nicholas theisen
@academicality.bsky.social
Game Design | Google Books @ UIowa Libraries | Co-host Furidashi Podcast
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A reminder, as the DHS funding deadline nears: In less than 10 years, funding for immigration policing and detention swelled by 171%.
February 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
A reminder, as the DHS funding deadline nears: In less than 10 years, funding for immigration policing and detention swelled by 171%.
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Last year, the U.S. spent more than $200 billion on policing – a 40% increase in less than 10 years.
Meanwhile, funding for libraries only increased 22%, which doesn't even keep up with inflation.
Reveals a lot about the country's priorities.
Meanwhile, funding for libraries only increased 22%, which doesn't even keep up with inflation.
Reveals a lot about the country's priorities.
February 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Last year, the U.S. spent more than $200 billion on policing – a 40% increase in less than 10 years.
Meanwhile, funding for libraries only increased 22%, which doesn't even keep up with inflation.
Reveals a lot about the country's priorities.
Meanwhile, funding for libraries only increased 22%, which doesn't even keep up with inflation.
Reveals a lot about the country's priorities.
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I drew a face on a paper plate. Who could even begin to understand how it perceives the world or what it dreams of?
Researchers working with the A.I. system Claude have come to understand that the model’s selfhood, like our own, is a matter of both neurons and narratives. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/kEX1vV
February 11, 2026 at 4:39 AM
I drew a face on a paper plate. Who could even begin to understand how it perceives the world or what it dreams of?
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No ICE in Minnesota bundle is live! Get Gunhouse, Hyper Gunsport, and 1,400 other things for $10 or more.
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
No ICE in Minnesota bundle is live! Get Gunhouse, Hyper Gunsport, and 1,400 other things for $10 or more.
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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February 19, 6:30–8:00 p.m. ET - @librariesftp.bsky.social is organizing an open house for people who are interested in joining their local Friends of the Library or Library Foundation group—or are already involved in some way. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
FTP Friends & Foundations Network Open House
Hello! You're filing out this form because you've expressed interest in joining your local Friends of the Library or Library Foundation group--or are already involved in some way.
For The People is ...
docs.google.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:20 AM
February 19, 6:30–8:00 p.m. ET - @librariesftp.bsky.social is organizing an open house for people who are interested in joining their local Friends of the Library or Library Foundation group—or are already involved in some way. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Licensing Is Speedrunning the Destruction of the Historical Record (Again) 📚📜
copyrightfightclub.substack.com/p/licensing-...
copyrightfightclub.substack.com/p/licensing-...
Licensing Is Speedrunning the Destruction of the Historical Record (Again)
Or, please stop setting the open web on fire and then invoicing libraries for the smoke damage.
copyrightfightclub.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Licensing Is Speedrunning the Destruction of the Historical Record (Again) 📚📜
copyrightfightclub.substack.com/p/licensing-...
copyrightfightclub.substack.com/p/licensing-...
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@librariesftp.bsky.social's February newsletter is out and it is great as usual. open.substack.com/pub/librarie...
For The People Newsletter Vol. XXXVI
For everyone working to strengthen and expand public libraries
open.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
@librariesftp.bsky.social's February newsletter is out and it is great as usual. open.substack.com/pub/librarie...
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Live on the free feed: @atariarchive.org @anetv.bsky.social & Dr Joy Lisi Rankin talk computer programming history vis-à-vis the Dartmouth Time Sharing System and BASIC
retronauts.com/article/2476...
retronauts.com/article/2476...
January 28, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Live on the free feed: @atariarchive.org @anetv.bsky.social & Dr Joy Lisi Rankin talk computer programming history vis-à-vis the Dartmouth Time Sharing System and BASIC
retronauts.com/article/2476...
retronauts.com/article/2476...
We can solve the male loneliness epidemic with copious drugs and sentient weapons.
elric of melnibone was the first white boy to ever develop empathy
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
We can solve the male loneliness epidemic with copious drugs and sentient weapons.
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Trusted friends in Minneapolis tell me that this fund is supporting many people but does not have enough money. If you can give, please do: chuffed.org/project/1671...
EMERGENCY RENT FUND: Support Workers in Minnesota
Rent is due FEBRUARY 1st. Support our Emergency Rent Fund for Minnesotan workers and families facing eviction due to ICE Raids. We are calling for a rent moratorium, but regardless of if that happens ...
chuffed.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Trusted friends in Minneapolis tell me that this fund is supporting many people but does not have enough money. If you can give, please do: chuffed.org/project/1671...
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Inside a Tech Company’s secretive plan to destroy millions of books #Anthropic #copyright
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Inside a tech company’s secretive plan to destroy millions of books
Court filings reveal how AI companies raced to obtain more books to feed chatbots, including by buying, scanning and disposing of millions of titles.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Inside a Tech Company’s secretive plan to destroy millions of books #Anthropic #copyright
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Fun fact for those who might not know: this movie is the reason that Harry Gregson-Williams got the job composing for Metal Gear Solid 2.
January 27, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Fun fact for those who might not know: this movie is the reason that Harry Gregson-Williams got the job composing for Metal Gear Solid 2.
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And if THAT is not enough, over on Patreon, we talk about the differences in stealth gameplay between MGS and Assassin's Creed, how one closes in the world upon the player, while the other opens it up.
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Of War Orphans and Meryl's Butt | Furidashi
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January 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
And if THAT is not enough, over on Patreon, we talk about the differences in stealth gameplay between MGS and Assassin's Creed, how one closes in the world upon the player, while the other opens it up.
www.patreon.com/posts/of-war...
www.patreon.com/posts/of-war...
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And if that's not enough, you can listen to @espressocat.bsky.social and I discuss why Kojima's "genetic" theory of creativity is maybe undermined by Metal Gear Solid!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
137. Metal Gear Solid (1998) | Year of Metal Gear | S6E04
Podcast Episode · Furidashi Game Design Academy · 01/27/2026 · 56m
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January 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
And if that's not enough, you can listen to @espressocat.bsky.social and I discuss why Kojima's "genetic" theory of creativity is maybe undermined by Metal Gear Solid!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
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For those not in the know, today is my birthday, and in addition to our regular episode, I got everyone a present: a rare recording of the world premiere of the hit song, Genome Soldier! #metalgear #hideokojima
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www.patreon.com/posts/genome...
Genome Soldier | Furidashi
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January 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
For those not in the know, today is my birthday, and in addition to our regular episode, I got everyone a present: a rare recording of the world premiere of the hit song, Genome Soldier! #metalgear #hideokojima
www.patreon.com/posts/genome...
www.patreon.com/posts/genome...
For those not in the know, today is my birthday, and in addition to our regular episode, I got everyone a present: a rare recording of the world premiere of the hit song, Genome Soldier! #metalgear #hideokojima
www.patreon.com/posts/genome...
www.patreon.com/posts/genome...
Genome Soldier | Furidashi
Get more from Furidashi on Patreon
www.patreon.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:58 PM
For those not in the know, today is my birthday, and in addition to our regular episode, I got everyone a present: a rare recording of the world premiere of the hit song, Genome Soldier! #metalgear #hideokojima
www.patreon.com/posts/genome...
www.patreon.com/posts/genome...
All I will say is this is a heading that appears in the design document you almost certainly have played.
January 24, 2026 at 4:10 AM
All I will say is this is a heading that appears in the design document you almost certainly have played.
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For people elsewhere who have asked how to support Minnesota while we’re overrun with nazi thugs, here’s an excellent list of places that could use financial help. Lots of choices. Thank you so much!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Stand With Minnesota: Resource Hub
Causes to Donate to in Minnesota to Help Our Communities Defend Themselves from ICE This list is now available/shareable at standwithminnesota.org *Note: I am from Minnesota, and these come from peo...
docs.google.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 AM
For people elsewhere who have asked how to support Minnesota while we’re overrun with nazi thugs, here’s an excellent list of places that could use financial help. Lots of choices. Thank you so much!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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We've been calling them 'words.'
But here's the thing: that's not quite tadashii.
A kotoba isn't a word.
They're something else entirely-
a role unique to Japanese gengo.
And there's no eigo no kotoba that surus it seigi.
So from ima on, wareware tsukau the hontou no kotoba: kotoba.
But here's the thing: that's not quite tadashii.
A kotoba isn't a word.
They're something else entirely-
a role unique to Japanese gengo.
And there's no eigo no kotoba that surus it seigi.
So from ima on, wareware tsukau the hontou no kotoba: kotoba.
January 14, 2026 at 8:28 AM
We've been calling them 'words.'
But here's the thing: that's not quite tadashii.
A kotoba isn't a word.
They're something else entirely-
a role unique to Japanese gengo.
And there's no eigo no kotoba that surus it seigi.
So from ima on, wareware tsukau the hontou no kotoba: kotoba.
But here's the thing: that's not quite tadashii.
A kotoba isn't a word.
They're something else entirely-
a role unique to Japanese gengo.
And there's no eigo no kotoba that surus it seigi.
So from ima on, wareware tsukau the hontou no kotoba: kotoba.
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Unions and community orgs are calling for a Minnesota-wide shutdown in 10 days to protest the ferocious assault by federal immigration agents. They're saying on Jan 23, no work, no school, no shopping. SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, & others are supporting, w/ more to join. By me, Amie Stager
“We Are Facing a Tsunami of Hate”: Amid ICE Crackdown, Unions and Community Groups Call for Minnesota Shutdown in 10 Days
Following the ICE murder of Renee Good and an assault on the state by federal immigration forces, a labor-community coalition is calling for residents to refuse to work, shop or go to school on Januar...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Unions and community orgs are calling for a Minnesota-wide shutdown in 10 days to protest the ferocious assault by federal immigration agents. They're saying on Jan 23, no work, no school, no shopping. SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, & others are supporting, w/ more to join. By me, Amie Stager
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I want to 100% agree with this reply. If your goal is to make something just because you want to make it, make whatever - take as long as you need, work 20 minutes a day if that's what you have, it doesn't matter. Please don't let commercialization get in the way of making art.
January 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I want to 100% agree with this reply. If your goal is to make something just because you want to make it, make whatever - take as long as you need, work 20 minutes a day if that's what you have, it doesn't matter. Please don't let commercialization get in the way of making art.
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We are told that police need to be allowed to kill when they get scared but that everyone else must comport themselves perfectly or else they deserve to get whacked.
January 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
We are told that police need to be allowed to kill when they get scared but that everyone else must comport themselves perfectly or else they deserve to get whacked.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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it’s clarifying to know these people would be fine with ICE killing you so long as it was within policy
By refusing to coordinate with local law enforcement, ICE is not making our community safe. It is making it less safe.
www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
‘She was an amazing human being’: Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in Minneapolis with her partner just blocks from where she was shot.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
it’s clarifying to know these people would be fine with ICE killing you so long as it was within policy
I think it's telling how much big studios fear unionization that they'd rather shut down than strike a mutually beneficial deal.
Ubisoft closes Halifax studio weeks after workers vote to unionize
Ubisoft closes Halifax studio weeks after workers vote to unionize
Workers at the Canadian studio voted to unionize in December in search of security in an era of 'studio closures, layoffs, and increasing instability.'
www.gamedeveloper.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:53 PM
I think it's telling how much big studios fear unionization that they'd rather shut down than strike a mutually beneficial deal.