Danny Dyer
@lyingb.bsky.social
Math prof at MUN; milkshake lover; geek; (he/him/his) - on other places as lyingb/lyingbast.
Makes me want to watch Watchmen again.
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Makes me want to watch Watchmen again.
This might be my favourite video ever.
Let me tell you a story (before the ship explodes):
October 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This might be my favourite video ever.
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If you are an LMS member, consider voting for me as a member-at-large of council.
I want to continue on council @londmathsoc.bsky.social - I've enjoyed my time and contributions (e.g. ed-comm, newsletter, sustainability), and want to continue and do more. Questions welcome in person or online!
I want to continue on council @londmathsoc.bsky.social - I've enjoyed my time and contributions (e.g. ed-comm, newsletter, sustainability), and want to continue and do more. Questions welcome in person or online!
October 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
If you are an LMS member, consider voting for me as a member-at-large of council.
I want to continue on council @londmathsoc.bsky.social - I've enjoyed my time and contributions (e.g. ed-comm, newsletter, sustainability), and want to continue and do more. Questions welcome in person or online!
I want to continue on council @londmathsoc.bsky.social - I've enjoyed my time and contributions (e.g. ed-comm, newsletter, sustainability), and want to continue and do more. Questions welcome in person or online!
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It's that time of year again. Happy Michaelmas to all who celebrate.
youtu.be/WDXLxpQdIUQ
youtu.be/WDXLxpQdIUQ
The Nightmare Before Michaelmas
YouTube video by Alasdair Beckett-King
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September 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It's that time of year again. Happy Michaelmas to all who celebrate.
youtu.be/WDXLxpQdIUQ
youtu.be/WDXLxpQdIUQ
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For #FossilFriday, one of the oldest known animal trace fossils interpreted from the geologic record (~565 million years old) preserved as a tiny trail on a bedding plane at Mistaken Point, NewFoundland (Canada), investigated during a 2012 visit by our hero, Paleontologist Barbie. 🧪🐾🪨⚒️
September 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
For #FossilFriday, one of the oldest known animal trace fossils interpreted from the geologic record (~565 million years old) preserved as a tiny trail on a bedding plane at Mistaken Point, NewFoundland (Canada), investigated during a 2012 visit by our hero, Paleontologist Barbie. 🧪🐾🪨⚒️
We’ve really been enjoying this game, and I’m overjoyed I can get this in PDF.
Gamers! In other massive news for the Marvel Multiverse RPG, the books are now finally available as PDFs! This is probably the #1 request we've had for the game since day one, and it's finally happening! Head to DriveThruRPG to grab them!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher...
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DriveThruRPG - The Largest RPG Download Store!
Your one-stop online shop for new and vintage RPG products from the top publishers, delivered fresh to your desktop in electronic format.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We’ve really been enjoying this game, and I’m overjoyed I can get this in PDF.
Was just talking about this in class! The video in the article is lovely and definitely worth watching.
CMU students and math artist Glen Whitney created “Knight’s Move,” an 8-foot sculpture on Wean Hall’s patio. Representing 288 knight moves on a 3D chessboard, it’s a bold mix of math and art. Check it out this fall!
www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...
www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...
September 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Was just talking about this in class! The video in the article is lovely and definitely worth watching.
Not one of the singularities Vinge predicted!
We’re quite deep within the Singularity right now, though it’s turned out be the Singularity of Stupid (SoS), which effectively prevents the original concept of the Singularity from happening.
September 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Not one of the singularities Vinge predicted!
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All welcome to join DFA's 1st rally in 23 years! In front of the Killam Library, Friday August 22 at 12 noon, half an hour only. See you there! Help us to #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @nsgeu.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
All welcome to join DFA's 1st rally in 23 years! In front of the Killam Library, Friday August 22 at 12 noon, half an hour only. See you there! Help us to #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @nsgeu.bsky.social
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Montréal in 2027 Worldcon Bid Wins Site Selection Vote
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Montréal in 2027 Worldcon Bid Wins Site Selection Vote
The Montréal in 2027 Worldcon bid has officially won the site selection vote, after running unopposed. The convention’s name will be Montréal Worldcon 2027. Bruce Farr and Darin Briskman&…
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August 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Montréal in 2027 Worldcon Bid Wins Site Selection Vote
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"AI" is IT from A Wrinkle in Time.
"Just give in," the AI pushers say. "We can all be together in this. You don't have to think."
Time to hold onto your inner Meg, friends.
"Just give in," the AI pushers say. "We can all be together in this. You don't have to think."
Time to hold onto your inner Meg, friends.
July 29, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"AI" is IT from A Wrinkle in Time.
"Just give in," the AI pushers say. "We can all be together in this. You don't have to think."
Time to hold onto your inner Meg, friends.
"Just give in," the AI pushers say. "We can all be together in this. You don't have to think."
Time to hold onto your inner Meg, friends.
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With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.
July 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.
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45 Numenera titles for as low as $25—or snatch up some of the most recent releases for just $15.
Unlock the ultimate RPG bundle for epic adventures in the Ninth World! Get everything you need to embark on an unforgettable journey while supporting the ACLU!
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Unlock the ultimate RPG bundle for epic adventures in the Ninth World! Get everything you need to embark on an unforgettable journey while supporting the ACLU!
www.humblebundle.com...
July 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
45 Numenera titles for as low as $25—or snatch up some of the most recent releases for just $15.
Unlock the ultimate RPG bundle for epic adventures in the Ninth World! Get everything you need to embark on an unforgettable journey while supporting the ACLU!
www.humblebundle.com...
Unlock the ultimate RPG bundle for epic adventures in the Ninth World! Get everything you need to embark on an unforgettable journey while supporting the ACLU!
www.humblebundle.com...
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The Residence is one of the best series I've seen in a long time. Funny, poignant, unsettling at times, clever, witty, beautifully edited and written, with a constant eye for the humanity of its characters. Very surprising and fresh. Uzo Aduba is amazing.
July 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Residence is one of the best series I've seen in a long time. Funny, poignant, unsettling at times, clever, witty, beautifully edited and written, with a constant eye for the humanity of its characters. Very surprising and fresh. Uzo Aduba is amazing.
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Am I missing any Newfoundland and Labrador people here on BlueSky? I'd love to see more of you here. Tell your friends. Oh, and let's get the #nltraffic hashtag going.
July 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Am I missing any Newfoundland and Labrador people here on BlueSky? I'd love to see more of you here. Tell your friends. Oh, and let's get the #nltraffic hashtag going.
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In Leibniz notation, his name is d(Optimus)/dx.
June 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In Leibniz notation, his name is d(Optimus)/dx.
Really great read. The game is the kind of thing I wish I could do.
Last month, I spent a week playtesting @jdragsky.bsky.social's the Seven Part Pact in a fancy house in Bath. I write about the most maximalist RPG I've ever played.
The Seven Part Pact: the First Actual GM-Full Game - Old Men Running The World
I was asked if I wanted to be a wizard for a week. I said yes.
oldmenrunningtheworld.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Really great read. The game is the kind of thing I wish I could do.
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We've hit 7K followers, so how about a book bundle giveaway to celebrate?!
Open to US, CAN, UK & IE. Follow, like & repost to enter! Closes 9th June.
Feat: @natania.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com & more!
Inc. an early ARC of THE DOOR ON THE SEA!
Open to US, CAN, UK & IE. Follow, like & repost to enter! Closes 9th June.
Feat: @natania.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com & more!
Inc. an early ARC of THE DOOR ON THE SEA!
June 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We've hit 7K followers, so how about a book bundle giveaway to celebrate?!
Open to US, CAN, UK & IE. Follow, like & repost to enter! Closes 9th June.
Feat: @natania.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com & more!
Inc. an early ARC of THE DOOR ON THE SEA!
Open to US, CAN, UK & IE. Follow, like & repost to enter! Closes 9th June.
Feat: @natania.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com & more!
Inc. an early ARC of THE DOOR ON THE SEA!
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Anyone know where Kevin Bacon's left his car keys? Asking for a friend of a friend of a friend of friend of a friend.
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Anyone know where Kevin Bacon's left his car keys? Asking for a friend of a friend of a friend of friend of a friend.
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This past semester was the most stressful of my academic career. I had 180 students and about half cheated at some point in the semester
They submit weekly reflections where the questions are opinion-based, graded only on effort, don't care about grammar
SO MANY students submitted ChatGPT essays
They submit weekly reflections where the questions are opinion-based, graded only on effort, don't care about grammar
SO MANY students submitted ChatGPT essays
I talked to 15 teachers/professors about how AI and ChatGPT is ruining their lives:
www.404media.co/teachers-are...
www.404media.co/teachers-are...
Teachers Are Not OK
AI, ChatGPT, and LLMs "have absolutely blown up what I try to accomplish with my teaching."
www.404media.co
June 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This past semester was the most stressful of my academic career. I had 180 students and about half cheated at some point in the semester
They submit weekly reflections where the questions are opinion-based, graded only on effort, don't care about grammar
SO MANY students submitted ChatGPT essays
They submit weekly reflections where the questions are opinion-based, graded only on effort, don't care about grammar
SO MANY students submitted ChatGPT essays
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Netflix announces final season of Stranger Things will consist of six 15-hour movies, released randomly over the next decade
Netflix announces final season of Stranger Things will consist of six 15-hour movies, released randomly over the next decade
“It’s really less of a season of television and more of an ongoing threat.”
www.thebeaverton.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Netflix announces final season of Stranger Things will consist of six 15-hour movies, released randomly over the next decade
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Do you know where you have to go to vote on Monday? The Elections Canada website is the best place to get that information. Type in your postal code, and you'll get all the info you need. Remember to bring ID. Voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. #cdnpoli www.elections.ca/home.aspx
Elections Canada - Home page for the 2025 Federal Election
Find all the information you need to know to vote in the 2025 federal election. You will learn whether you are registered to vote, where to vote, what your riding is, who the candidates in your ridin...
www.elections.ca
April 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Do you know where you have to go to vote on Monday? The Elections Canada website is the best place to get that information. Type in your postal code, and you'll get all the info you need. Remember to bring ID. Voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. #cdnpoli www.elections.ca/home.aspx
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Has anyone noticed, Twitter is a real shitshow these days? What? You all have? That's why you're here? Oh, well. I just say what you're thinking.
April 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Has anyone noticed, Twitter is a real shitshow these days? What? You all have? That's why you're here? Oh, well. I just say what you're thinking.
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Not on the auction due to complexities of urgency (must go by Wed): I'm ALSO selling my gorgeous red leather top desk with all proceeds to our charities. I wrote The Shining Girls, Broken Monsters & Bridge on this red-leather top desk £300 + delivery in London. Comes with scuffs and writer karma.
April 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Not on the auction due to complexities of urgency (must go by Wed): I'm ALSO selling my gorgeous red leather top desk with all proceeds to our charities. I wrote The Shining Girls, Broken Monsters & Bridge on this red-leather top desk £300 + delivery in London. Comes with scuffs and writer karma.