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My "No Graphics API" blog post is live! Please repost :)
www.sebastianaaltonen.com/blog/no-grap...
I spend 1.5 years doing this. Full rewrite last summer and another partial rewrite last month. As Hemingway said: "First draft of everything is always shit".
www.sebastianaaltonen.com/blog/no-grap...
I spend 1.5 years doing this. Full rewrite last summer and another partial rewrite last month. As Hemingway said: "First draft of everything is always shit".
No Graphics API — Sebastian Aaltonen
Graphics APIs and shader languages have significantly increased in complexity over the past decade. It’s time to start discussing how to strip down the abstractions to simplify development, improve pe...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
My "No Graphics API" blog post is live! Please repost :)
www.sebastianaaltonen.com/blog/no-grap...
I spend 1.5 years doing this. Full rewrite last summer and another partial rewrite last month. As Hemingway said: "First draft of everything is always shit".
www.sebastianaaltonen.com/blog/no-grap...
I spend 1.5 years doing this. Full rewrite last summer and another partial rewrite last month. As Hemingway said: "First draft of everything is always shit".
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In this video, ISW analysts Kateryna Stepanenko and Christina Harward share how ISW's analysis exposed Russian narratives and influence campaigns designed to shape US and allied perceptions of the war in Ukraine: youtu.be/SVOtGKto19s
Your support fuels this essential work.
Your support fuels this essential work.
Exposing Cognitive Warfare: Inside ISW’s Analysis
Understanding modern conflict means understanding information warfare. ISW's Cognitive Warfare Task Force exposes the adversary narratives and influence operations that shape how the world understands conflict — from Ukraine to the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific.
In this video, ISW analysts Kater
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December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In this video, ISW analysts Kateryna Stepanenko and Christina Harward share how ISW's analysis exposed Russian narratives and influence campaigns designed to shape US and allied perceptions of the war in Ukraine: youtu.be/SVOtGKto19s
Your support fuels this essential work.
Your support fuels this essential work.
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Ihr Bürger Europas, hört was Roman euch allen zu sagen hat:
„Wenn wir zusammen sind, sind wir stark.“
Lasst und Roman sein!
Lasst uns auf keinen Fall den Elon, Donald und Wladimir kapitulieren!
Schicken wir sie zusammen dorthin, wo sie hin gehören!
Auf die Müllhalde der Geschichte!
„Wenn wir zusammen sind, sind wir stark.“
Lasst und Roman sein!
Lasst uns auf keinen Fall den Elon, Donald und Wladimir kapitulieren!
Schicken wir sie zusammen dorthin, wo sie hin gehören!
Auf die Müllhalde der Geschichte!
“When we are together, we are strong.”
As Roman was telling his story at the European Parliament, people couldn’t hold back tears💔
What this boy endured is beyond heartbreaking. He witnessed russia killing his mother and underwent 36 surgeries.
But he persevered and is never giving up.
As Roman was telling his story at the European Parliament, people couldn’t hold back tears💔
What this boy endured is beyond heartbreaking. He witnessed russia killing his mother and underwent 36 surgeries.
But he persevered and is never giving up.
December 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Ihr Bürger Europas, hört was Roman euch allen zu sagen hat:
„Wenn wir zusammen sind, sind wir stark.“
Lasst und Roman sein!
Lasst uns auf keinen Fall den Elon, Donald und Wladimir kapitulieren!
Schicken wir sie zusammen dorthin, wo sie hin gehören!
Auf die Müllhalde der Geschichte!
„Wenn wir zusammen sind, sind wir stark.“
Lasst und Roman sein!
Lasst uns auf keinen Fall den Elon, Donald und Wladimir kapitulieren!
Schicken wir sie zusammen dorthin, wo sie hin gehören!
Auf die Müllhalde der Geschichte!
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Poland's FM gettin spicy
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Poland's FM gettin spicy
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Poland‘s Vice President Radoslaw Sikorski absolutely torches Elon Musk.
December 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Poland‘s Vice President Radoslaw Sikorski absolutely torches Elon Musk.
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Watch the magical moment as a Ukrainian choir performs the famous Ukrainian carol in Austria’s Parliament.
December 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Watch the magical moment as a Ukrainian choir performs the famous Ukrainian carol in Austria’s Parliament.
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Pressuring a neighbour to reduce the size of its army and to give up territory, claiming it mistreats fellow countrymen. Nazi Germany in 1938 sounds eerily similar to Russia today.
![6. Special regulations for military service for German minority remaining in the Rump
Czech State.
7. The roads leading from Dresden, Glatz, or Ratibor through Czech territory to the Ostmark [Austria] must be completely available for military movements. Also in time of war.18
Acceptance of these would have not only left the Czech state defenceless, it would also have provided the Wehrmacht with weapons that were compatible with their own and factories that could continue to supply them.
As to the Czech air force, on 10 November Göring had already suggested that there should be a close relationship between the Germans and Czechs.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:r576wbkeijq753xkptyzybcp/bafkreiepwtx33fpudngybegpxoix4u5izbe5ypvepws4yk5xlrbijrmj6y@jpeg)
December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Pressuring a neighbour to reduce the size of its army and to give up territory, claiming it mistreats fellow countrymen. Nazi Germany in 1938 sounds eerily similar to Russia today.
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Diese bemerkenswerte juristische Niederlage eines Kaders der #Kickl #FPÖ war sicherlich nicht nur mir entgangen. @doew.at
Der oö. FPÖ-Landesparteisekretär Michael Gruber lässt am Freitag um 23 Uhr (!) jene Presseaussendung verschicken, zu der er gerichtlich verpflichtet wurde: Er muss seine diffamierende Behauptung über das @doew.at widerrufen. Na dann helfen wir ihm doch, seinen Widerruf zu verbreiten!
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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I did the thing! Most of today has been me making and editing and rendering and uploading this roughly 50 minute intro video to how I program a complex strategy game in C++! I know not everyone does it this way, but this is just 'how I do it'. youtu.be/FShH78J_zmY?... Plz share with likely viewers!
C++ Strategy Game Programming: Ridiculous Space Battles code video #1
YouTube video by Positech Games
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October 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I did the thing! Most of today has been me making and editing and rendering and uploading this roughly 50 minute intro video to how I program a complex strategy game in C++! I know not everyone does it this way, but this is just 'how I do it'. youtu.be/FShH78J_zmY?... Plz share with likely viewers!
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Like most of us, I probably call too much 'must-read'. This, however, really is must-read, from @tashecon.bsky.social @cepa.org. I've said for a long time that Europe can't afford to let Ukraine lose; now the financial costs of giving too little help earlier are soaring: cepa.org/article/ukra...
Ukraine: The Coming Storm
Ukraine must be properly financed by Europe or unthinkable consequences will follow. Decision-time is fast approaching.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Like most of us, I probably call too much 'must-read'. This, however, really is must-read, from @tashecon.bsky.social @cepa.org. I've said for a long time that Europe can't afford to let Ukraine lose; now the financial costs of giving too little help earlier are soaring: cepa.org/article/ukra...
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Austria’s First Lady Doris Schmidauer visited SaveUkraine, meeting families rescued from Russia and occupied territories & showing Austria’s commitment to child protection. With Austria & Kleine Herzen, 27 children have already been saved — and more will follow. 💙💛
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Austria’s First Lady Doris Schmidauer visited our Save Ukraine center
YouTube video by Save Ukraine
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September 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Austria’s First Lady Doris Schmidauer visited SaveUkraine, meeting families rescued from Russia and occupied territories & showing Austria’s commitment to child protection. With Austria & Kleine Herzen, 27 children have already been saved — and more will follow. 💙💛
youtu.be/Ma0Pf1Dta6g?...
youtu.be/Ma0Pf1Dta6g?...
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This feels all too familiar
September 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This feels all too familiar
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Lydia got new bed linen. Now she won't sleep on a bare mattress. Her happy smile speaks for itself!
11 deliveries today
My 🅿️ 🅿️ is subbotinawed@gmail.com
11 deliveries today
My 🅿️ 🅿️ is subbotinawed@gmail.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Lydia got new bed linen. Now she won't sleep on a bare mattress. Her happy smile speaks for itself!
11 deliveries today
My 🅿️ 🅿️ is subbotinawed@gmail.com
11 deliveries today
My 🅿️ 🅿️ is subbotinawed@gmail.com
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Even if you’re not into missile tech and long range capability questions, this episode of our Substack live is worth watching as our guest @frhoffmann.bsky.social had himself a special guest: a cute cat who almost stole the show ! 😼
Hello All, @alanderminna.bsky.social and I were joined by @frhoffmann.bsky.social just a little while ago for a substack live. Everything you need to know about Ukrainian and Russian ranged weapons and strategies.
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Phil, Minna and Fabian Hoffmann
A recording from Phillips P. OBrien's live video
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August 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Even if you’re not into missile tech and long range capability questions, this episode of our Substack live is worth watching as our guest @frhoffmann.bsky.social had himself a special guest: a cute cat who almost stole the show ! 😼
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Imagine Dragons video for Crushed, filmed on the front lines of Ukraine 🇺🇦
It follows Sasha, a young boy who endured months of shelling in his town.
You can help by donating to @u24.gov.ua. Imagine Dragons are their ambassadors. #NAFO
Imagine Dragons video for Crushed, filmed on the front lines of Ukraine 🇺🇦
It follows Sasha, a young boy who endured months of shelling in his town.
You can help by donating to @u24.gov.ua. Imagine Dragons are their ambassadors. #NAFO
Imagine Dragons - Crushed (Official Video)
YouTube video by ImagineDragonsVEVO
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August 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Imagine Dragons video for Crushed, filmed on the front lines of Ukraine 🇺🇦
It follows Sasha, a young boy who endured months of shelling in his town.
You can help by donating to @u24.gov.ua. Imagine Dragons are their ambassadors. #NAFO
Imagine Dragons video for Crushed, filmed on the front lines of Ukraine 🇺🇦
It follows Sasha, a young boy who endured months of shelling in his town.
You can help by donating to @u24.gov.ua. Imagine Dragons are their ambassadors. #NAFO
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Why has Mira of Kyiv (@reshetz.bsky.social) been suspended?
My info is that she is a local news reporter. I have never seen a post that violated Bluesky rules.
Her voice is important to bring Ukrainian news to the broad audience.
#NAFOarticle5
Why has Mira of Kyiv (@reshetz.bsky.social) been suspended?
My info is that she is a local news reporter. I have never seen a post that violated Bluesky rules.
Her voice is important to bring Ukrainian news to the broad audience.
#NAFOarticle5
July 31, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Why has Mira of Kyiv (@reshetz.bsky.social) been suspended?
My info is that she is a local news reporter. I have never seen a post that violated Bluesky rules.
Her voice is important to bring Ukrainian news to the broad audience.
#NAFOarticle5
Why has Mira of Kyiv (@reshetz.bsky.social) been suspended?
My info is that she is a local news reporter. I have never seen a post that violated Bluesky rules.
Her voice is important to bring Ukrainian news to the broad audience.
#NAFOarticle5
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„If we want better trade deals, we need more guns“
July 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
„If we want better trade deals, we need more guns“
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Literally just past 7 days in Kyiv
July 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Literally just past 7 days in Kyiv
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Dieser Kommentar von @aufwind.bsky.social trifft es genau 👇
„In was für einer Welt leben wir eigentlich?“
„In was für einer Welt leben wir eigentlich?“
July 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Dieser Kommentar von @aufwind.bsky.social trifft es genau 👇
„In was für einer Welt leben wir eigentlich?“
„In was für einer Welt leben wir eigentlich?“
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The situation with Russians killing a toddler with a drone is especially despicable when you realize this wasn’t a stray artillery shell that landed 50 meters off, or a Shahed drone that hit a tall building, but an FPV drone, guided in real time by an operator watching it live
July 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The situation with Russians killing a toddler with a drone is especially despicable when you realize this wasn’t a stray artillery shell that landed 50 meters off, or a Shahed drone that hit a tall building, but an FPV drone, guided in real time by an operator watching it live
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Your Friday fact:
Warships are traditionally referred to as "she" because most women are harbouring the kind of deep rage that can only be properly expressed with naval guns
Warships are traditionally referred to as "she" because most women are harbouring the kind of deep rage that can only be properly expressed with naval guns
July 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Your Friday fact:
Warships are traditionally referred to as "she" because most women are harbouring the kind of deep rage that can only be properly expressed with naval guns
Warships are traditionally referred to as "she" because most women are harbouring the kind of deep rage that can only be properly expressed with naval guns
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This is 100% spot on👇
“If you want to know what you think about a topic, write about it. Writing has a way of ruthlessly exposing unclear thoughts and imprecision.”
And it is why ChatGPT is rotting brains.
“If you want to know what you think about a topic, write about it. Writing has a way of ruthlessly exposing unclear thoughts and imprecision.”
And it is why ChatGPT is rotting brains.
After the latest round of grading papers, I wrote about AI, ChatGPT, the death of the student essay, and what it means for the future of human cognition.
The Death of the Student Essay—and the Future of Cognition
One professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This is 100% spot on👇
“If you want to know what you think about a topic, write about it. Writing has a way of ruthlessly exposing unclear thoughts and imprecision.”
And it is why ChatGPT is rotting brains.
“If you want to know what you think about a topic, write about it. Writing has a way of ruthlessly exposing unclear thoughts and imprecision.”
And it is why ChatGPT is rotting brains.
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The official Tankie guide to Israel-Iran war in 10 rules.
1. Being attacked by a nuclear power no longer means you should surrender immediately.
1. Being attacked by a nuclear power no longer means you should surrender immediately.
June 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The official Tankie guide to Israel-Iran war in 10 rules.
1. Being attacked by a nuclear power no longer means you should surrender immediately.
1. Being attacked by a nuclear power no longer means you should surrender immediately.