Barry Norton 🌈 ♾ 📚
@barrynorton.bsky.social
He/him.
I write queer/speculative fiction, with ND representation, in Denmark.
PhD in Computer Science, MA in Creative Writing, MSc in Science Communication in progress.
I write queer/speculative fiction, with ND representation, in Denmark.
PhD in Computer Science, MA in Creative Writing, MSc in Science Communication in progress.
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“Make art for thirty sickos,” is good advice.
“Be somebody’s sicko,” is GREAT advice.
“Do both!” is better, still.
Being part of a community is amazing. Yes, it takes work. You gotta support people in ways that are kind of labour intensive. Gushing over a buddy’s new thing is one of the best parts.
“Be somebody’s sicko,” is GREAT advice.
“Do both!” is better, still.
Being part of a community is amazing. Yes, it takes work. You gotta support people in ways that are kind of labour intensive. Gushing over a buddy’s new thing is one of the best parts.
I read that as 'thirsty sickos'.
That's whom I write for.
I'll only find out if there are 30 of them when my novel is published.
That's whom I write for.
I'll only find out if there are 30 of them when my novel is published.
Bra jobba!
Thank goodness for the subtitles — I can only understand about half of what they're saying, but everything with the subtitles.
Thank goodness for the subtitles — I can only understand about half of what they're saying, but everything with the subtitles.
For anyone interested. It's in Norwegian though. Someone saw the solution from his apartment and went outside to solve it.
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Bra jobba!
Thank goodness for the subtitles — I can only understand about half of what they're saying, but everything with the subtitles.
Thank goodness for the subtitles — I can only understand about half of what they're saying, but everything with the subtitles.
"The person alleged to have shot two National Guards, on whose medical conditions it is too early to give a statement, is innocent until proven guilty. I will say nothing that might bias the judicial process. Reflecting on my own culpability, though, I recognise that I must address many questions."
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"The person alleged to have shot two National Guards, on whose medical conditions it is too early to give a statement, is innocent until proven guilty. I will say nothing that might bias the judicial process. Reflecting on my own culpability, though, I recognise that I must address many questions."
I miss yesterday's pie discourse when people tried to defend pecan pie by saying every single pecan pie you've ever seen is not a pecan pie.
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I miss yesterday's pie discourse when people tried to defend pecan pie by saying every single pecan pie you've ever seen is not a pecan pie.
Fish and chips inside a Yorkshire pudding.
There, I said it.
There, I said it.
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Fish and chips inside a Yorkshire pudding.
There, I said it.
There, I said it.
Not even *as* a cis man is it a good idea to model oneself with respect to the cis male norm.
once you notice that the most heinous violence and worst oppression in the world is almost invariably perpetrated by cis men, is it morally just to continue shaping yourself by comparison to this norm?
November 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Not even *as* a cis man is it a good idea to model oneself with respect to the cis male norm.
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Debate? DEBATE?? Pie discourse today is about fighting. Courteousness and respect are for tomorrow. Today my pie enemies will kneel before me.
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Debate? DEBATE?? Pie discourse today is about fighting. Courteousness and respect are for tomorrow. Today my pie enemies will kneel before me.
Fruit's all well and good, but the best pie is steak and kidney.
I will be taking no further questions at this time.
I will be taking no further questions at this time.
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Fruit's all well and good, but the best pie is steak and kidney.
I will be taking no further questions at this time.
I will be taking no further questions at this time.
The man most empowered against science
The Atlantic is calling RFK Jr the most powerful man in science.
He’s not a scientist or a doctor.
He’s completely unqualified to lead HHS.
This is a shameful example of the media bending a knee.
He’s not a scientist or a doctor.
He’s completely unqualified to lead HHS.
This is a shameful example of the media bending a knee.
November 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The man most empowered against science
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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‘Hello police? Can a headline commit murder?’
OpenAI needs to raise at least $207bn by 2030 so it can continue to lose money, HSBC estimates on.ft.com/4ij0yh8
OpenAI needs to raise at least $207bn by 2030 so it can continue to lose money, HSBC estimates
A burning platform
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
‘Hello police? Can a headline commit murder?’
This must be bad.
I just know it's bad.
I can't explain a circumstance in which it's bad.
But I do know the solution: blockchain!
I just know it's bad.
I can't explain a circumstance in which it's bad.
But I do know the solution: blockchain!
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This must be bad.
I just know it's bad.
I can't explain a circumstance in which it's bad.
But I do know the solution: blockchain!
I just know it's bad.
I can't explain a circumstance in which it's bad.
But I do know the solution: blockchain!
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If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make?
Richard Ayoade's 'Neuromancer'
Richard Ayoade's 'Neuromancer'
Joe Cornish's "Snow Crash"
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make?
Richard Ayoade's 'Neuromancer'
Richard Ayoade's 'Neuromancer'
Damn you, genAI, for time travelling back more than a decade and building a data center!
It's a good job social networks and online games don't run in data centers...
It's a good job social networks and online games don't run in data centers...
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Damn you, genAI, for time travelling back more than a decade and building a data center!
It's a good job social networks and online games don't run in data centers...
It's a good job social networks and online games don't run in data centers...
"Now I'm no computer scientist, but it seems like what you're saying is that every time we post an image, you're going to harvest our stem cells, grow a clone in a secret underground laboratory, then force that clone to operate an OnlyFans site. A really nasty one. I'm never posting here again."
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StopNCII.org is operated by the Revenge Porn Helpline which is part of SWGfL, a charity that believes that all should benefit from technology, free from harm.
StopNCII.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"Now I'm no computer scientist, but it seems like what you're saying is that every time we post an image, you're going to harvest our stem cells, grow a clone in a secret underground laboratory, then force that clone to operate an OnlyFans site. A really nasty one. I'm never posting here again."
You know things are bad when people have to turn to Discord to become *less* delusional and more grounded.
NEW: A Discord community with nearly 200 members serves as a support group for people whose minds and lives have been upended by episodes of AI delusion and psychosis.
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Meet the Group Breaking People Out of AI Delusions
In this Discord server, people impacted by AI delusions and psychosis share their experiences — and even help users out of delusional spells.
futurism.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
You know things are bad when people have to turn to Discord to become *less* delusional and more grounded.
Had to look too. It's only sucked up my academic work. My short fiction is in anthologies that (I think) are print-only. I think I'd prefer this remains so, even if that's at the cost of an audience (apologies if print is not accessible for you).
I went and looked. Some of my books are there, but...more of the small press anthologies I've been in, and those have the most downloads.
Thieves. Several of those anthologies were *charity* anthologies, to boot.
Shame. Shame. Shame.
Thieves. Several of those anthologies were *charity* anthologies, to boot.
Shame. Shame. Shame.
I posted a buy link here to "A Magical Inheritance" a few days ago, and 24 of you immediately went to Anna's Archives and fucking stole it from me.
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
Yes, stole it.
I do not get paid for your download there because YOU ARE STEALING FROM ME.
🖕
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Had to look too. It's only sucked up my academic work. My short fiction is in anthologies that (I think) are print-only. I think I'd prefer this remains so, even if that's at the cost of an audience (apologies if print is not accessible for you).
I always have this at home and in the office (where there is champagne and prosecco far too often, though I've made some headway in making this an alternative always offered). I swear it's the best alcohol-free drink. Not to seem entitled, but I first had it at a three Michelin-starred restaurant.
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I always have this at home and in the office (where there is champagne and prosecco far too often, though I've made some headway in making this an alternative always offered). I swear it's the best alcohol-free drink. Not to seem entitled, but I first had it at a three Michelin-starred restaurant.
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npr doesn’t report on stories until they’re fully cooked. that’s what they do. it’s why they’re often behind social media on breaking stories. so, this morning i saw this and it is not a great sign. my favorite bit was when the google exec says: oh, yeah. we’re fucked.
www.npr.org/2025/11/23/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/23/n...
Here's why concerns about an AI bubble are bigger than ever
Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop.
www.npr.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
npr doesn’t report on stories until they’re fully cooked. that’s what they do. it’s why they’re often behind social media on breaking stories. so, this morning i saw this and it is not a great sign. my favorite bit was when the google exec says: oh, yeah. we’re fucked.
www.npr.org/2025/11/23/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/23/n...
I upset Ed Gamble this evening. I tend to forget how transparent my reactions are. I'm probably great to have on the front row if it's going well...
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I upset Ed Gamble this evening. I tend to forget how transparent my reactions are. I'm probably great to have on the front row if it's going well...
Just saw two little girls dispose of a body in the canal: first the torso then the head. Unfortunately, I can't take pictures of someone else's children, so I've no evidence.
November 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Just saw two little girls dispose of a body in the canal: first the torso then the head. Unfortunately, I can't take pictures of someone else's children, so I've no evidence.
Tire tracks all across your back, I can see you've had your fun.
November 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Tire tracks all across your back, I can see you've had your fun.
Eric Jansen -> Replies -> Report -> Hate Speech
Reported for intolerance. Boot all transphobes off social media. Please join me in reporting and blocking this bigot.
November 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Eric Jansen -> Replies -> Report -> Hate Speech
Yet again an ignorance of the difference between training, inference (e.g. text generation) and retrieval bites half of Bluesky (or just my personal network?) again.
Thankfully one of the people spreading the misinformation (whom I won't shame) puts their hands up to it, but that won't be shared.
Thankfully one of the people spreading the misinformation (whom I won't shame) puts their hands up to it, but that won't be shared.
Google denies ‘misleading’ reports of Gmail using your emails to train AI
Google says “we do not use your Gmail content for training our Gemini AI model.”
www.theverge.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Yet again an ignorance of the difference between training, inference (e.g. text generation) and retrieval bites half of Bluesky (or just my personal network?) again.
Thankfully one of the people spreading the misinformation (whom I won't shame) puts their hands up to it, but that won't be shared.
Thankfully one of the people spreading the misinformation (whom I won't shame) puts their hands up to it, but that won't be shared.