In all seriousness, these students are seriously wonderful people and it’s an honor to be so well liked. I’m so proud of all of them and it’s a joy to get to come to work and be surrounded by such kind and capable people 🥹
@Jpullen19 Uncanny is EXACTLY the word for it. Much like the robots from the origins of the uncanny valley theory, the “closer” the “art” gets to “human” the more we’re going to be unsettled by it. At least some of us will always know it’ll never be more than PLAYING at humanity.
@profdgd Even at a brief look, utterly devastating. As someone watching Alzheimer’s progress in real life, in real time, had to set my phone down for a second. It’s like seeing the same person with a different face. So familiar, yet so strange. Extraordinarily well-captured. Great start.
@profdgd I found myself stunned by how much he brought up his “middle class roots” during the debate. It felt like pleading to rejoin an “in-crowd” for clout. Real low-income folks know better. I learned growing up to not talk about it and to mind my own business. JD Vance is not like us.
Here’s a random silly question: anyone have extra puzzles they’re willing to donate to enrich the lives of law students? Nothing soul crushing, of course. It’s day 2 and I can tell it gets rough.
@profdgd Just wanted to let you know you’ve made a new fan: my mom, who called your article speaking about Vance that was sent via the ONU newsletter “insightful!”
Extremely excited to share some wonderful news: I start my new job at the ONU Law Library on September 23! Beyond grateful for the opportunity and so jazzed to get to work with ONU students as a young professional now 🥹
Read the novella “A Short Stay in Hell” by Steven L. Peck today. The philosophy nerd in me geeks at the implications, while the mortal being in me balks at the nauseating idea of “eternity.” First thing I’ve read in a bit that’s affected me this much. Just… wow.
@profdgd They have to learn about Dukes culture sooner or later, right? Give them the full picture, take a nap on one of the couches and eat some Taco Bell in the halls 😂👍