Stephen T. Slota
@steveslota.bsky.social
Co-author of The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play
Learning Scientist, EdTech Expert, Instructional Designer, GameDev, Former K12 Teacher
They|Them 🏳️🌈🎮 https://www.steveslota.com/
Learning Scientist, EdTech Expert, Instructional Designer, GameDev, Former K12 Teacher
They|Them 🏳️🌈🎮 https://www.steveslota.com/
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Stephen T. Slota
@steveslota.bsky.social
· Mar 24
It sure feels good to finally have a complete draft of our book!
Coming soon to a bookshelf near you...
The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play
Co-authored by @thergenrader.bsky.social & me
Coming soon to a bookshelf near you...
The Worldbuilding Workshop: Teaching Critical Thinking and Empathy Through World Modeling, Simulation, and Play
Co-authored by @thergenrader.bsky.social & me
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"Don't... cross... the rickety bridge...
...YOU'LL GET LOST!"
#smilingfriends @smilingfriends.bsky.social
...YOU'LL GET LOST!"
#smilingfriends @smilingfriends.bsky.social
October 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM
"Don't... cross... the rickety bridge...
...YOU'LL GET LOST!"
#smilingfriends @smilingfriends.bsky.social
...YOU'LL GET LOST!"
#smilingfriends @smilingfriends.bsky.social
JUST TWO MORE MONTHS (!!) until The Worldbuilding Workshop hits bookshelves/earbuds near you!
I'm so psyched to finally reveal the book cover, which @mitpress.bsky.social graciously allowed me to design.
The *final* final version may vary very slightly, but this is the general layout.
I'm so psyched to finally reveal the book cover, which @mitpress.bsky.social graciously allowed me to design.
The *final* final version may vary very slightly, but this is the general layout.
October 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
JUST TWO MORE MONTHS (!!) until The Worldbuilding Workshop hits bookshelves/earbuds near you!
I'm so psyched to finally reveal the book cover, which @mitpress.bsky.social graciously allowed me to design.
The *final* final version may vary very slightly, but this is the general layout.
I'm so psyched to finally reveal the book cover, which @mitpress.bsky.social graciously allowed me to design.
The *final* final version may vary very slightly, but this is the general layout.
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Yes. What Kirk did is a simulacrum of discussion & debate, constructed without any of the good faith that might give it meaning or impact. It was a show -- humiliating liberals &, by invoking liberal values like "civil discourse" -- fooling them into playing along with it.
The fact that people who should know better can’t tell the difference between what Kirk did on one hand and “civil discourse” on the other is a sign of what a bad state our “civil discourse” is in these days.
September 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Yes. What Kirk did is a simulacrum of discussion & debate, constructed without any of the good faith that might give it meaning or impact. It was a show -- humiliating liberals &, by invoking liberal values like "civil discourse" -- fooling them into playing along with it.
Really great thread—clearly articulates why @thergenrader.bsky.social and I have focused so much of our time and writing on helping educators implement worldbuilding and world modeling projects in their classrooms (to drive home foundational critical thinking and empathy skills).
The right sets the terms of our political discourse in so many ways, one of which is the idea that there isn't enough "debate" and "free speech" on campus.
We need to push back on this. The truth is (speaking for myself as a history prof), I don't really emphasize debate much in my classes/
We need to push back on this. The truth is (speaking for myself as a history prof), I don't really emphasize debate much in my classes/
September 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Really great thread—clearly articulates why @thergenrader.bsky.social and I have focused so much of our time and writing on helping educators implement worldbuilding and world modeling projects in their classrooms (to drive home foundational critical thinking and empathy skills).
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day 126 of making a cow tools every day unless i don't
March 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
day 126 of making a cow tools every day unless i don't
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What makes Pluto so fascinating, even without planet status? 🔭🪐🧪
Despite its 2006 reclassification as a Kuiper Belt object, Pluto remains one of the most intriguing worlds in our solar system.
Despite its 2006 reclassification as a Kuiper Belt object, Pluto remains one of the most intriguing worlds in our solar system.
August 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
What makes Pluto so fascinating, even without planet status? 🔭🪐🧪
Despite its 2006 reclassification as a Kuiper Belt object, Pluto remains one of the most intriguing worlds in our solar system.
Despite its 2006 reclassification as a Kuiper Belt object, Pluto remains one of the most intriguing worlds in our solar system.
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Ahead of our book's upcoming launch, @mitpress.bsky.social has shared a pair of fantastic endorsements from other researchers in the field! 🤯🤩
August 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Ahead of our book's upcoming launch, @mitpress.bsky.social has shared a pair of fantastic endorsements from other researchers in the field! 🤯🤩
August 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Ahead of our book's upcoming launch, @mitpress.bsky.social has shared a pair of fantastic endorsements from other researchers in the field! 🤯🤩
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this is a powerful piece, well worth the read
January 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
this is a powerful piece, well worth the read
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Children of Men but it’s the last driver still using turn signals.
July 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Children of Men but it’s the last driver still using turn signals.
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the Kowleshov Effect is the filmmaking principle that the juxtaposition of two shots imparts more sophistication than either shot can individually.
July 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
the Kowleshov Effect is the filmmaking principle that the juxtaposition of two shots imparts more sophistication than either shot can individually.
Installing new flooring after a lengthy bathroom renovation and decided to leave a secret time capsule message for whomever pulls it up in the future.
@criminalsimpsons.com #thesimpsons
@criminalsimpsons.com #thesimpsons
July 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Installing new flooring after a lengthy bathroom renovation and decided to leave a secret time capsule message for whomever pulls it up in the future.
@criminalsimpsons.com #thesimpsons
@criminalsimpsons.com #thesimpsons
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A reminder that is is possible to live a life of kindness & integrity. You don't have to sell out just because everyone else is.
Happy birthday to Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes! Born on July 5, 1958.
July 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A reminder that is is possible to live a life of kindness & integrity. You don't have to sell out just because everyone else is.
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It's very obvious that the NYT has put people in editorial positions who view it as part of their job to upset the left. This is, in the bizarro, insular world of US elites, seen as a way to restore balance & regain the trust of the right.
Putting aside the merits of the larger effort ...
Putting aside the merits of the larger effort ...
July 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It's very obvious that the NYT has put people in editorial positions who view it as part of their job to upset the left. This is, in the bizarro, insular world of US elites, seen as a way to restore balance & regain the trust of the right.
Putting aside the merits of the larger effort ...
Putting aside the merits of the larger effort ...
Learned about the upcoming game @devolverdigital.com @ballxpit.com last night, and my god, it is so well-designed. The demo is super addictive.
Imagine Vampire Survivors + Arkanoid + Into the Gungeon + a city builder. It has an *extremely* satisfying gameplay loop. 11/10, highest recommendation.
Imagine Vampire Survivors + Arkanoid + Into the Gungeon + a city builder. It has an *extremely* satisfying gameplay loop. 11/10, highest recommendation.
June 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Learned about the upcoming game @devolverdigital.com @ballxpit.com last night, and my god, it is so well-designed. The demo is super addictive.
Imagine Vampire Survivors + Arkanoid + Into the Gungeon + a city builder. It has an *extremely* satisfying gameplay loop. 11/10, highest recommendation.
Imagine Vampire Survivors + Arkanoid + Into the Gungeon + a city builder. It has an *extremely* satisfying gameplay loop. 11/10, highest recommendation.
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Donald Trump just unilaterally bombed Iran. A masked gang is terrorizing our streets. America has rapidly devolved into an authoritarian state.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
June 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Donald Trump just unilaterally bombed Iran. A masked gang is terrorizing our streets. America has rapidly devolved into an authoritarian state.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
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We have a madman in the White House who is actively trying to trigger total war.
If Jeffries, Schumer, or any other Democratic leaders try to justify this, shrug indifferently, or write a strongly-worded letter and call it a day, they need to step down or be aggressively primaried.
If Jeffries, Schumer, or any other Democratic leaders try to justify this, shrug indifferently, or write a strongly-worded letter and call it a day, they need to step down or be aggressively primaried.
June 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
We have a madman in the White House who is actively trying to trigger total war.
If Jeffries, Schumer, or any other Democratic leaders try to justify this, shrug indifferently, or write a strongly-worded letter and call it a day, they need to step down or be aggressively primaried.
If Jeffries, Schumer, or any other Democratic leaders try to justify this, shrug indifferently, or write a strongly-worded letter and call it a day, they need to step down or be aggressively primaried.
Reupping this classic gif for no particular reason.
June 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Reupping this classic gif for no particular reason.
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I’m sure this notorious psychopath who just unilaterally started a war because he was bored will wind this down with great care.
June 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I’m sure this notorious psychopath who just unilaterally started a war because he was bored will wind this down with great care.
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June 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Alright everyone, one last push.
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trvr.org
June 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Alright everyone, one last push.
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US
Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.
It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)
trvr.org/survey2025
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Baby's first pride festival. It was fun and I got neat things like this shirt
June 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Baby's first pride festival. It was fun and I got neat things like this shirt
Listen to Tim Onion, he knows of what he speaks.
Especially if you're on the fence about it, protest today. Fascism is isolating and lonely. Its very goal is to make you feel like you're the only person unwilling to accept a cult of personality. On days like today you fully realize there are more of us than there are them. You will feel better.
June 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Listen to Tim Onion, he knows of what he speaks.
June 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM