Lee Schneider
@docuguy.scicomm.xyz.ap.brid.gy
Novelist. Television escapee. Producer. USC faculty in the School of Architecture. Father of 3. Married to a goddess. Working on many things. My newsletter is about the […]
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If you run a mastodon instance, it's time to upgrade. There are some security issues fixed in the version released today: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.5
Release v4.5.5 · mastodon/mastodon
Upgrade overview This release contains upgrade notes that deviate from the norm: ℹ️ Requires assets recompilation For more information, view the complete release notes and scroll down to the upgrad...
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January 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM
If you run a mastodon instance, it's time to upgrade. There are some security issues fixed in the version released today: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.5
Bill Gates has not been divesting from fossil fuel holdings. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/19/bill-gates-charity-trusts-holdings-in-fossil-fuel-firms-rise-despite-divestment-claims?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims
Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis shows
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Bill Gates has not been divesting from fossil fuel holdings. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/19/bill-gates-charity-trusts-holdings-in-fossil-fuel-firms-rise-despite-divestment-claims?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Adding a new interview to my media page. This one is from Authority Magazine. https://leeschneiderbooks.com/media-reviews/ #books #sciencefiction #socialmedia
Media & Reviews - Lee Schneider Books
Media & Reviews of Lee Schneider's 3-BOOKS Utopia Engine Trilogy - LIBERATION, RESIST and SURRENDER
leeschneiderbooks.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Adding a new interview to my media page. This one is from Authority Magazine. https://leeschneiderbooks.com/media-reviews/ #books #sciencefiction #socialmedia
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January 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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New from me: Can introverts excel at storytelling and public speaking? Absolutely. ️ https://docuguy.medium.com/can-introverts-excel-at-storytelling-and-public-speaking-absolutely-%EF%B8%8F-702c2391a2e0?source=rss-5bf034b38a71------2 #podcast #public-speaking #introvert
January 15, 2026 at 8:19 PM
New from me: Can introverts excel at storytelling and public speaking? Absolutely. ️ https://docuguy.medium.com/can-introverts-excel-at-storytelling-and-public-speaking-absolutely-%EF%B8%8F-702c2391a2e0?source=rss-5bf034b38a71------2 #podcast #public-speaking #introvert
Entropy reduction today was 1038. In the second round of revisions before I send the manuscript to beta readers. (If you want to be a beta reader, let me know by commenting!) #wordcount #books #writing #sciencefiction
January 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Entropy reduction today was 1038. In the second round of revisions before I send the manuscript to beta readers. (If you want to be a beta reader, let me know by commenting!) #wordcount #books #writing #sciencefiction
New from me: Featured in Authority Magazine https://docuguy.medium.com/featured-in-authority-magazine-4e9d3996029f?source=rss-5bf034b38a71------2
January 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
New from me: Featured in Authority Magazine https://docuguy.medium.com/featured-in-authority-magazine-4e9d3996029f?source=rss-5bf034b38a71------2
New from me: I walked into million-dollar pitch meetings carrying absolutely nothing. https://docuguy.medium.com/i-walked-into-million-dollar-pitch-meetings-carrying-absolutely-nothing-9c8511c7a410?source=rss-5bf034b38a71------2 #cold-pitching #pitching #storytelling
January 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
New from me: I walked into million-dollar pitch meetings carrying absolutely nothing. https://docuguy.medium.com/i-walked-into-million-dollar-pitch-meetings-carrying-absolutely-nothing-9c8511c7a410?source=rss-5bf034b38a71------2 #cold-pitching #pitching #storytelling
Featured in Authority Magazine, talking about writing science fiction and fantasy. https://medium.com/authority-magazine/lee-schneider-on-how-to-create-compelling-science-fiction-and-fantasy-stories-04b7263d21de
#writing #sciencefiction #fantasy #books
#writing #sciencefiction #fantasy #books
January 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Featured in Authority Magazine, talking about writing science fiction and fantasy. https://medium.com/authority-magazine/lee-schneider-on-how-to-create-compelling-science-fiction-and-fantasy-stories-04b7263d21de
#writing #sciencefiction #fantasy #books
#writing #sciencefiction #fantasy #books
No more NYC metro card. End of an era! https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/31/new-york-city-metrocard-retired?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
End of an era as New York City transit retires three-decade-old MetroCard
Resisted at first, the replacement for the subway token became an indelible symbol of the city
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January 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
No more NYC metro card. End of an era! https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/31/new-york-city-metrocard-retired?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Dolphins on the high seas yesterday off Dana Point, CA. Saw a pod of 50 Common Dolphins and a pod of 75 or so Bottlenose Dolphins. They are amazingly past, powerful, and graceful beings. The Bottlenose surfed the wake of the boat and one jumped high, right near […]
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December 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Dolphins on the high seas yesterday off Dana Point, CA. Saw a pod of 50 Common Dolphins and a pod of 75 or so Bottlenose Dolphins. They are amazingly past, powerful, and graceful beings. The Bottlenose surfed the wake of the boat and one jumped high, right near […]
[Original post on scicomm.xyz]
[Original post on scicomm.xyz]
Entropy reduction today 1798. #wordcount.
December 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Entropy reduction today 1798. #wordcount.
New from me: Building a Literary Community with Sofía Aguilar https://docuguy.medium.com/building-a-literary-community-with-sof%C3%ADa-aguilar-1a48b1929be8?source=rss-5bf034b38a71------2 #community #publishing #writing #poetry
December 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
New from me: Building a Literary Community with Sofía Aguilar https://docuguy.medium.com/building-a-literary-community-with-sof%C3%ADa-aguilar-1a48b1929be8?source=rss-5bf034b38a71------2 #community #publishing #writing #poetry
A new episode of The Future Lab is live. Have a listen to: Building a Literary Community with Sofía Aguilar https://share.transistor.fm/s/e46f6ae3
Building a Literary Community with Sofía Aguilar | The Future Lab with Lee Schneider | Episode 32
Join host Lee Schneider for an insightful discussion with poet, author, and library professional Sofía Aguilar as she she shares her journey through both indie and traditional publishing. She offers a candid look at the barriers in publishing and the importance of creating accessible literary...
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December 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A new episode of The Future Lab is live. Have a listen to: Building a Literary Community with Sofía Aguilar https://share.transistor.fm/s/e46f6ae3