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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · 28d

When learning becomes a price-tagged product like minced-meat, the meat-processing workers need to wear hair-nets and wash their hands after going to the toilet. It’s called “quality control”.

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Sep 11

#Blackout in #Berlin #Adlershof: Willkommen auf dem Campingplatz in dritter Nacht: Ohne Strom stehen Labore, Datenzentren & ganze Forschungsprojekte still.
Wissenschaft & Industrie brauchen Schutz – sonst zahlen wir alle den Preis. #Anschlag #Stromausfall

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Sep 9

“1980s-Spotify” in action in Berlin Adlershof! Kein Strom, aber Metal. 2x AA batteries and Star FM 87,9 MHz #berlin #blackout

@starfmheavyhour.bsky.social

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Sep 7

In The Veiled Age, explorers are defined by ideology first, tactics second. Path and Hidden Truths mark you with Veilmarks that shape what relics answer, what factions trust you, and how the world changes you.

Design Diary #3: Explorer Creation
🔗 grantwerk.com/design-diary-3-explorer-creation/

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Aug 10

What if early modern people were right about the strange things they believed… but wrong about why?

The Veiled Age is my speculative-historical TTRPG built from real histories, colonial records, and Renaissance philosophy.

Design Diary #2: Influences & source base
🔗 grantwerk.com/design-diary...

RPG rulebook page titled “Chapter 7 – Cosmology of the Veiled World.” It explains a core setting conflict between two worldviews: “All is Alive” (animistic, interconnected, spiritually active, harmonious) and “All is Dead” (mechanistic, materialistic, technological, disenchanted). Each paradigm shapes how cultures, powers, and individuals see the universe. The page also outlines “Manifestations of the Cosmic Conflict,” including spiritual schism, suppression and resistance, and hybridization of beliefs. Page number 77 is at the bottom right.

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Jul 2

@berlinualliance.bsky.social BUA! Hallo? Wach?

BUA! Hallo, wach?

“[Die 2022 ins Amt gekommene, umtriebige] Geschäftsführerin Alexandra-Gywn Paetz, die jetzt allerdings mitten in der heißen Bewerbungsphase zum BMFTR wechselt.”

www.jmwiarda.de/blog/2025/07...

#Berlin kann mehr!

Nur noch eine unter vielen?

www.jmwiarda.de

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Jun 28

The Veiled Age Project 🔗 grantwerk.com/narrative-de...

Design Diary #1 🔗 grantwerk.com/tve-design-d...

#TTRPG #OSR #GameDesign #Resilience #HistoricalFantasy

The Veiled Age – GrantWerk

grantwerk.com

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Jun 28

Discover The Veiled Age: a historical-fantasy RPG where belief shapes reality—and resilience is your true skill.
Check out Design Diary #1 to explore the core premise and conceptual vision behind the system.

#TheVeiledAge #TabletopRPG #GameDev #NarrativeDesign

A stylized map-inspired illustration in earthy tones. Twin globes representing the Old and New Worlds dominate the top. Esoteric symbols and arcane sigils surround them. Silhouetted figures at the bottom—ranging from kneeling to commanding—suggest an evolution of belief or power. A robed figure in the center holds a radiant staff. The image evokes mystery, ideological struggle, and mythic history.

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · May 10

Fischer–Tropsch 😇

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 23

6 - setzen. 😉

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 23

Good news für die Wissenschaftslandschaft Deutschland: schlechte Leistung wird bestraft. [Quelle: Wahlkreis 180 (Main-Taunus): Erststimmen - Stand: 19.58 Uhr] #BMBF

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 23

Naja. Trotzdem Glückwunsch an die @cducsueuropa.bsky.social

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 17

Couldn’t agree more. Colleagues from the #WEF compiled a really handy whitepaper “Blockchain Beyond
the Hype
A Practical Framework
for Business Leaders” - Link 🔗 : www3.weforum.org/docs/48423_W... We apply that logic to the R&D value chain. Together with some industry and regulatory heavyweights.

www3.weforum.org

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 17

P.S. just give us a day-or-two with the webpage...

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 17

🔑 Why BioBlock?
✅ FAIR Data Valorization – Ensures open, structured access to research data.
✅ Tokenization of R&D – Blockchain + IP-NFTs protect intellectual property.
✅ Trust & Traceability – Transparent collaboration across academia, industry & government. Thoughts?

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 17

💰 Funding & Monetization – Traditional biotech funding is slow & centralized. Tokenized R&D contracts allow direct funding for projects via blockchain. 🚀 Think of it as bringing DeFi principles into biotech, making research secure, transparent & efficient. More below! 👇

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 17

🔒 Security & IP Protection – Sensitive research data & IP need trustless validation. BioBlock enables IP-NFTs to tokenize research, ensuring traceability & innovation protection. 🧪 Reproducibility – Immutable records reduce fraud, plagiarism & increase transparency in biotech.

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 17

Hi @gilman.bsky.social - Blockchain in biotech isn’t just about crypto—it solves key R&D issues. 🔍 Fragmented data: Researchers struggle to access/share datasets. BioBlock ensures FAIR data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), making collaboration smoother. More below! 👇

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 17

🚀 Exciting news! As of today, I’m officially stepping into the role of Director of #BioBlock!

Excited to drive blockchain-powered biotech innovation and build the future of decentralized science! 🔬🔗💡

www.linkedin.com/company/dati...

#BioBlock #BlockchainForBiotech #DeSci #Leadership #Innovation

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 3

Jesus. Do they even import clothing for that type of weather in the UK? Best of luck.

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Feb 3

Some reading for the 14 (?) hours flight: “Artificial Intelligence and Self-Driving Laboratories for Scientific Discovery and Tech-Transfer”

Link: zenodo.org/records/1473...

Artificial Intelligence and Self-Driving Laboratories for Scientific Discovery and Tech-Transfer

Self-driving laboratories (SDLabs) represent a transformative approach to research and development (R&D), combining artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital tools to revolutionize workflows...

zenodo.org

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Jan 30

Großer Dank an Cem Özdemir #Grüne, Claudia Müller #Grüne, Wiebke Esdar #SPD, Lars Rohwer #CDU & Nadine Schön #CDU für die Aufhebung der #DATI-Sperre!

Schade, dass es so lange gedauert hat – Wissenschaft verdient Verlässlichkeit. (Looking at Bettina Stark-Watzinger & Christian Lindner #FDP.)

Jan-Martin Wiarda @jmwiarda.bsky.social · Jan 30

Zugunsten von BMBF-Innovationsprogrammen: Haushaltsausschuss hebt #DATI-Sperre doch noch auf.

Siehe Nachtrag im #WiardaBlog:
www.jmwiarda.de/2025/01/27/d...

DATI-Sperre: BMBF beantragt doch noch die Aufhebung

Özdemirs parlamentarische Staatssekretärin weist in ihrem Schreiben ans Finanzministerium ausdrücklich auf die Finanznot der Programmlinien "T!Raum" und "WIR!" hin. Fließt dort bald wieder das Geld?

www.jmwiarda.de

Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Jan 26

Transform your R&D! Our new White Paper reveals how AI-driven Self-Driving Labs slash research time, enable open collaboration with FAIR data, and leverage HPC responsibly for faster, greener innovation. Link: doi.org/10.5281/zeno... #Innovation #AI #SDLabs #TechTransfer #FutureOfScience #StartUp

A vibrant abstract illustration of flowing, multicolored waves and data points set against a grid background, symbolizing dynamic data streams and analytical insights.

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Dec 31

As 2024 ends, here’s a tradition we love at @bojdysLAB
1️⃣ Top 3 moments of 2024?
2️⃣ Biggest lesson learned?
3️⃣ What excites you most about 2025?
Share your answers or reflect privately. Let’s inspire each other for the new year! ✨ #Reflection #2025Goals

A serene natural scene at Krumme Lake, Grünau, Berlin, Germany, captured in December 2024. Sunlight filters through tall pine and birch trees, casting soft shadows on the wet, marshy grassland below. The tranquil atmosphere highlights the quiet beauty of late autumn or early winter.

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Michael J. Bojdys @mjbojdys.bsky.social · Dec 26

Hier der funktionierende Link zum Newsweek Artikel: www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-ta...

Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia

Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.

www.newsweek.com

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