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Terrified optimist, Kant stan, AI loon, and self-unemployed cognitive engineer — in that order! Begrudgingly [he/him]. Ostensibly here to discuss philosophy, but... y'know...
✊ 🏴 🇺🇸 El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido 🇺🇸 🚩 ✊
✊ 🏴 🇺🇸 El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido 🇺🇸 🚩 ✊
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· Apr 3
#Impeachment2025 #NoKingsNow our only response. If we don't use the constitution's tool for preventing executive overreach, we will lose the ability to do so before the midterms can possibly save us.
WYR convince 16 GOP senators to elevate JD, or fight a civil war against the largest ever military?
WYR convince 16 GOP senators to elevate JD, or fight a civil war against the largest ever military?
So much more room for protestors!
First public forum on horizon for long-planned, connective greenspace; skate park now included
Memorial Drive Greenway dream to take step forward this month
First public forum on horizon for long-planned, connective greenspace; skate park now included
atlanta.urbanize.city
October 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
So much more room for protestors!
Curious to see if any of the #python / #PyPI elders on here can share some stories about how packaging came to be (c. ~2015?), and specifically the mandatory support for multi-package distributions, something I’ve never seen in the wild.
More details+background here: www.reddit.com/r/learnpytho...
More details+background here: www.reddit.com/r/learnpytho...
From the learnpython community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the learnpython community
www.reddit.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Curious to see if any of the #python / #PyPI elders on here can share some stories about how packaging came to be (c. ~2015?), and specifically the mandatory support for multi-package distributions, something I’ve never seen in the wild.
More details+background here: www.reddit.com/r/learnpytho...
More details+background here: www.reddit.com/r/learnpytho...
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OMG you guys I saw 3 bunnies on my walk. THREE. BUNNIES.
April 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
OMG you guys I saw 3 bunnies on my walk. THREE. BUNNIES.
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Why is analytic philosophy so "boring" compared to continental philosophy? You know what I mean. Are there any controversial analytical philosphers out there with some kind of really provoactive"vibe"? You know what I mean.
#philsky
#philsky
April 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Why is analytic philosophy so "boring" compared to continental philosophy? You know what I mean. Are there any controversial analytical philosphers out there with some kind of really provoactive"vibe"? You know what I mean.
#philsky
#philsky
Fascinating+infuriating example of what a lack of #PhilSci can do to someone, centered on:
> The notion that drug addiction is a brain disease... encapsulates all that’s wrong with today’s science in this area. There is absolutely no data in humans to show that drug addiction is a brain disease.
> The notion that drug addiction is a brain disease... encapsulates all that’s wrong with today’s science in this area. There is absolutely no data in humans to show that drug addiction is a brain disease.
Carl Hart is a neuroscientist and at Columbia University who studies behavioral and neuropharmacological effects of drugs in humans.
"I am now entering my fifth year as a regular heroin user,” he writes. “I do not have a drug-use problem. Never have." 🧪
"I am now entering my fifth year as a regular heroin user,” he writes. “I do not have a drug-use problem. Never have." 🧪
I Am a Heroin User. I Do Not Have a Drug Problem
Carl Hart says drug addiction is often distorted by scientists and the media.
nautil.us
April 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Fascinating+infuriating example of what a lack of #PhilSci can do to someone, centered on:
> The notion that drug addiction is a brain disease... encapsulates all that’s wrong with today’s science in this area. There is absolutely no data in humans to show that drug addiction is a brain disease.
> The notion that drug addiction is a brain disease... encapsulates all that’s wrong with today’s science in this area. There is absolutely no data in humans to show that drug addiction is a brain disease.
> While she regularly talks to Trump by phone,
??? Imagining those regular conversations boggles the mind with disgust and horror. Charitably, maybe they’re just being racist together for a bit? Is that something intentional racists do for fun?
??? Imagining those regular conversations boggles the mind with disgust and horror. Charitably, maybe they’re just being racist together for a bit? Is that something intentional racists do for fun?
April 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM
> While she regularly talks to Trump by phone,
??? Imagining those regular conversations boggles the mind with disgust and horror. Charitably, maybe they’re just being racist together for a bit? Is that something intentional racists do for fun?
??? Imagining those regular conversations boggles the mind with disgust and horror. Charitably, maybe they’re just being racist together for a bit? Is that something intentional racists do for fun?
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Food $200
Data $150
Rent $800
Urbanist campaign contributions $3,600
Utility $150
someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my family is dying
Data $150
Rent $800
Urbanist campaign contributions $3,600
Utility $150
someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my family is dying
April 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Food $200
Data $150
Rent $800
Urbanist campaign contributions $3,600
Utility $150
someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my family is dying
Data $150
Rent $800
Urbanist campaign contributions $3,600
Utility $150
someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my family is dying
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Millions of people took part in protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk across all 50 states and globally on Saturday: cnn.it/4hYKFL3
April 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Millions of people took part in protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk across all 50 states and globally on Saturday: cnn.it/4hYKFL3
> If Congress were to enact one month of Medicare for All, could it later assert that extending it in perpetuity is free?
I think focusing on current law versus current policy is getting it wrong.
The key takeaway is Republicans are breaking the rules of the Senate so they can pass giant tax cuts for the rich while taking away health care from the sick and food from the needy.
www.americanprogress.org/article/sena...
The key takeaway is Republicans are breaking the rules of the Senate so they can pass giant tax cuts for the rich while taking away health care from the sick and food from the needy.
www.americanprogress.org/article/sena...
Senate Republicans Are Ignoring Senate Rules To Cut Taxes for the Rich
The Senate majority made clear its intent to add trillions of dollars to the national debt while taking food away from the hungry and health care away from the poor.
www.americanprogress.org
April 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
> If Congress were to enact one month of Medicare for All, could it later assert that extending it in perpetuity is free?
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Sorry, couldn't resist...
April 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Sorry, couldn't resist...
> US stocks cratered on Friday... after China stoked trade-war fears and... Powell warned of higher inflation and slower growth stemming from tariffs.
Thanks Yahoo!. I guess it really is China's fault for responding predictably, and Powell for vaguely musing about obvious truths!
Thanks Yahoo!. I guess it really is China's fault for responding predictably, and Powell for vaguely musing about obvious truths!
April 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
> US stocks cratered on Friday... after China stoked trade-war fears and... Powell warned of higher inflation and slower growth stemming from tariffs.
Thanks Yahoo!. I guess it really is China's fault for responding predictably, and Powell for vaguely musing about obvious truths!
Thanks Yahoo!. I guess it really is China's fault for responding predictably, and Powell for vaguely musing about obvious truths!
Latest "fun" #USHistory fact: the first woman to serve in the US senate was also the last slave holder to serve (not to mention a noted proponent of lynching). It took Georgia 100 years to elect another woman to the Senate...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Latimer Felton - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
April 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Latest "fun" #USHistory fact: the first woman to serve in the US senate was also the last slave holder to serve (not to mention a noted proponent of lynching). It took Georgia 100 years to elect another woman to the Senate...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Did you know that our Transportation Secretary is a "typical Midwestern boy who just happens to be a lumberjack Sports World Champion" who's "going to give you a lot of physicality and skill but not much in the way of drama"?
TIL! Only the best people.
thechallenge.fandom.com/wiki/Sean_Du...
TIL! Only the best people.
thechallenge.fandom.com/wiki/Sean_Du...
April 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Did you know that our Transportation Secretary is a "typical Midwestern boy who just happens to be a lumberjack Sports World Champion" who's "going to give you a lot of physicality and skill but not much in the way of drama"?
TIL! Only the best people.
thechallenge.fandom.com/wiki/Sean_Du...
TIL! Only the best people.
thechallenge.fandom.com/wiki/Sean_Du...
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The evidence is clear: Tomorrow's nationwide #HandsOff mobilization is the latest—and potentially largest—sign of growing momentum and resistance to the Trump administration's illegal and unconstitutional power grab.
Our research shows: the resistance is alive and well | Erica Chenoweth, Jeremy Pressman and Soha Hammam
Street protests today are far more numerous and frequent than skeptics might suggest
www.theguardian.com
April 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The evidence is clear: Tomorrow's nationwide #HandsOff mobilization is the latest—and potentially largest—sign of growing momentum and resistance to the Trump administration's illegal and unconstitutional power grab.
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Hello Bluesky! My name is Bailey. I’m an illustrator and creative director specializing in design work for all things science. My personal work is inspired by my garden and my local biodiversity. Let’s connect!
January 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hello Bluesky! My name is Bailey. I’m an illustrator and creative director specializing in design work for all things science. My personal work is inspired by my garden and my local biodiversity. Let’s connect!
> If you say the climate's changing, is it coming from CO2 or is it coming from the sun? Where is – why is the climate changing? ...it makes people go "maybe... this is an agenda of control."
- Sean Duffy, our esteemed replacement for @petebuttigieg.bsky.social as SecTrans.
🤔🤔🤔 #MakesYouThink
- Sean Duffy, our esteemed replacement for @petebuttigieg.bsky.social as SecTrans.
🤔🤔🤔 #MakesYouThink
April 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
> If you say the climate's changing, is it coming from CO2 or is it coming from the sun? Where is – why is the climate changing? ...it makes people go "maybe... this is an agenda of control."
- Sean Duffy, our esteemed replacement for @petebuttigieg.bsky.social as SecTrans.
🤔🤔🤔 #MakesYouThink
- Sean Duffy, our esteemed replacement for @petebuttigieg.bsky.social as SecTrans.
🤔🤔🤔 #MakesYouThink
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Here's a quick painting I did for my #Prototaxites talk last week, depicting one of the more speculative ideas which I explored: Bioluminescence!!!
This isn't a specific species, but is based on the earliest species we have; the Middle Ordovician P. honeggeri. #FossilFriday #paleoart #paleontology
This isn't a specific species, but is based on the earliest species we have; the Middle Ordovician P. honeggeri. #FossilFriday #paleoart #paleontology
April 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Here's a quick painting I did for my #Prototaxites talk last week, depicting one of the more speculative ideas which I explored: Bioluminescence!!!
This isn't a specific species, but is based on the earliest species we have; the Middle Ordovician P. honeggeri. #FossilFriday #paleoart #paleontology
This isn't a specific species, but is based on the earliest species we have; the Middle Ordovician P. honeggeri. #FossilFriday #paleoart #paleontology
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Liberal democracy is good for business. If we were still a liberal democracy, Congress would not be beholden to a Mad King and have shut down this trade war nonsense before it got off the ground. We won't fix our economic problems until we address our democracy problems 1/x
April 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Liberal democracy is good for business. If we were still a liberal democracy, Congress would not be beholden to a Mad King and have shut down this trade war nonsense before it got off the ground. We won't fix our economic problems until we address our democracy problems 1/x
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New definition of womanhood just dropped
x is a woman iff:
1. x can have a baby (under certain circumstances).
2. x has a quality.
3. x is much smarter than a man.
4. x doesn’t even give a man a chance at success.
5. x has, in many cases, been treated very badly.
x is a woman iff:
1. x can have a baby (under certain circumstances).
2. x has a quality.
3. x is much smarter than a man.
4. x doesn’t even give a man a chance at success.
5. x has, in many cases, been treated very badly.
April 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New definition of womanhood just dropped
x is a woman iff:
1. x can have a baby (under certain circumstances).
2. x has a quality.
3. x is much smarter than a man.
4. x doesn’t even give a man a chance at success.
5. x has, in many cases, been treated very badly.
x is a woman iff:
1. x can have a baby (under certain circumstances).
2. x has a quality.
3. x is much smarter than a man.
4. x doesn’t even give a man a chance at success.
5. x has, in many cases, been treated very badly.
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Part of what I'm up to in all this stuff is trying to say that fungibility deserves a lot more of our attention (and more specifically that sometimes its linked to an essentialising mindset, and sometimes its not).
I guess I would have to say this was worth it in the end - virtually ever major thing I've published in the past 5 years has been about the significance of fungibility as a form of objectification
April 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Part of what I'm up to in all this stuff is trying to say that fungibility deserves a lot more of our attention (and more specifically that sometimes its linked to an essentialising mindset, and sometimes its not).
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In this episode of Ethical Machines I shared some preliminary thoughts on serendipity and AI in automated science. A lot of it was just thinking out loud then, but I’ve been thinking, researching, and writing about this more in recent days.
#philsci #Philsky #philtech #sts
#philsci #Philsky #philtech #sts
Does AI Undermine Scientific Discovery?
YouTube video by Reid Blackman
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Wow TIL William James was *super* wrong about “Great Man” history, with a decidedly eugenicist tint to it at that.
Anyone on #PhilSky know enough to defend where he was coming from w/ this argument? I kinda loved him as one of the creators of psychology, but never read this piece…
Anyone on #PhilSky know enough to defend where he was coming from w/ this argument? I kinda loved him as one of the creators of psychology, but never read this piece…
April 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Wow TIL William James was *super* wrong about “Great Man” history, with a decidedly eugenicist tint to it at that.
Anyone on #PhilSky know enough to defend where he was coming from w/ this argument? I kinda loved him as one of the creators of psychology, but never read this piece…
Anyone on #PhilSky know enough to defend where he was coming from w/ this argument? I kinda loved him as one of the creators of psychology, but never read this piece…
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Hello world! 👋
🔥 The Scientific Python community is building tools to power our ecosystem and support contributors and maintainers!
🚀 Discover our projects and learn how you can get involved by following us on GitHub:
🔗 github.com/scientific-python
🔥 The Scientific Python community is building tools to power our ecosystem and support contributors and maintainers!
🚀 Discover our projects and learn how you can get involved by following us on GitHub:
🔗 github.com/scientific-python
Scientific Python
Community developed, community owned. Scientific Python has 43 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hello world! 👋
🔥 The Scientific Python community is building tools to power our ecosystem and support contributors and maintainers!
🚀 Discover our projects and learn how you can get involved by following us on GitHub:
🔗 github.com/scientific-python
🔥 The Scientific Python community is building tools to power our ecosystem and support contributors and maintainers!
🚀 Discover our projects and learn how you can get involved by following us on GitHub:
🔗 github.com/scientific-python
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everyone always says "death to america" but then when someone steps up and does it you get mad at him
April 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
everyone always says "death to america" but then when someone steps up and does it you get mad at him