Ian
@divetrainer.bsky.social
Former scientist now working in technology. Working to try and get more comfortable with Python and backend development frameworks to help build a better more inclusive internet
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Some have argued to me strongly that even if Loeb is wrong, he’s getting people interested in 3I/ATLAS and that’s a good thing for science.
But Loeb isn't just wrong, he's recklessly following an old playbook that got 39 people killed in 1997.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
But Loeb isn't just wrong, he's recklessly following an old playbook that got 39 people killed in 1997.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
Loeb’s Behavior is Reckless
I’ve largely ignored Loeb for the past few weeks. When he started in on his 3I/ATLAS thing, there were plenty of mainstream media outlets willing to give his claims a wide and credulous platform, and ...
sites.psu.edu
December 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Some have argued to me strongly that even if Loeb is wrong, he’s getting people interested in 3I/ATLAS and that’s a good thing for science.
But Loeb isn't just wrong, he's recklessly following an old playbook that got 39 people killed in 1997.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
But Loeb isn't just wrong, he's recklessly following an old playbook that got 39 people killed in 1997.
sites.psu.edu/astrowright/...
I just completed "Secret Entrance" - Day 1 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/1
Day 1 - Advent of Code 2025
adventofcode.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I just completed "Secret Entrance" - Day 1 - Advent of Code 2025 #AdventOfCode adventofcode.com/2025/day/1
@siracusa.social do you partake in the yearly adventofcode challenges? And if so, what language do you use to complete them?
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
@siracusa.social do you partake in the yearly adventofcode challenges? And if so, what language do you use to complete them?
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The Doctor is right and correct
Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Doctor is right and correct
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Remember Jamal Khashoggi.
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Remember Jamal Khashoggi.
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WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
@siracusa.social regarding your question on why T568A/B; I was told to choose one and stick with it when learning how to terminate cables. I chose B, because it was on the top of my crimping tool :)
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 AM
@siracusa.social regarding your question on why T568A/B; I was told to choose one and stick with it when learning how to terminate cables. I chose B, because it was on the top of my crimping tool :)
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Happy September 21st to those that celebrate!!! 😃 💃🏾🕺🏾
September 21, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Happy September 21st to those that celebrate!!! 😃 💃🏾🕺🏾
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Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
September 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
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A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
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enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
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I have a tremendous idea: SaaP
Software as a Product
Instead of paying every month, you just buy it once and then you just kind of keep it
Who's with me
Software as a Product
Instead of paying every month, you just buy it once and then you just kind of keep it
Who's with me
August 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I have a tremendous idea: SaaP
Software as a Product
Instead of paying every month, you just buy it once and then you just kind of keep it
Who's with me
Software as a Product
Instead of paying every month, you just buy it once and then you just kind of keep it
Who's with me
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to the idiots using xlibre: this is the code quality of the changes
July 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
to the idiots using xlibre: this is the code quality of the changes