Jeff Patterson
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All things, like paragliding
about 3 hours ago
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My first name is going extinct
about 4 hours ago
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www.inverse.com/entertainmen...
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30 Years Ago, A Cult-Classic TV Series Tried, And Failed, To Break Into Hollywood
'Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie' was supposed to launch a cult series into mainstream fame. It didn’t quite work out that way.
https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/mystery-science-theater-3000-the-movie-30-year-anniversary
about 9 hours ago
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www.theverge.com/tldr/915176/...
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Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want
Did the tech industry get high on its own supply?
https://www.theverge.com/tldr/915176/nft-metaverse-ai-weirdos
about 10 hours ago
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reason.com/podcast/2026...
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Afroman on becoming the 2028 Libertarian presidential nominee
Afroman discusses his free speech court victory, why he thinks he could unite America, and whether he feels pressure to always be high.
https://reason.com/podcast/2026/04/20/afroman-on-becoming-the-2028-libertarian-presidential-nominee/
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Three years ago today: 666 420 69
#Trifecta
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firstthings.com/the-church-o...
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The Church of David Bowie - First Things
David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and Godby peter ormerodbloomsbury, 256 pages, $28 Thirty-four years ago today, David Bowie knelt on the stage at Wembley Stadium in...
https://firstthings.com/the-church-of-david-bowie/
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www.space.com/astronomy/ga...
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'Dark subhaloes' may explain why galaxies seem to form pre-determined shapes
Galaxies follow a mysterious cosmic blueprint, new research suggests.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/dark-subhaloes-may-explain-why-galaxies-seem-to-form-pre-determined-shapes
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ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese...
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Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet'
Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese-carmaker-patents-voice-controlled-063602523.html
1 day ago
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www.politico.com/news/2026/04...
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Missouri town fires half its city council over data center deal
Residents of a St. Louis suburb turned out in droves to unseat four incumbents just days after the council approved a development agreement for a $6 billion data center.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/13/missouri-city-council-data-center-00867259
2 days ago
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online.ucpress.edu/fq/article/7...
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The Surprising Folklore of Analog Horror
On October 26, 2015, Kris Straub uploaded a video to YouTube titled “Weather Service.” At a length of just two minutes and thirty-three seconds, it depicts American late-night television on a cable ch...
https://online.ucpress.edu/fq/article/79/3/8/217405/The-Surprising-Folklore-of-Analog-Horror
3 days ago
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nautil.us/defending-ou...
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Defending Our Consciousness Against the Algorithms
Defending Our Consciousness Against the Algorithms: Why it’s good to be bored
https://nautil.us/defending-our-consciousness-against-the-algorithms-1279260
3 days ago
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This is brilliant. A clock that tells the time in alphabetical order
boat.horse/clock/index....
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The Accursèd Alphabetical Clock
https://boat.horse/clock/index.html
4 days ago
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Here's where we are in 2026
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Are OnlyFans models the best way to explain the climate crisis?
Actor Megan Prescott has joined with Adam McKay in the hope that showing bite-size web videos of women undressing will persuade us to save the world. Will it work?
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/08/are-onlyfans-models-the-best-way-to-explain-the-climate-crisis
4 days ago
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reason.com/2026/04/15/t...
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Trump's illegal war in Iran is financed by your taxes. That's a good reason to stop paying them.
If Congress will not use the power of the purse to restrain a lawless administration and an illegal war, then it's up to the public.
https://reason.com/2026/04/15/trumps-illegal-war-in-iran-is-financed-by-your-taxes-thats-a-good-reason-to-stop-paying-them/
4 days ago
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spectrum.ieee.org/robot-learning
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Deadlifts Are a Complex Compound Movement for Humans and Robots
Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos
https://spectrum.ieee.org/robot-learning
4 days ago
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spectrum.ieee.org/connected-ve...
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Connected Cars Are Working Until the Servers Go Dark
Cybersecurity incident leaves hundreds of U.S. drivers stranded
https://spectrum.ieee.org/connected-vehicle-risks
4 days ago
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You fill me with inertia
4 days ago
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reason.com/2026/04/17/m...
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Most young Australians successfully evade the country’s social media ban
The experience in Australia now shows the subjects of the law have, once again, proven cleverer than law enforcers.
https://reason.com/2026/04/17/most-young-australians-successfully-evade-the-countrys-social-media-ban/
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hyperallergic.com/art-problems...
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Art Problems: Do I Need to Go to Art Fairs?
Are the fairs worth the back pain and steep ticket prices? Paddy Johnson has the answer.
https://hyperallergic.com/art-problems-do-i-need-to-go-to-art-fairs/
4 days ago
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reactormag.com/the-book-new...
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The Book News Isn't All Bad - Reactor
Some bookish headlines can be dire — but it’s important to note the good stuff, too.
https://reactormag.com/the-book-news-isnt-all-bad/
4 days ago
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lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-...
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How to ‘Jailbreak’ Your Kindle Out of Amazon's Clutches
Now that Amazon is no longer supporting Kindles sold before 2013, it's the perfect time to jailbreak your Kindle, remove ads, and add customization features.
https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-jailbreak-your-kindle
4 days ago
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I approve
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds
Scientists who analysed nearly 16,000 ancient remains suggest red hair and fair skin is favoured for vitamin D production
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/16/red-hair-gene-favoured-natural-selection-study
4 days ago
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A Turducken of fuckery
gizmodo.com/hollywoods-f...
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Hollywood's First Big Budget AI-Generated Movie Is About Bitcoin, of Course
Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot star in 'Paycheck: The Movie.'
https://gizmodo.com/hollywoods-first-big-budget-ai-generated-movie-is-about-bitcoin-of-course-2000747573
5 days ago
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www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/16/t...
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Tumblr’s 30-Hour Attribution Riot
Last month, Tumblr attempted to make a major change in how attribution and authorship are tracked on the post. It did not go well.
https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/16/tumblrs-30-hour-attribution-riot/
5 days ago
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reason.com/2026/04/16/6...
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62-year-old protester acquitted on all charges for wearing penis costume
The judge felt there was probable cause for an arrest but he declined to go so far as to convict.
https://reason.com/2026/04/16/62-year-old-protester-acquitted-on-all-charges-for-wearing-penis-costume/
5 days ago
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"No Hidden Fees" means that they tell you about them upfront
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
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Surcharges Are Suddenly Everywhere—And Grumpy Americans Are Paying Up
The add-ons were a feature during Covid and are once again sneaking their way onto bills.
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/surcharges-are-suddenly-everywhereand-grumpy-americans-are-paying-up-d5cb0e32
5 days ago
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Infinite pickles...
hackaday.com/2026/04/15/h...
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Hacking Fermentation For Infinite Pickles From Pass-thru Bioreactor
Home-fermented foods are great– they’re healthier, more flavourful, and cheaper than store-bought alternatives. What they aren’t is convenient: you need to prep a big batch of veg…
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/15/hacking-fermentation-for-infinite-pickles-from-pass-thru-bioreactor/
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futurism.com/future-socie...
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Man Engineers Giant Robot Hand to Smash His Enemies
A Chinese engineering influencer built a massive remote-controlled robotic arm, which he happily used to crush a car.
https://futurism.com/future-society/giant-robot-hand-china
5 days ago
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www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
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'Human evolution didn't slow down; we were just missing the signal': Large DNA study reveals natural selection led to more redheads and less male-pattern baldness
Over the past 10,000 years, evolution in West Eurasia has been selecting for light skin, red hair and resistance to HIV and leprosy in humans, according to a new study.
https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/human-evolution/human-evolution-didnt-slow-down-we-were-just-missing-the-signal-large-dna-study-reveals-natural-selection-led-to-more-redheads-and-less-male-pattern-baldness?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
6 days ago
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www.popsci.com/science/why-...
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Candy now tastes different. It's not just you.
From recipe changes to aging taste buds, here's why those peanut butter cups don't hit like they used to.
https://www.popsci.com/science/why-candy-tastes-different-now/
6 days ago
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www.worseonpurpose.com/p/your-backp...
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Your Backpack Got Worse On Purpose
In 1986, a corporation that made women's lingerie bought every backpack brand you've ever trusted.
https://www.worseonpurpose.com/p/your-backpack-got-worse-on-purpose
6 days ago
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arstechnica.com/science/2026...
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New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery
Latest data must still be analyzed but could help determine if dark energy is constant or varies over time.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/desi-completes-its-3d-map-of-universe-right-on-schedule/
6 days ago
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Jeff Patterson
Hackaday
7 days ago
Four Choppers and a Blimp: The Bizarre Piasecki Helistat
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Four Choppers and a Blimp: The Bizarre Piasecki Helistat
Hackaday Article
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/14/four-choppers-and-a-blimp-the-bizarre-piasecki-helistat/
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www.eurozine.com/language-and...
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Language and democracy
On the emancipatory gap between words and things; language, authority and resistance; metaphors of politics; educators under strain.
https://www.eurozine.com/language-and-democracy/
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jmichaelstraczynski.substack.com/p/everyone-y...
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Everyone You Know Is Wrong
The Destructive Myth of “Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone”
https://jmichaelstraczynski.substack.com/p/everyone-you-know-is-wrong?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4&fbclid=IwY2xjawRI8iFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0bXlxYVVPSjNZcFprcW9uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlToAxhKB2dVk2YWCvO3Bar_C4_1EIkBRZyt__6LisgBbTfMrMx82sz8kCkS_aem_ysiT4igaSAVcvb1EEHYEcg
9 days ago
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retrofuturista.com/alan-moore-i...
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Alan Moore Interview: Magical Consciousness, Disowned Works, and the Long London Quintet - RetroFuturista
Alan Moore on magic, language, disowned comics, weaponised nostalgia, and the next volumes of his Long London quintet.
https://retrofuturista.com/alan-moore-interview-magical-consciousness-disowned-works-and-the-long-london-quintet/
9 days ago
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spectrum.ieee.org/video-friday...
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Tired of Folding Your Laundry or Making Your Bed?
Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos
https://spectrum.ieee.org/video-friday-robot-lamp
9 days ago
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noirlab.edu/public/news/...
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The Local Universe’s Expansion Rate Is Clearer Than Ever, but Still Doesn’t Add Up - A new synthesis of astronomical measurements confirms a persistent mismatch that could point to physics beyond curr...
An international collaboration of astronomers has produced one of the most precise measurements yet of how fast the local Universe is expanding. The result deepens one of the most significant challeng...
https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2611/
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Here's a workaround for older Kindles to avoid forced obsolescence
medium.com/@theopenshel...
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Amazon Is Cutting Kindle Store Access on Pre-2013 Kindles.
Starting May 20, 2026, older Kindles lose Store access. The hardware still works — here’s the fix.
https://medium.com/@theopenshelf/amazon-is-cutting-kindle-store-access-on-pre-2013-kindles-a7b495cb51ee
10 days ago
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locusmag.com/2026/04/mich...
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Michael Hague (1948-2026)
Fantasy illustrator MICHAEL HAGUE, 77, died March 10, 2026 in Colorado Springs CO. Michael Riley Hague was born September 8, 1948 in Los Angeles CA. He attended the Art Center College of Design in …
https://locusmag.com/2026/04/michael-hague-1948-2026/
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www.economist.com/the-americas...
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The strange, multicultural slang of Toronto’s teenagers
London rappers have an outsize influence
https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2026/04/06/the-strange-multicultural-slang-of-torontos-teenagers
12 days ago
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www.economist.com/leaders/2026...
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Artemis II has offered Earth inspiration
But rekindled Space Age enthusiasm will need new foundations if it is to endure
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2026/04/07/artemis-ii-has-offered-earth-inspiration
12 days ago
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Forced obsolescence
goodereader.com/blog/kindle/...
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You can no longer buy e-books on Amazon Kindle made in 2012 or earlier - Good e-Reader
Amazon has announced that all Fire Tablets and Kindle e-readers made before 2012 will no longer be able to purchase e-books as of May, 2026.
https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/you-can-no-longer-buy-e-books-on-amazon-kindles-2012-and-earlier
12 days ago
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aeon.co/videos/take-...
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https://aeon.co/videos/take-a-mind-bending-ride-through-the-cosmos-at-light-speed
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www.wired.com/story/artemi...
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Artemis II Astronauts Witnessed 6 Meteorites Colliding With the Moon
The moon gets hit by space debris all the time, but some of it is so large that the impact generates light that can be seen thousands of kilometers away.
https://www.wired.com/story/artemis-ii-astronauts-witnessed-6-meteorites-collide-with-the-moon/
12 days ago
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Record-Breaking Drone Show | Guinness World Records
YouTube video by Guinness World Records
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1ho1-JBBmw&t=44s
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www.npr.org/2026/04/08/n...
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Your sarcasm is showing — and its history is surprisingly violent
Some people use sarcasm jokingly. But funnily enough, we tend not to find it witty when we're on the receiving end.
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/08/nx-s1-5771648/sarcasm-origin-history-etymology
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spectrum.ieee.org/wireless-net...
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Over-the-Air Computation Uses Radio Interference to Crunch Data
Sensor networks could improve capacity faster than they grow
https://spectrum.ieee.org/wireless-network-over-air-computation
13 days ago
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