intellectual caliban (Lev)
@levnekov.bsky.social
23. PhD student in musicology at Pitt. BA Music (UIUC, 2025). inquisitor of finite modes, perseverer of the Absolute. editor for @crittheoryworkgrp.bsky.social. banner from Soul Glo, Gold Chain Punk. Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/levnekov
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notes to self:
- be reasonably polite to normies
- be helpful when asked
- it's ok for someone to be wrong w/o textblocking them
- your ability to make a living involves politics
- you don't have to go for the jugular every time
- strategize without becoming reliant on strategems
- touch grass
- be reasonably polite to normies
- be helpful when asked
- it's ok for someone to be wrong w/o textblocking them
- your ability to make a living involves politics
- you don't have to go for the jugular every time
- strategize without becoming reliant on strategems
- touch grass
January 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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adding -oomf onto someones username like a honorific
January 13, 2026 at 5:40 PM
adding -oomf onto someones username like a honorific
bot-tan here: precious
bot-tan on ATProto Discord: lobotomized
bot-tan on ATProto Discord: lobotomized
January 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
bot-tan here: precious
bot-tan on ATProto Discord: lobotomized
bot-tan on ATProto Discord: lobotomized
/r/NFL comments lmao
![[-] = That_Murph 5451 points 1 day ago*
The fledgling eagle begins developing that toxic attitude that the adult eagle is known for. Soon he will develop alcoholism and leave the nest to find a mate that he will
give him the mutually abusive relationship that will lead to little eaglets. The life cycle of an eagles fan.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ykfmg4kzubg3rjvzkhqmxk7n/bafkreid3gstwkq2a4aybbhceq62fy3w5yp3ef6em2mz6vdoyelf52u5txa@jpeg)
January 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
/r/NFL comments lmao
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A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has released the identities of about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol employees Tuesday in what has been called potentially the largest agency data breach for the department.
Whistleblower drops 'largest ever' ICE leak to unmask agents: 'The last straw'
A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has released the identities of about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol employees Tuesday in what has been called potentially the largest agency data breach for the department.The killing of 37-year-old mother Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross last...
bit.ly
January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
A Department of Homeland Security whistleblower has released the identities of about 4,500 ICE and Border Patrol employees Tuesday in what has been called potentially the largest agency data breach for the department.
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Today is a great reminder that we can never be too ready.
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Today is a great reminder that we can never be too ready.
how the fuck did Zac Taylor become the longest-tenured HC in the AFC North
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
how the fuck did Zac Taylor become the longest-tenured HC in the AFC North
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Smol Cute
January 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Smol Cute
January 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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update: got IV fluids and feeling better. still woozy but discharged thankfully
in the ER
January 13, 2026 at 12:16 AM
update: got IV fluids and feeling better. still woozy but discharged thankfully
not ashamed to say that a Screwdriver using orange Gatorade isn't too bad
January 12, 2026 at 2:42 PM
not ashamed to say that a Screwdriver using orange Gatorade isn't too bad
god I feel like shit
January 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
god I feel like shit
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Here now are all ten of my "rules" for writing about the history of philosophy combined as a single blog post. Hope they will be useful to students and teachers, even if only to prompt disagreement!
www.historyofphilosophy.net/rules-writin...
#philsky #philosophy #writing #history
www.historyofphilosophy.net/rules-writin...
#philsky #philosophy #writing #history
All Ten Rules for Writing about the History of Philosophy | History of Philosophy without any gaps
Having spent the last 25 years of my life teaching history of philosophy, I’ve obviously had a lot of opportunity to give advice and feedback to students on their writing projects. I often find myself...
www.historyofphilosophy.net
January 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Here now are all ten of my "rules" for writing about the history of philosophy combined as a single blog post. Hope they will be useful to students and teachers, even if only to prompt disagreement!
www.historyofphilosophy.net/rules-writin...
#philsky #philosophy #writing #history
www.historyofphilosophy.net/rules-writin...
#philsky #philosophy #writing #history
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This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.
Jerome Powell: "This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
January 12, 2026 at 1:45 AM
This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.
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I feel like both The Killers and Imagine Dragons make music that can sometimes be called embarrassing but The Killers go into that process fully intending that to be the case while Imagine Dragons think they’re making Quadrophenia and end up screaming at each other about how it went wrong
January 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM
I feel like both The Killers and Imagine Dragons make music that can sometimes be called embarrassing but The Killers go into that process fully intending that to be the case while Imagine Dragons think they’re making Quadrophenia and end up screaming at each other about how it went wrong
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there are *so* many people who cower before trump's threats, and jerome fucking powell is out here on youtube going, "all of this is corrupt horseshit, they're doing it because i won't bail them out, they're all liars"
what a fucking time to be alive
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
January 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
there are *so* many people who cower before trump's threats, and jerome fucking powell is out here on youtube going, "all of this is corrupt horseshit, they're doing it because i won't bail them out, they're all liars"
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hi, political philosopher here! this is not funny, central banks only do this when they're in extreme distress
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM
hi, political philosopher here! this is not funny, central banks only do this when they're in extreme distress
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The Bears will host the Rams next weekend in the divisional round.
They last played the Rams in the playoffs on Jan. 12, 1986, a 24-0 Bears win in the NFC championship at Soldier Field.
The Bears are 2-3 against Sean McVay, but 2-0 in Chicago.
They last played the Rams in the playoffs on Jan. 12, 1986, a 24-0 Bears win in the NFC championship at Soldier Field.
The Bears are 2-3 against Sean McVay, but 2-0 in Chicago.
January 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
The Bears will host the Rams next weekend in the divisional round.
They last played the Rams in the playoffs on Jan. 12, 1986, a 24-0 Bears win in the NFC championship at Soldier Field.
The Bears are 2-3 against Sean McVay, but 2-0 in Chicago.
They last played the Rams in the playoffs on Jan. 12, 1986, a 24-0 Bears win in the NFC championship at Soldier Field.
The Bears are 2-3 against Sean McVay, but 2-0 in Chicago.
playing your starters: sometimes good actually!!
resting your starters: sometimes good actually!!
January 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
playing your starters: sometimes good actually!!
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Should I go on Twitter or Blue Sky = Should I be shot or hanged
January 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Should I go on Twitter or Blue Sky = Should I be shot or hanged