Got to catch up with my oldest friend—both nerd friend, and friend period—at WonderCon. We bonded over Star Wars in second grade. Somehow we got old if it’s now been over thirty years. Hadn’t really talked in too many years.

The emerging cases of AI psychosis have shown that all it takes to drive some people completely insane is to put them in contact with a sycophantic chatbot who always agrees with them. Now, what does that tell us about billionaire CEOs surrounded by sycophantic people who always agree with them?

I hate that we are living in times where it feels the only thing we can do is triage those affected. Where charity is the only weapon against the worst people in the world. But if you can fix something for someone today, please do it. A lot of folks are asking for help, maybe throw them some.

Came across the phrase "cognitive DDOS" to describe our present culture. Understood instantly what it meant.

Pro child abuse. Pro debilitating life long damage.

Patriotism is about striving for a righteous country, not parroting empty slogans and waving a flag. Our athletes get it.

Committing crimes against fashion today: wearing black crocks in sports mode with white socks.

i have just gotten off a productive call with sauron where i laid out our requests - nazgul bodycams - morgul knife must remain sheathed unless suspect is determined to be carrying the one ring - shelob will be the new point of contact

“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” —George Orwell, “1984”

in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today

There are dark moments in dark days I think it might be nice not to feel, but then I realize the reality we’re in is because a far-too substantial amount of people seem incapable of empathy, and I’m thankful I’m not one of them.

Not only can end, but must end. Bad things (theft, corruption, hate) are subtractive. They cannot self sustain. Good things (charity, compassion, live) are additive. They always self sustain.

Psst. Hey, come closer. No, closer. I have a New Year’s secret for you. It’s this: If you care about people you don’t even know, and try to live your life that way, you are absolutely beautiful no matter what you look like.

another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls

12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”

One way you know AI is a scam is that it's sold as a solution for everything. Nothing is a solution for everything.

Tiny Tim, who did NOT hit her. He did not. Oh hi, ghost

White men are 30% of the population. They are also: - 98% of presidents - 90% of CEOs - 90% of billionaires - 80% of Congress Forever oppressed.

It has come to my attention that the mascot for Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is in not the Emu, and I am not okay with this!

this is a good reminder of how things that are shitty but have been accepted as normal and inevitable can actually turn out to be abnormal and evitable with some science, time, education and political will

Our new golden age of free speech, where opposition to immigration enforcement can trigger a federal investigation

"they don't know how to express the idea" here's rian johnson's storyboard for knives out pick up a pencil and a napkin

I said it before, will say it again -- generative AI fetishizes "ideas" while sneering at effort, execution, and education. That, despite Gen-AI being built on and out of other people's effort, execution and education.

I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"

Honestly, people calling creators the "petite bourgeoisie" makes me want to snap. We're working folk. And we work really hard. For next to nothing. We're not lounging around eating bonbons. We're trying to figure out how we're going to be able to pay rent next month.

Fish have committed credit card fraud

having a fulminant case of adhd and the executive function of a toaster from the 1950s is a real drag when you are also fastidiously neat and want everything in its place.

please retire the phrase "i wish i had time to be depressed" 1) nobody has time to be depressed 2) depression doesn't care if you're busy 3) willing yourself to force through symptoms bc you have stuff to do is only effective for mild-medium depression, not severe 4) it's a shitty thing to say

In 2009, I met @benpaddon.net when I interviewed about Jump Leads, their sci-fi comedy web comic. Today, in 2025, the second season of the audio drama of Jump Leads premieres! A cross between Sliders, Doctor Who, and Lower Decks with Douglas Adams British wit. audio.jumpleads.zone

Vestige of a long lost era. Kids try ear catapult understand.

The desperate need to accumulate more and more at the cost of everyone else’s wellbeing should be classified as a mental disorder, and I will absolutely die on this hill.

A belter of a post by @mmasnick.bsky.social: "The pattern is clear: mainstream media has become so terrified of appearing biased that they’ve abandoned their basic responsibility to clearly communicate truth to the public." Also one of the reasons why independent journalists are vital right now.

Seems time to repost this. Y'know, no particular reason.

The uninfected streak is over. Certain less careful members of the household brought back COVID-19. Five days in and having a rough time. 🦠😷

you are now afflicted with: Breaking News (curse) every time you check social media, receive 2d6 psychic damage and take -2 to all WIS and CHA rolls for 1 hour

Ah yes, an audio engineer job that requires three years of tour and production experience and the ability to move heavy things, seems totally reasonable to only pay literal minimum wage. 🙄

You’re looking pretty good for 59 years old, Star Trek. 🖖

enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits

I called this part a while back: “But many clients don’t appreciate the work that goes into revamping a poorly written AI article, she said, noting that companies often offer less pay for these gigs based on the assumption that they’re less demanding.”

The hardest thing about this year's #DragonCon wasn't the post-con depression—which hits hard enough—but not coming home to an overjoyed German Shepherd for the first of the twelve times I've ever gone. Miss my fluffy buddy so much.

So long #DragonCon2025. Time to go home to Los Angeles.

Another great panel in the books at @dcdmt.bsky.social. Thank you to everyone who came to see me babble about the art of the interview and the technical aspects of content creation. #DragonCon2025

The way the Hilton Atlanta staff has embraced #DragonCon ribbon culture is glorious.

Day 0 of #DragonCon was a riot. Wednesday is the new Thursday which was the new Friday. Got my badge and ready for Day 1 shenanigans.

Atlanta I am in you! #DragonCon2025

I’m on my way home! Wheels up to @dragoncon.org. Wheels up from m LAX to ATL for #DragonCon2025.

Why am I awake at this ungodly early hour again? Oh right: @dragoncon.org. Worth it!

The calm before The Storm. Today, I do laundry, I fold clothes, I finish my panel notes, pack suitcase. Tomorrow, I wake up at zero dark early to suffer the 405and LAX, to fly across the country for the glorious pilgrimage Home to @dragoncon.org to party with my nerdy Family. So close.