Matt
@differentmatt.bsky.social
"Transgressively ludic." —𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
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posts here are exclusively my private opinion and are not statements on behalf of my employer, family, church, union, or anything else
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Matt
@differentmatt.bsky.social
· Dec 16
Walking away from Omelas, are you? On our nice walkable infrastructure, mind you. Anywhere else you'd have to drive away from, but not Omelas. There's also an accessible shuttle every 15 minutes, but nooooooo, don't let me slow you down, you've got an Omelas to walk away from, Mr. Ethical.
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ICE agents. are putting. stuffed animals. on dashboards. to fool children. into thinking. they won't be kidnapped.
Thanks. We have folks in our community giving vulnerable students rides to school, and a teacher shared that they were putting small stuffed animals on their dashboards to help kids identify safe cars. ICE picked up on it and started doing the same. Horrifying.
January 18, 2026 at 9:04 PM
ICE agents. are putting. stuffed animals. on dashboards. to fool children. into thinking. they won't be kidnapped.
First of all, you will never get me to believe that FIFA is capable of embarrassment.
But if they were, it should not be mathematically possible for their embarrassment to grow. You give Donald Trump a Nobel-shaped pacifier, you start with the needle already pegged at maximum embarrassment.
But if they were, it should not be mathematically possible for their embarrassment to grow. You give Donald Trump a Nobel-shaped pacifier, you start with the needle already pegged at maximum embarrassment.
January 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM
First of all, you will never get me to believe that FIFA is capable of embarrassment.
But if they were, it should not be mathematically possible for their embarrassment to grow. You give Donald Trump a Nobel-shaped pacifier, you start with the needle already pegged at maximum embarrassment.
But if they were, it should not be mathematically possible for their embarrassment to grow. You give Donald Trump a Nobel-shaped pacifier, you start with the needle already pegged at maximum embarrassment.
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The president
-Is occupying a major city with armed paramilitiaries
-Is blackmailing treaty allies to hand over their sovereign territory
-Is trying to set himself up as chairman for life of a UN rival with $1B fees for permanent membership
-Is talking about canceling elections
-Is occupying a major city with armed paramilitiaries
-Is blackmailing treaty allies to hand over their sovereign territory
-Is trying to set himself up as chairman for life of a UN rival with $1B fees for permanent membership
-Is talking about canceling elections
January 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The president
-Is occupying a major city with armed paramilitiaries
-Is blackmailing treaty allies to hand over their sovereign territory
-Is trying to set himself up as chairman for life of a UN rival with $1B fees for permanent membership
-Is talking about canceling elections
-Is occupying a major city with armed paramilitiaries
-Is blackmailing treaty allies to hand over their sovereign territory
-Is trying to set himself up as chairman for life of a UN rival with $1B fees for permanent membership
-Is talking about canceling elections
TIRED: the Mercator projection is bad because it exaggerates the size of northern land masses vs. equatorial ones
WIRED: the Mercator projection is bad because a finite map cannot represent the infinitely large Antarctica it implies
GIVE ME MY ENDLESS ICE SHEET YOU COWARDS
WIRED: the Mercator projection is bad because a finite map cannot represent the infinitely large Antarctica it implies
GIVE ME MY ENDLESS ICE SHEET YOU COWARDS
January 18, 2026 at 4:48 PM
TIRED: the Mercator projection is bad because it exaggerates the size of northern land masses vs. equatorial ones
WIRED: the Mercator projection is bad because a finite map cannot represent the infinitely large Antarctica it implies
GIVE ME MY ENDLESS ICE SHEET YOU COWARDS
WIRED: the Mercator projection is bad because a finite map cannot represent the infinitely large Antarctica it implies
GIVE ME MY ENDLESS ICE SHEET YOU COWARDS
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It’s also worth noting that in Nazi Germany, closing down scientists and other intellectuals’ ability to travel for work was an early move to keep people from escaping.
Scientific conferences are where the exchange of important ideas happen. It’s where new collaborations come forth and innovation dreamed up. It’s really disheartening that NIH scientists and representatives are being banned from attending. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Exclusive: US NIH scientists barred from attending conferences on their own time and dime
Researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health have been told they cannot attend scientific conferences and meetings without official permission, even if they pay their own way and go during time off, three current and former NIH scientists told Reuters.
www.reuters.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:48 PM
It’s also worth noting that in Nazi Germany, closing down scientists and other intellectuals’ ability to travel for work was an early move to keep people from escaping.
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I wrote about my experiences being sexually exploited as a child, and what we need to do to make sure AI doesn’t make that a reality for millions of children.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My picture was used in child abuse images. AI is putting others through my nightmare | Mara Wilson
I was a child actor, exploited by strangers on the internet. Now millions of children face the same danger
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
I wrote about my experiences being sexually exploited as a child, and what we need to do to make sure AI doesn’t make that a reality for millions of children.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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My last two shots before my world went dark.
January 17, 2026 at 9:55 PM
My last two shots before my world went dark.
Of all the indignities I suffer as a Snow Guy living in northern Mississippi, the worst is when the snow falls TO THE SOUTH OF ME GODDAMMIT THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THIS?!
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Of all the indignities I suffer as a Snow Guy living in northern Mississippi, the worst is when the snow falls TO THE SOUTH OF ME GODDAMMIT THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA ARE YOU KIDDING ME WITH THIS?!
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CURLING 🥌 PRIDE
It’s not often an athlete or team is this dominant is universally loved and celebrated
Bruce Mouat is the exception. He’s living authentically on and off the ice. Openly gay. Inspiring others. And eyeing Olympic curling gold
My feature: www.cbc.ca/sports/longf...
It’s not often an athlete or team is this dominant is universally loved and celebrated
Bruce Mouat is the exception. He’s living authentically on and off the ice. Openly gay. Inspiring others. And eyeing Olympic curling gold
My feature: www.cbc.ca/sports/longf...
The Two Sides of The Best Curler in the World
www.cbc.ca
January 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
CURLING 🥌 PRIDE
It’s not often an athlete or team is this dominant is universally loved and celebrated
Bruce Mouat is the exception. He’s living authentically on and off the ice. Openly gay. Inspiring others. And eyeing Olympic curling gold
My feature: www.cbc.ca/sports/longf...
It’s not often an athlete or team is this dominant is universally loved and celebrated
Bruce Mouat is the exception. He’s living authentically on and off the ice. Openly gay. Inspiring others. And eyeing Olympic curling gold
My feature: www.cbc.ca/sports/longf...
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Minneapolis AFL CIO calls for a general strike on next Friday January 23rd minneapolisunions.org/system/files...
minneapolisunions.org
January 17, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Minneapolis AFL CIO calls for a general strike on next Friday January 23rd minneapolisunions.org/system/files...
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DHS employees entered our store this afternoon and served us a Notice of Inspection, demanding copies of I9 forms for each employee.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
January 17, 2026 at 12:23 AM
DHS employees entered our store this afternoon and served us a Notice of Inspection, demanding copies of I9 forms for each employee.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
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not a lot that can make me audibly gasp on the internet at this point but wow
pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
January 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM
not a lot that can make me audibly gasp on the internet at this point but wow
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“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
January 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
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This is Rufus. He cleverly escaped the shelter to run home after being picked up by animal control as a presumed stray. 14/10 a hound Houdini (IG: huntington_cw_animalshelter)
January 15, 2026 at 8:24 PM
This is Rufus. He cleverly escaped the shelter to run home after being picked up by animal control as a presumed stray. 14/10 a hound Houdini (IG: huntington_cw_animalshelter)
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Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Non-protesting dad just trying to hustle his kids, as young as 6mo, out of the neighborhood. ICE threw a flash-bang INTO HIS car, all 6 kids in the hospital now.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
If anyone wondered how things turn against occupying armies there's a case study playing out in front of you.
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"Two to three thousand armed agents of the federal government have been deployed to Minnesota.
Armed, masked, undertrained ICE agents are going door to door, ordering people to point out where their neighbors of color live."
Armed, masked, undertrained ICE agents are going door to door, ordering people to point out where their neighbors of color live."
Governor Walz Addresses Ongoing Federal Presence in Minnesota
YouTube video by Office of the Governor of Minnesota
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 AM
"Two to three thousand armed agents of the federal government have been deployed to Minnesota.
Armed, masked, undertrained ICE agents are going door to door, ordering people to point out where their neighbors of color live."
Armed, masked, undertrained ICE agents are going door to door, ordering people to point out where their neighbors of color live."
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Federal law officers are panicking and leaving entire cars full of shit people could use to fully impersonate a federal law officer. They haven’t even been shot at they are fighting the most asymmetrical war ever an are just violating basic national security protocol every time they get startled
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Federal law officers are panicking and leaving entire cars full of shit people could use to fully impersonate a federal law officer. They haven’t even been shot at they are fighting the most asymmetrical war ever an are just violating basic national security protocol every time they get startled
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Job at my beloved undergrad alma mater: VAP in #histsci #histmed at UW-Madison, due Jan 28.
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/visitin...
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/visitin...
Visiting Assistant Professor in Medical History/History of Science - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type...
jobs.wisc.edu
January 15, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Job at my beloved undergrad alma mater: VAP in #histsci #histmed at UW-Madison, due Jan 28.
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/visitin...
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/visitin...
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hey: the Olympics are next month. I'm the president of a regional curling assocation. if you need someone on your show/podcast to discuss curling, particuarly its growth, popularity, culture, and community ties in the USA, I can find someone or, gasp, appear on it myself
suss2hyphens at gmail
suss2hyphens at gmail
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
hey: the Olympics are next month. I'm the president of a regional curling assocation. if you need someone on your show/podcast to discuss curling, particuarly its growth, popularity, culture, and community ties in the USA, I can find someone or, gasp, appear on it myself
suss2hyphens at gmail
suss2hyphens at gmail
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Texas A&M decided to publicly cancel my Ethics class, and share a false statement that I declined to provide information, which made it impossible for [them ] to request an exemption. See for yourself, if this statement is true.
They are getting creative!
They are getting creative!
ETHICS IS NOW CANCELED AT TEXAS A&M
Statement from Dr. Leonard Bright....
Statement from Dr. Leonard Bright....
January 14, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Texas A&M decided to publicly cancel my Ethics class, and share a false statement that I declined to provide information, which made it impossible for [them ] to request an exemption. See for yourself, if this statement is true.
They are getting creative!
They are getting creative!
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It’s actually three guys but they’re all Peter Sellers
BREAKING: The UK is sending a single military officer to Greenland at the request of Denmark to participate in a multi-nation exercise
January 14, 2026 at 10:45 PM
It’s actually three guys but they’re all Peter Sellers
Just recorded an interview about the x-ray craze with abc.net.au. I always fancied a career in radio, in very much this line. Probably just as well to be reminded that I had absolutely no talent for it!
(They were great, though. Let's see what magic editing can do!)
(They were great, though. Let's see what magic editing can do!)
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Stay informed and entertained with ABC Australia. Access live events, news, audio and on-demand video streaming from the nation's most trusted broadcaster.
abc.net.au
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Just recorded an interview about the x-ray craze with abc.net.au. I always fancied a career in radio, in very much this line. Probably just as well to be reminded that I had absolutely no talent for it!
(They were great, though. Let's see what magic editing can do!)
(They were great, though. Let's see what magic editing can do!)
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I also need you to understand
UNDERSTAND
that those murderous gestapo ICE bastards SAW HER AS A LESBIAN because her wife was right there, and they were very aware of her and her voice.
Her Queerness is also why they killed her. And why they thought they could kill her.
Understand that.
UNDERSTAND
that those murderous gestapo ICE bastards SAW HER AS A LESBIAN because her wife was right there, and they were very aware of her and her voice.
Her Queerness is also why they killed her. And why they thought they could kill her.
Understand that.
January 14, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I also need you to understand
UNDERSTAND
that those murderous gestapo ICE bastards SAW HER AS A LESBIAN because her wife was right there, and they were very aware of her and her voice.
Her Queerness is also why they killed her. And why they thought they could kill her.
Understand that.
UNDERSTAND
that those murderous gestapo ICE bastards SAW HER AS A LESBIAN because her wife was right there, and they were very aware of her and her voice.
Her Queerness is also why they killed her. And why they thought they could kill her.
Understand that.
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My 3 year old is reading Foucault and asked me, tears in his eyes, "why is power in society only reified through force and surveillance?"
I told him to read more Fanon
I told him to read more Fanon
January 14, 2026 at 1:04 AM
My 3 year old is reading Foucault and asked me, tears in his eyes, "why is power in society only reified through force and surveillance?"
I told him to read more Fanon
I told him to read more Fanon
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Folks, is it good when the government starts asking institutions for "lists of Jews"?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
UPenn faculty condemn Trump administration’s demand for ‘lists of Jews’
Groups say EEOC demand for names and personal details echoes dark history and threatens safety and civil rights
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Folks, is it good when the government starts asking institutions for "lists of Jews"?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...