Julien
@juliencfdurand.bsky.social
Manager for Jess McDonell.
I occasionally write books and make YouTube videos.
https://www.youtube.com/@JulienCFDurand
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I occasionally write books and make YouTube videos.
https://www.youtube.com/@JulienCFDurand
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What the first two weeks of Zohran's term show is that your politicians - wherever you live - could make your lives substantially better tomorrow and choose not to.
Every day that passes, they make that choice.
Every day that passes, they make that choice.
Last week, we announced a plan to make child care universal. Today, applications are open for pre-K & 3-K. If your child is turning 3 or 4, apply now for the fall at: myschools.nyc
January 15, 2026 at 10:44 PM
What the first two weeks of Zohran's term show is that your politicians - wherever you live - could make your lives substantially better tomorrow and choose not to.
Every day that passes, they make that choice.
Every day that passes, they make that choice.
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A whole bunch of artists and cultural workers have lost work because of the implosion of Adelaide Writers week — writers, producers, stage crew, front of house. None of this was their fault. Something for the Labor premier to think about
January 13, 2026 at 5:48 AM
A whole bunch of artists and cultural workers have lost work because of the implosion of Adelaide Writers week — writers, producers, stage crew, front of house. None of this was their fault. Something for the Labor premier to think about
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This story is extremely good and it's about a topic most people don't give a second thought.
‘If they log the whole forest we will die’
This story has been a huge piece of investigative work spanning many months and two continents.
www.choice.com.au/shopping/pac...
This story has been a huge piece of investigative work spanning many months and two continents.
www.choice.com.au/shopping/pac...
January 13, 2026 at 12:49 AM
This story is extremely good and it's about a topic most people don't give a second thought.
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Here's @instanterudite.bsky.social . "Why is a Labor Premier silencing a writer?"
(In case you're only familiar with her work on The Shot, Jo used to run the AWW.)
(In case you're only familiar with her work on The Shot, Jo used to run the AWW.)
Why is a Labor Premier silencing a writer? - The Shot
For many Adelaideians, Adelaide Writers’ Week (AWW) is the highlight of their year. A glorious six days when the Pioneer...
theshot.net.au
January 13, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Here's @instanterudite.bsky.social . "Why is a Labor Premier silencing a writer?"
(In case you're only familiar with her work on The Shot, Jo used to run the AWW.)
(In case you're only familiar with her work on The Shot, Jo used to run the AWW.)
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My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
So do I get my money back, as the product I purchased is no longer working? No?
Hmm, perhaps we have capitalismed too close to the sun.
Hmm, perhaps we have capitalismed too close to the sun.
January 4, 2026 at 1:54 AM
So do I get my money back, as the product I purchased is no longer working? No?
Hmm, perhaps we have capitalismed too close to the sun.
Hmm, perhaps we have capitalismed too close to the sun.
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
Gettem, Ed.
I spoke to a dozen professional concept artists working in games about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs easier, even if it's just used in "very early ideation stages."
Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder.
I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!
Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder.
I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!
We spoke to a dozen professional concept artists who are currently or have previously worked in game development about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs any easier.
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
Zero said it did. Most said it made things harder.
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/conc...
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Gettem, Ed.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Ahmed al Ahmed is a beacon of Sydney, the Lebanese Aussie community in the Shire and dare I say, the ANZAC spirit (the headlock was 100% Strayan).
A hero who ran into an impossible situation. His name should be shouted from the rooftops.
Look for the helpers and the deadset legends.
A hero who ran into an impossible situation. His name should be shouted from the rooftops.
Look for the helpers and the deadset legends.
If you're scared this tragedy will by weaponised by those pushing hatred, division & control, same. It's a pattern that can change nations. We've already seen Netanyahu claim the Muslim who charged the shooters was Jewish. Empathy, patience and truth. Everything else is unhelpful
December 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ahmed al Ahmed is a beacon of Sydney, the Lebanese Aussie community in the Shire and dare I say, the ANZAC spirit (the headlock was 100% Strayan).
A hero who ran into an impossible situation. His name should be shouted from the rooftops.
Look for the helpers and the deadset legends.
A hero who ran into an impossible situation. His name should be shouted from the rooftops.
Look for the helpers and the deadset legends.
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We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more.
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
December 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more.
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. 1/4
The same government that is cutting cancer research funding. Absolutely appalling.
Under a secretive billion dollar new deal, refugees in the Australian community are being ripped out of their homes and sent to Nauru.
"It's a wild escalation... Scenes similar to ICE'", says Ogy Simic of the @ASRC1
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"It's a wild escalation... Scenes similar to ICE'", says Ogy Simic of the @ASRC1
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December 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The same government that is cutting cancer research funding. Absolutely appalling.
Haha this sucks haha oh no haha
Netflix's $85.2 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. will unlock a vast vault of content — which, according to a new report, the streaming service is eyeing up as a potential "AI trove." https://bit.ly/4oIuDbD
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Haha this sucks haha oh no haha
It’s a God of War sequel that’s not technically a God of War game because it’s about Loki.
Ie. God of Lies or something
Ie. God of Lies or something
Geoff Keighley’s mysterious The Game Awards teaser statue has sparked rampant speculation about which video game announcement it relates to, but so far the internet is stumped. Here's what we know so far. bit.ly/4pMfoPS
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It’s a God of War sequel that’s not technically a God of War game because it’s about Loki.
Ie. God of Lies or something
Ie. God of Lies or something
Vaxxed?
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Vaxxed?
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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I hate that AI has made me approach cute animal videos with an air of suspicion. I resent having to harden my heart to the possibility of an unlikely friendship between a very large dog and a very small one
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I hate that AI has made me approach cute animal videos with an air of suspicion. I resent having to harden my heart to the possibility of an unlikely friendship between a very large dog and a very small one
RIP Dick Cheney, you would’ve loved Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
RIP Dick Cheney, you would’ve loved Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani
Gottem.
#BREAKING 🚨 Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has been elected New York City mayor, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ
Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa with around 51% of the vote, with 36% counted so far
Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa with around 51% of the vote, with 36% counted so far
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Gottem.
Ey, you! Go watch Jess!
Only YOU can support non-dudebro podcasting!
Only YOU can support non-dudebro podcasting!
My podcast "Do It On The Day" is out now!!!!
its episode one! i am very proud of it and i hope you like it ok thank you for your time <3
youtu.be/h_wuzoGIp3c?...
it will be on spotify and apple before too long :)
its episode one! i am very proud of it and i hope you like it ok thank you for your time <3
youtu.be/h_wuzoGIp3c?...
it will be on spotify and apple before too long :)
GTA 6 Is ANTI AI, Outer Worlds 2 Review & Jess Gives You Free Games
YouTube video by Jess McDonell
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November 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Ey, you! Go watch Jess!
Only YOU can support non-dudebro podcasting!
Only YOU can support non-dudebro podcasting!
My partner is just now getting to the end for the first time, and I stand by that the payoff of this game is one of the best I've experienced in 20+ (yikes) years of gaming.
I've been thinking about Veilguard's anniversary for months now. What could I say? What should I say? Should I say anything? I loved this game at launch, I love it today, I love everything it brought into my life. That's that (in 4000 words cuz I yap too much)
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Was My 10/10 a Year Ago, and It Still Is Today
Dragon Age: The Veilguard was never a one-off release for me, and it means as much today as it did last year, if not more.
gamerant.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:47 AM
My partner is just now getting to the end for the first time, and I stand by that the payoff of this game is one of the best I've experienced in 20+ (yikes) years of gaming.
Another little substack post from me. It's about us and about how the government has left us behind as they feed the pigs.
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The Boar and the Magpies
The magpies had lived in their sheltered valley for generations.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Another little substack post from me. It's about us and about how the government has left us behind as they feed the pigs.
open.substack.com/pub/juliencf...
open.substack.com/pub/juliencf...
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Guillermo del Toro says “I’d rather die” than use generative AI
“My concern is not artificial intelligence, but natural stupidity. I think that's what drives most of the world's worst features”
(Source: www.npr.org/2025/10/23/n...)
“My concern is not artificial intelligence, but natural stupidity. I think that's what drives most of the world's worst features”
(Source: www.npr.org/2025/10/23/n...)
October 25, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Guillermo del Toro says “I’d rather die” than use generative AI
“My concern is not artificial intelligence, but natural stupidity. I think that's what drives most of the world's worst features”
(Source: www.npr.org/2025/10/23/n...)
“My concern is not artificial intelligence, but natural stupidity. I think that's what drives most of the world's worst features”
(Source: www.npr.org/2025/10/23/n...)