Scott Hand
@artifactscott.bsky.social
Cincinnati<Ohio<Midwest
Branding @ artifactbeer.com
Station Manager @ radioartifact.com
Arts and sustainability Architect http://trilobitedesign.com
Painting/design/construction/acoustics/bicycles/urbanism
(he/him)
Branding @ artifactbeer.com
Station Manager @ radioartifact.com
Arts and sustainability Architect http://trilobitedesign.com
Painting/design/construction/acoustics/bicycles/urbanism
(he/him)
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Biodegradability is not a bug, it's a feature.
The trick is to make it possible only when you want it to happen.
#strawhouse #strawbuilding #earthbuilding #timber #hemp #biobased #architecture
The trick is to make it possible only when you want it to happen.
#strawhouse #strawbuilding #earthbuilding #timber #hemp #biobased #architecture
January 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Biodegradability is not a bug, it's a feature.
The trick is to make it possible only when you want it to happen.
#strawhouse #strawbuilding #earthbuilding #timber #hemp #biobased #architecture
The trick is to make it possible only when you want it to happen.
#strawhouse #strawbuilding #earthbuilding #timber #hemp #biobased #architecture
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This is so good.
We Ran Katie Wilson’s Campaign. Here’s What We Learned.
Seattle’s new socialist mayor, Katie Wilson, won with an authentic image, a strong social media presence, a dedicated and energetic volunteer base, a relentless focus on material issues over political...
jacobin.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:53 AM
This is so good.
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“If Americans increased their protein intake by just 25%…it would require about 100 million acres of additional ag land each year — an area larger than Michigan, Ohio & Pennsylvania combined — & increase annual emissions by 100s of millions of tons of CO2e, according to @worldresources.bsky.social.”
Opinion | The New Food Pyramid, Brought to You by Big Meat
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
“If Americans increased their protein intake by just 25%…it would require about 100 million acres of additional ag land each year — an area larger than Michigan, Ohio & Pennsylvania combined — & increase annual emissions by 100s of millions of tons of CO2e, according to @worldresources.bsky.social.”
Watched the newest Superman and loved catching all the Cincinnati scenery in Metropolis.
January 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Watched the newest Superman and loved catching all the Cincinnati scenery in Metropolis.
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The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
I scan this every morning. Great local reporting and statewide news. Thank you to David and the OCJ team for their journalism.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:17 AM
I scan this every morning. Great local reporting and statewide news. Thank you to David and the OCJ team for their journalism.
It's a good day to bike to the office. Passed a lot of cars backed up down the hill, and was even faster than my fav #19 bus.
January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
It's a good day to bike to the office. Passed a lot of cars backed up down the hill, and was even faster than my fav #19 bus.
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A multi-tribal Indigenous group -- Karuk, Yurok, Modoc, Klamath, etc -- has purchased 10,000 acres of land along the Klamath River that they have done so much to restore. Private donations funded the purchase.
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
10,000 acres along the Klamath River purchased by Indigenous land trust
The $10 million purchase is one of the largest of its kind in U.S. history.
www.sfgate.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:08 AM
A multi-tribal Indigenous group -- Karuk, Yurok, Modoc, Klamath, etc -- has purchased 10,000 acres of land along the Klamath River that they have done so much to restore. Private donations funded the purchase.
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
I bet that if Beethoven or Saint Saens knew about modern recording techniques when they were composing, I wouldn't need to turn the volume up on my equipment every time I listen to different genres.
January 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I bet that if Beethoven or Saint Saens knew about modern recording techniques when they were composing, I wouldn't need to turn the volume up on my equipment every time I listen to different genres.
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Just finished Life After Cars. I’ve long been a card-carrying soldier in the war on cars, so I didn’t need to be sold. But it’s a great cogent read of how we got here and what we can do to get our streets back
Great work @brooklynspoke.bsky.social and @sgoodyear.bsky.social !
Great work @brooklynspoke.bsky.social and @sgoodyear.bsky.social !
January 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Just finished Life After Cars. I’ve long been a card-carrying soldier in the war on cars, so I didn’t need to be sold. But it’s a great cogent read of how we got here and what we can do to get our streets back
Great work @brooklynspoke.bsky.social and @sgoodyear.bsky.social !
Great work @brooklynspoke.bsky.social and @sgoodyear.bsky.social !
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Oh, so, suddenly it's a CRIME to fly on a PRIVATE JET with the world's most famous PEDOPHILE and a bunch of UNDERAGE GIRLS who were SEX TRAFFICKED and then FIRE everyone at the FBI who INVESTIGATED YOU and replace them with LACKEYS whose only job is to COVER FOR YOU while you STEAL MONEY from TAX PA
December 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Oh, so, suddenly it's a CRIME to fly on a PRIVATE JET with the world's most famous PEDOPHILE and a bunch of UNDERAGE GIRLS who were SEX TRAFFICKED and then FIRE everyone at the FBI who INVESTIGATED YOU and replace them with LACKEYS whose only job is to COVER FOR YOU while you STEAL MONEY from TAX PA
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Hadn’t seen this one before. The good news is that we have many smart solutions to address the surrendering of cities to cars that don’t involve tire spikes. But they DO involve actual political will, strengthened by public understanding of the serious need to act. Via @xkcd.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Hadn’t seen this one before. The good news is that we have many smart solutions to address the surrendering of cities to cars that don’t involve tire spikes. But they DO involve actual political will, strengthened by public understanding of the serious need to act. Via @xkcd.com
This is an appropriate time to post my fun art piece, recreating Lincoln's portrait from tarnished pennies.
December 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This is an appropriate time to post my fun art piece, recreating Lincoln's portrait from tarnished pennies.
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pls read my ecomodernist manifesto—we could make a massive dent in our planetary crises by reducing our dependence on the two great efficiency sinks in American life: meat and cars. And we can do so in a way that's consistent with growth and democratic principles
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
December 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
pls read my ecomodernist manifesto—we could make a massive dent in our planetary crises by reducing our dependence on the two great efficiency sinks in American life: meat and cars. And we can do so in a way that's consistent with growth and democratic principles
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
www.vox.com/future-perfe...
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Observed this recently: refreshed, clearly marked bike lanes are progress, and an important baseline. But paint isn’t safety; it’s a placeholder. If the goal is more riders and fewer injuries, protected lanes are the baseline. Cities don’t fail by moving too fast. They fail by stopping halfway.
December 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Observed this recently: refreshed, clearly marked bike lanes are progress, and an important baseline. But paint isn’t safety; it’s a placeholder. If the goal is more riders and fewer injuries, protected lanes are the baseline. Cities don’t fail by moving too fast. They fail by stopping halfway.
You know, you have a lot of power in the discretion you use to be kind to people.
The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story.
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Holy. Shit.
www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
December 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
You know, you have a lot of power in the discretion you use to be kind to people.
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New study: Global analysis of 11,587 cities across 121 countries shows a clear pattern: a small group consistently leads on walking + cycling. The edge isn’t culture or climate, it’s aligned policy, continuous networks, and long-term investment. Worth reading.
luskin.ucla.edu/global-study...
luskin.ucla.edu/global-study...
Global Study Reveals Best Cities for Walking and Cycling
Lead author Adam Millard-Ball of UCLA emphasizes that good infrastructure drives walking and biking in cities across the world.
luskin.ucla.edu
December 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
New study: Global analysis of 11,587 cities across 121 countries shows a clear pattern: a small group consistently leads on walking + cycling. The edge isn’t culture or climate, it’s aligned policy, continuous networks, and long-term investment. Worth reading.
luskin.ucla.edu/global-study...
luskin.ucla.edu/global-study...
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NEW/LISTEN! Been REALLY looking forward to this one — my interview with Jason from #NotJustBikes IS LIVE on many podcast platforms plus YouTube! We cover a LOT of really important ground on how to ACTUALLY ACHIEVE BETTER CITIES IN REAL PRACTICE! I’m looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
How to Actually Improve a City (w/Brent Toderian)
YouTube video by The Urbanist Agenda Podcast
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NEW/LISTEN! Been REALLY looking forward to this one — my interview with Jason from #NotJustBikes IS LIVE on many podcast platforms plus YouTube! We cover a LOT of really important ground on how to ACTUALLY ACHIEVE BETTER CITIES IN REAL PRACTICE! I’m looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
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Read this as an American woman and then go break something.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Read this as an American woman and then go break something.
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"We have built a transportation system where the geometry, the lane widths, the sight distances, the turning radii, the signal timing, everything defaults to moving vehicles quickly, not keeping people safe." -Charles Marohn
A National Rally Confronts America’s Indifference to Deadly Streets
The transcript of my speech at the Ride For Your Life rally in Washington D.C.
buff.ly
December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"We have built a transportation system where the geometry, the lane widths, the sight distances, the turning radii, the signal timing, everything defaults to moving vehicles quickly, not keeping people safe." -Charles Marohn
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Sloppers fuck off. If you can’t do it yourself maybe learn to be happy as the audience
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www.sonnyross.com/shop/aisucks
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Sloppers fuck off. If you can’t do it yourself maybe learn to be happy as the audience
www.sonnyross.com/shop/aisucks
www.sonnyross.com/shop/aisucks
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No right-wing tech dweebs get to complain about the land use impact of a wind farm ever again
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
No right-wing tech dweebs get to complain about the land use impact of a wind farm ever again
Here's the platform:
Close em down.
Use all of those funds to provide free health care for everyone and make our school systems the best in the entire world.
When there's money left over, we'll look at transportation infrastructure and science funding.
Literally: everyone wins.
Close em down.
Use all of those funds to provide free health care for everyone and make our school systems the best in the entire world.
When there's money left over, we'll look at transportation infrastructure and science funding.
Literally: everyone wins.
The news has entirely failed to grasp the unprecedented scope of the ICE and DHS budgets. Nothing like it in modern history. A galaxy of public/private surveillance and caging institutions for $100,000,000,000s unleashed on a public that will be forever changed. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Here's the platform:
Close em down.
Use all of those funds to provide free health care for everyone and make our school systems the best in the entire world.
When there's money left over, we'll look at transportation infrastructure and science funding.
Literally: everyone wins.
Close em down.
Use all of those funds to provide free health care for everyone and make our school systems the best in the entire world.
When there's money left over, we'll look at transportation infrastructure and science funding.
Literally: everyone wins.