Nathan Summers
@rockwlrs.bsky.social
Software developer that grew up in Indiana, lived all over the country, and then settled down in rural Kentucky.
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You owe it to yourself to read the 2001 obituary (republished today) for Rose Freedman, the last survivor of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. An incredible woman. (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/n...
Rose Freedman, Last Survivor of Triangle Fire, Dies at 107
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM
You owe it to yourself to read the 2001 obituary (republished today) for Rose Freedman, the last survivor of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. An incredible woman. (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/n...
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Apparently red and purple and blue are the rarest of northern lights as they take place 214km in the sky!
Barrie, Ontario
#nature #eastcoastkin #landscape #photography #night #northernlights #auroraborealis
Barrie, Ontario
#nature #eastcoastkin #landscape #photography #night #northernlights #auroraborealis
February 18, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Apparently red and purple and blue are the rarest of northern lights as they take place 214km in the sky!
Barrie, Ontario
#nature #eastcoastkin #landscape #photography #night #northernlights #auroraborealis
Barrie, Ontario
#nature #eastcoastkin #landscape #photography #night #northernlights #auroraborealis
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Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That’s 4x Higher Than Humans
The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.
The new data raises concerns about how safe Tesla’s systems really are compared to the average driver.
The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.
The new data raises concerns about how safe Tesla’s systems really are compared to the average driver.
Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That's 4x Higher Than Humans
The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.
gizmodo.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That’s 4x Higher Than Humans
The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.
The new data raises concerns about how safe Tesla’s systems really are compared to the average driver.
The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.
The new data raises concerns about how safe Tesla’s systems really are compared to the average driver.
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Hungarian mathematician Rózsa Péter was born #OTD in 1905.
She was one of the founders of Recursion Theory –– also known as Computability Theory –– along with Gödel, Church, Turing, and Post. 🧪 🧮
She was one of the founders of Recursion Theory –– also known as Computability Theory –– along with Gödel, Church, Turing, and Post. 🧪 🧮
February 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Hungarian mathematician Rózsa Péter was born #OTD in 1905.
She was one of the founders of Recursion Theory –– also known as Computability Theory –– along with Gödel, Church, Turing, and Post. 🧪 🧮
She was one of the founders of Recursion Theory –– also known as Computability Theory –– along with Gödel, Church, Turing, and Post. 🧪 🧮
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Another day, another shenanigan! @jimthevampire.bsky.social & I are compiling a dictionary of pretentious words to quarantine. Send in your proposals, Judge Jimothy will swing his gavel.
Below, the dictionary as it stands (reasons for inclusion only, no silly definitions), and the original thread.
Below, the dictionary as it stands (reasons for inclusion only, no silly definitions), and the original thread.
February 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Another day, another shenanigan! @jimthevampire.bsky.social & I are compiling a dictionary of pretentious words to quarantine. Send in your proposals, Judge Jimothy will swing his gavel.
Below, the dictionary as it stands (reasons for inclusion only, no silly definitions), and the original thread.
Below, the dictionary as it stands (reasons for inclusion only, no silly definitions), and the original thread.
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So you may not realize this if you dislike this card, but in its history Magic has been a bit of a morality play as well as a card game. That is to say it wants to show life lessons sometimes.
Sometimes unplayable cards get made to showcase positive things in life not just be good or cohesive
Sometimes unplayable cards get made to showcase positive things in life not just be good or cohesive
February 18, 2026 at 10:03 PM
So you may not realize this if you dislike this card, but in its history Magic has been a bit of a morality play as well as a card game. That is to say it wants to show life lessons sometimes.
Sometimes unplayable cards get made to showcase positive things in life not just be good or cohesive
Sometimes unplayable cards get made to showcase positive things in life not just be good or cohesive
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In this interview, @kikutowne.bsky.social tells feels 'weird kid' @kbdphd.bsky.social that she made City of Ghosts for 'children that were just kind of curious, and sensitive, and maybe a little bit weird - and also just really interested when they find stuff out!'
podcastaddict.com/disrupted/ep...
podcastaddict.com/disrupted/ep...
podcastaddict.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:55 PM
In this interview, @kikutowne.bsky.social tells feels 'weird kid' @kbdphd.bsky.social that she made City of Ghosts for 'children that were just kind of curious, and sensitive, and maybe a little bit weird - and also just really interested when they find stuff out!'
podcastaddict.com/disrupted/ep...
podcastaddict.com/disrupted/ep...
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You can stop sprinkling `if (document.startViewTransition)` guards across your codebase now, because `view-transitions-mock` is here!
github.com/GoogleChrome...
🎉🎉🎉
github.com/GoogleChrome...
🎉🎉🎉
February 17, 2026 at 10:23 PM
You can stop sprinkling `if (document.startViewTransition)` guards across your codebase now, because `view-transitions-mock` is here!
github.com/GoogleChrome...
🎉🎉🎉
github.com/GoogleChrome...
🎉🎉🎉
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The “high-functioning” label means “profitable to exploit.” The “low-functioning” label means “not worth exploiting.” Neither label is about our wellbeing, both are about our utility to capital. We don’t need better labels. We need to end the system that sorts us by economic value.
February 18, 2026 at 9:04 PM
The “high-functioning” label means “profitable to exploit.” The “low-functioning” label means “not worth exploiting.” Neither label is about our wellbeing, both are about our utility to capital. We don’t need better labels. We need to end the system that sorts us by economic value.
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I feel like the way certain doctors and especially diagnostic standards talk about autism is a violation of their own ethical standards because only focusing on weaknesses can dehumanize people and many doctors say they prioritize patient well being.
February 18, 2026 at 8:53 AM
I feel like the way certain doctors and especially diagnostic standards talk about autism is a violation of their own ethical standards because only focusing on weaknesses can dehumanize people and many doctors say they prioritize patient well being.
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Expanded a poem I wrote yesterday and gave it a title: "My Thoughts Regarding Abstruse Poetry".
Critics of my on-the-nose poetry, those who've called me a poetaster, can stick this one up their snobby noses!
@authorstuartmiller.bsky.social
@corutaniconnolly.bsky.social
@evelovestar.bsky.social
Critics of my on-the-nose poetry, those who've called me a poetaster, can stick this one up their snobby noses!
@authorstuartmiller.bsky.social
@corutaniconnolly.bsky.social
@evelovestar.bsky.social
February 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Expanded a poem I wrote yesterday and gave it a title: "My Thoughts Regarding Abstruse Poetry".
Critics of my on-the-nose poetry, those who've called me a poetaster, can stick this one up their snobby noses!
@authorstuartmiller.bsky.social
@corutaniconnolly.bsky.social
@evelovestar.bsky.social
Critics of my on-the-nose poetry, those who've called me a poetaster, can stick this one up their snobby noses!
@authorstuartmiller.bsky.social
@corutaniconnolly.bsky.social
@evelovestar.bsky.social
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And you know what is a turn off ? people dismissing gaming... more specifically the sims. "oh didn't know it was still a thing, I don't have time for that"
I just think it's a weird thing to add... Like gaming is a waste of time? some people read, other watch TV and some play games!
I just think it's a weird thing to add... Like gaming is a waste of time? some people read, other watch TV and some play games!
February 17, 2026 at 10:21 PM
And you know what is a turn off ? people dismissing gaming... more specifically the sims. "oh didn't know it was still a thing, I don't have time for that"
I just think it's a weird thing to add... Like gaming is a waste of time? some people read, other watch TV and some play games!
I just think it's a weird thing to add... Like gaming is a waste of time? some people read, other watch TV and some play games!
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Cryptographer Juanita Moody helped avert a nuclear war.
She played a pivotal role during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, where her leadership in signals intelligence (SIGINT) helped provide critical, real-time information to US decision-makers. Moody died #OTD in 2015. #WomenInSTEM
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She played a pivotal role during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, where her leadership in signals intelligence (SIGINT) helped provide critical, real-time information to US decision-makers. Moody died #OTD in 2015. #WomenInSTEM
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February 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Cryptographer Juanita Moody helped avert a nuclear war.
She played a pivotal role during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, where her leadership in signals intelligence (SIGINT) helped provide critical, real-time information to US decision-makers. Moody died #OTD in 2015. #WomenInSTEM
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She played a pivotal role during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, where her leadership in signals intelligence (SIGINT) helped provide critical, real-time information to US decision-makers. Moody died #OTD in 2015. #WomenInSTEM
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Many of my e-books and collaborative writing are now also available on @neurohubcommunity.org 's website:
neurohubcommunity.org
neurohubcommunity.org
Empowering Advocacy: Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School
An exploration of advocating for your Autistic young person that aims to empower both you and your child. eBook and live-recorded webinar.
An exploration of advocating for your Autistic young person that aims to empower both you and your child. eBook and live-recorded webinar.
Empowering Advocacy: Neuro-Affirming Support For Your Autistic Young Person At School
An exploration of advocating for your Autistic young person that aims to empower both you and your child. eBook and live-recorded webinar.
neurohubcommunity.org
February 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Many of my e-books and collaborative writing are now also available on @neurohubcommunity.org 's website:
neurohubcommunity.org
neurohubcommunity.org
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It’s still funny to me that these types of jailbreaks are just gobbledygook prepended to the prompt like a magic word. And it works!
February 17, 2026 at 9:08 PM
It’s still funny to me that these types of jailbreaks are just gobbledygook prepended to the prompt like a magic word. And it works!
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People talk about this stuff in terms of how much it'll suck for gaming and I hate to inform you how many MRI machines, X-Rays, all sorts of other vital machinery are just a Windows IoT Edition PC in a beige plastic box with a big magnet/accelerator/whatever attached.
WD and Seagate confirm: Hard drives for 2026 sold out
WD and Seagate confirm: Hard drives for 2026 sold out
Hyperscalers are tearing hard drives out of the hands of manufacturers. Prices are therefore also rising for SSDs.
www.heise.de
February 17, 2026 at 9:12 PM
People talk about this stuff in terms of how much it'll suck for gaming and I hate to inform you how many MRI machines, X-Rays, all sorts of other vital machinery are just a Windows IoT Edition PC in a beige plastic box with a big magnet/accelerator/whatever attached.
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This is horrific, I have had a stalker. And this is terrifying to consider.
NEW: ChatGPT is encouraging stalkers, telling them they share a special bond with their targets -- and to keep harassing them even after they've been asked to stop
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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AI Delusions Are Leading to Domestic Abuse, Harassment, and Stalking
ChatGPT and other AI chatbots are reinforcing users' delusions about other people — fueling fixations linked to stalking and other abuses.
futurism.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
This is horrific, I have had a stalker. And this is terrifying to consider.
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I’ve been to data centers, as part of my work.
Notice that I don’t say I worked in a data center.
Data centers aren’t places people work. They’re places computers work and it’s really important that almost no one has access.
No town should be tricked into subsidizing data centers for “jobs”.
Notice that I don’t say I worked in a data center.
Data centers aren’t places people work. They’re places computers work and it’s really important that almost no one has access.
No town should be tricked into subsidizing data centers for “jobs”.
February 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I’ve been to data centers, as part of my work.
Notice that I don’t say I worked in a data center.
Data centers aren’t places people work. They’re places computers work and it’s really important that almost no one has access.
No town should be tricked into subsidizing data centers for “jobs”.
Notice that I don’t say I worked in a data center.
Data centers aren’t places people work. They’re places computers work and it’s really important that almost no one has access.
No town should be tricked into subsidizing data centers for “jobs”.
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The capitalist system does not malfunction when it overwhelms the neurodivergent individual. It functions exactly as designed, prioritising efficiency of output over the well being of the person.
February 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The capitalist system does not malfunction when it overwhelms the neurodivergent individual. It functions exactly as designed, prioritising efficiency of output over the well being of the person.
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"Monotropism helps explain why autistic strengths often emerge in interest-driven, autonomous contexts and diminish in environments that demand rapid task-switching or divided attention. This per- spective aligns closely with both neurodiversity and strength-based approaches.."
New research
Calleja, C., & Chetcuti, L. (2026). From Deficit to Strength: Autistic Adults’ Lived Experiences and the Case for Strength-Based Education and Employment Practices. Formazione & Insegnamento, 24.
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Calleja, C., & Chetcuti, L. (2026). From Deficit to Strength: Autistic Adults’ Lived Experiences and the Case for Strength-Based Education and Employment Practices. Formazione & Insegnamento, 24.
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From Deficit to Strength: Autistic Adults’ Lived Experiences and the Case for Strength-Based Education and Employment Practices
| Formazione & insegnamento
Formazione & insegnamento is an Open Access Journal that publishes research on education and training, with focus on continuing education, educational policies in a European and global context, pedago...
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February 17, 2026 at 9:43 PM
"Monotropism helps explain why autistic strengths often emerge in interest-driven, autonomous contexts and diminish in environments that demand rapid task-switching or divided attention. This per- spective aligns closely with both neurodiversity and strength-based approaches.."
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But to refocus: I have a bone to pick with the people who dismissed #TheTelepathyTapes not by focusing on its supernatural gibberish, but because they question the autistic subjects' supported communication or AAC, and whether they are "really communicating." This is the aforementioned dick move. 7/
February 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM
But to refocus: I have a bone to pick with the people who dismissed #TheTelepathyTapes not by focusing on its supernatural gibberish, but because they question the autistic subjects' supported communication or AAC, and whether they are "really communicating." This is the aforementioned dick move. 7/
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@epballou.bsky.social cont'd: "I have a suspicion that something like a very intense synesthesia may be at play. That if someone is sensitive enough to non-verbal communication, body language, & emotional signals, it may well feel like they're "hearing" what someone else is thinking or feeling." 5/
February 17, 2026 at 10:31 PM
@epballou.bsky.social cont'd: "I have a suspicion that something like a very intense synesthesia may be at play. That if someone is sensitive enough to non-verbal communication, body language, & emotional signals, it may well feel like they're "hearing" what someone else is thinking or feeling." 5/
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Also—autistic academic TC Waisman on The T Tapes:
"Smacks of the "magical negro" character. Note: I am both Autistic & Black. The magical negro character (in books, movies, tv shows etc) is a mystical character whose only task is to assist the protagonist on their hero's journey. Sound familiar?" 3/
"Smacks of the "magical negro" character. Note: I am both Autistic & Black. The magical negro character (in books, movies, tv shows etc) is a mystical character whose only task is to assist the protagonist on their hero's journey. Sound familiar?" 3/
February 17, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Also—autistic academic TC Waisman on The T Tapes:
"Smacks of the "magical negro" character. Note: I am both Autistic & Black. The magical negro character (in books, movies, tv shows etc) is a mystical character whose only task is to assist the protagonist on their hero's journey. Sound familiar?" 3/
"Smacks of the "magical negro" character. Note: I am both Autistic & Black. The magical negro character (in books, movies, tv shows etc) is a mystical character whose only task is to assist the protagonist on their hero's journey. Sound familiar?" 3/