“Small Language Models” (Sweet Valley High #88, Love Letters for Sale)

<p>This week, we learn an eerily timely lesson in the dangers of what happens when we outsource empathy by having someone—or some<em>thing</em>—handle our communications for us. </p><p>When Jess and Liz open an anonymous letter-writing service, they think it will be an easy way to make a quick buck. But they forget one important thing: as the eponymous Maria of the song “Take a Letter, Maria” knows all too well: proxies are never neutral—they are ALWAYS ALREADY invested in the interactions they purport to simply mediate!</p><p>The letters lead to an escalating series of misunderstandings, miscommunications, and machinations, culminating in a scene of staggering dramatic irony that leaves Liz—and us—wondering: was the juice (a new warm-up jacket) worth the squeeze? Join us for “Small Language Models” (Sweet Valley High 88, Love Letters for Sale).</p><p><br></p>