François Dominic Laramée, PhD 🇨🇦
@fdlaramee.bsky.social
Writer and adjunct professor of history. Lapsed game developer, TV personality and computer scientist. FR/EN
Auteur et chargé de cours en histoire. Défroqué de l'informatique, du développement de jeux et de la télévision.
Auteur et chargé de cours en histoire. Défroqué de l'informatique, du développement de jeux et de la télévision.
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I HAVE A PATREON NOW! 🎉
Hello everyone. It's official: you can now support me and my comedy, if you are able to and wish to. Link to the Patreon will be below, and is also in this video's YouTube description.
I'm so excited! It's going to be really fun. Unless you hate jokes.
youtu.be/_DFgW0Q_H2E
Hello everyone. It's official: you can now support me and my comedy, if you are able to and wish to. Link to the Patreon will be below, and is also in this video's YouTube description.
I'm so excited! It's going to be really fun. Unless you hate jokes.
youtu.be/_DFgW0Q_H2E
I Have A Patreon Now!
YouTube video by Clare Blackwood
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December 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I HAVE A PATREON NOW! 🎉
Hello everyone. It's official: you can now support me and my comedy, if you are able to and wish to. Link to the Patreon will be below, and is also in this video's YouTube description.
I'm so excited! It's going to be really fun. Unless you hate jokes.
youtu.be/_DFgW0Q_H2E
Hello everyone. It's official: you can now support me and my comedy, if you are able to and wish to. Link to the Patreon will be below, and is also in this video's YouTube description.
I'm so excited! It's going to be really fun. Unless you hate jokes.
youtu.be/_DFgW0Q_H2E
I named my fists Rosencrantz and Guildenstern because if I fight you I'll soon be dead.
I named my fists Common and Sense because I'm about to bring the Paine
I named my fists Blood and Meridian because I’m fixing to Judge your ass.
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I named my fists Rosencrantz and Guildenstern because if I fight you I'll soon be dead.
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“Based on the available evidence, the skills that future graduates will most need in the AI era—creative thinking, the capacity to learn new things, flexible modes of analysis—are precisely those that are likely to be eroded by inserting AI into the educational process.”
“When you allow a machine to summarize your reading, to generate the ideas for your essay, and then to write that essay, you’re not learning how to read, think, or write.“
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
“Based on the available evidence, the skills that future graduates will most need in the AI era—creative thinking, the capacity to learn new things, flexible modes of analysis—are precisely those that are likely to be eroded by inserting AI into the educational process.”
Five games to get to know me:
1. Star Control II
2. Civilization IV
3. Terraforming Mars
4. Skyrim
5. Power Grid
1. Star Control II
2. Civilization IV
3. Terraforming Mars
4. Skyrim
5. Power Grid
Give games to get to know me?
1. Dragon Quest 3
2. Silent Hill 3
3. LIMBO
4. Saints Row The Third
5. Hollow Knight
1. Dragon Quest 3
2. Silent Hill 3
3. LIMBO
4. Saints Row The Third
5. Hollow Knight
five games to get to know me:
Civilization Six
Warlords (SSg)
Master of Orion 2
Dragon Age Origins
Expeditions Rome
Civilization Six
Warlords (SSg)
Master of Orion 2
Dragon Age Origins
Expeditions Rome
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Five games to get to know me:
1. Star Control II
2. Civilization IV
3. Terraforming Mars
4. Skyrim
5. Power Grid
1. Star Control II
2. Civilization IV
3. Terraforming Mars
4. Skyrim
5. Power Grid
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As many have been saying for a while, sure seems like the “who could AI replace” question has the opposite answer to what the bosses expect
The numbers in here are hilarious.
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Do you use AI on the job?
Execs: 87%
Managers: 57%
Workers: 27%
Planned investment by 2030: $5T
"Necessary" annual revenue to justify that spend: $650B
Current annual revenue: $50B
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
As many have been saying for a while, sure seems like the “who could AI replace” question has the opposite answer to what the bosses expect
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Sea otters. Hundreds and hundreds of sea otters.
Bald eagles. Dozens and dozens of bald eagles.
Grizzly. Thankfully from a distance.
Mountain sheep of one kind or another.
Caribbean crabs. Thousands upon thousands of 'em.
Sea otters. Hundreds and hundreds of sea otters.
Bald eagles. Dozens and dozens of bald eagles.
Grizzly. Thankfully from a distance.
Mountain sheep of one kind or another.
Caribbean crabs. Thousands upon thousands of 'em.
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you’ve seen in the wild:
Bald eagle
Marmot
Elk
Snapping turtle
Humpback whale
Bald eagle
Marmot
Elk
Snapping turtle
Humpback whale
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you’ve seen in the wild:
California condor
Mountain lion
Cuban tree frog
Moorean viviparous tree snail
Malayan pit viper waaaaay too close
California condor
Mountain lion
Cuban tree frog
Moorean viviparous tree snail
Malayan pit viper waaaaay too close
November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Sea otters. Hundreds and hundreds of sea otters.
Bald eagles. Dozens and dozens of bald eagles.
Grizzly. Thankfully from a distance.
Mountain sheep of one kind or another.
Caribbean crabs. Thousands upon thousands of 'em.
Sea otters. Hundreds and hundreds of sea otters.
Bald eagles. Dozens and dozens of bald eagles.
Grizzly. Thankfully from a distance.
Mountain sheep of one kind or another.
Caribbean crabs. Thousands upon thousands of 'em.
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Danielle Smith Celebrates Her Glorious Pipeline Victory
YouTube video by Clare Blackwood
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November 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
If I had known how hard it would be to market a 12,000 word novelette about supernatural organized crime, I would... er... ah, who am I kidding, I would have written it anyway. Too much fun!
#writing #amwriting #writer
#writing #amwriting #writer
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
If I had known how hard it would be to market a 12,000 word novelette about supernatural organized crime, I would... er... ah, who am I kidding, I would have written it anyway. Too much fun!
#writing #amwriting #writer
#writing #amwriting #writer
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“Any fun plans for tomorrow?”
“No, we have people coming over.”
“No, we have people coming over.”
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“Any fun plans for tomorrow?”
“No, we have people coming over.”
“No, we have people coming over.”
I was phenomenally lucky in that writing has been a key part of my day jobs for the past 30+ years. But even I am only giving it a go as a full-time fiction writer because I'm semi-retired, childless, and in a position to survive even if I never earn another dollar. Which may very well happen.
And the folks who are actually writing full-time generally only got there after years of day jobs, family support, or both.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
November 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I was phenomenally lucky in that writing has been a key part of my day jobs for the past 30+ years. But even I am only giving it a go as a full-time fiction writer because I'm semi-retired, childless, and in a position to survive even if I never earn another dollar. Which may very well happen.
Less time elapsed between the end of World War II and my first day of high school than between my high school graduation and today.
The premiere of The Simpsons was closer to the premiere of The Flintstones than it is to today.
narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Less time elapsed between the end of World War II and my first day of high school than between my high school graduation and today.
Colleen Jones (1959-2025). RIP, legend!
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November 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Colleen Jones (1959-2025). RIP, legend!
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We made and froze a large tourtière, a traditional French Canadian pie combining various cubed meats, potatoes and (if you insist) onions. On the big day, we put it in the oven for 10 hours and I went to the gym. This is what it looked like when I returned.
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
We made and froze a large tourtière, a traditional French Canadian pie combining various cubed meats, potatoes and (if you insist) onions. On the big day, we put it in the oven for 10 hours and I went to the gym. This is what it looked like when I returned.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Surely there aren't that many CEOs in the world, are there?
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs by 2035, research finds
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs by 2035, research finds
Trades, machine operations and administrative roles are most at-risk, says leading educational research charity
Up to 3m low-skilled jobs could disappear in the UK by 2035 because of automation and AI, according to a report by a leading educational research charity.
The jobs most at risk are those in occupations such as trades, machine operations and administrative roles, the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Surely there aren't that many CEOs in the world, are there?
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Ok palate cleanse time. In case you missed it, here's my most popular post ever
4 yrs ago today, a family member managed a truly spectacular own goal, splintered his domestic bliss, & in the process, united the world for a day.
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
On popular request, I shall now recreate the livetweet thread from that day
So gather around children, for this is the tale of The Rice Truck Saga
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Ok palate cleanse time. In case you missed it, here's my most popular post ever
Studied computer science because it was one of the few careers with decent prospects in 1988's economy.
Went into game development to postpone death by boredom.
Bifurcated towards TV for the same reason.
Switched to academia, again for the same reason.
Guess why I'm now writing full time.
Went into game development to postpone death by boredom.
Bifurcated towards TV for the same reason.
Switched to academia, again for the same reason.
Guess why I'm now writing full time.
November 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Studied computer science because it was one of the few careers with decent prospects in 1988's economy.
Went into game development to postpone death by boredom.
Bifurcated towards TV for the same reason.
Switched to academia, again for the same reason.
Guess why I'm now writing full time.
Went into game development to postpone death by boredom.
Bifurcated towards TV for the same reason.
Switched to academia, again for the same reason.
Guess why I'm now writing full time.
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We demand twenty trillion dollars in living-next-to-morons dues from the US.
GOP lawmaker demands $300B in defense dues from Canada www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
GOP lawmaker demands $300B in defense dues from Canada
Canada defends NATO commitment as forward progress at 'breakneck' speed
www.politico.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We demand twenty trillion dollars in living-next-to-morons dues from the US.
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Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
I know, I know: the difference between fiction and reality is that reality doesn't have to make sense. But as a fiction writer, may I say: aw, COME ON!
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress. Her last day in office will be January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I know, I know: the difference between fiction and reality is that reality doesn't have to make sense. But as a fiction writer, may I say: aw, COME ON!
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imagine knowing literally anything about Haiti and deciding to try this
Gavin and Tanner, planned and trained for nearly a year, legal documents say, in an elaborate attempt to invade a Haitian island, kill its Black men, enslave its Black women and Black children and fulfill their "rape fantasies."
www.fox4news.com/news/haitian...
www.fox4news.com/news/haitian...
NTX men planned to murder men, enslave women on foreign island: Indictment
Two North Texas men have been indicted for an alleged scheme to sail to a foreign island, murder all the men, and enslave the women and children.
www.fox4news.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
imagine knowing literally anything about Haiti and deciding to try this
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.
November 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.
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if you think "AI" is going to "outperform" writers at "literary fiction" we have nothing else to talk about. there is a fundamental rift in the way we see art and humanity and it's never gonna get solved, even when this AI horseshit goes away
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
if you think "AI" is going to "outperform" writers at "literary fiction" we have nothing else to talk about. there is a fundamental rift in the way we see art and humanity and it's never gonna get solved, even when this AI horseshit goes away
Dans notre système parlementaire, un gouvernement majoritaire cumule les pouvoirs législatif et exécutif entre les mêmes mains. Ajoutez la clause nonobstant, qui désamorce le judiciaire, et il n'y a plus aucun contre-pouvoir. Montesquieu doit se retourner dans sa tombe.
November 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Dans notre système parlementaire, un gouvernement majoritaire cumule les pouvoirs législatif et exécutif entre les mêmes mains. Ajoutez la clause nonobstant, qui désamorce le judiciaire, et il n'y a plus aucun contre-pouvoir. Montesquieu doit se retourner dans sa tombe.
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Out now in the US, out **Thursday** in the UK!
Dear #BookSky: don't miss out on @courtney-floyd.com's delightful debut novel, HIGHER MAGIC. The world building is top notch; the writing, razor-sharp; the protagonist, deeply human and lovable.
Special shout out to Anne the talking skull who narrates the events by paraphrasing literary classics!
Special shout out to Anne the talking skull who narrates the events by paraphrasing literary classics!
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Out now in the US, out **Thursday** in the UK!