Transitional Fossil
@transitfossil.bsky.social
retired mechanical engineer and computer scientist. avid swimmer. amateur classical guitar player. atheist. liberal. feminist. anti-fascist. never trump.
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The face you make when you realize that overly indulgent mommy is no longer around to protect you and the person who could—your older brother with all the power—deeply dislikes you for being mommy's favorite while growing up.
February 20, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The face you make when you realize that overly indulgent mommy is no longer around to protect you and the person who could—your older brother with all the power—deeply dislikes you for being mommy's favorite while growing up.
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This is a breath of fresh air and similar to what I posted yesterday.
Leftists aren’t afraid of tech. We are against fascist oligarchs that are exploiting humanity. They sell us snake oil that only helps themselves.
And having grown up in Silicon Valley: most of the tech lords are sociopaths.
Leftists aren’t afraid of tech. We are against fascist oligarchs that are exploiting humanity. They sell us snake oil that only helps themselves.
And having grown up in Silicon Valley: most of the tech lords are sociopaths.
February 19, 2026 at 10:21 PM
This is a breath of fresh air and similar to what I posted yesterday.
Leftists aren’t afraid of tech. We are against fascist oligarchs that are exploiting humanity. They sell us snake oil that only helps themselves.
And having grown up in Silicon Valley: most of the tech lords are sociopaths.
Leftists aren’t afraid of tech. We are against fascist oligarchs that are exploiting humanity. They sell us snake oil that only helps themselves.
And having grown up in Silicon Valley: most of the tech lords are sociopaths.
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More of this, please. The folks in this grassroots group are heroes.
Haven Watch lives by the promise, “No One Walks Alone.” Day or night, they show up. When people are released from ICE detention, volunteers meet them in the cold, disoriented, and exhausted.
Beautiful and devastating all at once.
Haven Watch lives by the promise, “No One Walks Alone.” Day or night, they show up. When people are released from ICE detention, volunteers meet them in the cold, disoriented, and exhausted.
Beautiful and devastating all at once.
February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
More of this, please. The folks in this grassroots group are heroes.
Haven Watch lives by the promise, “No One Walks Alone.” Day or night, they show up. When people are released from ICE detention, volunteers meet them in the cold, disoriented, and exhausted.
Beautiful and devastating all at once.
Haven Watch lives by the promise, “No One Walks Alone.” Day or night, they show up. When people are released from ICE detention, volunteers meet them in the cold, disoriented, and exhausted.
Beautiful and devastating all at once.
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The surge in violence meted out by ICE absolutely should continue to be condemned, but I think a lot of people didn't realize or care that activists have been facing life-altering injury from cops for generations. "Law enforcement" has always been the violence. It ALL needs to stop.
February 18, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The surge in violence meted out by ICE absolutely should continue to be condemned, but I think a lot of people didn't realize or care that activists have been facing life-altering injury from cops for generations. "Law enforcement" has always been the violence. It ALL needs to stop.
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Edwin Hubble sent a letter to Harlow Shapley #OTD in 1924, describing data that placed the Andromeda Nebula outside our Milky Way.
Shapley, who had long argued such objects were inside our galaxy, said to Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: “Here is the letter that destroyed my universe.” 🧪 ⚛️
Shapley, who had long argued such objects were inside our galaxy, said to Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: “Here is the letter that destroyed my universe.” 🧪 ⚛️
A few months later, Hubble sent his result to Harvard astronomer Harlow Shapley, leading advocate of the theory that the Milky Way was the whole universe.
Shapley read the letter in front of grad student Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, and said "Here is the letter that has destroyed my universe." (9/n)
Shapley read the letter in front of grad student Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, and said "Here is the letter that has destroyed my universe." (9/n)
February 19, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Edwin Hubble sent a letter to Harlow Shapley #OTD in 1924, describing data that placed the Andromeda Nebula outside our Milky Way.
Shapley, who had long argued such objects were inside our galaxy, said to Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: “Here is the letter that destroyed my universe.” 🧪 ⚛️
Shapley, who had long argued such objects were inside our galaxy, said to Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: “Here is the letter that destroyed my universe.” 🧪 ⚛️
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"Part of the reason I made a hard leftwing turn was because I was burned by my own techno-optimism. I am part of a generation that believed it could change the world, and then was taught a harsh lesson about money and power."
The Left Doesn't Hate Technology, We Hate Being Exploited
The Left Doesn't Hate Technology, We Hate Being Exploited
February 19, 2026 at 3:40 PM
"Part of the reason I made a hard leftwing turn was because I was burned by my own techno-optimism. I am part of a generation that believed it could change the world, and then was taught a harsh lesson about money and power."
The Left Doesn't Hate Technology, We Hate Being Exploited
The Left Doesn't Hate Technology, We Hate Being Exploited
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#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
19 - Song that makes you feel warm
Teddischi Trucks Band - Midnight in Harlem
Susan's raspy soul, Derek's liquid slide, and lyrics of devotion transform this song into a warm and cozy fireside hug. Pure musical gold. 🎸🎤🔥
youtu.be/-wVWjl9Kq6U?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
19 - Song that makes you feel warm
Teddischi Trucks Band - Midnight in Harlem
Susan's raspy soul, Derek's liquid slide, and lyrics of devotion transform this song into a warm and cozy fireside hug. Pure musical gold. 🎸🎤🔥
youtu.be/-wVWjl9Kq6U?...
Tedeschi Trucks Band - Midnight in Harlem (Live from Atlanta)
YouTube video by TedeschiTrucksVEVO
youtu.be
February 19, 2026 at 10:34 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
19 - Song that makes you feel warm
Teddischi Trucks Band - Midnight in Harlem
Susan's raspy soul, Derek's liquid slide, and lyrics of devotion transform this song into a warm and cozy fireside hug. Pure musical gold. 🎸🎤🔥
youtu.be/-wVWjl9Kq6U?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
19 - Song that makes you feel warm
Teddischi Trucks Band - Midnight in Harlem
Susan's raspy soul, Derek's liquid slide, and lyrics of devotion transform this song into a warm and cozy fireside hug. Pure musical gold. 🎸🎤🔥
youtu.be/-wVWjl9Kq6U?...
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SHE’S SO GOLDEN 🥇
Alysa Liu wins GOLD and becomes the first U.S. woman to medal in figure skating since 2002.
Alysa Liu wins GOLD and becomes the first U.S. woman to medal in figure skating since 2002.
February 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
SHE’S SO GOLDEN 🥇
Alysa Liu wins GOLD and becomes the first U.S. woman to medal in figure skating since 2002.
Alysa Liu wins GOLD and becomes the first U.S. woman to medal in figure skating since 2002.
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a government for, by and of degenerates
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:11 PM
a government for, by and of degenerates
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Moving To OpenJDK 25 By Default - https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.04-OpenJDK-25
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Moving To OpenJDK 25 By Default
It's not too surprising but the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 Long Term Support release will be transitioning to OpenJDK 25 as its default Java version...
www.phoronix.com
February 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Moving To OpenJDK 25 By Default - https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.04-OpenJDK-25
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Because US law enforcement are pussies and cowards. In the UK it doesn’t matter who you are, commit a crime and you’re going to go to jail. In America if you’re a rich politician, you get a free pass. The world is laughing at the US, for doing absolutely nothing. So much for being the tough guys eh!
February 19, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Because US law enforcement are pussies and cowards. In the UK it doesn’t matter who you are, commit a crime and you’re going to go to jail. In America if you’re a rich politician, you get a free pass. The world is laughing at the US, for doing absolutely nothing. So much for being the tough guys eh!
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That's a helluva defense argument. If you take all the criminals, we'll have no admin left.
Does the United States see what the rest of us see?
Does the United States see what the rest of us see?
February 19, 2026 at 7:09 PM
That's a helluva defense argument. If you take all the criminals, we'll have no admin left.
Does the United States see what the rest of us see?
Does the United States see what the rest of us see?
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If you’re not in CT this may not mean much, but I just shook Coach Jim Calhoun’s hand at a local sandwich shop. I resisted the urge to ask for a photo so you’ll just have to take my word for it.
February 19, 2026 at 6:48 PM
If you’re not in CT this may not mean much, but I just shook Coach Jim Calhoun’s hand at a local sandwich shop. I resisted the urge to ask for a photo so you’ll just have to take my word for it.
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The first all-female team to share a Nobel Prize in science: biochemists Jennifer Doudna & Emmanuelle Charpentier.
They won the 2020 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9)." Jennifer Doudna was born #OTD in 1964.
#WomenInSTEM
They won the 2020 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9)." Jennifer Doudna was born #OTD in 1964.
#WomenInSTEM
February 19, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The first all-female team to share a Nobel Prize in science: biochemists Jennifer Doudna & Emmanuelle Charpentier.
They won the 2020 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9)." Jennifer Doudna was born #OTD in 1964.
#WomenInSTEM
They won the 2020 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9)." Jennifer Doudna was born #OTD in 1964.
#WomenInSTEM
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"It is difficult to comprehend the level of state-sponsored criminality we are witnessing because our country has never experienced anything like it."- #NYDailyNews
(wait'll ya experience the midterms...)
#AccountabilityIsComing ⚖️
(wait'll ya experience the midterms...)
#AccountabilityIsComing ⚖️
February 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM
"It is difficult to comprehend the level of state-sponsored criminality we are witnessing because our country has never experienced anything like it."- #NYDailyNews
(wait'll ya experience the midterms...)
#AccountabilityIsComing ⚖️
(wait'll ya experience the midterms...)
#AccountabilityIsComing ⚖️
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“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” — Marcus Aurelius
#dailystoic #stoicquote
#mindfulness #stoicism
#dailystoic #stoicquote
#mindfulness #stoicism
February 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM
“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” — Marcus Aurelius
#dailystoic #stoicquote
#mindfulness #stoicism
#dailystoic #stoicquote
#mindfulness #stoicism
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As they dragged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor away, he screamed, “Don’t you know the Dow is at 50,000?”
February 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
As they dragged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor away, he screamed, “Don’t you know the Dow is at 50,000?”
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"Backers of the ideology were far more likely to express support for political violence than their fellow Americans."
truthout.org/articles/3-i...
truthout.org/articles/3-i...
3 in 10 Americans Support or Sympathize With Christian Nationalism, Poll Finds
The polling found Christian nationalists are more likely to embrace authoritarian views than the rest of the population.
truthout.org
February 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM
"Backers of the ideology were far more likely to express support for political violence than their fellow Americans."
truthout.org/articles/3-i...
truthout.org/articles/3-i...
well done!
I forgot to tell you all… I’ve been invited to speak at Harvard on rural organizing. ❤️
February 19, 2026 at 8:14 PM
well done!
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The news cycle around AOC’s “gaffe” is, in my humble opinion, a clear manufacturing of a “gaffe” where there was none. But it’s indicative of the belief undergirding a lot of MSM that if one “side” is behaving badly, the other “side” must be positioned as doing something wrong, too, for “fairness”
February 19, 2026 at 7:40 PM
The news cycle around AOC’s “gaffe” is, in my humble opinion, a clear manufacturing of a “gaffe” where there was none. But it’s indicative of the belief undergirding a lot of MSM that if one “side” is behaving badly, the other “side” must be positioned as doing something wrong, too, for “fairness”
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Kinda weird that the party that controls the House, the Senate, and the White House claims there's rampant voter fraud.
February 19, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Kinda weird that the party that controls the House, the Senate, and the White House claims there's rampant voter fraud.