Paolo Bacigalupi
@paolobacigalupi.bsky.social
Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award winner. Micheal L Printz Award winner. National Book Award finalist.
Wrote NAVOLA, THE WINDUP GIRL, THE WATER KNIFE, and SHIP BREAKER, among others.
windupstories.com
Wrote NAVOLA, THE WINDUP GIRL, THE WATER KNIFE, and SHIP BREAKER, among others.
windupstories.com
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Have you read the short story "Pump Six" by @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social ?
It's the future we're headed for if we continue to let education wither on the vine.
It's the future we're headed for if we continue to let education wither on the vine.
May 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Have you read the short story "Pump Six" by @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social ?
It's the future we're headed for if we continue to let education wither on the vine.
It's the future we're headed for if we continue to let education wither on the vine.
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Some #goodnews for your week: Geothermal energy project from the South Side non-profit Blacks for Green could heat and cool Chicago.
(Reminds me of one of my favorite @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social short stories).
#innovation #climate
techxplore.com/news/2025-03...
(Reminds me of one of my favorite @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social short stories).
#innovation #climate
techxplore.com/news/2025-03...
Clean geothermal energy to heat and cool Chicago homes: 'An example for the entire country'
You can heat homes with gas, propane, oil or electricity. Or you can make use of the virtually endless supply of clean energy that lies right beneath your feet.
techxplore.com
March 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Some #goodnews for your week: Geothermal energy project from the South Side non-profit Blacks for Green could heat and cool Chicago.
(Reminds me of one of my favorite @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social short stories).
#innovation #climate
techxplore.com/news/2025-03...
(Reminds me of one of my favorite @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social short stories).
#innovation #climate
techxplore.com/news/2025-03...
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Interior Dept. may be withdrawing from the West, not moving to it: Will a DOGE plan to shutter federal offices affect the BLM's potential HQ move? -- Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org) #snowpack coyotegulch.blog/2025/03/07/i...
March 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Interior Dept. may be withdrawing from the West, not moving to it: Will a DOGE plan to shutter federal offices affect the BLM's potential HQ move? -- Jonathan P. Thompson (LandDesk.org) #snowpack coyotegulch.blog/2025/03/07/i...
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I’m currently in a hotel next to Fenway Park. There’s a heated pool! But I’ve signed a stack of The Book of Love pb at Porter Square Books, another stack at Harvard Bookstore, & tomorrow am I drop by Brookline Booksmith to sign there. So if you’re in Boston & want a signed copy, you’ve got options.
February 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I’m currently in a hotel next to Fenway Park. There’s a heated pool! But I’ve signed a stack of The Book of Love pb at Porter Square Books, another stack at Harvard Bookstore, & tomorrow am I drop by Brookline Booksmith to sign there. So if you’re in Boston & want a signed copy, you’ve got options.
This is why a lot of kids stop reading. We force "nutritious" books down their throats, instead of indulging them wildly on books they enjoy.
Also, the fun and subversively silly books seem to evaporate in upper grade levels.
If books taste like oatmeal, a wise person will play video games.
Also, the fun and subversively silly books seem to evaporate in upper grade levels.
If books taste like oatmeal, a wise person will play video games.
February 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This is why a lot of kids stop reading. We force "nutritious" books down their throats, instead of indulging them wildly on books they enjoy.
Also, the fun and subversively silly books seem to evaporate in upper grade levels.
If books taste like oatmeal, a wise person will play video games.
Also, the fun and subversively silly books seem to evaporate in upper grade levels.
If books taste like oatmeal, a wise person will play video games.
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they basically want to turn the american army into the russian army
this attitude — paperwork is for sissies, real wars are won by Big Strong Men — is traditionally a harbinger of ruinous for defeat for everyone who holds it
Bureaucracy, famously not important in war
February 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
they basically want to turn the american army into the russian army
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Discipline is better than inspiration
February 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Discipline is better than inspiration
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In case anyone isn't watching football right now, the kindle version of @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social 's book #Navola is on sale today for $1.99. I just bought it.
February 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In case anyone isn't watching football right now, the kindle version of @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social 's book #Navola is on sale today for $1.99. I just bought it.
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I bet folks in Beijing already have their hands hurt from popping up champagne all the time as America voluntarily barbarizes its own global soft power instruments that particularly made it a superpower and won the Cold War.
February 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I bet folks in Beijing already have their hands hurt from popping up champagne all the time as America voluntarily barbarizes its own global soft power instruments that particularly made it a superpower and won the Cold War.
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The moment Estonia disconnected its power grid from Russia has been shared online. A historic step toward energy independence.
February 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The moment Estonia disconnected its power grid from Russia has been shared online. A historic step toward energy independence.
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This weekend I've decided to finally read Balaji Srinivasan's terrible fucking book, "The Network State."
I've put this off for as long as I possibly could. Here goes.
thenetworkstate.com/book/tns.pdf
I've put this off for as long as I possibly could. Here goes.
thenetworkstate.com/book/tns.pdf
thenetworkstate.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This weekend I've decided to finally read Balaji Srinivasan's terrible fucking book, "The Network State."
I've put this off for as long as I possibly could. Here goes.
thenetworkstate.com/book/tns.pdf
I've put this off for as long as I possibly could. Here goes.
thenetworkstate.com/book/tns.pdf
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Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.
February 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.
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Here's last night's driving thread, for your reading pleasure. There's a polyamorous pirate, a drunk birthday chemist, and cheating on a quiz with ChatGPT.
It's messy.
It's messy.
It's Friday night, and that means it's time for the Friday night ride-along!
It's been a heck of a week for me, so I'm getting a slightly later start. Here's hoping I can make it up with some good rides.
It's been a heck of a week for me, so I'm getting a slightly later start. Here's hoping I can make it up with some good rides.
February 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Here's last night's driving thread, for your reading pleasure. There's a polyamorous pirate, a drunk birthday chemist, and cheating on a quiz with ChatGPT.
It's messy.
It's messy.
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The Baltic states Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have today fully decoupled their energy grid from Russia. At the moment they are running in an island mode, but starting tomorrow the energy grid will be reconnected with the European Union.
February 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Baltic states Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have today fully decoupled their energy grid from Russia. At the moment they are running in an island mode, but starting tomorrow the energy grid will be reconnected with the European Union.
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"This... idea that powerful nations deserve to be able to conquer weaker ones unopposed, and that regular people defending their homes and families are worthy of contempt — was an utterly shameful display, and largely failed to convince the American people." MAGA went along, though [Noah Smith]
What's going to happen to Ukraine now?
The most likely scenario is some form of Finlandization.
www.noahpinion.blog
February 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
"This... idea that powerful nations deserve to be able to conquer weaker ones unopposed, and that regular people defending their homes and families are worthy of contempt — was an utterly shameful display, and largely failed to convince the American people." MAGA went along, though [Noah Smith]
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PSA: When it comes to apps, "private" & "secret" are not synonymous, as they refer to different aspects of data handling & accessibility.
Public = data is avail. to anyone
Private = data is restricted to specific people
Secret = data is restricted & inaccessible to the app or its operators.
Public = data is avail. to anyone
Private = data is restricted to specific people
Secret = data is restricted & inaccessible to the app or its operators.
Yet another reason to switch from WhatsApp to Signal. www.cnet.com/tech/service...
February 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
PSA: When it comes to apps, "private" & "secret" are not synonymous, as they refer to different aspects of data handling & accessibility.
Public = data is avail. to anyone
Private = data is restricted to specific people
Secret = data is restricted & inaccessible to the app or its operators.
Public = data is avail. to anyone
Private = data is restricted to specific people
Secret = data is restricted & inaccessible to the app or its operators.
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just over here photoshopping muppets onto the cover of elle magazine: thread
February 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
just over here photoshopping muppets onto the cover of elle magazine: thread
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Leading by example, Finland is set to implement a new law prohibiting Russian citizens and entities with Russian ties from purchasing or transacting in real estate.
Today, the bill was submitted to the Finnish Parliament for a final vote, where it is expected to pass.
Today, the bill was submitted to the Finnish Parliament for a final vote, where it is expected to pass.
February 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Leading by example, Finland is set to implement a new law prohibiting Russian citizens and entities with Russian ties from purchasing or transacting in real estate.
Today, the bill was submitted to the Finnish Parliament for a final vote, where it is expected to pass.
Today, the bill was submitted to the Finnish Parliament for a final vote, where it is expected to pass.
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Few comments on this new Wired.com piece. These aren't additional scoops or revisions. But we're covering common ground so just some additional color and confirmation. As I noted in a post yesterday, the whole 'read-only' thing is a kind of misdirection which was made possible by the specific ...
WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business
We bring you the future as it happens. From the latest in science and technology to the big stories in business and culture, we've got you covered.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Few comments on this new Wired.com piece. These aren't additional scoops or revisions. But we're covering common ground so just some additional color and confirmation. As I noted in a post yesterday, the whole 'read-only' thing is a kind of misdirection which was made possible by the specific ...
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Next fall, my Worldbuilding in Science Fiction and Fantasy course at ASU is expanding from a 38-person cap to 147. I've been envisioning big creative writing classes for a while, and when I designed this one five years ago, I built it to grow. I'm excited to fill the biggest rooms my university has!
February 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Next fall, my Worldbuilding in Science Fiction and Fantasy course at ASU is expanding from a 38-person cap to 147. I've been envisioning big creative writing classes for a while, and when I designed this one five years ago, I built it to grow. I'm excited to fill the biggest rooms my university has!
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If you are a federal employee working in anything related to climate, environment, or disasters, I'm @zoeschlanger.99 on Signal and would like to hear from you.
February 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
If you are a federal employee working in anything related to climate, environment, or disasters, I'm @zoeschlanger.99 on Signal and would like to hear from you.
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Asked when prices will actually start coming down, a flustered Karoline Leavitt says, "prices at the store and at the grocery pump?" and provides a non-answer
February 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Asked when prices will actually start coming down, a flustered Karoline Leavitt says, "prices at the store and at the grocery pump?" and provides a non-answer
1:30am.
Curse you, Baldur's Gate.
Curse you.
Curse you, Baldur's Gate.
Curse you.
February 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
1:30am.
Curse you, Baldur's Gate.
Curse you.
Curse you, Baldur's Gate.
Curse you.
Performance art vs. coup. Pathetic.
Chuck Schumer: "Today Leader Jeffries and I are joining together to push legislation to prevent unlawful meddling in the Treasury Department's payment systems & protect Americans across the country ... we call our legislation, 'STOP THE STEAL'" 😂
Funny, but not! Sure hope the legislations passes!
Funny, but not! Sure hope the legislations passes!
February 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Performance art vs. coup. Pathetic.
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I tune into NHK via their "NHK World" app - intended for foreign audiences - on the Apple TV. I think highly of this app in general, as it often provides a sort of soothing, good-natured, human-scale content I find missing in western media.
February 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I tune into NHK via their "NHK World" app - intended for foreign audiences - on the Apple TV. I think highly of this app in general, as it often provides a sort of soothing, good-natured, human-scale content I find missing in western media.