ben't
@nik-hasta.bsky.social
hobbyist artist, occasional animator, podcast comptroller on the now defunct Hurd Ya Saw,
antifascist. what if this is all dramaturgically designed?
antifascist. what if this is all dramaturgically designed?
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@nik-hasta.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hurd Ya Saw Episode 103 - Megalopolis
Hurd Ya Saw returns with a look at Megalopolis! Truly a creative way to set 150 million dollars on fire. Did we have a good time or a bad time? It's not clear.
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guess i should link to the most recent #hurdyasaw podcast for a pinned tweet.
Oh yeah, it was Megalopolis! I hope bsky enjoys jank audio quality for a jank film.
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Oh yeah, it was Megalopolis! I hope bsky enjoys jank audio quality for a jank film.
soundcloud.com/nick-hurd-48...
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Hey every other company ever, check out how easy this was blog.bandcamp.com/2026/01/13/k...
Bandcamp’s Mission and Our Approach to Generative AI
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
blog.bandcamp.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Hey every other company ever, check out how easy this was blog.bandcamp.com/2026/01/13/k...
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"Why Netflix's Sandman Failed."
New title won on A/B testing.
#sandman #netflix #videoessay
youtu.be/FOq9mxrv9s8
New title won on A/B testing.
#sandman #netflix #videoessay
youtu.be/FOq9mxrv9s8
Why Netflix's 'The Sandman' Failed.
YouTube video by James Woodall
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
"Why Netflix's Sandman Failed."
New title won on A/B testing.
#sandman #netflix #videoessay
youtu.be/FOq9mxrv9s8
New title won on A/B testing.
#sandman #netflix #videoessay
youtu.be/FOq9mxrv9s8
here's advice i gave to a friend who is getting back into art. he occasionally struggles with not realising the pieces exactly the way he wants so i've been pushing him to focus on creativity rather than quality.
Technical self-assessment should be the last step in any piece. Make something first.
Technical self-assessment should be the last step in any piece. Make something first.
![A screenshot of a Whatsapp Conversation between persons A and B:
B: Nothing wrong with taking influences and reworking them
A: ye, now i just got to learn to draw figures *cry emoji*
B: You have done that and can do it again. And again, if you don't mind my pointing it out, you're conceptualising of this as a set thing to learn rather than just focusing on the creativity. Don't worry about doing it perfect, just make stuff and see where you end up. Technical assessment is like the last step, after you've made the thing.
A: this is true
B: You can reflect like "what was this process like?" "Does this match my intention for making a piece?" "What would i like to look better?"
A: but all my figures look like ass
B: No. Stop that.
A: fine i will draw figures and see what happens.
B: All figures do not look like ass, they look like figures and strengths and weaknesses. Also, don't just "draw figures" - think of like; "I want to draw [CHARACTER] doing [SPECIFIC THING] with a [FEELING] kind of vibe,"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4xw4jootrfsugsx4yuek7apq/bafkreia77xqwiid4yqdkegb5z2bqaxqglet45ugj2ofa5laysbb7g6fufe@jpeg)
January 11, 2026 at 8:56 PM
here's advice i gave to a friend who is getting back into art. he occasionally struggles with not realising the pieces exactly the way he wants so i've been pushing him to focus on creativity rather than quality.
Technical self-assessment should be the last step in any piece. Make something first.
Technical self-assessment should be the last step in any piece. Make something first.
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happened to do this little watercolour (digital) last night
January 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM
happened to do this little watercolour (digital) last night
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You scare me and i always forgive you
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
You scare me and i always forgive you
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You might have heard of 'dark kitchens' when a row of sheds in a car park churn out food for Deliveroo. They're unpopular and low margin. So the next big thing in London food is 'host kitchens' where local pubs, restaurants and kebab shops cook for big brands. www.londoncentric.media/p/host-kitch...
Why your next upmarket Deliveroo might be made by your local kebab shop
"On one hand, it’s a lifeline... But on the other hand, it’s a harbinger of doom.”
www.londoncentric.media
October 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
You might have heard of 'dark kitchens' when a row of sheds in a car park churn out food for Deliveroo. They're unpopular and low margin. So the next big thing in London food is 'host kitchens' where local pubs, restaurants and kebab shops cook for big brands. www.londoncentric.media/p/host-kitch...
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F**K TERFs! New bonus video exclusive to Patreon, about the time TERFs didn’t like my sign.
www.patreon.com/posts/139628...
www.patreon.com/posts/139628...
F**K TERFs | James Woodall
Get more from James Woodall on Patreon
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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
F**K TERFs! New bonus video exclusive to Patreon, about the time TERFs didn’t like my sign.
www.patreon.com/posts/139628...
www.patreon.com/posts/139628...
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YouTube's new Restricted Mode, intended to filter "potentially mature" videos takes out 11 of my videos, including my most popular ones. None of these are mature. I even bleep my swears.
Please double check if you have restricted mode on by accident. Here's instructions to de-activate it.
Please double check if you have restricted mode on by accident. Here's instructions to de-activate it.
Turn Restricted mode on or off on YouTube - Android - YouTube Help
Restricted mode is an optional setting that you can use on YouTube. This feature can help screen out potentially mature content that you or others using your devices may prefer not to view. Com
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September 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
YouTube's new Restricted Mode, intended to filter "potentially mature" videos takes out 11 of my videos, including my most popular ones. None of these are mature. I even bleep my swears.
Please double check if you have restricted mode on by accident. Here's instructions to de-activate it.
Please double check if you have restricted mode on by accident. Here's instructions to de-activate it.
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"Money buys influence in British democracy"
My evidence from Parliament yesterday on threats from foreign influence in British politics.
Full video on the Democracy for Sale YouTube channel (Do subscribe!!)
www.youtube.com/@Democracy_f...
My evidence from Parliament yesterday on threats from foreign influence in British politics.
Full video on the Democracy for Sale YouTube channel (Do subscribe!!)
www.youtube.com/@Democracy_f...
September 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"Money buys influence in British democracy"
My evidence from Parliament yesterday on threats from foreign influence in British politics.
Full video on the Democracy for Sale YouTube channel (Do subscribe!!)
www.youtube.com/@Democracy_f...
My evidence from Parliament yesterday on threats from foreign influence in British politics.
Full video on the Democracy for Sale YouTube channel (Do subscribe!!)
www.youtube.com/@Democracy_f...
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what if Bloodborne was an animated series?
September 16, 2024 at 6:09 PM
what if Bloodborne was an animated series?
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Oh, they actually reported on it this year.
London Trans+ Pride sees 'record-breaking' turnout www.bbc.com/news/article...
London Trans+ Pride sees 'record-breaking' turnout www.bbc.com/news/article...
London Trans+ Pride brings 100,000 people to the streets
Organisers say this year's edition was the highest attended, making it the largest such event ever.
www.bbc.com
July 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Oh, they actually reported on it this year.
London Trans+ Pride sees 'record-breaking' turnout www.bbc.com/news/article...
London Trans+ Pride sees 'record-breaking' turnout www.bbc.com/news/article...
been not feeling my art that much recently so took the pressure off with something for #makeaterriblecomicday2025
behold sequential art with minimal effort! ^_^
behold sequential art with minimal effort! ^_^
June 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
been not feeling my art that much recently so took the pressure off with something for #makeaterriblecomicday2025
behold sequential art with minimal effort! ^_^
behold sequential art with minimal effort! ^_^
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Out now for patrons! The Most Interesting Scene NOT in the Devil Wears Prada Musical.
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The Most Interesting Scene NOT in the Devil Wears Prada Musical | James Woodall
Get more from James Woodall on Patreon
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June 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Out now for patrons! The Most Interesting Scene NOT in the Devil Wears Prada Musical.
www.patreon.com/posts/most-i...
www.patreon.com/posts/most-i...
i cannot stress how much chatbots are profoundly unhelpful for people undergoing mental or psychological distress. It is built to basically "yes and..." almost anything.
Don’t think I’ve ever muttered the words “fuck me sideways” quite so much reading a story as this one.
They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.
www.nytimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
i cannot stress how much chatbots are profoundly unhelpful for people undergoing mental or psychological distress. It is built to basically "yes and..." almost anything.
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Don’t think I’ve ever muttered the words “fuck me sideways” quite so much reading a story as this one.
They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.
www.nytimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Don’t think I’ve ever muttered the words “fuck me sideways” quite so much reading a story as this one.
old piece inspired by a dream i had
June 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
old piece inspired by a dream i had
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I got in my feelings about Criticism tonight and had one of those "should you even post this" feelings and of course I ignored it
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THE SPECTACULAR LEVIATHAN PART II
I don’t think I’m a big fan of where “criticism” writ large is headed.
noescapevg.com
May 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I got in my feelings about Criticism tonight and had one of those "should you even post this" feelings and of course I ignored it
noescapevg.com/the-spectacu...
noescapevg.com/the-spectacu...
just to put it into the world.
is @eyepatchwolf.bsky.social up to date with Kill Six Billion Demons? If he really should be - shit is so good right now.
is @eyepatchwolf.bsky.social up to date with Kill Six Billion Demons? If he really should be - shit is so good right now.
May 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
just to put it into the world.
is @eyepatchwolf.bsky.social up to date with Kill Six Billion Demons? If he really should be - shit is so good right now.
is @eyepatchwolf.bsky.social up to date with Kill Six Billion Demons? If he really should be - shit is so good right now.
jesus fucking christ people are getting addicted to this shit.
I talked to people who've started using ChatGPT to work through their interpersonal conflicts, relationships, and more. using AI in this way is part of an effort, they say, to better understand other people www.wired.com/story/using-...
Is He Really Mad at Me? Maybe ChatGPT Knows
People are turning to generative AI to sort out their interpersonal conflicts, but some say it’s heightening their anxiety.
www.wired.com
May 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
jesus fucking christ people are getting addicted to this shit.