Matt “We’ve Talked About This” Ringel
@ringel.bsky.social
Plans global networks, lives in a world of pure approximation, juggles metaphorical chainsaws for theoretical fun and actual profit.
Not the comic book writer. He’s here too, though.
He/him
Not the comic book writer. He’s here too, though.
He/him
Pinned
I don’t understand people being so incredibly proud of the prompts they use for AI art. It’s like proudly proclaiming that you have found the optimal settings for microwaving a burrito.
slightly diminish a game:
Mostly Satisfactory
Mostly Satisfactory
slightly diminish a game:
Balatrito
Balatrito
Slightly diminish a game:
Sim Township
Sim Township
January 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
slightly diminish a game:
Mostly Satisfactory
Mostly Satisfactory
<slaps top of set-top box>
You can fit a whole Space Knight in this much ROM!
You can fit a whole Space Knight in this much ROM!
January 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
<slaps top of set-top box>
You can fit a whole Space Knight in this much ROM!
You can fit a whole Space Knight in this much ROM!
The “Mayflower Compact” US quarter design has Lenin in a pilgrim hat and I can’t unsee it.
January 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The “Mayflower Compact” US quarter design has Lenin in a pilgrim hat and I can’t unsee it.
BREAKING: Vast majority of US residents about to learn that there are different kinds of crude oil. Film at 11.
January 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
BREAKING: Vast majority of US residents about to learn that there are different kinds of crude oil. Film at 11.
Happy 2026, all.
What defaults will you reconfigure in the new year?
What defaults will you reconfigure in the new year?
January 1, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Happy 2026, all.
What defaults will you reconfigure in the new year?
What defaults will you reconfigure in the new year?
Reposted by Matt “We’ve Talked About This” Ringel
We’re trying something new this year at Arisia - a crafter/maker barter market. :)
Join us at the Arisia Night Market!
Saturday, 1/17 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm in the main lobby.
Creator & Crafter Barter! Trinket Trade for all ages! Wear your Goblin Market finery!
More info at buff.ly/DLUomcg
Saturday, 1/17 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm in the main lobby.
Creator & Crafter Barter! Trinket Trade for all ages! Wear your Goblin Market finery!
More info at buff.ly/DLUomcg
December 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
We’re trying something new this year at Arisia - a crafter/maker barter market. :)
Today was the first day that Google came up with an utterly useless set of answers for me. Not “I could done a better search”, not “had to click a couple of pages into the results.”, just this wall of AI-slop with accompanying links to AI-slop.
This is an information Kessler Event and it sucks.
This is an information Kessler Event and it sucks.
December 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Today was the first day that Google came up with an utterly useless set of answers for me. Not “I could done a better search”, not “had to click a couple of pages into the results.”, just this wall of AI-slop with accompanying links to AI-slop.
This is an information Kessler Event and it sucks.
This is an information Kessler Event and it sucks.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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The place I finally got to re: “AI imagery and video” is by asking myself “where is the craft?” ie. “What was actually created by the person, using the skills they have practiced and learned?” 1/
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The place I finally got to re: “AI imagery and video” is by asking myself “where is the craft?” ie. “What was actually created by the person, using the skills they have practiced and learned?” 1/
This is not a place of honor
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
December 16, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This is not a place of honor
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Fa la la la la, la la la la
“Antisemitism isn’t just prejudice. It’s a full-stack conspiracy system.” is *definitely* going into the rhetorical rotation.
2/ Antisemitism isn’t just prejudice. It’s a full-stack conspiracy system. Jews are blamed for everything, which is why the ideology travels so easily across left, right, and religious movements.
December 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“Antisemitism isn’t just prejudice. It’s a full-stack conspiracy system.” is *definitely* going into the rhetorical rotation.
My new post-interview instructions:
“Thanks for taking the time to interview the candidate. Please send me two paragraphs along with a rating by EOD.
Avoid using ChatGPT. You stand in judgement of another human. Respect your role, respect the candidate, and respect yourself.”
“Thanks for taking the time to interview the candidate. Please send me two paragraphs along with a rating by EOD.
Avoid using ChatGPT. You stand in judgement of another human. Respect your role, respect the candidate, and respect yourself.”
December 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
My new post-interview instructions:
“Thanks for taking the time to interview the candidate. Please send me two paragraphs along with a rating by EOD.
Avoid using ChatGPT. You stand in judgement of another human. Respect your role, respect the candidate, and respect yourself.”
“Thanks for taking the time to interview the candidate. Please send me two paragraphs along with a rating by EOD.
Avoid using ChatGPT. You stand in judgement of another human. Respect your role, respect the candidate, and respect yourself.”
TIL that the Hebrew word “balagan” (“a mess”/“messed up”) is a direct copy from the Polish “bałagan”, with the exact same connotations.
December 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
TIL that the Hebrew word “balagan” (“a mess”/“messed up”) is a direct copy from the Polish “bałagan”, with the exact same connotations.
בחוץ מינוס 11 מעלות ואני סוף סוף שותה קפה חם. אפילו לי יש גבולות.
December 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
בחוץ מינוס 11 מעלות ואני סוף סוף שותה קפה חם. אפילו לי יש גבולות.
The great thing about prediction markets is they’ll tell you the outcome the moment that it happens.
December 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The great thing about prediction markets is they’ll tell you the outcome the moment that it happens.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Reposted by Matt “We’ve Talked About This” Ringel
My bipartisan IRS MATH Act with Senator Bill Cassidy is now law.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My bipartisan IRS MATH Act with Senator Bill Cassidy is now law.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Now, if you mess up your taxes, the IRS has to tell you where you made a mistake and how to fix it.
No more spending a fortune on lawyers or hours to find errors.
That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Reposted by Matt “We’ve Talked About This” Ringel
Should the Arisia convention take a one-year break in 2027? Arisia Corp members will vote to decide at the 12/9 Corp meeting (7pm, Zoom) what the con will do in 2027. Anyone who has attended at least one Arisia con will be able to attend and comment. For more info visit buff.ly/4aMUB4l.
December 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Should the Arisia convention take a one-year break in 2027? Arisia Corp members will vote to decide at the 12/9 Corp meeting (7pm, Zoom) what the con will do in 2027. Anyone who has attended at least one Arisia con will be able to attend and comment. For more info visit buff.ly/4aMUB4l.
Reposted by Matt “We’ve Talked About This” Ringel
It is so important to not just know things but know them in relation to other things AND be able to express those connections to others. It’s a toughy sometimes.
November 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It is so important to not just know things but know them in relation to other things AND be able to express those connections to others. It’s a toughy sometimes.
The New England regionalism “all set” exists because “nay” is no longer in common use. It’s a negative answer to an affirmative question.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
November 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The New England regionalism “all set” exists because “nay” is no longer in common use. It’s a negative answer to an affirmative question.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
No one tell the GenAI “will replace ‘unskilled’ jobs” boosters that they’re speedrunning Taylorism. They want to find it out for themselves, and it would be rude to stand in the way.
November 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
No one tell the GenAI “will replace ‘unskilled’ jobs” boosters that they’re speedrunning Taylorism. They want to find it out for themselves, and it would be rude to stand in the way.
יש 2 מעלות בבוסטון. יש לי קפה קר. הכל בסדר בעולם.
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
יש 2 מעלות בבוסטון. יש לי קפה קר. הכל בסדר בעולם.
I would, in fact, watch this.
'A House of Dynamite' but it's your uncles trying to deep fry a turkey.
November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I would, in fact, watch this.
A stopped clock is correct exactly twice a day. No more, no less.
Arguing that a stopped clock can never be right because you don’t like the clock, is a bit odd.
Arguing that a stopped clock can never be right because you don’t like the clock, is a bit odd.
November 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A stopped clock is correct exactly twice a day. No more, no less.
Arguing that a stopped clock can never be right because you don’t like the clock, is a bit odd.
Arguing that a stopped clock can never be right because you don’t like the clock, is a bit odd.
Influencers = Gen ZIRP
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Influencers = Gen ZIRP