Optimistic Rationalist
@rationalist44.bsky.social
Optimistic Enthusiast for humanity, worried by how dismally clueless our species still is. We're barely out of the primaeval mud in truth, yet we strut around behaving important
More soon - very recent joiner escaping the damaged political Twittter.
More soon - very recent joiner escaping the damaged political Twittter.
December 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
@jimalkhalili.bsky.social
Professor just reading your article on the BBC:
www.sciencefocus.com/science/the-...
This is the sort of thing that intruigues so many of us. Forgive me posing some questions:
1. If time might be 'emergent' or otherwise not part of the fabric of the universe itself, >
Professor just reading your article on the BBC:
www.sciencefocus.com/science/the-...
This is the sort of thing that intruigues so many of us. Forgive me posing some questions:
1. If time might be 'emergent' or otherwise not part of the fabric of the universe itself, >
Time might not exist – and we're starting to understand why | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The closer we look at time, the stranger it gets
www.sciencefocus.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
@jimalkhalili.bsky.social
Professor just reading your article on the BBC:
www.sciencefocus.com/science/the-...
This is the sort of thing that intruigues so many of us. Forgive me posing some questions:
1. If time might be 'emergent' or otherwise not part of the fabric of the universe itself, >
Professor just reading your article on the BBC:
www.sciencefocus.com/science/the-...
This is the sort of thing that intruigues so many of us. Forgive me posing some questions:
1. If time might be 'emergent' or otherwise not part of the fabric of the universe itself, >
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What a sick, pathetic message from a mentally unfit person who at this blip in history, occupies what was, the white house.
And it’s all about this…⬇️
And it’s all about this…⬇️
November 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
What a sick, pathetic message from a mentally unfit person who at this blip in history, occupies what was, the white house.
And it’s all about this…⬇️
And it’s all about this…⬇️
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
@olbermann.bsky.social
@meiselasb.bsky.social
@politicsgirl.bsky.social
@katiephang.bsky.social
Just want to share this rare version of an epic track from happiet times past...
...hope it makes you smile like it does me :)
youtu.be/v--znY7yk84?...
@meiselasb.bsky.social
@politicsgirl.bsky.social
@katiephang.bsky.social
Just want to share this rare version of an epic track from happiet times past...
...hope it makes you smile like it does me :)
youtu.be/v--znY7yk84?...
Rapper's Delight Brian Williams feat Lester Holt
YouTube video by GK BackwardInduction
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
@olbermann.bsky.social
@meiselasb.bsky.social
@politicsgirl.bsky.social
@katiephang.bsky.social
Just want to share this rare version of an epic track from happiet times past...
...hope it makes you smile like it does me :)
youtu.be/v--znY7yk84?...
@meiselasb.bsky.social
@politicsgirl.bsky.social
@katiephang.bsky.social
Just want to share this rare version of an epic track from happiet times past...
...hope it makes you smile like it does me :)
youtu.be/v--znY7yk84?...
This SAME THING (see below re Maddow ) is now happening on YouTube also to @therickwilson.bsky.social
--completely bogus channel, pretending to BE him. AI voice and video
--completely bogus channel, pretending to BE him. AI voice and video
@maddow.msnbc.com
RACHEL there's another of these "AI Impersonators" on YT *pretending to BE you* >>>
This is going to be a menace unless Google do something to stop it: lots of well known people are having it happen - Brian Cox the physicist too
youtube.com/@voiceofmadd...
RACHEL there's another of these "AI Impersonators" on YT *pretending to BE you* >>>
This is going to be a menace unless Google do something to stop it: lots of well known people are having it happen - Brian Cox the physicist too
youtube.com/@voiceofmadd...
Voice of Maddow
youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This SAME THING (see below re Maddow ) is now happening on YouTube also to @therickwilson.bsky.social
--completely bogus channel, pretending to BE him. AI voice and video
--completely bogus channel, pretending to BE him. AI voice and video
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett has released receipts that reveal that ProPublica has reported that Kristi Noem secretly diverted hundreds of millions of dollars in Department of Homeland Security funds to a consulting firm affiliated with her own campaign.
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has released receipts that reveal that ProPublica has reported that Kristi Noem secretly diverted hundreds of millions of dollars in Department of Homeland Security funds to a consulting firm affiliated with her own campaign.
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The US plan for Ukraine will not end the war, but prolong it. It’s not a serious plan. It’s insulting to those who have been fighting for their lives and future and those who have supported that effort. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...
The Five Most Outrageous Points in the 28-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine
The US plan to end the war in Ukraine not only favors Russia (the aggressor) and punishes the victim (Ukraine). It also underscores how the US no longer views Europe as essential to its security.
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The US plan for Ukraine will not end the war, but prolong it. It’s not a serious plan. It’s insulting to those who have been fighting for their lives and future and those who have supported that effort. open.substack.com/pub/ivodaald...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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I want to recommend this excellent pod and its excellent host Ivo Dalder to *everyone*.
@katiephang.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social
@jimmykimmel.com @taylorswifteras.bsky.social
@jaketapper.bsky.social
spotify.link/1wXpLf9nJXb
@katiephang.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social
@jimmykimmel.com @taylorswifteras.bsky.social
@jaketapper.bsky.social
spotify.link/1wXpLf9nJXb
World Review Live—Tump-Xi to Meet; US Sanctions Russia
spotify.link
October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I want to recommend this excellent pod and its excellent host Ivo Dalder to *everyone*.
@katiephang.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social
@jimmykimmel.com @taylorswifteras.bsky.social
@jaketapper.bsky.social
spotify.link/1wXpLf9nJXb
@katiephang.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social
@jimmykimmel.com @taylorswifteras.bsky.social
@jaketapper.bsky.social
spotify.link/1wXpLf9nJXb
@maddow.msnbc.com
RACHEL there's another of these "AI Impersonators" on YT *pretending to BE you* >>>
This is going to be a menace unless Google do something to stop it: lots of well known people are having it happen - Brian Cox the physicist too
youtube.com/@voiceofmadd...
RACHEL there's another of these "AI Impersonators" on YT *pretending to BE you* >>>
This is going to be a menace unless Google do something to stop it: lots of well known people are having it happen - Brian Cox the physicist too
youtube.com/@voiceofmadd...
Voice of Maddow
youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
@maddow.msnbc.com
RACHEL there's another of these "AI Impersonators" on YT *pretending to BE you* >>>
This is going to be a menace unless Google do something to stop it: lots of well known people are having it happen - Brian Cox the physicist too
youtube.com/@voiceofmadd...
RACHEL there's another of these "AI Impersonators" on YT *pretending to BE you* >>>
This is going to be a menace unless Google do something to stop it: lots of well known people are having it happen - Brian Cox the physicist too
youtube.com/@voiceofmadd...
Voice of Maddow
youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:05 AM
@maddow.msnbc.com
RACHEL there's another of these "AI Impersonators" on YT *pretending to BE you* >>>
This is going to be a menace unless Google do something to stop it: lots of well known people are having it happen - Brian Cox the physicist too
youtube.com/@voiceofmadd...
RACHEL there's another of these "AI Impersonators" on YT *pretending to BE you* >>>
This is going to be a menace unless Google do something to stop it: lots of well known people are having it happen - Brian Cox the physicist too
youtube.com/@voiceofmadd...
I want to recommend this excellent pod and its excellent host Ivo Dalder to *everyone*.
@katiephang.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social
@jimmykimmel.com @taylorswifteras.bsky.social
@jaketapper.bsky.social
spotify.link/1wXpLf9nJXb
@katiephang.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social
@jimmykimmel.com @taylorswifteras.bsky.social
@jaketapper.bsky.social
spotify.link/1wXpLf9nJXb
World Review Live—Tump-Xi to Meet; US Sanctions Russia
spotify.link
October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I want to recommend this excellent pod and its excellent host Ivo Dalder to *everyone*.
@katiephang.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social
@jimmykimmel.com @taylorswifteras.bsky.social
@jaketapper.bsky.social
spotify.link/1wXpLf9nJXb
@katiephang.bsky.social @olbermann.bsky.social @stephenfry.bsky.social
@jimmykimmel.com @taylorswifteras.bsky.social
@jaketapper.bsky.social
spotify.link/1wXpLf9nJXb
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I know I could get into trouble for posting the Antifa battle flag, but I'm gonna do it anyway.
October 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I know I could get into trouble for posting the Antifa battle flag, but I'm gonna do it anyway.
@lopatto.bsky.social
Ms Lapatto I guess you know @olbermann.bsky.social is now your #1 fan ?
HEAR his latest pod (Countdown)....
Ms Lapatto I guess you know @olbermann.bsky.social is now your #1 fan ?
HEAR his latest pod (Countdown)....
October 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
@lopatto.bsky.social
Ms Lapatto I guess you know @olbermann.bsky.social is now your #1 fan ?
HEAR his latest pod (Countdown)....
Ms Lapatto I guess you know @olbermann.bsky.social is now your #1 fan ?
HEAR his latest pod (Countdown)....
@jvl.bsky.social JVL - A QUICK QUESTION ?
I'm just listening to you with Sara in the other earpiece.
WHY ARE YOU NOT in Congress ??
No BS. Since starting to listen more to you on the Bulwark- your CLARITY - esp when angry - is JUST what the Dems need. RUN. Run for it. you'd WIN...
I'm just listening to you with Sara in the other earpiece.
WHY ARE YOU NOT in Congress ??
No BS. Since starting to listen more to you on the Bulwark- your CLARITY - esp when angry - is JUST what the Dems need. RUN. Run for it. you'd WIN...
October 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
@jvl.bsky.social JVL - A QUICK QUESTION ?
I'm just listening to you with Sara in the other earpiece.
WHY ARE YOU NOT in Congress ??
No BS. Since starting to listen more to you on the Bulwark- your CLARITY - esp when angry - is JUST what the Dems need. RUN. Run for it. you'd WIN...
I'm just listening to you with Sara in the other earpiece.
WHY ARE YOU NOT in Congress ??
No BS. Since starting to listen more to you on the Bulwark- your CLARITY - esp when angry - is JUST what the Dems need. RUN. Run for it. you'd WIN...
The 3D print files were OPENSOURCED - so anyone can get one made... here it is on SkyFab:
sketchfab.com/3d-models/be...
Groups around america can set up their own : lets have LOTS shall we ? all different colours ? hats ? slogans ?
PLEASE REPOST #Donnie&Jeffrey3DprintStatue
sketchfab.com/3d-models/be...
Groups around america can set up their own : lets have LOTS shall we ? all different colours ? hats ? slogans ?
PLEASE REPOST #Donnie&Jeffrey3DprintStatue
October 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The 3D print files were OPENSOURCED - so anyone can get one made... here it is on SkyFab:
sketchfab.com/3d-models/be...
Groups around america can set up their own : lets have LOTS shall we ? all different colours ? hats ? slogans ?
PLEASE REPOST #Donnie&Jeffrey3DprintStatue
sketchfab.com/3d-models/be...
Groups around america can set up their own : lets have LOTS shall we ? all different colours ? hats ? slogans ?
PLEASE REPOST #Donnie&Jeffrey3DprintStatue
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Surely HE DOESN'T HAVE THAT POWER... only Congress does..
... do NONE of his aides ever just tell him,
"...FUCK OFF Donald, you DON'T HAVE any such power."
... do NONE of his aides ever just tell him,
"...FUCK OFF Donald, you DON'T HAVE any such power."
October 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Surely HE DOESN'T HAVE THAT POWER... only Congress does..
... do NONE of his aides ever just tell him,
"...FUCK OFF Donald, you DON'T HAVE any such power."
... do NONE of his aides ever just tell him,
"...FUCK OFF Donald, you DON'T HAVE any such power."
The reason we call Britain a "green and pleasant land...."
.... it rains here even when the whole of the rest of planet earth has a sunny day..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
.... it rains here even when the whole of the rest of planet earth has a sunny day..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
October 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The reason we call Britain a "green and pleasant land...."
.... it rains here even when the whole of the rest of planet earth has a sunny day..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
.... it rains here even when the whole of the rest of planet earth has a sunny day..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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🐥 ‼️ 🔴 T H I S 🔴 ‼️ 🐥
October 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🐥 ‼️ 🔴 T H I S 🔴 ‼️ 🐥
@legalafmtn.bsky.social @mspopok.bsky.social
Commenting on the (otherwise excellent) Legal AF just now....
Commenting on the (otherwise excellent) Legal AF just now....
September 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
@legalafmtn.bsky.social @mspopok.bsky.social
Commenting on the (otherwise excellent) Legal AF just now....
Commenting on the (otherwise excellent) Legal AF just now....
This is a politely-delivered European defence sector bulletin worth a look. This one highlighting how under T the US Arms sector is losing orders from Europe..
youtu.be/UH-x2oK3Y6Q?...
youtu.be/UH-x2oK3Y6Q?...
The Staggering Cost of Losing Europe’s Arms Market | 8 Months Later - Aerospace
YouTube video by MilitaryRated
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
This is a politely-delivered European defence sector bulletin worth a look. This one highlighting how under T the US Arms sector is losing orders from Europe..
youtu.be/UH-x2oK3Y6Q?...
youtu.be/UH-x2oK3Y6Q?...
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Serpens Main Cloud is a nearby star-forming region.
#JWST NIRCam image with F200W, F360M, F480M
#astronomy
program: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
#JWST NIRCam image with F200W, F360M, F480M
#astronomy
program: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
September 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Serpens Main Cloud is a nearby star-forming region.
#JWST NIRCam image with F200W, F360M, F480M
#astronomy
program: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
#JWST NIRCam image with F200W, F360M, F480M
#astronomy
program: www.stsci.edu/jwst-program...
@meidastouch.com
Could I ask an American to please identify this worried looking young man ?
He was alongside Kate at the banquet, so v senior, but can't place him...
Could I ask an American to please identify this worried looking young man ?
He was alongside Kate at the banquet, so v senior, but can't place him...
September 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
@meidastouch.com
Could I ask an American to please identify this worried looking young man ?
He was alongside Kate at the banquet, so v senior, but can't place him...
Could I ask an American to please identify this worried looking young man ?
He was alongside Kate at the banquet, so v senior, but can't place him...
September 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM