strixus
@strixus.bsky.social
Gaming, Philosophy, Tentacles, Medical Devices, Biologics, Textile Historian, Podcaster, Angry Inner City Girl. Opinions my own. strixus@mastodon.social and tumblr.com/strixus
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This is my shocked face: 😐
Look, I love science fiction & desperately want many of its concepts & ideas to be real (but, y'know, w/ the sociotechnical concerns attended to because I Actually love sci-fi). But some people want sci-fi to be real so bad that they ignore obviously over-hyped bullshit
Look, I love science fiction & desperately want many of its concepts & ideas to be real (but, y'know, w/ the sociotechnical concerns attended to because I Actually love sci-fi). But some people want sci-fi to be real so bad that they ignore obviously over-hyped bullshit
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 19, 2026 at 3:02 AM
This is my shocked face: 😐
Look, I love science fiction & desperately want many of its concepts & ideas to be real (but, y'know, w/ the sociotechnical concerns attended to because I Actually love sci-fi). But some people want sci-fi to be real so bad that they ignore obviously over-hyped bullshit
Look, I love science fiction & desperately want many of its concepts & ideas to be real (but, y'know, w/ the sociotechnical concerns attended to because I Actually love sci-fi). But some people want sci-fi to be real so bad that they ignore obviously over-hyped bullshit
Good night my friends.
I love you all so very much.
Today was a rough day for me, but knowing you all are here helped more than I have words.
Be safe, take care, and I'll see you tomorrow.
I love you all so very much.
Today was a rough day for me, but knowing you all are here helped more than I have words.
Be safe, take care, and I'll see you tomorrow.
February 19, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Good night my friends.
I love you all so very much.
Today was a rough day for me, but knowing you all are here helped more than I have words.
Be safe, take care, and I'll see you tomorrow.
I love you all so very much.
Today was a rough day for me, but knowing you all are here helped more than I have words.
Be safe, take care, and I'll see you tomorrow.
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It's nice to see that when DEFCON says "Don't support rapists" they really mean it. techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/h...
Hacking conference Def Con bans three people linked to Epstein | TechCrunch
The Def Con hacking conference banned hackers Pablos Holman and Vincenzo Iozzo, as well as former MIT Media Lab director Joichi Ito, from attending the annual conference after their reported connectio...
techcrunch.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:08 PM
It's nice to see that when DEFCON says "Don't support rapists" they really mean it. techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/h...
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Ho-lee Shit. This is phenomenally good news. Department of Education rolls back— for now— its attempts to destroy Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives. Keep an eye on them, of course, and watch for the hidden knife, always, but for now: Fantastic news.
February 18, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Ho-lee Shit. This is phenomenally good news. Department of Education rolls back— for now— its attempts to destroy Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives. Keep an eye on them, of course, and watch for the hidden knife, always, but for now: Fantastic news.
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Why are we still platforming these assholes in the Journal, exactly? www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
One Pivotal Trial, the New Default Option for FDA Approval — Ending the Two-Trial Dogma | NEJM
This Sounding Board announces a new FDA policy that the default requirement for FDA approvals will be one robust pivotal trial plus confirmatory evidence, rather than two trials.
www.nejm.org
February 18, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Why are we still platforming these assholes in the Journal, exactly? www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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I read quite a bit of your recent content complaining about a lack of engagement on Bluesky, @nicktimiraos.bsky.social. This may involve a failure to appreciate the dialectic here. If I may help you understand it better:
February 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I read quite a bit of your recent content complaining about a lack of engagement on Bluesky, @nicktimiraos.bsky.social. This may involve a failure to appreciate the dialectic here. If I may help you understand it better:
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A giant beach-waste Norwegian crab-sculpture inspired by video-footage and study of Newfoundland beach-waste - which spawned a partner beach-waste crab-sculpture project back in NL! The best sort of international art and edu cooperation. 😍 #GoodGreenNews #ecology #recycling 🦀
February 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM
A giant beach-waste Norwegian crab-sculpture inspired by video-footage and study of Newfoundland beach-waste - which spawned a partner beach-waste crab-sculpture project back in NL! The best sort of international art and edu cooperation. 😍 #GoodGreenNews #ecology #recycling 🦀
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Heliosphere is looking for additional mod creators to help advise in private about moderation decisions and policies. Specifically, we are in need of the voices and experiences of people of colour. If you are interested in helping shape our moderation, please see the replies for contact information.
February 18, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Heliosphere is looking for additional mod creators to help advise in private about moderation decisions and policies. Specifically, we are in need of the voices and experiences of people of colour. If you are interested in helping shape our moderation, please see the replies for contact information.
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“If you want journalists to come here then you should…” sorry we don’t care.
Go threaten someone else with your presence we’re good.
Go threaten someone else with your presence we’re good.
February 18, 2026 at 8:22 PM
“If you want journalists to come here then you should…” sorry we don’t care.
Go threaten someone else with your presence we’re good.
Go threaten someone else with your presence we’re good.
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This is no way to run a regulatory agency:
Moderna Reversal
www.science.org
February 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
This is no way to run a regulatory agency:
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This is horrible for riders, railroad engineers, residents along the route, Connecticut taxpayers, and the environment. Absolutely insane for us to even get to this point
According to Trains Magazine, Connecticut could remove M8 EMUs from Shore Line East *solely* because of the additional fees Amtrak charges for using electricity on the NEC.
Consider this context RE: MARC & MBTA for not running electric on the NEC...
www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
Consider this context RE: MARC & MBTA for not running electric on the NEC...
www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
Connecticut commuter operation could revert from electric to diesel - Trains
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s Shore Line East commuter rail operation could revert to diesel-powered trains under a budget-saving move, the state’s transportation commissioner told a budget hearing ...
www.trains.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:48 PM
This is horrible for riders, railroad engineers, residents along the route, Connecticut taxpayers, and the environment. Absolutely insane for us to even get to this point
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We're horseposting post your horses.
*whinnying noises*
*whinnying noises*
February 18, 2026 at 7:36 PM
We're horseposting post your horses.
*whinnying noises*
*whinnying noises*
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I say this, every time i say it (which is far too fucking often), to myself as much as anyone else.
Like Kaba says, hope is a discipline, a practice. That doesn't mean "don't be sad," but rather using what you can to turn sadness, anger, frustration, even despair into something that drives change.
Like Kaba says, hope is a discipline, a practice. That doesn't mean "don't be sad," but rather using what you can to turn sadness, anger, frustration, even despair into something that drives change.
Please listen to me very carefully right now: Learn to take and celebrate small short wins, to build momentum and morale, or you and everyone you need to fight beside you will be burned out, demoralized, and demotivated before the next big opportunity comes along.
February 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
I say this, every time i say it (which is far too fucking often), to myself as much as anyone else.
Like Kaba says, hope is a discipline, a practice. That doesn't mean "don't be sad," but rather using what you can to turn sadness, anger, frustration, even despair into something that drives change.
Like Kaba says, hope is a discipline, a practice. That doesn't mean "don't be sad," but rather using what you can to turn sadness, anger, frustration, even despair into something that drives change.
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And fellas, feel free to deploy any of these when we hear creepiness directed at someone else.
I firmly believe that half of where we are with people saying quiet parts out loud is because people were met with awkward silence instead of polite but firm accountability and felt emboldened.
I firmly believe that half of where we are with people saying quiet parts out loud is because people were met with awkward silence instead of polite but firm accountability and felt emboldened.
Due to recent discussions: when I worked at a library, I was trained on how to politely but directly respond to unwanted sexual comments. Unfortunately commonly-marketed fantasies about librarians mean it happens a lot.
Rehearse these. Be comfortable saying them forcefully, but politely.
Rehearse these. Be comfortable saying them forcefully, but politely.
![Cordial but Firm Anti-Creep Phrases
”This is a [professional space] and I’d really appreciate it if you’d act accordingly.”
“I’m not interested in discussing my personal life.” AND/OR “I keep my personal and professional life separate, thanks.”
“I really don’t think that’s appropriate behavior/to say at a [professional conference]. Is there something else we can discuss?” OR phrase it as a rhetorical question: “Do you think that’s an appropriate thing to do/say at a [professional conference]?”
“That is not what I’m here for. Let’s change the subject.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gnlyxexo7tg446kglieyvwit/bafkreih76h3uc7lysc3rkpvf3ospgjxs4v3p673iulkqd6is3pm3o7jjjy@jpeg)
February 18, 2026 at 5:47 PM
And fellas, feel free to deploy any of these when we hear creepiness directed at someone else.
I firmly believe that half of where we are with people saying quiet parts out loud is because people were met with awkward silence instead of polite but firm accountability and felt emboldened.
I firmly believe that half of where we are with people saying quiet parts out loud is because people were met with awkward silence instead of polite but firm accountability and felt emboldened.
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If you need to hydrate, caffeinate, EAT, move about, this is your notice!
You'll feel better after seeing to basic system maintenance!
I almost do! I'm going to apply food to the situation next...
You'll feel better after seeing to basic system maintenance!
I almost do! I'm going to apply food to the situation next...
GIANT BUSTELO TIME IS NOW
🎶 Still! Alive! 🎶
Dehydrated and hungry, in pain and frustrated, but awake and with prospects on the horizon. Up up up, we get up. Despite the news and despite reality. We get up. Again.
Dehydrated and hungry, in pain and frustrated, but awake and with prospects on the horizon. Up up up, we get up. Despite the news and despite reality. We get up. Again.
February 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM
If you need to hydrate, caffeinate, EAT, move about, this is your notice!
You'll feel better after seeing to basic system maintenance!
I almost do! I'm going to apply food to the situation next...
You'll feel better after seeing to basic system maintenance!
I almost do! I'm going to apply food to the situation next...
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Huh. What does this mean for places like UT Austin and others who are already well down that path?
February 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Huh. What does this mean for places like UT Austin and others who are already well down that path?
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Huge news. Really love to see people suing, and winning, over public records. Incredible work.
BREAKING — WE WON! DC Superior Court Judge Darlene Soltys ordered the DC Metropolitan Police to produce ALL body cam footage of the March 2025 DOGE raid on the US Institute of Peace within 14 days.
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
Thanks to my @rcfp.org lawyers for their tireless work.
Details on thehandbasket.co later today!
February 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Huge news. Really love to see people suing, and winning, over public records. Incredible work.
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Please listen to me very carefully right now: Learn to take and celebrate small short wins, to build momentum and morale, or you and everyone you need to fight beside you will be burned out, demoralized, and demotivated before the next big opportunity comes along.
June 13, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Please listen to me very carefully right now: Learn to take and celebrate small short wins, to build momentum and morale, or you and everyone you need to fight beside you will be burned out, demoralized, and demotivated before the next big opportunity comes along.
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Science is not truth.
Science is finding the truth.
When science changes its opinion, it didn't lie to you. It learned more.
Science is finding the truth.
When science changes its opinion, it didn't lie to you. It learned more.
February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Science is not truth.
Science is finding the truth.
When science changes its opinion, it didn't lie to you. It learned more.
Science is finding the truth.
When science changes its opinion, it didn't lie to you. It learned more.
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February is usually our coldest month, but a string of extremely warm days mean the birds have been thoroughly enjoying the winter reprieve. Here is Minerva the turkey vulture in her best toasty loaf form, soaking up the sun. 🪶
February 18, 2026 at 7:33 PM
February is usually our coldest month, but a string of extremely warm days mean the birds have been thoroughly enjoying the winter reprieve. Here is Minerva the turkey vulture in her best toasty loaf form, soaking up the sun. 🪶
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The Yetee is HIRING!! 🚨 We're looking for an Event Co-Coordinator to help our teams organize and execute our in-person event plans, including Games Done Quick! Think you're a good fit (or know someone who is)? Check out the full job listing and apply today! zurl.co/pgTzZ
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Yetee is HIRING!! 🚨 We're looking for an Event Co-Coordinator to help our teams organize and execute our in-person event plans, including Games Done Quick! Think you're a good fit (or know someone who is)? Check out the full job listing and apply today! zurl.co/pgTzZ
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BREAKING: FDA reverses course and will now review Moderna's flu vaccine, the company announced Wednesday www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/f...
FDA reverses course, agrees to review Moderna’s flu vaccine
The FDA reversed course and told Moderna it would review its application for a new flu vaccine, the company announced Wednesday.
www.statnews.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM
BREAKING: FDA reverses course and will now review Moderna's flu vaccine, the company announced Wednesday www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/f...
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Setting this reminder was perhaps my most brilliant move ever
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Setting this reminder was perhaps my most brilliant move ever
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Data from patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the FORWARD Databank, 1999-2019, were analyzed to investigate PROs and disease burden associated with initiation of a third b/tsDMARD. Results also highlight need to formally define refractory RA vs difficult-to-treat RA
ACROR
doi.org/10.1002/acr2...
ACROR
doi.org/10.1002/acr2...
February 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Data from patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the FORWARD Databank, 1999-2019, were analyzed to investigate PROs and disease burden associated with initiation of a third b/tsDMARD. Results also highlight need to formally define refractory RA vs difficult-to-treat RA
ACROR
doi.org/10.1002/acr2...
ACROR
doi.org/10.1002/acr2...
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And every time libraries "step in" to do things, it's added load to library workers who too often are seen as "no one."
I wish more people were aware of just how many things their public libraries “step in” to do, how many gaps they fill silently.
NYC, as budget season commences, we need to end the annual budget dance — a gratuitous, insulting ritual — and ensure consistent, generous funding for our libraries.
NYC, as budget season commences, we need to end the annual budget dance — a gratuitous, insulting ritual — and ensure consistent, generous funding for our libraries.
“In 2019, as [Gannett] began fully moving operations out of the bldg, the entire collection—by then scattered across the basement—was suddenly in limbo… The Poughkeepsie Public Library stepped in, agreed to pay rent on a dedicated storage unit + took on physical custodianship of the archive…”
February 18, 2026 at 12:16 PM
And every time libraries "step in" to do things, it's added load to library workers who too often are seen as "no one."