Oliver Plaschka
@rainlights.net
Writer, translator & classically trained hodad
(F&SF&everything. PhD from HD, sometimes teaches at HHU. 70s proghead, middle-aged father, decent tour guide, very bad surfer.) GER/ENG
☄️ www.rainlights.net
(F&SF&everything. PhD from HD, sometimes teaches at HHU. 70s proghead, middle-aged father, decent tour guide, very bad surfer.) GER/ENG
☄️ www.rainlights.net
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Oliver Plaschka
@rainlights.net
· Oct 11
Scheiße ich muss ein Buch schreiben
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black hole time dilation week long orgasm
December 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
black hole time dilation week long orgasm
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Does anyone think of Charlie Brooker? Should he rename Black Mirror to just Mirror? Now a documentary.
"Soon, CNN will run live odds on world events where its viewers can gamble on them in real time on their smartphones."
CNN Partners With a Gambling App That Lets You Wager on Starvation in Gaza
The app company’s two biggest investors are also heavily invested in the Israeli military.
truthout.org
December 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Does anyone think of Charlie Brooker? Should he rename Black Mirror to just Mirror? Now a documentary.
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Online writing forums for some reason
YouTube video by Generic Entertainment
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
G&T with a lot of springtime
December 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
G&T with a lot of springtime
In celebration of fresh weapons from Germany, and in joyful anticipation of next year's ESC, the Israeli forces are now only killing an average of seven people each day, instead of ninety.
‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on
‘Bloodshed was supposed to stop’: no sign of normal life as Gaza’s killing and misery grind on
The term ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion life is returning to normal’ for Palestinians squeezed into the remaining 42% of their land behind Israel’s ‘yellow line’
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In celebration of fresh weapons from Germany, and in joyful anticipation of next year's ESC, the Israeli forces are now only killing an average of seven people each day, instead of ninety.
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Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
The NGO’s chief says last month’s ceasefire ‘risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal’
Amnesty International has said Israel is “still committing genocide” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreed last month.
The fragile, US-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas came into effect on 10 October, after two years of war. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Israel still committing genocide in Gaza, Amnesty International says
interesting context to the "increase" in childhood vaccinations
Of course they visualize the schedule like this because it elicits a strong emotional reaction—especially among new parents. Let’s add some critical context to this image…
December 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
interesting context to the "increase" in childhood vaccinations
Someday I'll remember what a bad idea it is to fill noodle soup into a Thermos jug
Alas, it's not today
Alas, it's not today
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Someday I'll remember what a bad idea it is to fill noodle soup into a Thermos jug
Alas, it's not today
Alas, it's not today
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"This new piece is baroque in style and covers themes of misplaced loyalty and broken trust and it's called 'Concerto for An Empty Bowl'"
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 AM
"This new piece is baroque in style and covers themes of misplaced loyalty and broken trust and it's called 'Concerto for An Empty Bowl'"
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"A wizard is never late, nor is he early." I call bullshit. This is an apologetic quote made up for the movies, because a look into the Tale of Years reveals that Gandalf is NEVER ON FUCKING TIME. Let's have a look. 1/x
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"A wizard is never late, nor is he early." I call bullshit. This is an apologetic quote made up for the movies, because a look into the Tale of Years reveals that Gandalf is NEVER ON FUCKING TIME. Let's have a look. 1/x
why we get a covid and a flu jab every year
yes, also the 7y old
(source: influenza.rki.de/Wochenberich...)
yes, also the 7y old
(source: influenza.rki.de/Wochenberich...)
December 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
why we get a covid and a flu jab every year
yes, also the 7y old
(source: influenza.rki.de/Wochenberich...)
yes, also the 7y old
(source: influenza.rki.de/Wochenberich...)
Art sale thread
Immer noch keine Geschenkidee?
Warum nicht etwas von Wert verschenken, etwas, das du gern betrachtest und das dich jeden Tag bereichert, wenn du es siehst? Warum nicht Kunst schenken? Dir oder anderen.
Meine verfügbaren Werke findest du bei Pixelfed. pixelfed.de/c/7869386034...
Warum nicht etwas von Wert verschenken, etwas, das du gern betrachtest und das dich jeden Tag bereichert, wenn du es siehst? Warum nicht Kunst schenken? Dir oder anderen.
Meine verfügbaren Werke findest du bei Pixelfed. pixelfed.de/c/7869386034...
pixelfed.de
pixelfed.de
December 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Art sale thread
Today's work asks for medieval, but not too much of it
#NowListening
#NowListening
Get Out Of My Father's Car!, by Gryphon
12 track album
gryphontrax.bandcamp.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Today's work asks for medieval, but not too much of it
#NowListening
#NowListening
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A book from the 19th century that depicts the Rhine Valley by creating an impression of three-dimensionality and spatial distance.
@MasayukiTsuda2 #globalmuseum #books #travel #19thcentury
@MasayukiTsuda2 #globalmuseum #books #travel #19thcentury
December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A book from the 19th century that depicts the Rhine Valley by creating an impression of three-dimensionality and spatial distance.
@MasayukiTsuda2 #globalmuseum #books #travel #19thcentury
@MasayukiTsuda2 #globalmuseum #books #travel #19thcentury
Random fact: all people in the 15th century were awful, murderous, bigoted dicks. Most of them had the plague.
My job: make this into a story regular people might care about
My job: make this into a story regular people might care about
December 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Random fact: all people in the 15th century were awful, murderous, bigoted dicks. Most of them had the plague.
My job: make this into a story regular people might care about
My job: make this into a story regular people might care about
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Falls ihr an einen Roman zu Rosa Parks und dem Busboykott interessiert seid, dann schaut euch »Die mutige Rebellin« von Patricia Eckermann (@feireficia.bsky.social) und mir an. Er spielt vom Sommer 1955 bis zu Winter 1956 – vom Vorfeld des Boykotts bis zu dessen Ende.
www.piper.de/buecher/die-...
www.piper.de/buecher/die-...
Die mutige Rebellin (Bedeutende Frauen, die die Welt verändern 25)
Rosa Parks – Sie weigerte sich, ihren Platz im Bus aufzugeben, und wurde zu einer Ikone der Bürgerrechtsbewegung„Jeder Mensch sollte sein Leben als Vorbild für andere leben.“ Rosa ParksMontgomery, Ala...
www.piper.de
December 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Falls ihr an einen Roman zu Rosa Parks und dem Busboykott interessiert seid, dann schaut euch »Die mutige Rebellin« von Patricia Eckermann (@feireficia.bsky.social) und mir an. Er spielt vom Sommer 1955 bis zu Winter 1956 – vom Vorfeld des Boykotts bis zu dessen Ende.
www.piper.de/buecher/die-...
www.piper.de/buecher/die-...
Facepalm, dermatologist edition
December 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Facepalm, dermatologist edition
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HOW did I not know this?!? I thought it was invented together with the „new“ Olympic games!?! At LEAST we took that away and turned the meaning around! I love how these days the torch relay symbolizes unity through the world and brings people together ❤️
Them: You know the Olympic torch relay just began.
Me: Yeah, the flame is ancient but the relay itself was invented by Hitler to connect Ancient Greece to Germany for the Berlin Olympics
Them: Always a ray of sunshine
Me:
www.forbes.com/sites/drsara...
Me: Yeah, the flame is ancient but the relay itself was invented by Hitler to connect Ancient Greece to Germany for the Berlin Olympics
Them: Always a ray of sunshine
Me:
www.forbes.com/sites/drsara...
A Short History Of Torches And Intimidation
The carrying of torches to suggest power and project intimidation has a long and sordid history.
www.forbes.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
HOW did I not know this?!? I thought it was invented together with the „new“ Olympic games!?! At LEAST we took that away and turned the meaning around! I love how these days the torch relay symbolizes unity through the world and brings people together ❤️
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Bei solchen Aktionen geht mir das Herz auf 🫶🏻
Heiligabend allein? An dieser Münchner Tankstelle ist etwas ganz Besonderes geplant
www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/1096454
Heiligabend allein? An dieser Münchner Tankstelle ist etwas ganz Besonderes geplant
www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/1096454
Heiligabend allein? An dieser Münchner Tankstelle ist etwas ganz Besonderes geplant
Weihnachten ganz allein unterm Christbaum? Es geht auch anders: Warum ein türkisch-bayerischer Großtankstellenpächter an Heiligabend einsame Senioren zum Essen und Feiern einlädt – kostenlos und mit F...
www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Bei solchen Aktionen geht mir das Herz auf 🫶🏻
Heiligabend allein? An dieser Münchner Tankstelle ist etwas ganz Besonderes geplant
www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/1096454
Heiligabend allein? An dieser Münchner Tankstelle ist etwas ganz Besonderes geplant
www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/1096454
NATÜRLICH steht so was jetzt bei den Heftromanen
December 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
NATÜRLICH steht so was jetzt bei den Heftromanen
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Seven's case is highlighted in this video, which, when I saw it a few years ago, finally put into words what I had often seen in sci-fi movies and shows that I otherwise enjoy: Born Sexy Yesterday.
November 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Seven's case is highlighted in this video, which, when I saw it a few years ago, finally put into words what I had often seen in sci-fi movies and shows that I otherwise enjoy: Born Sexy Yesterday.
" ... die meisten Parlamentsparteien hatten den Vorschlag abgelehnt. Sie argumentierten, dass dann zu viele Menschen im Arbeitsmarkt fehlen würden und die Finanzierung zu teuer wäre."
?? Dh Frauen müssen arbeiten, damit Männer zwangsarbeiten können? Es ist wird immer absurder
?? Dh Frauen müssen arbeiten, damit Männer zwangsarbeiten können? Es ist wird immer absurder
November 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
" ... die meisten Parlamentsparteien hatten den Vorschlag abgelehnt. Sie argumentierten, dass dann zu viele Menschen im Arbeitsmarkt fehlen würden und die Finanzierung zu teuer wäre."
?? Dh Frauen müssen arbeiten, damit Männer zwangsarbeiten können? Es ist wird immer absurder
?? Dh Frauen müssen arbeiten, damit Männer zwangsarbeiten können? Es ist wird immer absurder
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My cartoon for this week’s New Scientist.
p.s. I have a new book of science cartoons: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
p.s. I have a new book of science cartoons: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
My cartoon for this week’s New Scientist.
p.s. I have a new book of science cartoons: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
p.s. I have a new book of science cartoons: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
(1) I do "expect" very much, and
(2) I only "accept" for lack of alternatives
(3) I still like David Lynch, though
(2) I only "accept" for lack of alternatives
(3) I still like David Lynch, though
November 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
(1) I do "expect" very much, and
(2) I only "accept" for lack of alternatives
(3) I still like David Lynch, though
(2) I only "accept" for lack of alternatives
(3) I still like David Lynch, though
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Immer mehr Post-Covid-Betroffene bitten um Suizidhilfe. Es wird dringend Zeit, dass Auflärung zu der Krankheit in die Mitte der Gesellschaft rückt.
Post Covid und Suizid: Eine Zahl, die alarmieren sollte
Immer mehr Post-Covid-Betroffene bitten um Suizidhilfe. Es wird dringend Zeit, dass Auflärung zu der Krankheit in die Mitte der Gesellschaft rückt.
taz.de
November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Immer mehr Post-Covid-Betroffene bitten um Suizidhilfe. Es wird dringend Zeit, dass Auflärung zu der Krankheit in die Mitte der Gesellschaft rückt.