Joseph B.
@humanisdork.bsky.social
Nerd of many flavours. More than one kind of black belt. Adores and criticises tech. Books are life.
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Joseph B.
@humanisdork.bsky.social
· Dec 23
Intro post - here goes! Stuff about me, quick fire style!
- Science
- Technology
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- Manga
- DnD/TTRPGs
- Karate
- Chess
- Space
- Nature
- AuDHD
- Studying
- Linux
- Gaming
- Science
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- Manga
- DnD/TTRPGs
- Karate
- Chess
- Space
- Nature
- AuDHD
- Studying
- Linux
- Gaming
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404 Media has obtained audio of Elon Musk's AI ally and the manager of government coders, in which an employee refers to one of his plans as "illegal."
🔗 www.404media.co/things-are-g...
🔗 www.404media.co/things-are-g...
February 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
404 Media has obtained audio of Elon Musk's AI ally and the manager of government coders, in which an employee refers to one of his plans as "illegal."
🔗 www.404media.co/things-are-g...
🔗 www.404media.co/things-are-g...
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The United States has declared economic war on some of its closest allies and Silicon Valley is itching to use the power of the state to defend its interests at all costs.
It’s time for an alliance not just to combat US belligerence, but to build a different vision for tech.
It’s time for an alliance not just to combat US belligerence, but to build a different vision for tech.
We need an international alliance against the US and its tech industry
The United States must face consequences for economic warfare
www.disconnect.blog
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The United States has declared economic war on some of its closest allies and Silicon Valley is itching to use the power of the state to defend its interests at all costs.
It’s time for an alliance not just to combat US belligerence, but to build a different vision for tech.
It’s time for an alliance not just to combat US belligerence, but to build a different vision for tech.
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Ten simple rules for developing good reading habits during graduate school and beyond
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journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...
January 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Ten simple rules for developing good reading habits during graduate school and beyond
journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...
journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol...
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It’s time to stop denying what we see with our own eyes and say plainly that Elon Musk is a fascist and the far-right project he’s pushing globally poses a serious threat.
He needs to be stopped before it’s too late.
He needs to be stopped before it’s too late.
Elon Musk is a fascist
The richest man in the world intends his far-right project to go global
www.disconnect.blog
January 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It’s time to stop denying what we see with our own eyes and say plainly that Elon Musk is a fascist and the far-right project he’s pushing globally poses a serious threat.
He needs to be stopped before it’s too late.
He needs to be stopped before it’s too late.
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So, I've been curating a TTRPG AI Blocklist, and I'll be honest-
The whole GenAI scene over here is a whole lot better than on Threads or Instagram. Which is to say-
They don't have as much of a foothold or traction here. Which is excellent*! The less AI chuds the better!
The whole GenAI scene over here is a whole lot better than on Threads or Instagram. Which is to say-
They don't have as much of a foothold or traction here. Which is excellent*! The less AI chuds the better!
January 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
So, I've been curating a TTRPG AI Blocklist, and I'll be honest-
The whole GenAI scene over here is a whole lot better than on Threads or Instagram. Which is to say-
They don't have as much of a foothold or traction here. Which is excellent*! The less AI chuds the better!
The whole GenAI scene over here is a whole lot better than on Threads or Instagram. Which is to say-
They don't have as much of a foothold or traction here. Which is excellent*! The less AI chuds the better!
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Some words from MLK Jr to consider as the tech oligarchy cements its power
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/martin-lut...
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/martin-lut...
January 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Some words from MLK Jr to consider as the tech oligarchy cements its power
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/martin-lut...
www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/martin-lut...
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So deeply not kidding when I say that the current paradigm of "Gen AI" is doing deep, lasting harm to our ability to make knowledge, meaning, & truth w/ each other.
Like… it's really fucking us up & if we don't stop it soon we're gonna see a kind of negative chaos frankly unimaginable to most ppl 👍🏾
Like… it's really fucking us up & if we don't stop it soon we're gonna see a kind of negative chaos frankly unimaginable to most ppl 👍🏾
January 18, 2025 at 3:58 AM
So deeply not kidding when I say that the current paradigm of "Gen AI" is doing deep, lasting harm to our ability to make knowledge, meaning, & truth w/ each other.
Like… it's really fucking us up & if we don't stop it soon we're gonna see a kind of negative chaos frankly unimaginable to most ppl 👍🏾
Like… it's really fucking us up & if we don't stop it soon we're gonna see a kind of negative chaos frankly unimaginable to most ppl 👍🏾
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“As an experienced, knowledgeable journalist, Newton has too regularly chosen to frame ‘fair and balanced’ as ‘let's make sure the powerful get their say too.’”
Here for @edzitron.com’s takedown of Casey Newton, who too often acts as a stenographer for the tech oligarchy.
Here for @edzitron.com’s takedown of Casey Newton, who too often acts as a stenographer for the tech oligarchy.
The Slop Society
In the last week we've seen the emergence of the true Meta — and the true Mark Zuckerberg — as the company ended its fact-checking program, claiming that (and I quote) "fact checkers have been too pol...
www.wheresyoured.at
January 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
“As an experienced, knowledgeable journalist, Newton has too regularly chosen to frame ‘fair and balanced’ as ‘let's make sure the powerful get their say too.’”
Here for @edzitron.com’s takedown of Casey Newton, who too often acts as a stenographer for the tech oligarchy.
Here for @edzitron.com’s takedown of Casey Newton, who too often acts as a stenographer for the tech oligarchy.
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truly incredible how much the tiktok ban has backfired
Duolingo reports a 216% increase for users learning Mandarin Chinese in the U.S. following a transition from TikTok to Xiaohongshu, also known as “RedNote.”
January 16, 2025 at 5:03 AM
truly incredible how much the tiktok ban has backfired
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Dear Tech Companies,
No. We don't want "A.I." anything.
We don't want A.I. social media "friends."
We don't want A.I.-generated news reporters or anchors.
We don't want A.I. to curate our music or make our movies.
We REALLY don't want A.I. put in charge of our insurance claims or kids' education.
No. We don't want "A.I." anything.
We don't want A.I. social media "friends."
We don't want A.I.-generated news reporters or anchors.
We don't want A.I. to curate our music or make our movies.
We REALLY don't want A.I. put in charge of our insurance claims or kids' education.
January 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Dear Tech Companies,
No. We don't want "A.I." anything.
We don't want A.I. social media "friends."
We don't want A.I.-generated news reporters or anchors.
We don't want A.I. to curate our music or make our movies.
We REALLY don't want A.I. put in charge of our insurance claims or kids' education.
No. We don't want "A.I." anything.
We don't want A.I. social media "friends."
We don't want A.I.-generated news reporters or anchors.
We don't want A.I. to curate our music or make our movies.
We REALLY don't want A.I. put in charge of our insurance claims or kids' education.
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Stop fucking printing everything Sam Altman says like it's truth!
‘Virtual employees’ could join workforce as soon as this year, OpenAI boss says
‘Virtual employees’ could join workforce as soon as this year, OpenAI boss says
Sam Altman says tools that carry out jobs anonymously, known as AI agents, could transform business output
Virtual employees could join workforces this year and transform how companies work, according to the chief executive of OpenAI.
The first…
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Stop fucking printing everything Sam Altman says like it's truth!
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TTRPGs are more than just dice and dice rolls—they're about stories, friendships, and unforgettable moments. It doesn't matter if you're new to the game or a veteran: this reflection will remind you why we love tabletop roleplaying.
#TTRPG #TabletopRoleplayingGames #Roleplaying
#TTRPG #TabletopRoleplayingGames #Roleplaying
TTRPGs: More Than Just Rolling Dice
During the holiday season, I found myself reflecting on all those evenings spent gaming—hours devoted to crafting characters and rolling dice. What is it that truly draws us to this hobby? I think …
bigbitegames.ca
January 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
TTRPGs are more than just dice and dice rolls—they're about stories, friendships, and unforgettable moments. It doesn't matter if you're new to the game or a veteran: this reflection will remind you why we love tabletop roleplaying.
#TTRPG #TabletopRoleplayingGames #Roleplaying
#TTRPG #TabletopRoleplayingGames #Roleplaying
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a gentle reminder that a chatbot does NOT have personality, identity, gender, volution, intentions, or feelings... it is a computer program that's extremely good at predicting the next word in a sequence based on previous words it has "seen"
January 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
a gentle reminder that a chatbot does NOT have personality, identity, gender, volution, intentions, or feelings... it is a computer program that's extremely good at predicting the next word in a sequence based on previous words it has "seen"
Facebook's been using AI chatbots for over a year? What kind of dystopia are we in? Whatever it is, their metrics no longer matter if they can make fake users on demand. It is a zombie platform. And the human users that remain deserve better.
Alright wait wait wait. It's old. Over a year old. And its last post was March 2024. Need far more evidence they're doing this at scale and have "started again"
January 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Facebook's been using AI chatbots for over a year? What kind of dystopia are we in? Whatever it is, their metrics no longer matter if they can make fake users on demand. It is a zombie platform. And the human users that remain deserve better.
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GM Tip: When planning a multi-session campaign, always run a Session 0, where the entire group builds characters together and discusses expectations. This way no one ends up blindsided by the tone or planned direction of the game. #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgcommunity
January 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
GM Tip: When planning a multi-session campaign, always run a Session 0, where the entire group builds characters together and discusses expectations. This way no one ends up blindsided by the tone or planned direction of the game. #ttrpg #dnd #ttrpgcommunity
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This might sound like a hot take but friends: Read books as a hobby this year. It is one of the best things you can do for your brain to grow your thinking and perspectives.
If you want to be anti-consumption get a library card.
Bonus: in places like UK/AoNZ/CA library copies pay authors
If you want to be anti-consumption get a library card.
Bonus: in places like UK/AoNZ/CA library copies pay authors
January 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This might sound like a hot take but friends: Read books as a hobby this year. It is one of the best things you can do for your brain to grow your thinking and perspectives.
If you want to be anti-consumption get a library card.
Bonus: in places like UK/AoNZ/CA library copies pay authors
If you want to be anti-consumption get a library card.
Bonus: in places like UK/AoNZ/CA library copies pay authors
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Something to keep in mind for 2025
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
January 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Something to keep in mind for 2025
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
Written by James Miller of A Small Fiction
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2025 is …
a perfect square 45 x 45 = 2025.
a sum of cubes: 1³ + 2³ + 3³ + ... + 9³ = 2025
a perfect square when you add 1 to each digit:
3136 = 56²
a perfect square when you increase the first digit by 1:
3025 = 55²
Maybe the only number with all these properties
a perfect square 45 x 45 = 2025.
a sum of cubes: 1³ + 2³ + 3³ + ... + 9³ = 2025
a perfect square when you add 1 to each digit:
3136 = 56²
a perfect square when you increase the first digit by 1:
3025 = 55²
Maybe the only number with all these properties
December 31, 2024 at 8:43 PM
2025 is …
a perfect square 45 x 45 = 2025.
a sum of cubes: 1³ + 2³ + 3³ + ... + 9³ = 2025
a perfect square when you add 1 to each digit:
3136 = 56²
a perfect square when you increase the first digit by 1:
3025 = 55²
Maybe the only number with all these properties
a perfect square 45 x 45 = 2025.
a sum of cubes: 1³ + 2³ + 3³ + ... + 9³ = 2025
a perfect square when you add 1 to each digit:
3136 = 56²
a perfect square when you increase the first digit by 1:
3025 = 55²
Maybe the only number with all these properties
Favourite Books I read in 2024:
- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- So you want to be a Game Master by @alexandrian.bsky.social
- Blood in the Machine by @bcmerchant.bsky.social
- Abyssal Archive by Lokey
- Master Dogen's Zen Meditation Handbook
#BookSky
- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- So you want to be a Game Master by @alexandrian.bsky.social
- Blood in the Machine by @bcmerchant.bsky.social
- Abyssal Archive by Lokey
- Master Dogen's Zen Meditation Handbook
#BookSky
December 31, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Favourite Books I read in 2024:
- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- So you want to be a Game Master by @alexandrian.bsky.social
- Blood in the Machine by @bcmerchant.bsky.social
- Abyssal Archive by Lokey
- Master Dogen's Zen Meditation Handbook
#BookSky
- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- So you want to be a Game Master by @alexandrian.bsky.social
- Blood in the Machine by @bcmerchant.bsky.social
- Abyssal Archive by Lokey
- Master Dogen's Zen Meditation Handbook
#BookSky
Books are important. They offer perspectives and ideas from all points in recorded time. And exist as one of the most enduring pieces of Slow (Mindful) Media.
Take your enjoyment and entertainment back from the platforms. Head to a library or a bookstore. Read whatever you find cool!
#BookSky
Take your enjoyment and entertainment back from the platforms. Head to a library or a bookstore. Read whatever you find cool!
#BookSky
I blame a combined right-wing attack on education, media ecosystem driven by (more profitable) sensationalism over information, and how highly commercialized platforms put that on steroids to juice engagement and ad profits.
December 31, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Books are important. They offer perspectives and ideas from all points in recorded time. And exist as one of the most enduring pieces of Slow (Mindful) Media.
Take your enjoyment and entertainment back from the platforms. Head to a library or a bookstore. Read whatever you find cool!
#BookSky
Take your enjoyment and entertainment back from the platforms. Head to a library or a bookstore. Read whatever you find cool!
#BookSky
As someone whose GMing began with creating homebrew, it is a shame to see that WOTC's focus is clearly directed toward published adventures.
As usual, we must look beyond the Coast to teach people the art of Game Mastery.
(Read the original thread for more context and analysis.)
#TTRPG #DnD
As usual, we must look beyond the Coast to teach people the art of Game Mastery.
(Read the original thread for more context and analysis.)
#TTRPG #DnD
Happy holidays!
Now that we've survived Christmas, I think it's time to wrap up our Let's Read of the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide.
We've reached CHAPTER 5: CREATING CAMPAIGNS.
Now that we've survived Christmas, I think it's time to wrap up our Let's Read of the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide.
We've reached CHAPTER 5: CREATING CAMPAIGNS.
December 30, 2024 at 9:42 PM
This is an incredibly big deal. Always read the Terms and Conditions. The fact they hide things behind "legalnesse" is them plainly playing dirty.
We deserve better than this sham. Support 404 Media to ensure more incredible reporting like this occurs.
We deserve better than this sham. Support 404 Media to ensure more incredible reporting like this occurs.
Secret Service admits it didn’t check if people really consented to being tracked.
Emails viewed by 404 Media show that the Secret Service did not verify that location data it was tracking people with was actually collected with consent, despite saying so.
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Emails viewed by 404 Media show that the Secret Service did not verify that location data it was tracking people with was actually collected with consent, despite saying so.
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December 30, 2024 at 5:07 PM
This is an incredibly big deal. Always read the Terms and Conditions. The fact they hide things behind "legalnesse" is them plainly playing dirty.
We deserve better than this sham. Support 404 Media to ensure more incredible reporting like this occurs.
We deserve better than this sham. Support 404 Media to ensure more incredible reporting like this occurs.