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Lesley Goldberg
@lesleyquick.bsky.social
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All opinions mine and should not be taken as those of my most esteemed patroness Lady Catherine de Bourgh
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Andrew Bloomberg @andrewbloomberg.bsky.social · 5d
I know this is kind of David’s whole beat, but the phenomenon of modern people doing modern evil modernly, and getting called medieval for it, is fascinating and telling.
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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 5d
People keep saying “feudalism,” but it actually just company towns.
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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 5d
They’re just gonna do a little lite slavery.
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · 5d
File this under “extremely my jam”
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Monica H Green @monicamedhist.bsky.social · 5d
#histmed #MedievalSky Minji Lee's book, The Medieval Womb: Hildegard of Bingen’s Views on the Female Reproductive Body, has just been released #OpenAccess: library.oapen.org/handle/20.50...
Cover image of Minji Lee, The Medieval Womb: Hildegard of Bingen’s Views on the Female Reproductive Body. On the complex imagery reproduced on the cover, read the book!
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · 6d
What if Buddy Christ, but for journalism
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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 6d
What will the new Adam O'Neal–hosted WaPo opinions podcast sound like for the next few decades? Maybe a little something like this x.com/WashPostComm...
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Elise Wang @elisewang.bsky.social · 6d
I like Bsky more than any social platform I’ve used, but my goodness it has big “I knew them before they were cool” energy.

You mention something bad: “are you surprised?” You mention something good: “I knew about that WAY before you.” This is an exhausting, anti-social way to interact, you guys.
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Deanna Kreisel 🌱 @doctorwaffle.substack.com · 11d
In honor of National Poetry Day, the greatest parody rewrite of all time:
Screen cap of parodic version of William Blake's "The Tyger" that begins: Tyger! Tyger! Burning bright (Not sure if I spelled that right) What immortal hand or eye Could fashion such a stripy guy? What the hammer that hath hewn it Into such a chonky unit? Did who made the lamb make thee, Or an external franchisee?
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · 16d
This, no contest.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Sep 12
these are great fall outfits
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Aug 3
You were the only one laughing at *several* points in that film, and the ladies around us were not amused.
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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · Jul 15
Mary Gaillard's calculations correctly predicted the mass of the charm quark and contributed to the discovery of the Higgs boson as she triumphed over sexism in the field of physics. R.I.P. #physics
Pioneering theoretical physicist Mary K. Gaillard has died at 86 - Berkeley News
Gaillard's calculations correctly predicted the mass of the charm quark and contributed to the discovery of the Higgs boson as she triumphed over sexism in the field of physics.
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jul 10
This is what happens when you lay off most of your social media staff—who would have advised you not to just copy/paste the graphic design pitch deck into an instagram caption.
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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · Jul 10
*nodding politely and pretending to listen while I discreetly signal the waiter to hurry up with the check* yeah no totally
@hbomax With the return of the iconic HBO name the updated logo positions the HBO brand prominently, ensuring it is the primary visual read with emphasis on the iconic core, which is embedded in the counter of the "O." This deliberate hierarchy reinforces that the platform's core value proposition remains anchored in HBO's legacy and reputation for excellence. The "Max" portion of the logo complements this hierarchy in various technical ways. The "Max" mark has been carefully adjusted to a lighter stroke weight compared to its previous iteration. Moreover, the characteristic of the counter "core," previously embedded within the letter "a" of "Max," has been intentionally omitted. This nuanced adjustment respects the visual ownership of the core form as a distinct hallmark of the HBO logo, maintaining clarity and brand integrity. The "m"'s stems and shoulders were slightly modified while maintaining the balance of the aperture of the letterform. The "a" was completely hand-drawn, with the counter space slightly adjusted toward the stem to give the bowl form and character. The "x"'s diagonal strokes, slightly bowed and tapered to the center axis, creates a flared nuance. Additionally, the width of "Max" has been subtly reduced relative to "HBO," with the overhang of the “O" letterform visually balancing and aligning with the "x," a calculated choice. Overall, the kerning was meticulously calibrated to balance the open spaces between and within the letterforms to ensure a quick read. To further distinguish the brand within the streaming market, the logo identity features a carefully crafted iridescent treatment; subtle warm and cool tones add depth and perpetual motion. This distinctive visual effect metaphorically embodies the platform's extensive range of content - constantly evolving, vibrant, and multidimensional. This creative approach ensures the brand remains visually distinctive, resonating strongly within the competitive landscape of streaming services.
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jul 9
An excellent thread.
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Elise Wang @elisewang.bsky.social · Jul 8
So this phrase “able-bodied” has clearly been on the most recent list of R talking points. It comes from the first round of English labor laws, which were instituted after the Black Death.

A mini medieval story time!
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 8
Jim Jordan: "If there's an able-bodied adult out there now who is in our welfare system, guess what -- that person is going to have to work ... that is far from immoral."
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jul 9
Legends of the Fall! It was ok.
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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · Jul 8
what’s the biggest blind spot you finally watched this year and did you think of it?
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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · Jul 8
it's weird how these stories on meta's endless spending sprees never mention that the company never produces anything innovative or interesting, ever
Apple Reportedly Loses Key AI Mind
The iPhone maker’s quiet AI ambitions just took a major hit as Meta doubles down on its war with OpenAI and Google.
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · Jul 3
"ChatGPT is unlikely to destabilize the job market, as it is overqualified for most positions while at the same time lacking any marketable skills."
ChatGPT Now Has PhD-Level Intelligence, and the Poor Personal Choices to Prove It
“If you look at the trajectory of improvement, systems like GPT-3 were maybe toddler-level intelligence… and then systems like GPT-4 are more like ...
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jul 2
This smol porcupine is the best thing happening in my life right now
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Adam Sharp @adamcsharp.bsky.social · Jul 2
Happy World Porcupine Day! For those wondering what a baby porcupine is called, it’s a porcupette. For those wondering what a group of porcupines is called, it’s a prickle. And for those wondering what porcupines sound like, turn up your volume for this smol guy called Kemosabe nomming on a banana…
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jun 28
Movie you’ve watched more than six times using gifs
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · Jun 26
RICH LADY: Oh, I am distraught over the shambles of my life.

HOUSEHOLD SERVANT: Even though my problems are punishingly more severe than yours, I will kindly listen to your tale of pampered woe.

RICH LADY: Woe!

HOUSEHOLD SERVANT: Let me fix your hair in some particular way.
Every Episode of a Television Show Written by Julian Fellowes
Downstairs to Downstairs HOUSEHOLD SERVANT: I’m worried about Rich Lady. OTHER HOUSEHOLD SERVANT: Don’t be. She’s rich, ain’t she? HOUSEHOLD SERVAN...
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jun 24
We’re being governed by people who love nothing. Who value nothing. Who hold nothing sacred, find nothing beautiful.

They will pave over and monetize everything precious to us before they’re done.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 24
The Trump administration said on Monday that it would open up 58 million acres of back country in national forests to road construction and development, removing protections that had been in place for a quarter century. https://trib.al/VQXR96o
A view from high ground looking downhill over forest land toward a body of water dotted with islands. Text reads: Trump Administration to End Protections for 58 Million Acres of National Forests. Photo credit: Christopher Miller for The New York Times
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jun 24
What actor's expression in a movie will stay with you for the rest of your life?
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Mike Schuster @mcs212.bsky.social · May 28
(in the Criterion Closet) eh I'm good
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jun 13
“One of the things we’ve learned is people really do care about what it looks like when it’s on your head.”
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Jeremy White @jeremywired.bsky.social · Jun 13
EXCLUSIVE: Dyson has called time on its "brave" attempt at combining air purification and high-end headphones. @wired.com sat down with Jake Dyson, where he was disarmingly candid about what went wrong, and the audio opportunities that lie ahead for the brand. www.wired.com/story/dyson-...
Dyson Has Killed Its Bizarre Zone Air-Purifying Headphones
“One of the things we’ve learned is people really do care about what it looks like when it’s on your head.”
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · Jun 6
Some of y’all can’t handle 2 high agency males going at it and it really shows
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Josh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · Jun 4
Nobody with money seems to even care about the quality of the product they create. They just care that it can be made cheaply. Why would anyone want to pay for the Washington Post if this is what it is?
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The Verge @theverge.com · Jun 4
The Washington Post is planning to let amateur writers submit columns — with the help of AI
The Washington Post is planning to let amateur writers submit columns — with the help of AI
Aspiring columnists could begin using the AI tool this fall.
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Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Podcast @gonebabygone.bsky.social · May 26
If Ariela Barer transfixed you all too briefly on TLOU you gotta check out How To Blow Up A Pipeline
Ariela Barer in How to Blow Up A Pipeline, helpfully resting her hand on said pipeline
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Lesley Goldberg @lesleyquick.bsky.social · May 23
I can’t imagine ever needing to prove I bought a donut.
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Niko Stratis @nikostratis.com · May 23
Everyone has one Mitch Hedberg joke stashed in their brain like a squirrel to sustain them whenever they need to feel joy for 30 seconds and mine is “they say the recipe for Sprite is Lemon and Lime but I tried to make it at home, there’s more to it than that”
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