Category Archives: Microblogging

AIs Can’t Stop Recommending Nuclear Strikes in War Game Simulations

That’s it. That’s the whole post for today. Call your reps and love one another shamelessly.

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Be Impressed

My father-in-law got me this puzzle for my birthday a few years ago. It’s been sitting in a box for most of that time, but two weeks ago I got it out and brought it to work and yesterday I finally solved it! It was a good one. Thanks, Pa!

Eco Logicals “Bamboo Blossom,” if you’re curious. I don’t think they sell it anymore.

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Why Am I Like This, pt. XIV

Me: “Man, that cake we got for my coworker’s birthday was pretty stale. Not sure I can honestly say I enjoyed eating it? Would have been rude not to, though.”

Me twenty minutes later, when everyone has gone back to their desks: “Ooh, there’s a few slices left!”

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Some Inspiration

A reminder from my daughter that it’s okay to dream of better things. Even if they seem too big. Even if they’re (gasp) cliche!

A paper cutout of a child's hand, glued onto a circle of paper colored to look like the Earth. Written on the hand is a child's dream for people to take better care of the homeless and the planet.

I have a dream that every one givs more muny to homles people and people take more care of the Earth

As we grow into adults, we learn that optimism is childish, and that dreams like these are simple and naive. Well–not all childish things are wrong. Sometimes, the sky really is blue, 2+2 really does equal 4, flowers really are pretty, the Emperor really is naked, and people really should take more care of the Earth and each other.

(And don’t forget to take care of yourself too, okay?)

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My Favorite Candy

I love gummies, I am a huge sucker for tiny versions of regular things, and I am delighted by novelty. Other candies never stood a chance.

They used to be sold in the US under the Wonka brand, but for some reason they were discontinued here. Now I have to have them shipped from the UK to get my fix…

*tea not included

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Get Enough Sleep

I’m talking to you, whoever’s reading this right now, but I’m especially talking to you if the person reading this right now is me.

(Oh, and if you are me: don’t forget to shave! I don’t know why it helps so much, but it always does.)

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More Married Life

Since I’m not on social media much anymore, my spouse curates and sends me all the best memes they see. I got this one on Valentine’s Day:

πŸ₯°

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Damn You, Sans

Just when I’m starting to think Sans might actually be a normal(-ish) character in this game, he has to go and pull this sh*t:

You just can’t pass up an opportunity for a good prank, can you? Even if it means breaking space and time to do it.

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Practice Radical Kindness and Senseless Acts of Joy

Because there is no act more courageous, nor weapon more powerful, nor philosophy more brazen, than that of loving fully.

I am so glad you’re here.

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Don’t Feed After Midnight, Don’t Wake Before Noon

Since I’m not on social media much anymore, my spouse likes to curate memes and send them to me. They’re always good, but I particularly enjoy the ones they personalize…

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