andyaf
@andyaf.bsky.social
Born to be alive 🎹
Musician, writer. Love nature, science, books, documentaries, horror, surrealism, colored vinyl, cycling & 🏀. Loud abt universal healthcare, disability justice, anti-fascism, anti-genocide.
Musician, writer. Love nature, science, books, documentaries, horror, surrealism, colored vinyl, cycling & 🏀. Loud abt universal healthcare, disability justice, anti-fascism, anti-genocide.
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Losing 77 billion dollars making something no one wants and pivoting to another thing that no one wants
Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble on the ‘Metaverse’ has cost Meta more than $77B
The company now plans to cut spending on it and shift focus to AI wearables instead
(via WSJ)
The company now plans to cut spending on it and shift focus to AI wearables instead
(via WSJ)
December 7, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Losing 77 billion dollars making something no one wants and pivoting to another thing that no one wants
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I don't have any illusions about the United States military, what it does, or how many times this has happened before
but the fact that they sat there for 41 minutes, watched two scared, human beings desperately struggling to stay alive, and then murdered them has fucked me up so deeply
I don't have any illusions about the United States military, what it does, or how many times this has happened before
but the fact that they sat there for 41 minutes, watched two scared, human beings desperately struggling to stay alive, and then murdered them has fucked me up so deeply
December 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
listen
I don't have any illusions about the United States military, what it does, or how many times this has happened before
but the fact that they sat there for 41 minutes, watched two scared, human beings desperately struggling to stay alive, and then murdered them has fucked me up so deeply
I don't have any illusions about the United States military, what it does, or how many times this has happened before
but the fact that they sat there for 41 minutes, watched two scared, human beings desperately struggling to stay alive, and then murdered them has fucked me up so deeply
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As we get ready to shop for Thanksgiving remember the farm workers who harvest the food. We wouldn't enjoy a #Thanksgiving dinner without their hard work. #WeFeedYou
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
As we get ready to shop for Thanksgiving remember the farm workers who harvest the food. We wouldn't enjoy a #Thanksgiving dinner without their hard work. #WeFeedYou
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“Back in 2020, many voices on cable news and in the media openly called for the mass infection of an unvaccinated population, including children, with a brand new SARS virus. Knowing very little about this new virus, they proclaimed that there was nothing more to understand.” #COVID
🚨 ANSWERED: Does COVID-19 Harm the Brain?
Here is an (organized) mountain of 60 studies detailing COVID-19's impacts on the brain, as well as a useful video by @daniellebeckman.bsky.social & @davidjoffe64.bsky.social
👇 READ, SHARE WIDELY, SUBSCRIBE: www.panaccindex.info/p/answered-d...
Here is an (organized) mountain of 60 studies detailing COVID-19's impacts on the brain, as well as a useful video by @daniellebeckman.bsky.social & @davidjoffe64.bsky.social
👇 READ, SHARE WIDELY, SUBSCRIBE: www.panaccindex.info/p/answered-d...
ANSWERED: Does COVID-19 Harm the Brain?
A Collection of Medical Research (60 Studies)
www.panaccindex.info
November 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
“Back in 2020, many voices on cable news and in the media openly called for the mass infection of an unvaccinated population, including children, with a brand new SARS virus. Knowing very little about this new virus, they proclaimed that there was nothing more to understand.” #COVID
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MAGA rendered powerless by hurled sandwich: my latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/soci...
DC’s Antifascist Hero—Sandwich Guy—Is Free
A jury refuses to succumb to MAGA’s condiment conspiracy theory.
www.thenation.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
MAGA rendered powerless by hurled sandwich: my latest for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/soci...
This piece doesn't encourage alcohol use. It's a thoughtful take on the latest trend that we all must stop drinking bc even 1 glass is bad. Multiple factors contribute to brain health + it's important to note who is promoting zero alcohol.
marks-newsletter-4655f1.beehiiv.com/p/the-case-f...
marks-newsletter-4655f1.beehiiv.com/p/the-case-f...
The Case for Drinking Alcohol
Is zero really the only safe amount of alcohol?
marks-newsletter-4655f1.beehiiv.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This piece doesn't encourage alcohol use. It's a thoughtful take on the latest trend that we all must stop drinking bc even 1 glass is bad. Multiple factors contribute to brain health + it's important to note who is promoting zero alcohol.
marks-newsletter-4655f1.beehiiv.com/p/the-case-f...
marks-newsletter-4655f1.beehiiv.com/p/the-case-f...
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Lessons from the Nuremberg Trials of 1946, when Nazi leaders were tried for their crimes against humanity. “I followed orders” and “I didn’t know” were not accepted. Lest that pattern of government cruelty, crime & corruption repeat here #DefendTheConstitution #HistoryMatters 🇺🇸
youtu.be/RsA6AdCRI-k
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What Happened at the Nuremberg Trials? | History
YouTube video by HISTORY
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November 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Lessons from the Nuremberg Trials of 1946, when Nazi leaders were tried for their crimes against humanity. “I followed orders” and “I didn’t know” were not accepted. Lest that pattern of government cruelty, crime & corruption repeat here #DefendTheConstitution #HistoryMatters 🇺🇸
youtu.be/RsA6AdCRI-k
youtu.be/RsA6AdCRI-k
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Two Illinois Guardsmen claim to have sworn an oath over orders, stating that they will not turn on their city
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Two Illinois Guardsmen claim to have sworn an oath over orders, stating that they will not turn on their city
Why is there always only a tiny portion of congress willing to aikido the script of Right Wing media jackasses? Congressman Neguse (CO) appropriately rephrases the Q.
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Why is there always only a tiny portion of congress willing to aikido the script of Right Wing media jackasses? Congressman Neguse (CO) appropriately rephrases the Q.
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To the craven "comedians" who are STILL not speaking up: The manager at the Chicago Laugh Factory was arrested by ICE. They filed no charges, he's a US citizen, and his family doesn't know where he is.
They are coming for all of us. Grow a fucking spine and say something while you still can.
They are coming for all of us. Grow a fucking spine and say something while you still can.
October 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
To the craven "comedians" who are STILL not speaking up: The manager at the Chicago Laugh Factory was arrested by ICE. They filed no charges, he's a US citizen, and his family doesn't know where he is.
They are coming for all of us. Grow a fucking spine and say something while you still can.
They are coming for all of us. Grow a fucking spine and say something while you still can.
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Republicans are taking away health care from 15 million Americans.
They are doubling premiums for 20 million.
Now, they are illegally withholding emergency SNAP funding that keeps millions of children from going hungry.
All so they can give $1 trillion in tax breaks to the 1%.
They are doubling premiums for 20 million.
Now, they are illegally withholding emergency SNAP funding that keeps millions of children from going hungry.
All so they can give $1 trillion in tax breaks to the 1%.
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Republicans are taking away health care from 15 million Americans.
They are doubling premiums for 20 million.
Now, they are illegally withholding emergency SNAP funding that keeps millions of children from going hungry.
All so they can give $1 trillion in tax breaks to the 1%.
They are doubling premiums for 20 million.
Now, they are illegally withholding emergency SNAP funding that keeps millions of children from going hungry.
All so they can give $1 trillion in tax breaks to the 1%.
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Welcome to your surveillance state.
#ICE #Gestapo #Palantir #PeterThiel
#Trump #Putin #Krasnov #KGB #FSB
#ICE #Gestapo #Palantir #PeterThiel
#Trump #Putin #Krasnov #KGB #FSB
New: Videos show ICE/CBP agents are scanning peoples' faces on the street to verify citizenship. ICE has tool to instantly look up unprecedented number of databases with just a photo
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
“I’m an American citizen so leave me alone”
“Alright, we just got to verify that”
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
ICE and CBP Agents Are Scanning Peoples’ Faces on the Street To Verify Citizenship
Videos on social media show officers from ICE and CBP using facial recognition technology on people in the field. One expert described the practice as “pure dystopian creep.”
www.404media.co
October 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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it's crazy that if you're a cat, your only two life outcomes are eating out of a trash can or getting treated like a little baby
October 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
it's crazy that if you're a cat, your only two life outcomes are eating out of a trash can or getting treated like a little baby
Mark Cuban graduated from the Reagan school of Trickle Down economics. Over 40 yrs this has decimated the middle class. And. The stock market existed in the 70s when the rich still paid their fare share. Tax loopholes for the rich gave us billionaires. Who still, apparently, don't have enough.
They're flat out admitting that they're holding 401Ks hostage.
Billionaire Mark Cuban says abolishing billionaires would mean destroying the stock market and wiping out Americans' savings
Mark Cuban warned that forcing billionaires to sell their stocks would crash markets and wipe out the savings of millions of Americans.
www.businessinsider.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Mark Cuban graduated from the Reagan school of Trickle Down economics. Over 40 yrs this has decimated the middle class. And. The stock market existed in the 70s when the rich still paid their fare share. Tax loopholes for the rich gave us billionaires. Who still, apparently, don't have enough.
Feature not a bug
October 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Feature not a bug
The power of addiction and the addiction of power - Gabor Máte.
"Don't look to the ppl in power for solutions, they're some of the emptiest people."
youtu.be/66cYcSak6nE?...
"Don't look to the ppl in power for solutions, they're some of the emptiest people."
youtu.be/66cYcSak6nE?...
The Power of Addiction and The Addiction of Power: Gabor Maté at TEDxRio+20
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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October 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The power of addiction and the addiction of power - Gabor Máte.
"Don't look to the ppl in power for solutions, they're some of the emptiest people."
youtu.be/66cYcSak6nE?...
"Don't look to the ppl in power for solutions, they're some of the emptiest people."
youtu.be/66cYcSak6nE?...
How to respond to societal collapse | Sarah Wilson | TEDxSydney
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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October 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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The construction needs to halted with the gaping hole open through winter.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The construction needs to halted with the gaping hole open through winter.
Ppl are endlessly fascinating. You only have to screw over those they see below them & they'll let you take whatever they want. SNAP disappears in the 'poorest' West Coast state on 10/31. It won't change any MAGA votes nor get the "Left" to oust their lousy leaders.
It's crazy how good the GOP is at this. Tons of working class people with working class concerns and not a single thing is done to help them
October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ppl are endlessly fascinating. You only have to screw over those they see below them & they'll let you take whatever they want. SNAP disappears in the 'poorest' West Coast state on 10/31. It won't change any MAGA votes nor get the "Left" to oust their lousy leaders.
I would never wish to turn a much loved dead ex into a regurgitated version of things they said previously. Talk abt sucking the soul out to build a robot. How sad. Unless I was in it for the grift, like this guy.
This sounds like a Black Mirror episode I have already seen: people.com/alan-hamel-s...
Alan Hamel Creates AI Clone of Late Wife Suzanne Somers 2 Years After Her Death: 'You Can't Tell the Difference' (Exclusive)
Alan Hamel and Suzanne Somers enjoyed 55 years together before the actress' death at 76 in 2023. Hamel, 89, tells PEOPLE working hard on several projects that will keep Somers' legacy alive, including...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I would never wish to turn a much loved dead ex into a regurgitated version of things they said previously. Talk abt sucking the soul out to build a robot. How sad. Unless I was in it for the grift, like this guy.
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The hearing will take place before U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis in the Northern District of Illinois.
Judge notes ‘serious concerns' about immigration agents' use of chemical agents
A federal judge is having “serious concerns” that federal immigration agents' use of crowd control measures like tear gas may violate a court order.
www.nbcchicago.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The hearing will take place before U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis in the Northern District of Illinois.
People are so driven by jealousy and envy (it's why the fascists easy screw their base as long as the "lesser thans" get screwed more) they'll have to isolate us or keep surveillance prices hidden from public view. Otherwise, expect checkout line violence.
You go into a store to buy a 2-litre bottle of milk at the supermarket and pay $3. But the person in front of you in line paid $3.50. And the person behind you paid $2.
Surveillance pricing is the practice of monitoring consumer data to charge you the most they think you will be willing to pay.
Surveillance pricing is the practice of monitoring consumer data to charge you the most they think you will be willing to pay.
October 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
People are so driven by jealousy and envy (it's why the fascists easy screw their base as long as the "lesser thans" get screwed more) they'll have to isolate us or keep surveillance prices hidden from public view. Otherwise, expect checkout line violence.
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The Gaza Soup Kitchen run by Hani Almadhoun and family is currently feeding 3000 people a day under the monstrous conditions of the engineered famine happening before our eyes. You can help feed at least a few people. Please donate: gofund.me/e37b4bae
Donate to Hot meals 4 Starved Palestinian Kids in north Gaza, organized by Hani Almadhoun
Do you know what it’s like to watch your family starve? I do.
My… Hani Almadhoun needs your support for Hot meals 4 Starved Palestinian Kids in north Gaza
gofund.me
July 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Gaza Soup Kitchen run by Hani Almadhoun and family is currently feeding 3000 people a day under the monstrous conditions of the engineered famine happening before our eyes. You can help feed at least a few people. Please donate: gofund.me/e37b4bae
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This article discusses how the “network state” Tech Bros have noticed—and aren’t exactly pleased about—Gil Duran’s work exposing their movement. 10/15/25 … 1/ lithub.com/how-silicon-...
How Silicon Valley Became a Center of Reactionary, Anti-Democratic Politics
With 881,000 people living in less than 47 square miles, San Francisco packs a tremendous amount of wealth and cultural influence into a fiercely unequal city. San Francisco is far smaller than Los…
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October 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This article discusses how the “network state” Tech Bros have noticed—and aren’t exactly pleased about—Gil Duran’s work exposing their movement. 10/15/25 … 1/ lithub.com/how-silicon-...