Leah | hedge scientista arc 🍠
@maplewashed.bsky.social
MLIS. Multimodal sensemaking theorist/info designer ideocene.net. Information flows in complex systems. Game design. Editor CJILS + https://bylines.scot/author/leahbrown; @ fediscience.org. Writer. she/they/banshee 🇨🇦
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Alight In Tyrnasìth - interactive fiction teaser trailer 2
YouTube video by Mapfulness
youtu.be
Teaser 2 for my interactive fiction game, with the official game title reveal:
"Alight in Tyrnasìth"
Btw, the title track for AIT is called "Inward, Outward, Forward, Backward"
Coming 2026 🐝
youtu.be/SMfr02nUL4o?...
"Alight in Tyrnasìth"
Btw, the title track for AIT is called "Inward, Outward, Forward, Backward"
Coming 2026 🐝
youtu.be/SMfr02nUL4o?...
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ICYMI! Reading 2025 fiction?
Try the short story "Anémona" by Ana Hurtado!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/Wb2tj1k
Try the short story "Anémona" by Ana Hurtado!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/Wb2tj1k
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ICYMI! Reading 2025 fiction?
Try the short story "Anémona" by Ana Hurtado!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/Wb2tj1k
Try the short story "Anémona" by Ana Hurtado!
You can read it here!
buff.ly/Wb2tj1k
Someone explain this with sockpuppets and coloured chalks to the "nobody on this platform can have an rational, level-headed conversation about AI" crowd, please.
"It's hard to get someone to understand something when their paycheque depends on them not understanding it" etc.
"It's hard to get someone to understand something when their paycheque depends on them not understanding it" etc.
LLMs.
They promote suicide and murder, undermine a century of educational practice, drive deskilling, harm the environment, and benefit foreign adversaries spreading disinformation.
But the federal government wants to prohibit states from regulating them.
You'd think they were guns.
They promote suicide and murder, undermine a century of educational practice, drive deskilling, harm the environment, and benefit foreign adversaries spreading disinformation.
But the federal government wants to prohibit states from regulating them.
You'd think they were guns.
Murder-suicide case shows OpenAI selectively hides data after users die
OpenAI accused of hiding full ChatGPT logs in murder-suicide case.
arstechnica.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Someone explain this with sockpuppets and coloured chalks to the "nobody on this platform can have an rational, level-headed conversation about AI" crowd, please.
"It's hard to get someone to understand something when their paycheque depends on them not understanding it" etc.
"It's hard to get someone to understand something when their paycheque depends on them not understanding it" etc.
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Keep up with your AI literacy. NLP will help. Highly recommend by this media lit teacher.
"In at least half of these videos, a small logo in the corner gives it away: They were made with Sora 2, the latest iteration of OpenAI’s text-to-video generator."
#AILiteracy
#AILiteracy
As war with Russia drags on, ultrarealistic AI videos attempt to portray Ukrainian soldiers in peril
A series of AI-generated deepfakes and videos, many made with OpenAI's Sora, appears to show Ukrainian soldiers apologizing to the Russian people and blaming their government for the war.
www.nbcnews.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Keep up with your AI literacy. NLP will help. Highly recommend by this media lit teacher.
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TODAY: @raxkingisdead.bsky.social memorializes the great Rob Reiner. “It’s not just that he made so many great films; it’s that, in multiple genres, he made *the* film, the standard of its type against which others will forever be compared.” flaminghydra.com/r/5c0fb428?m...
Love story / Green day
Rax King remembers Rob Reiner; the metamorphosis of Amy Chu
flaminghydra.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
TODAY: @raxkingisdead.bsky.social memorializes the great Rob Reiner. “It’s not just that he made so many great films; it’s that, in multiple genres, he made *the* film, the standard of its type against which others will forever be compared.” flaminghydra.com/r/5c0fb428?m...
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Many #Libraries are registered as Warm Spaces with the @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social.
Our webinar with the Good Faith Foundation explains the Warm Welcome campaign and the benefits for libraries in getting involved.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpFv...
Our webinar with the Good Faith Foundation explains the Warm Welcome campaign and the benefits for libraries in getting involved.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpFv...
Warm Spaces Update | Libraries Connected Webinars | 2025
YouTube video by Libraries Connected
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Many #Libraries are registered as Warm Spaces with the @warmwelcomeuk.bsky.social.
Our webinar with the Good Faith Foundation explains the Warm Welcome campaign and the benefits for libraries in getting involved.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpFv...
Our webinar with the Good Faith Foundation explains the Warm Welcome campaign and the benefits for libraries in getting involved.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpFv...
Heartbroken. Just terrible all round.
December 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Heartbroken. Just terrible all round.
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Another poison pill buried in Mark Carney’s budget: a repeal of a reduced postage rates for books and shipments between libraries.
Libraries across the country are sounding the alarm for what it would mean for the viability of another essential public institution.
Libraries across the country are sounding the alarm for what it would mean for the viability of another essential public institution.
Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be 'catastrophic | CBC News
Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at
reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure...
www.cbc.ca
December 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Another poison pill buried in Mark Carney’s budget: a repeal of a reduced postage rates for books and shipments between libraries.
Libraries across the country are sounding the alarm for what it would mean for the viability of another essential public institution.
Libraries across the country are sounding the alarm for what it would mean for the viability of another essential public institution.
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Been quiet.
Been training.
Coming out of (semi) retirement and returning to the ring this weekend. #ChooseYourFighter
Been training.
Coming out of (semi) retirement and returning to the ring this weekend. #ChooseYourFighter
December 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Been quiet.
Been training.
Coming out of (semi) retirement and returning to the ring this weekend. #ChooseYourFighter
Been training.
Coming out of (semi) retirement and returning to the ring this weekend. #ChooseYourFighter
These are stunningly beautiful. Wow.
My love of @rapturepublishing.bsky.social goes deep! These chapbooks are like little works of art thanks to @scribeofhades.bsky.social gorgeous artwork. His novel Daytide is the first full length book for Rapture and is out in February. Preorder now! This press really is my very favorite! 1/2
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
These are stunningly beautiful. Wow.
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A peep into the world of indexing from some authors' points of view. Please do not ever do an automatic index in MS Word. @indexers.bsky.social has a page with links to some super resources to help if you are in this position. www.indexers.org.uk/about-indexi...
December 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A peep into the world of indexing from some authors' points of view. Please do not ever do an automatic index in MS Word. @indexers.bsky.social has a page with links to some super resources to help if you are in this position. www.indexers.org.uk/about-indexi...
My wish for us all is that we find a way to move toward *wanting* to listen and understand each other. Because everywhere I see breakdowns of communication. When there's no room left for words, we fall into silence, or even worse, sometimes force, to make ourselves understood. That's not the way.
December 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
My wish for us all is that we find a way to move toward *wanting* to listen and understand each other. Because everywhere I see breakdowns of communication. When there's no room left for words, we fall into silence, or even worse, sometimes force, to make ourselves understood. That's not the way.
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Explore Salish asterisms and learn how these stories reflect Indigenous knowledge by FACETS Subject Editor Dr. Shandin Pete. 🌌
“Our creation stories are still told today, and known in our communities, but what was lost was connection to places that were not terrestrial: the patterns in the sky, and how those stories connected to our constellations."
Dr. Shandin Pete discusses Salish asterisms
buff.ly/RG07gb7
Dr. Shandin Pete discusses Salish asterisms
buff.ly/RG07gb7
Salish stories take a starring role as First Nation professor examines the skies
Local Salish researcher is revitalizing Indigenous astronomy, connecting traditional knowledge and creation stories to the stars.
vancouversun.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Explore Salish asterisms and learn how these stories reflect Indigenous knowledge by FACETS Subject Editor Dr. Shandin Pete. 🌌
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This article examines the Diskovery Pilot at @natlibscot.bsky.social, highlighting key challenges in profiling disk collections and how a two-year pilot is shaping #AudioVisual #preservation best practices. 💿
Read more at doi.org/10.1080/1522...
#SpecialLibraries #PublicServices #AcademicLibraries
Read more at doi.org/10.1080/1522...
#SpecialLibraries #PublicServices #AcademicLibraries
December 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This article examines the Diskovery Pilot at @natlibscot.bsky.social, highlighting key challenges in profiling disk collections and how a two-year pilot is shaping #AudioVisual #preservation best practices. 💿
Read more at doi.org/10.1080/1522...
#SpecialLibraries #PublicServices #AcademicLibraries
Read more at doi.org/10.1080/1522...
#SpecialLibraries #PublicServices #AcademicLibraries
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As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
How Rob Reiner became anti-Prop. 8 kingpin
Rob Reiner reflects on the critical role he played in getting California's gay marriage ban overturned.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
Every so often I'll have a dream that affects me so profoundly that it lingers with me for days, or sometimes forever. Had one last night that was like being in a De Chirico painting.
December 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Every so often I'll have a dream that affects me so profoundly that it lingers with me for days, or sometimes forever. Had one last night that was like being in a De Chirico painting.
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And of course he did this while inventing the modern mockumentary which much later on became one of the prime formats of TV comedy
Rob Reiner: I'm going to make a coming of age drama, a fantasy adventure story, a romantic comedy, a psychological horror and then a courtroom drama.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
Us: Across your entire career?
Reiner: In a 6 year period.
Us: That sounds-
Reiner: -Each one will be arguably the best movie in that genre.
December 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
And of course he did this while inventing the modern mockumentary which much later on became one of the prime formats of TV comedy
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GIVE AWAY! // AKA WE DID IT AGAIN!
Since The Night Guest is coming out in paperback we decided to try to gift another copy bitten by Uggi. And it went … a little *too* well. (See picture 🧵)
Like and share this post and on December 30th I will select a winner and send them this teeth marked copy!
Since The Night Guest is coming out in paperback we decided to try to gift another copy bitten by Uggi. And it went … a little *too* well. (See picture 🧵)
Like and share this post and on December 30th I will select a winner and send them this teeth marked copy!
December 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
GIVE AWAY! // AKA WE DID IT AGAIN!
Since The Night Guest is coming out in paperback we decided to try to gift another copy bitten by Uggi. And it went … a little *too* well. (See picture 🧵)
Like and share this post and on December 30th I will select a winner and send them this teeth marked copy!
Since The Night Guest is coming out in paperback we decided to try to gift another copy bitten by Uggi. And it went … a little *too* well. (See picture 🧵)
Like and share this post and on December 30th I will select a winner and send them this teeth marked copy!
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Most of library twitter migrated to bluesky, but unfortunately for me, the Australian faction seemed to settle on LinkedIn and frankly I'd rather post in hell
Unfortunately it appears much of the academic community has reconstituted itself on LinkedIn
December 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Most of library twitter migrated to bluesky, but unfortunately for me, the Australian faction seemed to settle on LinkedIn and frankly I'd rather post in hell
Favorite scene from Under the Cherry Moon - Prince
YouTube video by Indi Geaux
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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We library folk do a good job talking about all the free services we offer, but I don’t see many of us talking about how libraries are one or the only places where you can use services without being advertised to.
December 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We library folk do a good job talking about all the free services we offer, but I don’t see many of us talking about how libraries are one or the only places where you can use services without being advertised to.
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Six families & a camp of fifteen more: every hour is deeply uncertain, just as support for their survival has become deeply uncertain.
Click "weekly" on a coffee to remove this uncertainty. Emergency healthcare, food, winter & newborn supplies, and more. chuffed.org/project/hope...
Click "weekly" on a coffee to remove this uncertainty. Emergency healthcare, food, winter & newborn supplies, and more. chuffed.org/project/hope...
December 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Six families & a camp of fifteen more: every hour is deeply uncertain, just as support for their survival has become deeply uncertain.
Click "weekly" on a coffee to remove this uncertainty. Emergency healthcare, food, winter & newborn supplies, and more. chuffed.org/project/hope...
Click "weekly" on a coffee to remove this uncertainty. Emergency healthcare, food, winter & newborn supplies, and more. chuffed.org/project/hope...
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⚡️Ukrainian missile strike targets energy infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor claims.
The attack caused "serious damage" to an unspecified facility, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Local Telegram channels reported explosions at a key thermal power plant.
The attack caused "serious damage" to an unspecified facility, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Local Telegram channels reported explosions at a key thermal power plant.
Ukrainian missile strike targets energy infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor claims
The attack caused "serious damage" to an unspecified facility, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Local Telegram channels reported explosions at a key thermal power plant.
kyivindependent.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
⚡️Ukrainian missile strike targets energy infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor claims.
The attack caused "serious damage" to an unspecified facility, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Local Telegram channels reported explosions at a key thermal power plant.
The attack caused "serious damage" to an unspecified facility, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Local Telegram channels reported explosions at a key thermal power plant.
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Foul weather has worsened already desperate conditions in Gaza, especially for the half of the population already struggling to rebuild their lives from temporary shelters.
Gazans Living Among Ruins Now Contend With Floods, Overflowing Sewage
Foul weather has worsened conditions among the more than one million people lacking adequate shelter.
on.wsj.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Foul weather has worsened already desperate conditions in Gaza, especially for the half of the population already struggling to rebuild their lives from temporary shelters.
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Princess Noor, her brother Hosam, and their family need help to endure the brutal winter in Gaza. If you can, please consider donating. If you can't, please share so that others might see their campaign.
@fairshare.help
@fairshare.help
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Princess Noor, her brother Hosam, and their family need help to endure the brutal winter in Gaza. If you can, please consider donating. If you can't, please share so that others might see their campaign.
@fairshare.help
@fairshare.help
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BS deleted Olfat again!
Olftat has chronic health issues to regulate and children to care for. Only 25% of the agreed-to aid is getting in, which is far less than what's needed.
Help.
Keep sharing. Donate whatever you can.
gofund.me/d0a32ca53
Olftat has chronic health issues to regulate and children to care for. Only 25% of the agreed-to aid is getting in, which is far less than what's needed.
Help.
Keep sharing. Donate whatever you can.
gofund.me/d0a32ca53
Donate to Help Olfat Survive the War in Gaza, organized by Ahmad Aledawi
My name is Olfat Khalil Tayem from Gaza. I am 51 years old (born in 1973). I suffer f… Ahmad Aledawi needs your support for Help Olfat Survive the War in Gaza
gofund.me
December 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM