I would prefer to be activated by positivity, but with how bad Hush was and how much it's lauded anyway for some reason, this is interesting. Potential sure, but thoroughly unrealized in the story.

We have a real problem of men being elevated as "smart guys" who are then assumed to have expertise in everything, random quotes of theirs bandied about as profound philosophy. See Richard Feynman.

I've his public seizures, he may not be all that tethered to material reality either. His mind drifts, communing with the dark gods that own his soul.

I don't think you're suggesting that Twitter is more real or it's the only way you engage with this. It's very true that vile fascism is allowed to fester in not particularly hidden online corners. The age of many federal staff separates them from the meaning and beliefs of, what may be the majority

This also means that conversations on Twitter aren't effective social activism. If you, a sane person who sounds well informed at all, reaches out in a professional way to a local elected official, you'll be surprised how much difference that makes for many of them. Government can respond.

Systems of power and elected officials are reachable and are subject to influence. Not just federally, but locally, where much of this plays out practically. Democrats existing in physical reality does silo them from the thoughts and discussions of many constituents.

I think this is generally fair, but that also the stratification of media keeps going deeper. People are self selecting by sites or platforms, different groups inhabiting entirely different spheres of reports, facts, and values. The solution (what works for me) is physical reality. Direct engagement

Not as far as I know, but it would be a huge help. In all seriousness, it takes a huge amount of time just to work with all the tiny formatting issues that aren't substantive policy.

In another era it would be much better known. Not revolutionary, but smart and effective enough to be worthy of more recognition.

This is a strange yet comforting Halloween fact.

Among the greatest tragedies of our time is Lovecraft not living long enough to see Gojira.

If they don't care that AI filmmaking is inhuman and destructive to the environment, and our very souls they might care that it sucks? That every experiment I've seen with AI filmmaking has been awful? It cannot edit for space or consistency. There have been fun experiments but no real wins.

This article is in poor taste. It's no surprise that an independent fan film isn't up to studio levels of quality (though some manage that achievement). Why make fun of them?

The crossover between people interested in indie dramas and people who can still tolerate the Rock in anything...may not exist at all?