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I want to explain why build @bsky.app (and leaving X) is so important to the anti-authoritarian struggle. 1. One way to think of Bluesky is an "ideological bubble." My view is that it's an expressly pro-democracy space in the midst of an authoritarian takeover. X is a pro-authoritarian space.

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Wonder if there's a lesson in this. Oh well, probably not

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So, I think it's time I begin, in detailed specifics, talking about the mess that is Unbound / Boundless as a book publisher, in essence stealing most of a years royalties from me and many other authors, as a result of poor financial decisions, and legal BS. Please read and share this thread.

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this is gonna sound weird but Gamestop's pivot is kind of a smart move. As physical media becomes more rare and less trendy, these companies need to find different means to stay afloat. Maybe they get back in the game when physical media is trending again! But where's Kodak? Where's Polaroid? Where-

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youtu.be/nUwTnJ8yFXY?...

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This United Airlines safety video has serious Severance vibes

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If they insist on going down this route, a pin shaped like the apple logo would have made more sense. A Star Trek comms device would have made the most sense

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I’m a little disappointed this doesn’t have a shock collar

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It's wild how much of the most cynical and deranged bits from Transmetropolitan are going on today. Warren Ellis must have been snorting the future.

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i'm only about 10 minutes in but Glen Howerton dating Milly Alcock on Sirens is already taking me out. Sorry bro, I'm sure it was an amazing shoot and i'm sure it's got plot to it but come the fuck on

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Holy shit

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I remember standing in line with my Mom and sister for Batteries Not Included because the local theater was giving away a shit ton of free tickets. We didn't get any and I always remember that anytime I see it on screen or referred to but man it is a fun movie

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Dem nominees for Congress should be pointing out the age of incumbents and the number of Dems that have died in session this year at every turn when primary season is upon us.

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I love Andor but sometimes during the super serious parts, the aliens feel like an afterthought and then a gag

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Murderbot was amazing! Not quite the tone I had in my head when I read the novellas but that could be because it's just getting started. Still feels like the novellas though! Great work by Skarsgaard and everyone else as well.

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"President Trump is deporting moms and dads and making deals with the cartels and terrorists." Easy peasy.

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If you are also worried about tariffs and supply chain shortages, and have the financial means to prepare, here is what I have stocked up on and plan to buy soon, plus what I would get if I had kids, a car or a larger home, based on reporting I've read or done myself in the last several months (🧵):

submitted 27 days ago • 139 comments

Let's be perfectly clear. You and me? We're not Democrats and Republicans. We can be card carrying members of those parties but most of us aren't. We might identify with those parties and vote for them, but for the vast majority of us, we are neither. Don't get wrapped up in bullshit team dynamics

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The conclave for the new pope had a crazier twist than the ending to the movie Conclave

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If I had the opportunity to run for Senate and found myself in a televised debate, I would take every opportunity to talk absolute massive shit to my opponent's face. Just unload on whatever Republican was at the other podium. Galvanize the people.

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Can't remember who said it, but using ChatGPT for your college essays is like using a forklift to move the weights around at the gym. It's the process that's important to your development, not the end product.

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One of the things I learned writing a book about global trade is that thing you got delivered next day started its journey months ago in China or SE Asia. A few months from now you will see an explosion of stories about empty shelves. It’s going to blow people’s minds.

I want to explain why build @bsky.app (and leaving X) is so important to the anti-authoritarian struggle. 1. One way to think of Bluesky is an "ideological bubble." My view is that it's an expressly pro-democracy space in the midst of an authoritarian takeover. X is a pro-authoritarian space.

Wonder if there's a lesson in this. Oh well, probably not

So, I think it's time I begin, in detailed specifics, talking about the mess that is Unbound / Boundless as a book publisher, in essence stealing most of a years royalties from me and many other authors, as a result of poor financial decisions, and legal BS. Please read and share this thread.

this is gonna sound weird but Gamestop's pivot is kind of a smart move. As physical media becomes more rare and less trendy, these companies need to find different means to stay afloat. Maybe they get back in the game when physical media is trending again! But where's Kodak? Where's Polaroid? Where-

youtu.be/nUwTnJ8yFXY?...

This United Airlines safety video has serious Severance vibes

If they insist on going down this route, a pin shaped like the apple logo would have made more sense. A Star Trek comms device would have made the most sense

I’m a little disappointed this doesn’t have a shock collar

It's wild how much of the most cynical and deranged bits from Transmetropolitan are going on today. Warren Ellis must have been snorting the future.

i'm only about 10 minutes in but Glen Howerton dating Milly Alcock on Sirens is already taking me out. Sorry bro, I'm sure it was an amazing shoot and i'm sure it's got plot to it but come the fuck on

Holy shit

I remember standing in line with my Mom and sister for Batteries Not Included because the local theater was giving away a shit ton of free tickets. We didn't get any and I always remember that anytime I see it on screen or referred to but man it is a fun movie

Dem nominees for Congress should be pointing out the age of incumbents and the number of Dems that have died in session this year at every turn when primary season is upon us.

I love Andor but sometimes during the super serious parts, the aliens feel like an afterthought and then a gag

Murderbot was amazing! Not quite the tone I had in my head when I read the novellas but that could be because it's just getting started. Still feels like the novellas though! Great work by Skarsgaard and everyone else as well.

"President Trump is deporting moms and dads and making deals with the cartels and terrorists." Easy peasy.

Let's be perfectly clear. You and me? We're not Democrats and Republicans. We can be card carrying members of those parties but most of us aren't. We might identify with those parties and vote for them, but for the vast majority of us, we are neither. Don't get wrapped up in bullshit team dynamics

The conclave for the new pope had a crazier twist than the ending to the movie Conclave

If I had the opportunity to run for Senate and found myself in a televised debate, I would take every opportunity to talk absolute massive shit to my opponent's face. Just unload on whatever Republican was at the other podium. Galvanize the people.

Can't remember who said it, but using ChatGPT for your college essays is like using a forklift to move the weights around at the gym. It's the process that's important to your development, not the end product.

One of the things I learned writing a book about global trade is that thing you got delivered next day started its journey months ago in China or SE Asia. A few months from now you will see an explosion of stories about empty shelves. It’s going to blow people’s minds.

You don't have to accept shit. You just don't get to terrorize people.

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