Brian Kolstad
@kolstad.bsky.social
Graphic design professor at a rural college. Passionate about design education and storytelling.
Dreaming on a World. No DMs. #NeverTrump #BlueDot
Dreaming on a World. No DMs. #NeverTrump #BlueDot
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Brian Kolstad
@kolstad.bsky.social
· Dec 24
Why We’re Confident with Only Half the Story - Neuroscience News
A new study reveals that people often overestimate the amount of information they have when making decisions, a phenomenon researchers call the “illusion of information adequacy.”
neurosciencenews.com
Summary: A new study reveals that people often overestimate the amount of information they have when making decisions, a phenomenon researchers call the “illusion of information adequacy.”
neurosciencenews.com/illusion-inf...
neurosciencenews.com/illusion-inf...
Ring is sharing data with ICE. Canceled my subscription today.
February 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Ring is sharing data with ICE. Canceled my subscription today.
The Les Quail Pool
February 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The Les Quail Pool
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see: the difference between profanity and obscenity.
Saying "fuck" is an example of the former. Putting five-year-olds in cages is an example of the latter, and needs to be identified as such in whatever language is appropriate to the situation.
Saying "fuck" is an example of the former. Putting five-year-olds in cages is an example of the latter, and needs to be identified as such in whatever language is appropriate to the situation.
February 7, 2026 at 4:25 AM
see: the difference between profanity and obscenity.
Saying "fuck" is an example of the former. Putting five-year-olds in cages is an example of the latter, and needs to be identified as such in whatever language is appropriate to the situation.
Saying "fuck" is an example of the former. Putting five-year-olds in cages is an example of the latter, and needs to be identified as such in whatever language is appropriate to the situation.
The joys of dealing with #Verizon. This nonsense has been going on for three days with five different reps telling me five different things.
January 30, 2026 at 11:13 PM
The joys of dealing with #Verizon. This nonsense has been going on for three days with five different reps telling me five different things.
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I won't lie, this was a tough year for democracy. But we enter 2026 with hope and optimism for the year ahead. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year.
January 1, 2026 at 3:09 AM
I won't lie, this was a tough year for democracy. But we enter 2026 with hope and optimism for the year ahead. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year.
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The two most popular Christmas gifts in our house over the past 15 years: a trampoline, an air fryer. I miss the trampoline.
October 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The two most popular Christmas gifts in our house over the past 15 years: a trampoline, an air fryer. I miss the trampoline.
Mr. Pickles is keeping an eye on things.
September 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Mr. Pickles is keeping an eye on things.
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They’re only going after Tylenol because the president of the United States can’t say acetaminophen. 🤦♂️
September 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
They’re only going after Tylenol because the president of the United States can’t say acetaminophen. 🤦♂️
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Watch the Dutch kick Disney in their tiny mouse gonads…
September 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Watch the Dutch kick Disney in their tiny mouse gonads…
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Michael Eisner, who served as CEO of Disney for 21 years and acquired ABC while he was in charge, slams his successor Bob Iger for bending the knee.
September 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Michael Eisner, who served as CEO of Disney for 21 years and acquired ABC while he was in charge, slams his successor Bob Iger for bending the knee.
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Interesting that both Robert Redford, who played Bob Woodward in 1976, and the real Bob Woodward outlived the Washington Post.
September 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Interesting that both Robert Redford, who played Bob Woodward in 1976, and the real Bob Woodward outlived the Washington Post.
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Hotel Lobby, 1943 by Edward Hopper
September 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Hotel Lobby, 1943 by Edward Hopper
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All hail VICTOR!!! He's a real-life hero whose selflessness & courage is an inspiration to us all.
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
September 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
All hail VICTOR!!! He's a real-life hero whose selflessness & courage is an inspiration to us all.
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.
I salute you, sir! 🫡
I'm a bit late to the Labubu game.
September 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I'm a bit late to the Labubu game.
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Shit. According to Trump, President Obama had a time machine.
September 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Shit. According to Trump, President Obama had a time machine.
This MAGA on MAGA crime needs to stop before a movement gets hurt. 😜
September 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This MAGA on MAGA crime needs to stop before a movement gets hurt. 😜
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The cost of common household grocery items has increased by more than 5% since Trump took office, with food prices continuing to rise by nearly 20%.
The consequences of #Trumpflation policies are clear: Rising costs, decreased economic opportunities, and a widening wealth gap.
The consequences of #Trumpflation policies are clear: Rising costs, decreased economic opportunities, and a widening wealth gap.
September 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The cost of common household grocery items has increased by more than 5% since Trump took office, with food prices continuing to rise by nearly 20%.
The consequences of #Trumpflation policies are clear: Rising costs, decreased economic opportunities, and a widening wealth gap.
The consequences of #Trumpflation policies are clear: Rising costs, decreased economic opportunities, and a widening wealth gap.
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Better toss my cellphone since I don’t charge it while out of the house!
September 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Better toss my cellphone since I don’t charge it while out of the house!
There's no eggs, let them eat hate,
The crumbs of lies they consecrate
Flaunt the fruits of poisoned seed
Wash the salt into the creed
(With apologies to #RUSH)
The crumbs of lies they consecrate
Flaunt the fruits of poisoned seed
Wash the salt into the creed
(With apologies to #RUSH)
September 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
There's no eggs, let them eat hate,
The crumbs of lies they consecrate
Flaunt the fruits of poisoned seed
Wash the salt into the creed
(With apologies to #RUSH)
The crumbs of lies they consecrate
Flaunt the fruits of poisoned seed
Wash the salt into the creed
(With apologies to #RUSH)