Abbas
@recognizingpattern.bsky.social
25+ year vet in Transmedia, Games, and Animation - executive producing cool stuff! Failed Bass player. Former cat dad.
In Part 2 of my 'Casino Macroverse' series, I discuss how Gen Alpha is developing herd resistance against the casino economy through collaborative grinding.
Gen Z tried to beat the house by becoming dealers, Gen Alpha beat the system by routing around it!
Gen Z tried to beat the house by becoming dealers, Gen Alpha beat the system by routing around it!
Gen Alpha: The First Generation to Develop Herd Immunity Against the Casino Economy
It's Not About Generations. It's About Grinders vs Whales—and Knowing Which One Wins
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:31 AM
In Part 2 of my 'Casino Macroverse' series, I discuss how Gen Alpha is developing herd resistance against the casino economy through collaborative grinding.
Gen Z tried to beat the house by becoming dealers, Gen Alpha beat the system by routing around it!
Gen Z tried to beat the house by becoming dealers, Gen Alpha beat the system by routing around it!
That state where you look at current events and your mindset goes from apathy to rage and disgust. The Western hemisphere does not need it's version of the CFA Franc. Nothing, and I mean nothing has destroyed post colonial nations like it and somehow you can rationalize doing something similar.
January 4, 2026 at 10:07 AM
That state where you look at current events and your mindset goes from apathy to rage and disgust. The Western hemisphere does not need it's version of the CFA Franc. Nothing, and I mean nothing has destroyed post colonial nations like it and somehow you can rationalize doing something similar.
'The Singing Neanderthal' is my favorite book of 2025 - Mithen's core idea is that ancient humans came up with the holistic "Hmmmm" communication system—Holistic, Multi-modal, Musical, Mimetic, Manipulative to survive. This book is a charming mixtape of anthropology, archaeology, and neuroscience.
January 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM
'The Singing Neanderthal' is my favorite book of 2025 - Mithen's core idea is that ancient humans came up with the holistic "Hmmmm" communication system—Holistic, Multi-modal, Musical, Mimetic, Manipulative to survive. This book is a charming mixtape of anthropology, archaeology, and neuroscience.
I've been studying the casino economy for some time. Building upon @kyla.bsky.social @pkrugman.bsky.social and W.Eadington's 1999 work, I've noticed my Gen Alpha child and his friend's group building system resistance through collaborative grind strategies. Gen Alpha seems to building herd immunity.
The Casino Economy Has a Lab Generation and It’s Gen Alpha
By 2027, we'll know if system literacy creates resistance or just better gamblers
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I've been studying the casino economy for some time. Building upon @kyla.bsky.social @pkrugman.bsky.social and W.Eadington's 1999 work, I've noticed my Gen Alpha child and his friend's group building system resistance through collaborative grind strategies. Gen Alpha seems to building herd immunity.
This is a really fun book. I've always enjoyed @kyla.bsky.social's takes and i love how she's basically gen-z'd economics (long overdue). I would like to say I wasted seven years of my life studying econ and I wish I had a book like this instead of being force-fed Milton Friedman (IKR).
December 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is a really fun book. I've always enjoyed @kyla.bsky.social's takes and i love how she's basically gen-z'd economics (long overdue). I would like to say I wasted seven years of my life studying econ and I wish I had a book like this instead of being force-fed Milton Friedman (IKR).
▶️ @paulmurphyetc.bsky.social
For years I've been tracking the rise of authoritarianism – especially in former colonial powers that spent the 20th century branded as "developed democracies."This pattern felt deliberate. Less like a breakdown, more like a system revealing what it always was. (1/5)
For years I've been tracking the rise of authoritarianism – especially in former colonial powers that spent the 20th century branded as "developed democracies."This pattern felt deliberate. Less like a breakdown, more like a system revealing what it always was. (1/5)
three men in historical costumes are taking a selfie with a cell phone .
ALT: three men in historical costumes are taking a selfie with a cell phone .
media.tenor.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
▶️ @paulmurphyetc.bsky.social
For years I've been tracking the rise of authoritarianism – especially in former colonial powers that spent the 20th century branded as "developed democracies."This pattern felt deliberate. Less like a breakdown, more like a system revealing what it always was. (1/5)
For years I've been tracking the rise of authoritarianism – especially in former colonial powers that spent the 20th century branded as "developed democracies."This pattern felt deliberate. Less like a breakdown, more like a system revealing what it always was. (1/5)
This reminded me of Baudrillard’s Illusionary Balance - I committed to reading @ianschreiber.bsky.social this month out of supporting your friends and for someone as big of a mental laggard as myself it was a great read. I don’t know Brenda Romero but my circle raves about her - I can see why.
December 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This reminded me of Baudrillard’s Illusionary Balance - I committed to reading @ianschreiber.bsky.social this month out of supporting your friends and for someone as big of a mental laggard as myself it was a great read. I don’t know Brenda Romero but my circle raves about her - I can see why.
I am really glad to hear this - over the years the Oscars has made itself globally irrelevant and I haven't joined an oscar viewing party with my friends in years. I do, however watch YouTube on TV which gives me enough content and augment with a streaming service or two.
I might get back into it.
I might get back into it.
The Oscars will stream exclusively on YouTube, starting in 2029.
December 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
I am really glad to hear this - over the years the Oscars has made itself globally irrelevant and I haven't joined an oscar viewing party with my friends in years. I do, however watch YouTube on TV which gives me enough content and augment with a streaming service or two.
I might get back into it.
I might get back into it.
The company that makes Hoffner bass filed for bankruptcy. That’s one of the most iconic instruments of all time and it’s pretty sad.
Also last year a friend let me play his 65 or 67 hoffner and after an hour he said I should never attempt to make music again.
Also last year a friend let me play his 65 or 67 hoffner and after an hour he said I should never attempt to make music again.
December 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The company that makes Hoffner bass filed for bankruptcy. That’s one of the most iconic instruments of all time and it’s pretty sad.
Also last year a friend let me play his 65 or 67 hoffner and after an hour he said I should never attempt to make music again.
Also last year a friend let me play his 65 or 67 hoffner and after an hour he said I should never attempt to make music again.
Woah!
‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ creator Ben Bocquelet confirms James Baxter 2D animated Gumball and Darwin in a new episode:
“[It’s] James Baxter, the greatest living hand-drawn animator.”
“[It’s] James Baxter, the greatest living hand-drawn animator.”
December 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Woah!
Jammed bass for the first time in a year. My friend joked that I play like high school guys pretending to do spanish guitar to impress girls. That's exactly what I did. Never properly learned anything, just play for fun. Fingers and thumb, no pick. Been doing it wrong for 30 years apparently.Oh well
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Jammed bass for the first time in a year. My friend joked that I play like high school guys pretending to do spanish guitar to impress girls. That's exactly what I did. Never properly learned anything, just play for fun. Fingers and thumb, no pick. Been doing it wrong for 30 years apparently.Oh well
Can a song get anymore perfect than this?
One Spinal Tap joke I overlooked for years was the song 'Big Bottom.' It's all drums and bass. No guitar. So all 'bottom' musically speaking.
December 17, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Can a song get anymore perfect than this?
In my latest substack I discuss how 2026's content slate: Game of Thrones, Avengers, GTA VI, Toy Story, Hunger Games - all stacked into one window.
Studios being greenlit now launch directly into the Q2 2027 reset. Survivors won't be shipping products—they'll be governing platforms.
Studios being greenlit now launch directly into the Q2 2027 reset. Survivors won't be shipping products—they'll be governing platforms.
Your 2027 Film/Series/Game Launch Is Already Too Late
Anything greenlit today hits market 2027-2029, right when the entertainment business reorganizes. Here's what survives.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In my latest substack I discuss how 2026's content slate: Game of Thrones, Avengers, GTA VI, Toy Story, Hunger Games - all stacked into one window.
Studios being greenlit now launch directly into the Q2 2027 reset. Survivors won't be shipping products—they'll be governing platforms.
Studios being greenlit now launch directly into the Q2 2027 reset. Survivors won't be shipping products—they'll be governing platforms.
What’s up with all of this celebrity Patricide
Grammy nominated Opera singer Jubilant Sykes has been stabbed to death in his home by his 31-year-old son Micah Sykes, who has been arrested.
December 16, 2025 at 5:02 AM
What’s up with all of this celebrity Patricide
I saw Stand by Me at 8, When Harry Met Sally at 10. My idiot brother thought it was better family viewing than Batman. I watched Meg Ryan fake an orgasm having no idea what it was but it was funny. Reiner let Gen-X experience mature stories without infantilizing us. Brilliant. What a legend.
December 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I saw Stand by Me at 8, When Harry Met Sally at 10. My idiot brother thought it was better family viewing than Batman. I watched Meg Ryan fake an orgasm having no idea what it was but it was funny. Reiner let Gen-X experience mature stories without infantilizing us. Brilliant. What a legend.
I checked out the F1 soundtrack for the Hans Zimmer vibes and the entire soundtrack has everything from Doja Cat to Tiesto. One of the best sunday afternoon soundtracks I've heard - its a perfect birthday gift from the universe.
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
F1 The Album (Cinematic Edition) - Album by Hans Zimmer
F1 the Album is the soundtrack album for the 2025 film F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski. It was released by Atlantic Records and Apple Video Programming on June 27, 2025, the same day as the film's Nor...
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December 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I checked out the F1 soundtrack for the Hans Zimmer vibes and the entire soundtrack has everything from Doja Cat to Tiesto. One of the best sunday afternoon soundtracks I've heard - its a perfect birthday gift from the universe.
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
A "hub" isn't just a platform or a live-service game.
Fortnite is a hub. So are Critical Role and Roblox.
The MCU tried to be one and couldn't govern it.
However, most entertainment companies are structurally incapable of making that transition.
I wrote about this on my substack.
Fortnite is a hub. So are Critical Role and Roblox.
The MCU tried to be one and couldn't govern it.
However, most entertainment companies are structurally incapable of making that transition.
I wrote about this on my substack.
The Hub Thesis: Why Most Entertainment Companies Are Structurally Doomed
Products versus platforms, and the split that’s coming in Q2 2027
substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A "hub" isn't just a platform or a live-service game.
Fortnite is a hub. So are Critical Role and Roblox.
The MCU tried to be one and couldn't govern it.
However, most entertainment companies are structurally incapable of making that transition.
I wrote about this on my substack.
Fortnite is a hub. So are Critical Role and Roblox.
The MCU tried to be one and couldn't govern it.
However, most entertainment companies are structurally incapable of making that transition.
I wrote about this on my substack.
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Friends! We're holding another playtest next week!
If you missed the last one, we'd love to have you try the game and give us your feedback!
If you participated in the last one, thank you so much! We implemented a LOT of your suggestions! Please give the game a try again!
Shares appreciated! TY!!
If you missed the last one, we'd love to have you try the game and give us your feedback!
If you participated in the last one, thank you so much! We implemented a LOT of your suggestions! Please give the game a try again!
Shares appreciated! TY!!
A new Poly Fighter playtest drops next week!
We made big changes based on your feedback, plus a bunch of new content. 👀
We’re so excited to see what you think.
Get ready to fight!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/...
#PolyFighter #IndieGame #GameDev #SteamPlaytest #FightingGames #Roguelike
We made big changes based on your feedback, plus a bunch of new content. 👀
We’re so excited to see what you think.
Get ready to fight!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/...
#PolyFighter #IndieGame #GameDev #SteamPlaytest #FightingGames #Roguelike
Poly Fighter on Steam
Poly Fighter is a single-player roguelike fighting game. Learn new moves from every opponent you defeat to build your fighter’s unique style. Battle through tense retro-arcade duels with beginner-frie...
store.steampowered.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Friends! We're holding another playtest next week!
If you missed the last one, we'd love to have you try the game and give us your feedback!
If you participated in the last one, thank you so much! We implemented a LOT of your suggestions! Please give the game a try again!
Shares appreciated! TY!!
If you missed the last one, we'd love to have you try the game and give us your feedback!
If you participated in the last one, thank you so much! We implemented a LOT of your suggestions! Please give the game a try again!
Shares appreciated! TY!!
Why Gen Z and Alpha aren't buying your $70 games.
They spend on participation, not consumption. Your premium story asks them to watch. They want to build.
Special thanks to @celiahodent.com whose book the Gamer's Brain and games as learning systems was a core foundation piece for this write up.
They spend on participation, not consumption. Your premium story asks them to watch. They want to build.
Special thanks to @celiahodent.com whose book the Gamer's Brain and games as learning systems was a core foundation piece for this write up.
Why Gen Z and Alpha Aren’t Buying Your Games
And Why Your Transmedia Strategy Is Failing Too
open.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Why Gen Z and Alpha aren't buying your $70 games.
They spend on participation, not consumption. Your premium story asks them to watch. They want to build.
Special thanks to @celiahodent.com whose book the Gamer's Brain and games as learning systems was a core foundation piece for this write up.
They spend on participation, not consumption. Your premium story asks them to watch. They want to build.
Special thanks to @celiahodent.com whose book the Gamer's Brain and games as learning systems was a core foundation piece for this write up.
Heart - Stairway to Heaven Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors HD
YouTube video by Mark Pakula
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November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I held out on getting a Switch2 until the latest Hyrule Warriors came out and the performance is remarkable. My son and I played Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity to death on split screen and until this game, there wasnt much for us a reason to upgrade. The frame rate delays and lag is gone!
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 AM
I held out on getting a Switch2 until the latest Hyrule Warriors came out and the performance is remarkable. My son and I played Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity to death on split screen and until this game, there wasnt much for us a reason to upgrade. The frame rate delays and lag is gone!
I just discovered this group. Really great for Flow. It's been my gym and work music this week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKbB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKbB...
Every Answer
YouTube video by Summer Nights - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I just discovered this group. Really great for Flow. It's been my gym and work music this week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKbB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKbB...
Looking to get off Spotify - maybe YouTube Music is better.
Pearl Jam - Garden (Official Audio)
YouTube video by PearljamVEVO
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Looking to get off Spotify - maybe YouTube Music is better.
There aren't enough airports with massage chairs for weary travelers.
October 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
There aren't enough airports with massage chairs for weary travelers.