“What is the hole in our culture that therapy fills? And what really happens when we try to re-create that relationship with a machine?” @alex-mar.bsky.social going to sub-Freudian depths with this story about two people and their bots www.wired.com/story/ai-the...

This is one of the best stories we've published in a long time. Come for the most thoughtful, in-depth exploration of AI as therapy you've ever read. Stay because the writing and the storytelling are both sensational. @alex-mar.bsky.social did such tremendous work on this one.

On Wednesday, November 12 at 7 PM, I’ll be in conversation with @alex-mar.bsky.social at Books Are Magic — details and registration at withoutconsent.eventbrite.com (it will also be live-streamed):

Every day, millions confide in AI, exposing their most intimate problems and hoping it will fix them. This is the story of two people—and their bots—on the very edge of therapy’s new frontier. AI as therapist? By @alex-mar.bsky.social

Again, the Secretary of State has no authority to “revoke” green cards.

It’s been a long day, but in short, bullies ain’t shit! I don’t care what title you hold! This isn’t some long gone reality tv show or failed casino; it is war! How dare a draft dodging dumb dupe humiliate an ally & berate a brave man who has actually been on a battlefield for his people?!

Selection of German headlines this morning: “It’s now the law of the jungle” “The former leading power of the West can no longer be relied upon.” “Now it's up to the Europeans” “The worst case is now the new normal” “The free world needs a new leader”

Looking at some survey data here. Trump/Elon cutting off all cancer cure research is the issue that freaks voters out more than any other, also the one they've heard the least about. Important for voters to hear more about this.

So…BUNNY, my brother’s first film (as creative producer & co-writer), is in competition @sxsw.com in March! It’s kind of a lo-fi “After Hours” meets “Good Time”? Keep an eye on newcomer Mo Stark as the lead. He blew my mind. (And no one paid me to say that…)

If you are anxiously posting about how Elon is hijacking our country and you haven’t called your members of Congress, your Governor, and Dem leadership, to urge them to action, then you too are not acting.

Seamus Heaney on St Brigid's Day

Our new imprint (name TK!) is coming into focus and I’m so glad that FORTUNE will be part of it

Friends, this is my 3rd book—and my debut novel. Cannot wait to share this one. Thrilled to be working with @reaganart.bsky.social at her new imprint at @grandcentralpub.bsky.social / @hachetteus.bsky.social.

Writing is thinking. It’s not a part of the process that can be skipped; it’s the entire point.

"Forgiveness is deeply complex. Should those who want it ask for it? Should those who forgive be celebrated over those who don’t?" —John J. Lennon reviews "Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy" by @alex-mar.bsky.social for @nybooks.com www.nybooks.com/articles/202...

Thanks to @nybooks for this substantial, fascinating review, dubbing SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN “commanding” & “a nuanced exploration of justice, forgiveness, & mercy.” The reviewer is incarcerated for homicide & responds to the story’s wrestling w/violence, punishment, & forgiveness from a v personal POV.

Moving and beautifully written. So many people in this country are only a small portion of bad luck away from losing their home. www.esquire.com/news-politic...

He’s at the Pizza Hut. He’s at the Taco Bell. He’s at the combination Pizza Hut & Taco Bell.

A lot of politics & books & art…but for now, here’s my border collie, Strummer.