discovery-110-billion-deal-netflix-11595193

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

This Is Not How Democracies Go to War. It’s How Dictators Do.

https://newrepublic.com/article/207162/trump-iran-war-democracies-dictators

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Departing CBS News producer claims political bias as Paramount poised to buy Warner Bros

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/27/cbs-news-political-bias-paramount-warner-bros

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

How AI is Driving a Global Smartphone Memory Shortage

https://www.newsweek.com/how-ai-is-driving-a-global-smartphone-memory-shortage-11591169

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Republican Defends Bill Clinton During Jeffrey Epstein Deposition

https://www.newsweek.com/republican-defends-bill-clinton-during-jeffrey-epstein-deposition-11595198

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

China Is Running Short of Donkey for Dinner

https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/27/china-donkey-meat-brazil-food-markets-trade/

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

OpenAI says it shares Anthropic's 'red lines' over military AI use

https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5729118/anthropic-pentagon-openai-ai-weapons

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Trump frequently wins with appelate court judges.

Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly’s punishment for call to resist unlawful orders

https://apnews.com/article/pentagon-kelly-hegseth-illegal-orders-lawsuit-210024d0b2d5bd5c8f3c890ba934f608

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appealing a judge’s order that blocks him from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly.

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Pentagon appeals order blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's punishment over video

https://apnews.com/article/pentagon-kelly-hegseth-illegal-orders-lawsuit-210024d0b2d5bd5c8f3c890ba934f608

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Maduro’s lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader’s drug defense

https://apnews.com/article/maduro-venezuela-criminal-case-9dc08ea33228d05feec7ab3c473dd762

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Judge says he will order Greenpeace to pay an expected $345 million in oil pipeline protest case

https://apnews.com/article/greenpeace-energy-transfer-dakota-access-pipeline-30bfb9939dea06f1e9763cd2d662ae73

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

A nearly blind refugee is found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at Buffalo doughnut shop

https://apnews.com/article/buffalo-new-york-refugee-death-b2d29a7bdfaa0ffd99d4c6ba7e85e8a6

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was detained by Border Patrol agents on Feb. 19 after his release from a county jail, but was let go that same day after federal authorities determined he wasn’t eligible for deportation.

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Hillary Clinton's Epstein Deposition: Everything She Told Lawmakers https://www.newsweek.com/hillary-clintons-epstein-deposition-everything-she-told-lawmakers-11588212

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Instagram investigating AI profiles 'fetishising' disabled people https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1jkzr9gel7o

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Trump Ally Expands Inquiry of Former Officials Who Investigated the President https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/trump-investigations-miami-prosecutor.html

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Bible-infused public school curriculum in Texas to correct thousands of errors https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/26/texas-public-school-curriculum-corrections

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

What kind of misanthrope would want AI safeguards removed and why is such a reckless person in power?

Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3vlzzkqeo

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Supreme Court Lawyer Who Moonlighted in High-Stakes Poker Is Convicted of Tax Fraud https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/thomas-goldstein-supreme-court-poker-tax-evasion.html

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 26, 2026

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 22, 2026

Epstein survivor slams Les Wexner’s ‘abhorrent’ testimony - https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/epstein-survivor-slams-les-wexner-004117385.html

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 20, 2026

“These fucking courts,” the Republican president reportedly said during a Friday morning meeting with a group of governors at the White House.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-rages-after-supreme-court-tariff-decision_n_69987ce5e4b069f4556c09c3

#tariffs #SCOTUS #USPol #Republicans #MAGA #GOP #Trump #politics #press

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Steve Thompson PhD

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 18, 2026

Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers’ confidential emails to Copilot AI

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/microsoft-says-office-bug-exposed-customers-confidential-emails-to-copilot-ai/

Microsoft has confirmed that a bug allowed its Copilot AI to summarize customers’ confidential emails for weeks without permission.

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 16, 2026

Health department warns of measles exposure at Philadelphia airport

https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/02/16/health-department-measles-exposure-philadelphia-airport/1861771262076/

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

An explosive report published by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday shed fresh light on what critics have described as “outrageous corruption” by US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Among other things, the Journal report highlighted Noem’s relationship with top adviser Corey Lewandowski, whom sources said is romantically involved with the Trump Cabinet official despite both of them being married.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/kristi-noem-corruption-wsj

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

DOJ Sends Letter to Congress Explaining Epstein File Redactions, Survivor Says List Is “Missing a Few Names”

https://meidasnews.com/news/doj-sends-letter-to-congress-explaining-epstein-file-redactions-survivor-says-list-is-missing-a-few-names

#Trumpstein #Epstein #press #news #Bondi

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Interview with FBI naming Epstein co-conspirator completely missing in files: survivor

https://www.rawstory.com/epstein-files-missing/

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

An explosive allegation against President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has surfaced in the Justice Department’s recent release of 3.5 million files, including disturbing details about a supposed body allegedly buried at one of Trump’s more than a dozen golf courses.

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-epstein-2675269942/

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Ghislaine Maxwell Appears to Have Lied on Her Citizenship Application | The New Republic

https://newrepublic.com/post/206586/ghislaine-maxwell-lied-citizenship-application

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

ICE Is Gearing Up to Build “Mega” Jails

ICE is planning on spending $38 billion on the project.

https://newrepublic.com/post/206591/ice-build-mega-jails-38-billion

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Better is a little with righteousness
than great revenues with injustice.

Proverbs 16:8

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Russian Olympic Figure Skater Backtracks While Blaming "Journalists" for His Quoted Critical Comments About Italian Cuisine

https://www.newsweek.com/sports/olympic-figure-skater-issues-statement-after-italian-food-controversy-11526014

#Russia #Olympics #propaganda #press #news

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Jimmy Fallon Cancels Pasta Sauce Line Over Partner's Epstein Friendship

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/jimmy-fallon-cancels-sauce-tommy-mottola-epstein-friendship-1235516963/

Late-show host and music mogul were reportedly partnering on sauce line before Mottola's correspondence with convicted sex offender was revealed in the Epstein Files.

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

France assembles magistrate team to examine 'Epstein files'

A team of magistrates will search the so-called "Epstein files" to identify any further possible offences. The case of French modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is to be thoroughly re-examined.

https://www.dw.com/en/epstein-files-france-investigation-magistrates/a-75975774

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Most Leaders Think They’re Trusted. Neuroscience Says They’re Wrong

https://www.inc.com/scott-hutcheson/most-leaders-think-theyre-trusted-neuroscience-says-theyre-wrong/91301798

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Steve Thompson PhD

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Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Elon Musk Has Changed His Mission Statement

Across his companies and his public statements, Musk is making a hard reset.

https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-has-changed-his-mission-statement-2000721530

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Dems Want to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Big Grocery Stores

https://gizmodo.com/dems-want-to-ban-surveillance-pricing-at-big-grocery-stores-2000722182

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Trump Affiliates Bannon and Epshteyn Named in ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Crypto Coin Lawsuit

https://gizmodo.com/trump-affiliates-bannon-and-epshteyn-named-in-lets-go-brandon-crypto-coin-lawsuit-2000722241

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

The Best Time to Leave xAI Is Before Joining. The Next Best Time is Right Now

https://gizmodo.com/the-best-time-to-leave-xai-is-before-joining-the-next-best-time-is-right-now-2000722112

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Authoritarian Orban says EU bigger threat to Hungary than Russia

https://www.dw.com/en/orban-says-eu-bigger-threat-to-hungary-than-russia/a-75974022?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Republican Trump DHS Chief Noem Brags Her Agency Will ‘Make Sure We Have the Right People Voting’ In Next Elections

https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-dhs-chief-noem-brags-her-agency-will-make-sure-we-have-the-right-people-voting-in-next-elections/

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

‘Speaks Volumes’: Kentucky Gov Boycotting White House Dinner After Trump Refuses to Invite Nation’s Only Black Governor

https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/speaks-volumes-kentucky-gov-boycotting-white-house-dinner-after-trump-refuses-to-invite-nations-only-black-governor/

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Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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Steve Thompson PhD

Steve Thompson PhD

@SteveThompson@mastodon.social

Former Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth College, UC Davis faculty. Internet addiction research pioneer (1996). Terrorism and media scholar.    Editor: Machine Law, Ethics, and Morality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (2021); Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society (2018); Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies (2014).   Veteran newsman. Independent. Believer.   # Propaganda # TechEthics

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@SteveThompson@mastodon.social · Feb 15, 2026

Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico

https://www.wired.com/story/robot-dogs-are-on-going-on-patrol-at-the-2026-world-cup-in-mexico/

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