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This is so interesting.

guess Netflix feels Louis C.K. has been canceled long enough

Strangest part of the NASA livestream today was the American exceptionalism propaganda video claiming that America continues to “lead the world” which felt about as current as the small town nostalgia scene in Armageddon

This is what social media is meant to be about.

It's so nice to be sharing a rocket launch with people on social media again.

ITS BEAUTIFUL

astronaut menu looking pretty good

"It’s hard to imagine women not being present in a book about maintenance, and yet — and I wish I was joking — the only woman of any significance in the entire book is… The Statue Of Liberty." [kottke.org]

April Fools jokes on the internet are never funny, but this one made me snort wine out my nose.

Verizon deciding to make a commercial about Connor Storrie’s butt is the capitalism I support youtu.be/NE_wniHPsJk?...

This is where I’ve landed. Obviously sherlocking happens all the time. Business is business. But doing it this way harms everything.

Ive seen some incorrect dates floating around. So just an FYI, members due to renew have till the 30 June and should now have an email with instructions. New members need to sign up by 24 April to vote at the AGM. #InternetNZ

*sigh* the eternal law of milkshake duck is nonetheless so depressing whenever it inevitably happens. Andy, just … seriously dude, this very statement about sci-fi is itself political.

A new era of Anisota is here. Step into the Observatory, go on an Expedition into the Forest, & collect Moths while you read thanks to the @inaturalist.bsky.social API. A dynamic forest map w/ a "fog of war", inventory system, and more let you experience social media like never before: anisota.net

Dusted off the VIC20. Arcadia loaded out the gate so i don’t have to take advantage of this lifetime guarantee.

What does your perfect Saturday involve? Is the answer 'loads of really interesting things to look at, play with and read'? OH GOOD THIS IS YOUR LUCKY DAY! Web Curios is full of FASCINATING STUFF and is free, which is useful as everything is set to cost £1m by August webcurios.co.uk/webcurios-27...

If you, like me, have an EV - take 5 to post in your local fb group or wherever so that your less well-off neighbours know that you'll pick something up for them or give them a lift. I met most of my current neighbours during covid, the last time we focussed on mutual aid. It's been a blessing.

this week, subtle merch. what you wear signals what you know, and also what you can afford (!) newsletter.sachajudd.com/archive/if-y...

Exciting news—We've finally found a way to do a paid indie media bundle so you don't have to separately subscribe to so many newsletters. Now you can get a 30-day trial of @katelynburns.com @kattenbarge.bsky.social and my publications in your inbox for one [heavily discounted] price! Sign up now:

Wikipedia does what is essentially a full ban on AI content: www.404media.co/wikipedia-ba...

Station Eleven hive LET’S GOOOO!

When I was 11 I won a design an ad contest where the prize was $50, I was so pumped to buy some sick Legos until I found out it wasn't cash it was a Patriot Bond I'd have to wait decades to be able to use. I'm pleased to report I cashed it today and immediately went and bought some sick ass Legos

A really nice story about how 'Pō Atarau' ended up on the soundtrack of Project Hail Mary. One thing I would add is that the 1976 master tape was preserved and digitised by the Alexander Turnbull Library. That's why it was discoverable. thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/...

i think sometimes cis people truly have a hard time understanding that jk rowling is a living person actively using her wealth to fund the international assault on trans lives. she’s not some Complicated Author we can have a spirited debate about separating from the art with!!!!!

Community-specific trending topics is such an incredibly cool concept. This should serve as a template for any other communities looking to build within the Atmosphere.

Project Hail Mary is delightful. Go take your mind off the world.

a Windrose #EV Truck, just competed a loaded B Double run from Sydney to Canberra non stop, no need to charge, 100% electric. total cost $50 approx. Diesel would have cost near $500 or more. We have solutions to our fuel crisis.. #auspol #trucking www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/...

what a beautiful, thoughtful, and creative approach to community and moderation - this is really incredible

so funny when people get all upset about genres that other people DARE to enjoy. these big think pieces about ROMANTASY or COZY HORROR or DARK ACADEMIA and how dang upset they make the writer of the article. bud who cares what other people like youll be fine. let people read their books oh my god

The discourse around AI and coding tends to resolve into either anxiety about job displacement or hype about productivity gains. This week a secret third thing: a new generation of makers and explorers. newsletter.sachajudd.com/archive/unde...

How's everyone else's scams going? My scam is parked in the driveway and just started charging off solar power for $0.

This rules; more of this please

I got to preach at Trans Day of Visibility at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. I think it worked out. I'm so grateful to Dean Varghese and Bishop Heyd (and the rest of Dio NY) for standing in solidarity with trans folks. ⚓️

Holy shit we might have a cure for sickle cell anemia

reading this felt like falling down an escher staircase

helpful

The discourse around AI and coding tends to resolve into either anxiety about job displacement or hype about productivity gains. This week a secret third thing: a new generation of makers and explorers. newsletter.sachajudd.com/archive/unde...

“Listen wherever you get your podcasts” is the simplest explanation of decentralization. @bridgettodd.bsky.social, host of There Are No Girls on the Internet, explains how podcasts are portable and resistant to centralized control. Full ep, out now.

a night for the syscahood

so proud of our girl luce, young NZer of the year

Good news, everyone. As of 2023 McKinsey estimated Generative AI will be adding 2.6-4.4 trillion annually to the global economy.

Allow me to convey my hateness for this likeness shit. You wanna see the dead actor? Go watch all the movies they acted in when they were alive. You want new movies? Give new actors paid acting jobs to make new movies. Stop this shit.

who could have predicted this

I bet this hits so hard if you’ve never read a book before

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closed out of the oscars red carpet coverage as soon as they started shilling for draftkings betting on the outcomes. the usa is so gross.

Remembrance and hope this March 15.

People are really out here showing how stupid they are every day. Anyway, no surprise that this CEO would be an idiot. www.fastcompany.com/91509257/ai-...