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Sci-fi author. Baseball umpire. I know a thing or two about software.

Get your FREE copy of my sci-fi novel, The Gods We Make https://johannsen.us/tgwm.html
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Eric Johannsen @johannsen.us · Jul 27
In the real world, we're at a pivotal juncture with the rapid evolution of AI. Our leaders will guide us either to abundance or dystopia.

Read sci-fi that explores these ideas & nudges humanity toward good. Will you help spread the word?

#scifi #ai #BookSky

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Mr. "I Don't Take Responsibility At All" thinks the MASSIVE BLUE WAVE was because he wasn't on the ballot, not
a Major Referendum on his 2nd Term.

Turns out folks prefer feeding the hungry over building expen$ive, tacky Ballrooms.

Looking forward to the midterms... 🌊

#AccountabilityIsComing
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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wahrheitbaby.bsky.social
Study the past, and see how Dr. Seuss looked into our present at our current attempt at social destruction. Personally, I like the band, Social Distortion, much more than social destruction. If we play "Moral Threat" every time the Prez and his cronies degrade others, it would be on loop 24/7.
October 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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rbreich.bsky.social
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Our problem isn't a lack of resources.

Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
September 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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drruth.bsky.social
Return-on-investment was $60 - $475 for every $1 invested in COVID vaccines in their first year, making them one of the most cost-effective public health measures in history. buff.ly/lfdINel

#medsky #pedsky 🛟😷🧪💸
A cartoon vaccine with a orange shield. Background is pink and green. We see money bags of dollars and euros.
September 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
johannsen.us
The latest chapter of Ji-min is up, free to read on RR. New chapter every 2 days.

#BookSky #dystopian #scifi

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1288...
Ji-min
How can she survive if even good-hearted people have nothing to share?Ji-min is the daughter of peasant farmers in near-future North Korea. She was born with enormous potential in a bleak world unable...
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August 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Trump wants to get rid of mail-in ballots so he can intimidate voters with federal troops stationed at the polling stations.

Hard to scare people who can just quietly mail in their votes.

Protect mail-in voting at all cost.
August 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
johannsen.us
This is the origin story of Ji-min, a character in my sci-fi novels. Dark, dystopian, yet ultimately paints a path toward hope, love, and enlightenment.

The latest chapter is out today, free on RR.

#BookSky #scifi (can you spot it?) #books

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1288...
Ji-min
How can she survive if even good-hearted people have nothing to share?Ji-min is the daughter of peasant farmers in near-future North Korea. She was born with enormous potential in a bleak world unable...
www.royalroad.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:05 PM
johannsen.us
The latest chapter of Ji-min is available free on RR. New chapter every 2 days.

#dystopian #scifi (subtly so) #originstory #BookSky

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1288...
Ji-min
How can she survive if even good-hearted people have nothing to share?Ji-min is the daughter of peasant farmers in near-future North Korea. She was born with enormous potential in a bleak world unable...
www.royalroad.com
August 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
johannsen.us
I'm posting my novella Ji-Min a chapter every 2 days.

This is a dark story, a reflection on our world, that ultimately paints a path toward hope. Also an origin story for a MC in my next novel.

#BookSky #books #dystopian

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1288...
Ji-min
How can she survive if even good-hearted people have nothing to share?Ji-min is the daughter of peasant farmers in near-future North Korea. She was born with enormous potential in a bleak world unable...
www.royalroad.com
August 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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stealthygeek.bsky.social
HMS Warspite, seen here after being struck by a 12 inch meatball marinara sub at the Battle of Jutland. 1916.
August 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
johannsen.us
I just posted the final chapter of The Gods We Make on Royal Road (also available on Amazon, Google Play, Apple Books).

Join the adventure for free at this link.

#BookSky #books #scifi #ai

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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markhertling.bsky.social
For the record, our division commander BANNED things called “presence patrols” in Iraq.

“If you don’t have a specific task & purpose, your ‘presence’ doesn’t do anything.”

National Guard stating they are now doing presence patrols in DC.

A complete waste of soldier’s time & effort.
August 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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August 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
johannsen.us
The second-to-last chapter of The Gods We Make is posted. Join the adventure for free.

#BookSky #books #ai #scifi

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
johannsen.us
Join the adventure!

"The Gods We Make" is an action-packed sci-fi story that explores how AI may change humanity.

Read for free: www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...

Latest chapter up now. New chapter every 2 days.

#ai #scifi #BookSky
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
August 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
johannsen.us
The latest chapter of The Gods We Make is up. Join the adventure!

#scifi #ai #BookSky

New chapter every 2 days (free).

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
johannsen.us
The Gods We Make is an action-packed sci-fi adventure that explores where today's AI might lead us. The latest chapter, Engaging the Enemy, is up now.

New chapter every 2 days!

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...

#BookSky #ai #scifi
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
August 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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August 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
johannsen.us
The latest chapter of my sci-fi novel The Gods We Make is up now. New chapter every 2 days. Join the journey!

#BookSky #scifi #ai

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
johannsen.us
The latest chapter of my AI sci-fi novel The Gods We Make drops tomorrow at noon (Pacific). If you haven't started reading, feel free to join the journey!

#BookSky #scifi #ai #WorldLeadersWithMorals

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
johannsen.us
The latest chapter of The Gods We Make is up free on Royal Road. Come join the exploration of how AI might impact society.

#BookSky #ai #scifi #adventure

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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mollyjongfast.bsky.social
We told you they were going to do project 2025 and it’s 2025 and they’re doing project 2025
July 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
johannsen.us
Hello, I'm a guy with an idea for a software company. I'll vaguely describe my vision to AI, joining the vibe coder ranks. It magically churns out 100,000 lines of flawless, production-grade code and automatically deploy it to the clould. I'll suddenly have $100,000 per month in recurring revenue.
scalzi.com John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Jul 29
Hello, I'm an author in a film. I will be seen doing anything but writing a book, because typing is boring. Then I will have a 30-second montage of clicking away at a keyboard, I will hand a ream of paper to my editor who will declare it to be genius and a week later I will be atop the NYT list.
misterjayem.bsky.social MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · Jul 29
Hello, I'm an attorney in a film. I have a pure and perfect knowledge of every area of practice in every jurisdiction. Nevertheless, I will be corrected by a plucky law school grad who just passed the bar. After some stubborn resistance, I will silently nod and take her under my wing.
July 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
johannsen.us
The latest chapter of The Gods We Make is up. Follow the journey for free.

#scifi #ai #adventure #BookSky

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
July 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
johannsen.us
In the real world, we're at a pivotal juncture with the rapid evolution of AI. Our leaders will guide us either to abundance or dystopia.

Read sci-fi that explores these ideas & nudges humanity toward good. Will you help spread the word?

#scifi #ai #BookSky

www.royalroad.com/fiction/1234...
The Gods We Make
Who is the real enemy when your technology is smarter than you? In 2044, the United States and China struggle for global supremacy when an alien artifact is seen orbiting Jupiter, a discovery that may...
www.royalroad.com
July 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM