Jim Demonakos
@jimdemonakos.bsky.social
Convention Director of @lightboxexpo.com and Film Director of Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters (streaming free now on Amazon Prime)
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"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
"Not only don't people work less when they are guaranteed an income, they might actually put in more effort at work. And the fact that they have more money to spend leads to the creation of more jobs."
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
Nobel Prize–winning economists Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo
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Just a reminder, the greatest living American historian filmmaker, Ken Burns, released a 720 min exploration of every facet of the American revolution using zero generative AI and paying for all of its assets instead of cobbling it from stolen data, then he gave it away for free on PBS this year.
First trailer for Darren Aranofsky's new AI animated series 'On This Day... 1776'
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
January 29, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Just a reminder, the greatest living American historian filmmaker, Ken Burns, released a 720 min exploration of every facet of the American revolution using zero generative AI and paying for all of its assets instead of cobbling it from stolen data, then he gave it away for free on PBS this year.
Absolutely wretched garbage.
If you're wondering why Aranofsky is doing this, his company has a contract with Google DeepMind to continue to push this AI shit that honestly looks terrible.
I wonder if "directing" for him just means "I directed people to input these prompts"? What a joke.
If you're wondering why Aranofsky is doing this, his company has a contract with Google DeepMind to continue to push this AI shit that honestly looks terrible.
I wonder if "directing" for him just means "I directed people to input these prompts"? What a joke.
First trailer for Darren Aranofsky's new AI animated series 'On This Day... 1776'
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
January 29, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Absolutely wretched garbage.
If you're wondering why Aranofsky is doing this, his company has a contract with Google DeepMind to continue to push this AI shit that honestly looks terrible.
I wonder if "directing" for him just means "I directed people to input these prompts"? What a joke.
If you're wondering why Aranofsky is doing this, his company has a contract with Google DeepMind to continue to push this AI shit that honestly looks terrible.
I wonder if "directing" for him just means "I directed people to input these prompts"? What a joke.
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It’s really difficult & disorienting but the feds hit LA extremely hard today. There were kidnappings all over & reported cluster raids in Chinatown, East LA, Ktown. This list shows to 1130 AM but they haven’t stopped all day
Just because the media attention stopped doesn’t mean the abductions have
Just because the media attention stopped doesn’t mean the abductions have
January 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM
It’s really difficult & disorienting but the feds hit LA extremely hard today. There were kidnappings all over & reported cluster raids in Chinatown, East LA, Ktown. This list shows to 1130 AM but they haven’t stopped all day
Just because the media attention stopped doesn’t mean the abductions have
Just because the media attention stopped doesn’t mean the abductions have
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Current: $1180. Goal: $10k. Final week for Jay Ward Avatars for charity! A new avatar theme comes next week! And you can donate for a My Magical Ungulate avatar until the end of Feb! Only $50+CAD. Tax deductible! Details in jpegs! Donation link: tinyurl.com/mscure2026
January 27, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Current: $1180. Goal: $10k. Final week for Jay Ward Avatars for charity! A new avatar theme comes next week! And you can donate for a My Magical Ungulate avatar until the end of Feb! Only $50+CAD. Tax deductible! Details in jpegs! Donation link: tinyurl.com/mscure2026
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Start your week with an inspirational pep talk from the incredible Kelly Daley!
LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you motivated throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪
LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you motivated throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪
January 26, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Start your week with an inspirational pep talk from the incredible Kelly Daley!
LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you motivated throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪
LightBox Expo is bringing you clips from some of your favorite artists to keep you motivated throughout the week. You’ve got this! 💪
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TAG members! Don't miss the first GMM of the year, Tues., Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. Get the latest from TAG's Business Rep & more. Active TAG members in Good Standing only. Registration deadline is tonight at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. RSVP animationguild.org/GMMJan2026
January 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
TAG members! Don't miss the first GMM of the year, Tues., Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. Get the latest from TAG's Business Rep & more. Active TAG members in Good Standing only. Registration deadline is tonight at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. RSVP animationguild.org/GMMJan2026
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Twitter died a long time ago and X isn't worth it. Before I made the jump, my ego was holding me back. I was too concerned with vanity metrics. I finally realized if you're posting stuff people want to follow, then they'll follow you, even when you leave. www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/k...
Open-source champion Kelsey Hightower on the promise of Bluesky
Ann O’Dea spoke to US software engineer and open-source champion Kelsey Hightower about the promise of the AT protocol.
www.siliconrepublic.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Twitter died a long time ago and X isn't worth it. Before I made the jump, my ego was holding me back. I was too concerned with vanity metrics. I finally realized if you're posting stuff people want to follow, then they'll follow you, even when you leave. www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/k...
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One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
There we go!! Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl!!!
January 26, 2026 at 2:55 AM
There we go!! Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl!!!
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January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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outlining openly that they're after immigration status, trans identity, physical/mental health, sexual orientation, etc. a lot of things that have been targeted by the people who can now scrape all this data so they can more easily target you.
tiktok is explicitly doing state surveillance now.
tiktok is explicitly doing state surveillance now.
January 23, 2026 at 7:40 PM
outlining openly that they're after immigration status, trans identity, physical/mental health, sexual orientation, etc. a lot of things that have been targeted by the people who can now scrape all this data so they can more easily target you.
tiktok is explicitly doing state surveillance now.
tiktok is explicitly doing state surveillance now.
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“I'm glad you have enough love in your life that that response comes naturally. If anything, you should be proud of that :)”
January 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
“I'm glad you have enough love in your life that that response comes naturally. If anything, you should be proud of that :)”
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Please share? Thank you!
Please share: I have an Etsy shop where I sell items I crochet. I also accept crochet commissions. greenowlcrochet.etsy.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Please share? Thank you!
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It's inevitable, you simply must adapt to it and use it, you have no choice, but also please use it more or it's going to die
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:22 PM
It's inevitable, you simply must adapt to it and use it, you have no choice, but also please use it more or it's going to die
Used 5calls.org to call my Rep and Senators, easy to do, and they provide scripts if you need them.
I actually got through to a person by using the local numbers, and they were really great about hearing my complaints.
Be nice, but firm!
Call when you can, it really does makes a difference!
I actually got through to a person by using the local numbers, and they were really great about hearing my complaints.
Be nice, but firm!
Call when you can, it really does makes a difference!
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 20, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Used 5calls.org to call my Rep and Senators, easy to do, and they provide scripts if you need them.
I actually got through to a person by using the local numbers, and they were really great about hearing my complaints.
Be nice, but firm!
Call when you can, it really does makes a difference!
I actually got through to a person by using the local numbers, and they were really great about hearing my complaints.
Be nice, but firm!
Call when you can, it really does makes a difference!
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An excellently articulated piece on AI bullshit
Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
January 19, 2026 at 2:59 AM
An excellently articulated piece on AI bullshit
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I stole this from @emilyhughes.bsky.social and her husband, but one of the most fun things you can do for yourself is, whenever someone mentions a movie they'd like to watch, write it down on a slip of paper, fold it, and put it in a jar. Whenever you need something to watch, pick a slip!
January 18, 2026 at 5:05 AM
I stole this from @emilyhughes.bsky.social and her husband, but one of the most fun things you can do for yourself is, whenever someone mentions a movie they'd like to watch, write it down on a slip of paper, fold it, and put it in a jar. Whenever you need something to watch, pick a slip!
That was an impressive performance from the Seahawks! I thought it’d be a tighter game but man, they steamrolled the 49ers. Curious to see who were playing next week between the Rams and Bears. Either way, #GoHawks!
January 18, 2026 at 4:16 AM
That was an impressive performance from the Seahawks! I thought it’d be a tighter game but man, they steamrolled the 49ers. Curious to see who were playing next week between the Rams and Bears. Either way, #GoHawks!
Sticker Mule continues to be absolute trash, please use StickerApp or any other sticker maker that doesn’t support a domestic terrorism army
The latest move by Sticker Mule's owner. Please don't give these people your money (or honestly send them your artwork, you never know).
January 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Sticker Mule continues to be absolute trash, please use StickerApp or any other sticker maker that doesn’t support a domestic terrorism army
Unbelievable that SDCC is going to allow AI-generated artwork in its art show.
“The art show fills up fast” it says, but taking away space from actual artists to feature slop is ok?
I hope they change their policy on this, but as it stands, it’s a slap in the face to real human artists.
“The art show fills up fast” it says, but taking away space from actual artists to feature slop is ok?
I hope they change their policy on this, but as it stands, it’s a slap in the face to real human artists.
Comic-con deciding to allow GenAi imagery in the art show —giving valuable space to GenAi users to show slop right NEXT to actual artists who worked their asses off to be there— is a disgrace!
A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!
A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!
Art Show - Comic-Con
2026 Comic-Con Art Show JULY 23 through JULY 26 The Comic-Con Art Show is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show i...
www.comic-con.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Unbelievable that SDCC is going to allow AI-generated artwork in its art show.
“The art show fills up fast” it says, but taking away space from actual artists to feature slop is ok?
I hope they change their policy on this, but as it stands, it’s a slap in the face to real human artists.
“The art show fills up fast” it says, but taking away space from actual artists to feature slop is ok?
I hope they change their policy on this, but as it stands, it’s a slap in the face to real human artists.
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hey there #portfolioday 👋
My name is Andriy and I'm a graphic designer from Sumy, Ukraine. I specialize in creating logotypes with customized typography for comics, TTRPGs, videogames and other creative fields!
I'm available for hire rn, so contact me if you need a unique logo for your project!
My name is Andriy and I'm a graphic designer from Sumy, Ukraine. I specialize in creating logotypes with customized typography for comics, TTRPGs, videogames and other creative fields!
I'm available for hire rn, so contact me if you need a unique logo for your project!
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
hey there #portfolioday 👋
My name is Andriy and I'm a graphic designer from Sumy, Ukraine. I specialize in creating logotypes with customized typography for comics, TTRPGs, videogames and other creative fields!
I'm available for hire rn, so contact me if you need a unique logo for your project!
My name is Andriy and I'm a graphic designer from Sumy, Ukraine. I specialize in creating logotypes with customized typography for comics, TTRPGs, videogames and other creative fields!
I'm available for hire rn, so contact me if you need a unique logo for your project!
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Condé Nast forgot to renew the trademark for Gourmet and so a group of journalists grabbed it and are relaunching the food magazine as a worker-owned co-op. Love it. [gourmetmagazine.net]
Gourmet Magazine
Gourmet is a worker-owned publication about food and the people who make and consume it.
gourmetmagazine.net
January 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Condé Nast forgot to renew the trademark for Gourmet and so a group of journalists grabbed it and are relaunching the food magazine as a worker-owned co-op. Love it. [gourmetmagazine.net]
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Unsolicited advice for anyone on Bluesky who wants to fight fascism in 2026 - don't stress about following big national accounts.
Instead, follow LOCAL groups and people who are doing actual work on the ground. Join them and do stuff right in your community. THAT'S where the real action is. ❤️💪
Instead, follow LOCAL groups and people who are doing actual work on the ground. Join them and do stuff right in your community. THAT'S where the real action is. ❤️💪
January 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Unsolicited advice for anyone on Bluesky who wants to fight fascism in 2026 - don't stress about following big national accounts.
Instead, follow LOCAL groups and people who are doing actual work on the ground. Join them and do stuff right in your community. THAT'S where the real action is. ❤️💪
Instead, follow LOCAL groups and people who are doing actual work on the ground. Join them and do stuff right in your community. THAT'S where the real action is. ❤️💪