Troy Bjerke
@beerkey.bsky.social
UX design lead at IBM here in Austin. Here for cars, design, Austin FC, Seattle Seahawks, YIMBY and more.
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Really enjoyed this video exploring the question of "If passing is better than running, why do teams run so much?"
Let's talk about game theory!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPXZ...
Let's talk about game theory!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPXZ...
Passing is better…so, why run?
YouTube video by Michael MacKelvie
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Really enjoyed this video exploring the question of "If passing is better than running, why do teams run so much?"
Let's talk about game theory!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPXZ...
Let's talk about game theory!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPXZ...
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers. (I spent countless hours just driving around doing nothing)
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers. (I spent countless hours just driving around doing nothing)
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It's got enough room for me & the whole squad ⚔️
July 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It's got enough room for me & the whole squad ⚔️
Magic is real and can't wait for the story of the match video!
September 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Magic is real and can't wait for the story of the match video!
Farthest I've been:
North: Akureyri, Iceland
South: Phillip Island, Australia
East: Phillip Island, Australia
West: Maui, Hawaii
North: Akureyri, Iceland
South: Phillip Island, Australia
East: Phillip Island, Australia
West: Maui, Hawaii
Ooo this is a fun one....
Farthest I've been:
North: London, UK
South: Pensacola, FL
East: Rome, IT
West: Shelter Cove, CA
Farthest I've been:
North: London, UK
South: Pensacola, FL
East: Rome, IT
West: Shelter Cove, CA
Farthest I've Been:
North: Oslo, NO
South: San Antonio, TX, USA
East: Oslo, NO
West: San Antonio, TX
North: Oslo, NO
South: San Antonio, TX, USA
East: Oslo, NO
West: San Antonio, TX
August 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Farthest I've been:
North: Akureyri, Iceland
South: Phillip Island, Australia
East: Phillip Island, Australia
West: Maui, Hawaii
North: Akureyri, Iceland
South: Phillip Island, Australia
East: Phillip Island, Australia
West: Maui, Hawaii
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Unassailable logic. I'm on it.
August 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Unassailable logic. I'm on it.
One of my all time favorites. Have had this emulated on my phone for maybe a decade.
July 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
One of my all time favorites. Have had this emulated on my phone for maybe a decade.
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kiss me, you're beautiful - these are truly the last days
June 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
kiss me, you're beautiful - these are truly the last days
We just announced and launched the first version of what I have been working on for the past 6+ months. Couldn't be prouder of my design team. mediacenter.ibm.com/media/watson...
watsonx Orchestrate: Build powerful AI Agents, no code required
IBM watsonx
Orchestrate empowers you to build, deploy and manage powerful AI agents that
automate workflows and processes with generative AI.
mediacenter.ibm.com
May 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We just announced and launched the first version of what I have been working on for the past 6+ months. Couldn't be prouder of my design team. mediacenter.ibm.com/media/watson...
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April 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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John Schneider and the Seahawks crushed day two of the draft. I wrote about why they have already raised the ceiling of this team, and how day three could make this his best draft ever. www.hawkblogger.com/2025/04/the-...
The Morning After: Schneider Crushes Day 2
Unflinching analysis of all things Seahawks
www.hawkblogger.com
April 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
John Schneider and the Seahawks crushed day two of the draft. I wrote about why they have already raised the ceiling of this team, and how day three could make this his best draft ever. www.hawkblogger.com/2025/04/the-...
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An actual quote from the article:
“Republicans have controlled all aspects of Texas politics for more than two decades, but Abbott said the new office is not a sign Republicans have mismanaged the state for the past 20 years.”
😂🤣😂 #txlege
“Republicans have controlled all aspects of Texas politics for more than two decades, but Abbott said the new office is not a sign Republicans have mismanaged the state for the past 20 years.”
😂🤣😂 #txlege
Gov. Greg Abbott signs 'Texas DOGE' bill into law
The bill creates an efficiency office to streamline Texas regulations, reduce unnecessary rules and improve public access to regulatory information.
www.kvue.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
An actual quote from the article:
“Republicans have controlled all aspects of Texas politics for more than two decades, but Abbott said the new office is not a sign Republicans have mismanaged the state for the past 20 years.”
😂🤣😂 #txlege
“Republicans have controlled all aspects of Texas politics for more than two decades, but Abbott said the new office is not a sign Republicans have mismanaged the state for the past 20 years.”
😂🤣😂 #txlege
Between him and Doug I really appreciate them showing you can like cars but also not want to force others to drive.
Density in where we live has so many advantages especially in building community which we need now more than ever.
Density in where we live has so many advantages especially in building community which we need now more than ever.
Matt Farah is one of the most powerful auto influencers in the world. The Smoking Tire, his media platform, has an audience of millions.
Farah owns seven cars -- but he is also a fiery supporter of bike lanes, walkability, and upzoning.
In @bloomberg.com, my profile of an urbanist car bro
Farah owns seven cars -- but he is also a fiery supporter of bike lanes, walkability, and upzoning.
In @bloomberg.com, my profile of an urbanist car bro
A Car Guy Makes a Left Turn
Automotive influencer Matt Farah, outspoken host of “The Smoking Tire” videos and podcasts, has become an unlikely advocate for urban transportation reform.
www.bloomberg.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Between him and Doug I really appreciate them showing you can like cars but also not want to force others to drive.
Density in where we live has so many advantages especially in building community which we need now more than ever.
Density in where we live has so many advantages especially in building community which we need now more than ever.
@moontowersoccer.bsky.social loved this most recent episode. It was a fun mix of practical and philosophical haha. Really appreciated the answer to my question about the mechanics of improving finishing. (I really need to change my patreon name don't I lol)
open.spotify.com/episode/4UhL...
open.spotify.com/episode/4UhL...
A Thesis on Luck, Galaxy Review, Listener Questions, Dynamo Preview, more
Moontower Soccer: An Austin FC Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
@moontowersoccer.bsky.social loved this most recent episode. It was a fun mix of practical and philosophical haha. Really appreciated the answer to my question about the mechanics of improving finishing. (I really need to change my patreon name don't I lol)
open.spotify.com/episode/4UhL...
open.spotify.com/episode/4UhL...
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offering a little TL relief with some excellent news: deadline.com/2025/04/alam...
Alamo Drafthouse NYC Workers End Strike After Laid Off Staffers Rehired
Workers at two New York City Alamo Drafthouse cinemas agreed to end a near two-month long strike after the chain agreed to rehire employees laid off in February.
deadline.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
offering a little TL relief with some excellent news: deadline.com/2025/04/alam...
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AUSTIN OFFICIALLY LEGALIZES 5-STORY SINGLE-STAIR APARTMENTS WITH A 10-1 VOTE!!! 🏗️🏬
This makes Austin the 2nd largest city outside of NYC to legalize single-stair apartments! Massive day for Austin and massive thanks to @CMChitoVela for taking the charge on this!
This makes Austin the 2nd largest city outside of NYC to legalize single-stair apartments! Massive day for Austin and massive thanks to @CMChitoVela for taking the charge on this!
April 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
AUSTIN OFFICIALLY LEGALIZES 5-STORY SINGLE-STAIR APARTMENTS WITH A 10-1 VOTE!!! 🏗️🏬
This makes Austin the 2nd largest city outside of NYC to legalize single-stair apartments! Massive day for Austin and massive thanks to @CMChitoVela for taking the charge on this!
This makes Austin the 2nd largest city outside of NYC to legalize single-stair apartments! Massive day for Austin and massive thanks to @CMChitoVela for taking the charge on this!
Feels like quite a different team. If we get those goals scored up we will be in a good place.
March 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Feels like quite a different team. If we get those goals scored up we will be in a good place.
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Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel.
Building Housing in a Hurry
Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel
www.austinchronicle.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel.
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As someone who spends a lot time thinking about the values I want to teach my kid (besides PLEASE DON’T EAT DIRT), the thing I keep coming back to is this: I want him to believe that the strongest, bravest thing he can do is give a shit about other people—especially ones who aren’t like him at all.
March 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
As someone who spends a lot time thinking about the values I want to teach my kid (besides PLEASE DON’T EAT DIRT), the thing I keep coming back to is this: I want him to believe that the strongest, bravest thing he can do is give a shit about other people—especially ones who aren’t like him at all.
Work has been super intense lately but it's satisfying to get recognition. My team and I just won an iF design award for our UX design.
ifdesign.com/en/winner-ra...
ifdesign.com/en/winner-ra...
iF Design - IBM watsonx Orchestrate
IBM watsonx Orchestrate is a generative AI and automation platform that empowers your business users by automating tasks, simplifying complex processes, and ultimately saving you and your team time an...
ifdesign.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Work has been super intense lately but it's satisfying to get recognition. My team and I just won an iF design award for our UX design.
ifdesign.com/en/winner-ra...
ifdesign.com/en/winner-ra...
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Austin FC winger Osman Bukari's journey from Ghana to ATX
YouTube video by Cory Mose
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Should engineers run the planet?
Some of it.
Should 22 year old engineers without experience, security clearances, oversight, or legal authority be able to single handedly axe public servants and programs in a representative democracy?
Absolutely not.
Some of it.
Should 22 year old engineers without experience, security clearances, oversight, or legal authority be able to single handedly axe public servants and programs in a representative democracy?
Absolutely not.
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk’s Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Should engineers run the planet?
Some of it.
Should 22 year old engineers without experience, security clearances, oversight, or legal authority be able to single handedly axe public servants and programs in a representative democracy?
Absolutely not.
Some of it.
Should 22 year old engineers without experience, security clearances, oversight, or legal authority be able to single handedly axe public servants and programs in a representative democracy?
Absolutely not.
5. Street Spirit (fade out)
4. The national anthem
3. Exit music (for a film)
2. Everything in it's right place
1. Reckoner
Probably some massaging needed but decently happy with this list.
4. The national anthem
3. Exit music (for a film)
2. Everything in it's right place
1. Reckoner
Probably some massaging needed but decently happy with this list.
5. The National Anthem
4. Talk Show Host
3. Reckoner
2. Paranoid Android
1. Just
Ask me in 15 minutes and I'll have a completely different list except for Just, which will always be No. 1.
4. Talk Show Host
3. Reckoner
2. Paranoid Android
1. Just
Ask me in 15 minutes and I'll have a completely different list except for Just, which will always be No. 1.
(deep breath)
5. Videotape
4. Talk Show Host
3. The National Anthem
2. Pyramid Song
1. Let Down
We're honorable mention-ing the late-nineties version of Big Boots
5. Videotape
4. Talk Show Host
3. The National Anthem
2. Pyramid Song
1. Let Down
We're honorable mention-ing the late-nineties version of Big Boots
January 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
5. Street Spirit (fade out)
4. The national anthem
3. Exit music (for a film)
2. Everything in it's right place
1. Reckoner
Probably some massaging needed but decently happy with this list.
4. The national anthem
3. Exit music (for a film)
2. Everything in it's right place
1. Reckoner
Probably some massaging needed but decently happy with this list.