T.C. Aurelius
@aurelius.quest
Failed academic, software developer, cat person, parent of children, maker of pizza, pro-library partisan, Guardians enthusiast, skeptic of your philosophical system
Facts I hate that I am now cursing my Jewish followers with:
Spouse keeps making singer-songwriter playlists for my eldest because they love that stuff and every time Pandora gets to Hallelujah it then veers off into Christmas music because it thinks it's a Christmas song.
Spouse keeps making singer-songwriter playlists for my eldest because they love that stuff and every time Pandora gets to Hallelujah it then veers off into Christmas music because it thinks it's a Christmas song.
November 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Facts I hate that I am now cursing my Jewish followers with:
Spouse keeps making singer-songwriter playlists for my eldest because they love that stuff and every time Pandora gets to Hallelujah it then veers off into Christmas music because it thinks it's a Christmas song.
Spouse keeps making singer-songwriter playlists for my eldest because they love that stuff and every time Pandora gets to Hallelujah it then veers off into Christmas music because it thinks it's a Christmas song.
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ok but hear me out
November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
ok but hear me out
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Okay. Indie brands. We have to talk.
That Harry Potter collab is a great way to ensure that if your little company survives the backlash, the customers you have left will be the kind of people who buy TERF shit out of spite or out of being completely checked out.
Sure, their money spends.
But.
That Harry Potter collab is a great way to ensure that if your little company survives the backlash, the customers you have left will be the kind of people who buy TERF shit out of spite or out of being completely checked out.
Sure, their money spends.
But.
November 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Okay. Indie brands. We have to talk.
That Harry Potter collab is a great way to ensure that if your little company survives the backlash, the customers you have left will be the kind of people who buy TERF shit out of spite or out of being completely checked out.
Sure, their money spends.
But.
That Harry Potter collab is a great way to ensure that if your little company survives the backlash, the customers you have left will be the kind of people who buy TERF shit out of spite or out of being completely checked out.
Sure, their money spends.
But.
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Reminds me of my philosophy about a lot of science education: at the introductory levels, trying to be as precise as possible can be a hindrance to understanding, losing meaning in excessive detail. My goal is to give people a solid nudge in the right direction.
People were arguing in my mentions today about whether the Earth is "round" when it's technically an irregular oblate spheroid and look "round" doesn't mean "absolutely perfect sphere" it means round. A soccer ball is round, a cantaloupe is round, a fluffy borb in winter is round, just go with it.
November 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Reminds me of my philosophy about a lot of science education: at the introductory levels, trying to be as precise as possible can be a hindrance to understanding, losing meaning in excessive detail. My goal is to give people a solid nudge in the right direction.
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Contemplating murder
November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Contemplating murder
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If you're making a turkey, today's a good to put it in your fridge to defrost.
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you're making a turkey, today's a good to put it in your fridge to defrost.
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so can we talk about how this is part of our larger linguistics of power
the more powerful forces "tests" because we believe there is always a need of residual domination
they're supposed to be able to monitor and surveil and harm the "lesser" so it's not a betrayal
the more powerful forces "tests" because we believe there is always a need of residual domination
they're supposed to be able to monitor and surveil and harm the "lesser" so it's not a betrayal
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
so can we talk about how this is part of our larger linguistics of power
the more powerful forces "tests" because we believe there is always a need of residual domination
they're supposed to be able to monitor and surveil and harm the "lesser" so it's not a betrayal
the more powerful forces "tests" because we believe there is always a need of residual domination
they're supposed to be able to monitor and surveil and harm the "lesser" so it's not a betrayal
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Sometimes the history of safety regulation is written in flood.
November 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Sometimes the history of safety regulation is written in flood.
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Mind you I don’t have to be buddy buddy with everyone
But a lot of us
- Black women
- trans women
- women of color
- THE ENTIRE MIDWEST
- grunge punk
We’re warning you about the ditbag left and the Didion wannabes for YEARS
But a lot of us
- Black women
- trans women
- women of color
- THE ENTIRE MIDWEST
- grunge punk
We’re warning you about the ditbag left and the Didion wannabes for YEARS
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Mind you I don’t have to be buddy buddy with everyone
But a lot of us
- Black women
- trans women
- women of color
- THE ENTIRE MIDWEST
- grunge punk
We’re warning you about the ditbag left and the Didion wannabes for YEARS
But a lot of us
- Black women
- trans women
- women of color
- THE ENTIRE MIDWEST
- grunge punk
We’re warning you about the ditbag left and the Didion wannabes for YEARS
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“70 other human cases of bird flu have been reported in the US as part of the outbreak, according to the CDC. Another elderly person… died in January after a bird flu infection.”
There’s a bird vax but US farmers are forbidden from vaccinating their flocks. A human vax for bird flu is not available
There’s a bird vax but US farmers are forbidden from vaccinating their flocks. A human vax for bird flu is not available
heartbreaking & really frightening with the people leading our cdc drumming up anti vaccine sentiment & spreading falsehoods about vaccines www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/h...
Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans | CNN
A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday.
www.cnn.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
“70 other human cases of bird flu have been reported in the US as part of the outbreak, according to the CDC. Another elderly person… died in January after a bird flu infection.”
There’s a bird vax but US farmers are forbidden from vaccinating their flocks. A human vax for bird flu is not available
There’s a bird vax but US farmers are forbidden from vaccinating their flocks. A human vax for bird flu is not available
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Ugh the non-stop flip-flop of news:
Texas redistricting map is blocked. Now it's not.
Grand jury didn't see the Comey indictment. Nope, now they did.
Coast Guard says swastikas are okay. Wait, no they didn't.
--
More undermining of the faith in media and journalism.
Texas redistricting map is blocked. Now it's not.
Grand jury didn't see the Comey indictment. Nope, now they did.
Coast Guard says swastikas are okay. Wait, no they didn't.
--
More undermining of the faith in media and journalism.
November 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Ugh the non-stop flip-flop of news:
Texas redistricting map is blocked. Now it's not.
Grand jury didn't see the Comey indictment. Nope, now they did.
Coast Guard says swastikas are okay. Wait, no they didn't.
--
More undermining of the faith in media and journalism.
Texas redistricting map is blocked. Now it's not.
Grand jury didn't see the Comey indictment. Nope, now they did.
Coast Guard says swastikas are okay. Wait, no they didn't.
--
More undermining of the faith in media and journalism.
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This makes me so mad.
Trump is filling his government with Nazis, consolidating authoritarian power, and eroding democracy at every chance.
And yet these 86 House Democrats voted for a right-wing messaging amendment to say that the real authoritarians are the socialists.
Pathetic.
And yet these 86 House Democrats voted for a right-wing messaging amendment to say that the real authoritarians are the socialists.
Pathetic.
November 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This makes me so mad.
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did they give her laughing gas
Spotted at the vet hospital this week—Harley the hyena! 🦷💚
Harley came in for her checkup (and some dental pampering). Our keepers noticed she was having a little trouble chewing, but four root canals later and Harley’s on the road to feeling much better!
#VetTales Friday
Harley came in for her checkup (and some dental pampering). Our keepers noticed she was having a little trouble chewing, but four root canals later and Harley’s on the road to feeling much better!
#VetTales Friday
November 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
did they give her laughing gas
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Friends don't let friends share posts from people who screenshot blather on the Nazi hellsite that ultimately doesn't mean anything.
Why should we care what Laura Loomer thinks about anything? If we wanted to see Laura Loomer's vomit we would be over there where she is.
Why should we care what Laura Loomer thinks about anything? If we wanted to see Laura Loomer's vomit we would be over there where she is.
November 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Friends don't let friends share posts from people who screenshot blather on the Nazi hellsite that ultimately doesn't mean anything.
Why should we care what Laura Loomer thinks about anything? If we wanted to see Laura Loomer's vomit we would be over there where she is.
Why should we care what Laura Loomer thinks about anything? If we wanted to see Laura Loomer's vomit we would be over there where she is.
It's been a long week with lots of weird news. I'm tired. But I'm still here.
We made it. It's Friday evening and that means something. At least one good thing.
We made it. It's Friday evening and that means something. At least one good thing.
November 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
It's been a long week with lots of weird news. I'm tired. But I'm still here.
We made it. It's Friday evening and that means something. At least one good thing.
We made it. It's Friday evening and that means something. At least one good thing.
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I noticed this, too. Like, sheesh guys, I'm sorry your tech sucks. You could just not.
I love the way if you turn off AI in Gmail, it removes your tabs along the top and dumps everything into the main inbox instead, even though those predated AI by years.
Talk about spiteful little fucks.
Talk about spiteful little fucks.
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I noticed this, too. Like, sheesh guys, I'm sorry your tech sucks. You could just not.
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This is a massive problem but since it's Iran it's not getting much attention.
Tehran has 10 million people!! Iran's president says capital must move from Tehran over ecological concerns www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-pr...
Iran's president says capital must move from Tehran over ecological concerns
Experts warn drought and water mismanagement have made the city's development unsustainable
www.middleeasteye.net
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This is a massive problem but since it's Iran it's not getting much attention.
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also trump is always deferential to celebrities and mamdani is a celebrity bsky.app/profile/atru...
Q: would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani administration ?
TRUMP: I would. I really would.
TRUMP: I would. I really would.
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
also trump is always deferential to celebrities and mamdani is a celebrity bsky.app/profile/atru...
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The thing to remember is that Mamdani is an actually smart, interesting, accomplished, person. Tr*mp isn't and neither is anyone around him. Mamdani being a winner and a kind of celebrity also works hugely in his favor. Tr*mp is a fascist but he's a narcissist first.
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The thing to remember is that Mamdani is an actually smart, interesting, accomplished, person. Tr*mp isn't and neither is anyone around him. Mamdani being a winner and a kind of celebrity also works hugely in his favor. Tr*mp is a fascist but he's a narcissist first.
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you know what? good advice.
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
you know what? good advice.
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you can read a 1000 word story on these mergers without the journalist EVER mentioning the fact that almost every merger like this has resulted in oodles of debt, layoffs, chaos, frustration, and shittier product
they just don't think that's useful context to even mention
they just don't think that's useful context to even mention
And So It Begins: Paramount, Netflix And Comcast Formally Submit Bids For Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount, Comcast and Netflix have submitted bids to acquire all or part of Warner Bros. Discovery, ushering in a dramatic period of evolution for the media business.
deadline.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
you can read a 1000 word story on these mergers without the journalist EVER mentioning the fact that almost every merger like this has resulted in oodles of debt, layoffs, chaos, frustration, and shittier product
they just don't think that's useful context to even mention
they just don't think that's useful context to even mention
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They aren’t professional .. and they are jobs most likely to be achieved by non white / non men as leaving poverty
And these are the professions that most aid people in changing their places in the social hierarchy
And these are the professions that most aid people in changing their places in the social hierarchy
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
They aren’t professional .. and they are jobs most likely to be achieved by non white / non men as leaving poverty
And these are the professions that most aid people in changing their places in the social hierarchy
And these are the professions that most aid people in changing their places in the social hierarchy
I was in an webservice performance testing meeting and one of our DevOps engineers just said "Look. I dunno what to tell you. I can't change the laws of physics."
a man in a red shirt with the words i canna change the laws o ' physics
Alt: Scotty:
I cannae change the laws of physics.
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I was in an webservice performance testing meeting and one of our DevOps engineers just said "Look. I dunno what to tell you. I can't change the laws of physics."
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Oh.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both got COVID on their press tour.
Again.
Grande is skipping talk shows, but she’s already done others. Erivo complained of a sore throat and skipped appearances, but will be starting again.
The idea that these women should risk their lives and singular—
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both got COVID on their press tour.
Again.
Grande is skipping talk shows, but she’s already done others. Erivo complained of a sore throat and skipped appearances, but will be starting again.
The idea that these women should risk their lives and singular—
November 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Oh.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both got COVID on their press tour.
Again.
Grande is skipping talk shows, but she’s already done others. Erivo complained of a sore throat and skipped appearances, but will be starting again.
The idea that these women should risk their lives and singular—
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo both got COVID on their press tour.
Again.
Grande is skipping talk shows, but she’s already done others. Erivo complained of a sore throat and skipped appearances, but will be starting again.
The idea that these women should risk their lives and singular—