I think only a part of this is true. Yes, the push for flashy, Daft Punk Legacy really keeps getting pushed by execs. But the digital Isekai story featuring binary program-based elements, human "users", and spontaneous evolution of life, all battling out on the Grid, that's fun, no? Just me?

lets say a wizard has cursed you with a lot of money. you are going to become permanently brain damaged simply by being in possession of so much money. the only way out of it is to spend a lot of money on something ridiculous and not at all useful what would you buy to break the curse?

AI is one problem, but underneath it, there's the systemic problem that teachers are overworked and under-resourced. Remember that.

I want to convince more people to sign up for Dropout. We get more mileage out of that $6/mo than we do out of any other streaming service except maybe YouTube itself. I can't imagine someone who wouldn't get a kick out of Game Changer, especially with how crazy the later seasons get.

Still looking for someone, haven't found a single person so far (that I can contact). I have a 46-episode script that I need translated. This would be a paid job!

A lot of comments on Mars rovers or Moon landings, but it's important to remember that the planet NASA studies most is Earth. This is less about cutting flashy things like moonwalks and more about keeping communities in the dark on climate, weather, agriculture, pollution, natural hazards, and more.

I've always said this, but since last November, I've been pointing this out frequently in whatever venues to whatever audiences I can: "The planet NASA studies most is Earth."

Absolutely ridiculous. Rush announced a new tour, and they have a couple of shows in Canada. Signed up for presale, and still got stuck in the queue behind thousands, only to find all tickets, even bad spots, cost over $1K/ticket?! I like Rush, but come on.

Silksong, the journey continues! www.twitch.tv/kaz_phd

Might've went too hard on this D&D commission, we'll see

I'm not a fan of how the past tense of succumb is succumbed. Should have been succame.

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Perhaps my greatest work?

Shortly after having his first kid, my friend told me he couldn't WAIT to watch Empire Strikes back! 5 years later, just now, he sent me a video of his son gasping as he learns the truth about Luke's father! Really cool moment. So happy for them both!

Finished reading La colère de Khan, The Wrath of Khan in French! It was great! I haven't seen the film in a while, so it was nice to fill in some gaps! Really proud of myself for this one; sure, I kept Google Translate close at hand but my pace and comprehension are improving! More thoughts below

Took a good few hours with breaks in between, but I managed 3000 words today to finish a short story draft for NSFW day on the 15th! Will need review before posting but I've earned some Hades 2 time. #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writersky

If you have Twitch Prime, they're giving away XCOM 2 for free this week. It's a code for GOG. If you already have XCOM 2, grab the code and give it to someone else who doesn't. It's a super great game and people need happy-making things now. SHARE THE THINGS.

My cat fell asleep on me while I was reading. Now it's bedtime and I'm fully dressed, unable to move...

No stream today, got some family in town visiting. Lots of French practice, though! See you in the next one!

My fan cover for Montgomery LaMontgommery's upcoming book, finally spotlighting the most upstanding gentleman in all of Gath. THANK YOU for Wealwell @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social, @dimension20.bsky.social. He is everything I've ever wanted - nay, needed - and more. #CloudwardHo #Dimension20

#PublicPreparedness Don't try to save money by buying subpar PPE. You'd be outraged if a corporation did that to its employees. Don't turn around and do it to yourself.

Saw an ad for some AI translation Vtuber nonsense where a "virtual assistant" helps you with a new language. I understand being/feeling alone, and how useful apps can be, but don't go for this. Language is about connections and culture, and it really makes no sense to learn one alone.

Flying cars are the perfect example of a point solution: trying to solve a systemic problem (traffic) with an individual product (fly over the traffic). But traffic is not a technology problem; it's a social problem. Remote work, congestion fees, and dense transit-connected housing solve it better.

Finished* Hollow Knight yesterday! A beautiful, somber, fun ride! A haunted world, where cuteness and joy sneak up on you. Where exploration is rewarded and challenges are present, but manageable. I know I'm late to the party, but I had a really great time! *Basic ending, but I'm fine with that.

How are these people not in prison?

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy: www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Yep! Beat it! Starting Silksong now! Link below, come on in!

Tonight, we finish Hollow Knight! I think, I've unlocked the temple, let's see how this goes! www.twitch.tv/kaz_phd

"but artists are gatekeeping art and what if I don't have time or money or talent or a pencil" bro eat farts

imagine still talking about how great genAI is when the people who created it and are actively working on shoving it down everyone's throats are literal p*dos and r*pists like are you *sure* this is what you want to be associated with lol

As disturbing as it is to read about grown ass men liking an ai "actress" for being a teenager-looking "virgin" (yes, really), I find it infinitely hilarious how these aibros are telling on themselves. Like these are the people you chose to associate yourself with when you decided to defend genAI 😭

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram. Community action works. Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

The thing is that I am a big softie for any kind of fictional robot like I will tear up about Johnny 5 or Data or the Iron Giant or even the floating box repair bots in that one episode of TNG but any LLM pretending to be your chum or be sorry or think your idea was great just fills me with disgust

#DESTINYTOBER25: Ahamkara They can shapeshift, so I'd imagine they can take on a cute little cat-like form... and we all wish often for our cats to quit doing some things... 😅

I think I'm getting closer to finishing Hollow Knight. I've defeated the 3 Dream warriors and unlocked all the maps! Still some secrets here and there, and apparently I have only found half the charms, but soon we'll get to the denouement, the choice between 100% completion or "ehh, good enough."

Making great progress with my read-through of The Wrath of Khan in French! I've got a list of about 40 words and terms that were new or confusing for me, so lots to practice! This novelization is also nice as it allows more time with characters and their internalization. Adds drama and pathos.

Happy Friday! Diving back into Hollow Knight, on a fairly late-game save. If too hard/not fun, we'll switch to an earlier-save. Otherwise, catching up, talking about books and D&D! Let's go! www.twitch.tv/kaz_phd

This week's Peacemaker: 1) Chris can't catch a break. 2) Lots of dead Nazis. 3) We have solidly crossed a line where cops are acceptable to be unqualified villains in mainstream popular culture.

(reading The Wrath of Khan in French) Even though I know the twist behind Chekov's trip down to the alien planet, I appreciate the way the book builds the tension. It's believable, unnerving, and the tension builds and builds. Can't wait to read THIS. IS. CETI ALPHA. FIVE! but like, in French 🤣

Continuing my read-through of The Wrath of Khan in French, and it's going pretty well! McCoy just gave Kirk a birthday gift and told Jim to get his old job back or risk being a martyr to his own pity. Woof, what are friends for, am I right?

G'mar chatimah tovah, friends. I wish you a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur and, if applicable, a safe and easy fast. As always, a reminder that if fasting is not safe for you due to mental health, drug requirements, etc, it is a mitzvah to eat and care for yourself, tomorrow and all days 💙

Yesterday, I saw Opeth in Luxembourg! Now, I'm back in Hollow Knight! Let's catch up! www.twitch.tv/kaz_phd

New short story in early access! A year after the press conference on Ravenshore's Nightmare, Declan confronts a wizard about what really happened. Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/nightm... Substack: open.substack.com/pub/thesquid... #shortstories #fantasy #writing #ravenshore

If they claim they haven't heard the quote, play it for them and ask for a response. If they claim it's being taken out of context, play a longer version and ask for a response. If they try to sidestep the issue, play it over again and ask for a response.

This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we would like to highlight some Indigenous groups creating in the video game space to check out and support, including...

The piss tank on the ISS is now 69% full.