Matt
@morphosis7.bsky.social
Father, coder, geek, and increasingly uncertain. He/him
Interesting thread / rumination on natural resources, how we "count" them, and its implication for a concept like "light pollution".
This resonates with me, in suburban Boston, who hasn't seen the Milky Way in years after seeing it plenty growing up in similar suburbs in Ohio.
This resonates with me, in suburban Boston, who hasn't seen the Milky Way in years after seeing it plenty growing up in similar suburbs in Ohio.
There’s an interesting lawsuit out of Connecticut I’ve been following that rests on the question of whether darkness — yes, darkness, the primordial Erebus himself— is a natural resource. Here’s why that’s potentially a big deal.
February 5, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Interesting thread / rumination on natural resources, how we "count" them, and its implication for a concept like "light pollution".
This resonates with me, in suburban Boston, who hasn't seen the Milky Way in years after seeing it plenty growing up in similar suburbs in Ohio.
This resonates with me, in suburban Boston, who hasn't seen the Milky Way in years after seeing it plenty growing up in similar suburbs in Ohio.
Reviewing the news this evening, I find myself wondering what the state of the East Wing of the White House is? There was a demolition, but the plans for what comes next are... Still being formed? I see the review board meeting this week was postponed?
January 17, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Reviewing the news this evening, I find myself wondering what the state of the East Wing of the White House is? There was a demolition, but the plans for what comes next are... Still being formed? I see the review board meeting this week was postponed?
This is a short thread, but the conclusion is becoming part of my mental health mantra.
The President hinting something doesn't make it so. We are a nation of laws, implemented by people across the country who do not report to him.
The President hinting something doesn't make it so. We are a nation of laws, implemented by people across the country who do not report to him.
Trump can't just flip a switch and turn off elections.
People need to stop this weird deification of the president as God-King of America.
People need to stop this weird deification of the president as God-King of America.
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This is a short thread, but the conclusion is becoming part of my mental health mantra.
The President hinting something doesn't make it so. We are a nation of laws, implemented by people across the country who do not report to him.
The President hinting something doesn't make it so. We are a nation of laws, implemented by people across the country who do not report to him.
I may need to read this thread once a week. I don't think I've fallen prey to this sort of behavior (I hope), but it is a very effective antidote to that temptation.
This kind of thing does point out a real ethical dilemma: block or mute?
January 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
I may need to read this thread once a week. I don't think I've fallen prey to this sort of behavior (I hope), but it is a very effective antidote to that temptation.
I'm really regretting no longer being on the speech and debate team in college anymore. The extempers used to regularly talk through foreign affairs issues at some depth in our team room on campus, which meant I felt more prepared to understand the news on days like today.
January 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I'm really regretting no longer being on the speech and debate team in college anymore. The extempers used to regularly talk through foreign affairs issues at some depth in our team room on campus, which meant I felt more prepared to understand the news on days like today.
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Documents being tossed!? If anyone has contacts at Goddard, please tell them I know an historian who will rescue them because this is horrifying.
It's me. I'm the historian. But really, if someone's organizing saving docs let me know how to help!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c...
It's me. I'm the historian. But really, if someone's organizing saving docs let me know how to help!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c...
NASA’s Largest Library Is Closing Amid Staff and Lab Cuts
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Documents being tossed!? If anyone has contacts at Goddard, please tell them I know an historian who will rescue them because this is horrifying.
It's me. I'm the historian. But really, if someone's organizing saving docs let me know how to help!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c...
It's me. I'm the historian. But really, if someone's organizing saving docs let me know how to help!
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c...
From the blurbs alone, this sounds like a style of play I'd love to see from #Crew96 - so color me intrigued.
The hottest new candidate for the Columbus #Crew96 job is apparently Henrik Rydström, formerly of Malmo.
Rydström nära ny klubbadress
Henrik Rydström är nära att få ett nytt jobb. Enligt uppgifter till Expressen är han just nu Columbus Crews huvudkandidat i jakten på ny tränare.
www.expressen.se
December 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
From the blurbs alone, this sounds like a style of play I'd love to see from #Crew96 - so color me intrigued.
If you see this, post a random fact about yourself...
The older I've gotten, the more affinity I feel for the Finnish part of my ancestry.
The older I've gotten, the more affinity I feel for the Finnish part of my ancestry.
If you see this, post a random fact about yourself
When I was more active as an actor I won multiple awards at the college and community theater levels.
When I was more active as an actor I won multiple awards at the college and community theater levels.
If you see this, post a random fact about yourself
I've taken letterpress classes, and I'm working to get my own (very small) press when I can!
I've taken letterpress classes, and I'm working to get my own (very small) press when I can!
December 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If you see this, post a random fact about yourself...
The older I've gotten, the more affinity I feel for the Finnish part of my ancestry.
The older I've gotten, the more affinity I feel for the Finnish part of my ancestry.
Watching the press conference from Brown tonight, reminding myself that developing stories become clear only slowly, and to practice patience in news consumption.
I hate that we live in a world where these events happen at all.
I hate that we live in a world where these events happen at all.
December 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Watching the press conference from Brown tonight, reminding myself that developing stories become clear only slowly, and to practice patience in news consumption.
I hate that we live in a world where these events happen at all.
I hate that we live in a world where these events happen at all.
it's hard for me to put into words how wrong this award feels to me, but I _can_ promise that I'm going to find a use for it: dragging it out for anyone who ever tries to say "sports shouldn't be political".
(They'd be political even if this didn't happen, but this underlines the point.)
(They'd be political even if this didn't happen, but this underlines the point.)
From @theathletic.com: “This is truly one of the great honors of my life.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded President Trump a new golden trophy, a golden medal and a certificate, and told him: “This is your prize, this is your peace prize.” nyti.ms/44Gy4s6
FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded President Trump a new golden trophy, a golden medal and a certificate, and told him: “This is your prize, this is your peace prize.” nyti.ms/44Gy4s6
December 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
it's hard for me to put into words how wrong this award feels to me, but I _can_ promise that I'm going to find a use for it: dragging it out for anyone who ever tries to say "sports shouldn't be political".
(They'd be political even if this didn't happen, but this underlines the point.)
(They'd be political even if this didn't happen, but this underlines the point.)
I've been wanting to try making pizzelles over the last few weeks, and tonight I finally found the energy to just try a batch after dinner.
This was fun, and apparently I'm encouraged enough to sign up for my department's cookie fest next month. Gulp...
This was fun, and apparently I'm encouraged enough to sign up for my department's cookie fest next month. Gulp...
November 26, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I've been wanting to try making pizzelles over the last few weeks, and tonight I finally found the energy to just try a batch after dinner.
This was fun, and apparently I'm encouraged enough to sign up for my department's cookie fest next month. Gulp...
This was fun, and apparently I'm encouraged enough to sign up for my department's cookie fest next month. Gulp...
In today's episode of "crossovers between culture and technology issues", I find myself reflecting on Postel's Robustness Principle (be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send) as it seems to align with C.S. Lewis - joined through the lens of fashion and modesty.
A friend who teaches theology shared with me a post about CS Lewis's Mere Christianity, which discusses foundational Christian logic across denominations. It reminded me of Dale's tweet below, and I wanted to share some thoughts here regarding modesty and respectability, which are often hot topics.
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In today's episode of "crossovers between culture and technology issues", I find myself reflecting on Postel's Robustness Principle (be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send) as it seems to align with C.S. Lewis - joined through the lens of fashion and modesty.
If Nancy is in fact signing with Celtic (and good for him if so, he deserves great things), these are some interesting options to replace him next year at #Crew96
Right now my short list would probably be:
Laurent Courtois
Yoann Damet
Dennis Sanchez
Ben Pirmann
Troy Lesesne
Neill Collins
Laurent Courtois
Yoann Damet
Dennis Sanchez
Ben Pirmann
Troy Lesesne
Neill Collins
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
If Nancy is in fact signing with Celtic (and good for him if so, he deserves great things), these are some interesting options to replace him next year at #Crew96
I would legitimately be very excited to vote for a party that proposes we actively reflect on our recent experiences, and apply those lessons to structurally make our society more resilient and inclusive.
"None of this is possible without a willingness to use power rather than just hold it" (!)
"None of this is possible without a willingness to use power rather than just hold it" (!)
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I would legitimately be very excited to vote for a party that proposes we actively reflect on our recent experiences, and apply those lessons to structurally make our society more resilient and inclusive.
"None of this is possible without a willingness to use power rather than just hold it" (!)
"None of this is possible without a willingness to use power rather than just hold it" (!)
Over the last half of this #Crew96 season, I made peace with the fact that this team was no longer an elite-tier team in North America - and managed to just be happy to see them play by the time the playoffs got here.
That's still true after getting eliminated. Thank you, Nagbe et al.
That's still true after getting eliminated. Thank you, Nagbe et al.
November 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Over the last half of this #Crew96 season, I made peace with the fact that this team was no longer an elite-tier team in North America - and managed to just be happy to see them play by the time the playoffs got here.
That's still true after getting eliminated. Thank you, Nagbe et al.
That's still true after getting eliminated. Thank you, Nagbe et al.
Getting deeper into Python's plotting ecosystem, and I have to say: the decision to use "Axes" as a name for "subplot" in Matlotlib is confusing and irritating.
"Axes" is already a semantically meaningful name, and "subplot" already exists as a concept. Why throw up this roadblock?
"Axes" is already a semantically meaningful name, and "subplot" already exists as a concept. Why throw up this roadblock?
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Getting deeper into Python's plotting ecosystem, and I have to say: the decision to use "Axes" as a name for "subplot" in Matlotlib is confusing and irritating.
"Axes" is already a semantically meaningful name, and "subplot" already exists as a concept. Why throw up this roadblock?
"Axes" is already a semantically meaningful name, and "subplot" already exists as a concept. Why throw up this roadblock?
Now I'm curious when the latest season debut in team history has been. Two games into the playoffs? I'm pretty sure we've had playoff debuts before, but I can't remember one right now.
November 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Now I'm curious when the latest season debut in team history has been. Two games into the playoffs? I'm pretty sure we've had playoff debuts before, but I can't remember one right now.
Wait. The only teams that #Crew96 would host in an MLS Cup matchup would be...
Austin? or Portland?
Soccer Godz, I have a humble request...
Austin? or Portland?
Soccer Godz, I have a humble request...
November 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Wait. The only teams that #Crew96 would host in an MLS Cup matchup would be...
Austin? or Portland?
Soccer Godz, I have a humble request...
Austin? or Portland?
Soccer Godz, I have a humble request...
I recognize that I'm probably too pessimistic as a sports fan, but:
#Crew96 have twice come back from 0-2 deficits on the road in this series. We would be a fool not to expect that FCC could do the same to us if we're not careful.
The players are clearly up for this game, but don't let up.
#Crew96 have twice come back from 0-2 deficits on the road in this series. We would be a fool not to expect that FCC could do the same to us if we're not careful.
The players are clearly up for this game, but don't let up.
November 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I recognize that I'm probably too pessimistic as a sports fan, but:
#Crew96 have twice come back from 0-2 deficits on the road in this series. We would be a fool not to expect that FCC could do the same to us if we're not careful.
The players are clearly up for this game, but don't let up.
#Crew96 have twice come back from 0-2 deficits on the road in this series. We would be a fool not to expect that FCC could do the same to us if we're not careful.
The players are clearly up for this game, but don't let up.
The perils of commuting on Halloween night:
I'm unsure if I'm seeing a Keytar Bear costume, or the actual Keytar Bear, on the MBTA platform at Kendall?
I'm unsure if I'm seeing a Keytar Bear costume, or the actual Keytar Bear, on the MBTA platform at Kendall?
October 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The perils of commuting on Halloween night:
I'm unsure if I'm seeing a Keytar Bear costume, or the actual Keytar Bear, on the MBTA platform at Kendall?
I'm unsure if I'm seeing a Keytar Bear costume, or the actual Keytar Bear, on the MBTA platform at Kendall?
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Hearts at the PSF are full today from the responses about the recent grant turn down news we shared. All of your kind words of support & solidarity, as well as your donations & new memberships, mean the world to us. We're so grateful to be in community with each of you 💛🐍💙
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
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October 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Hearts at the PSF are full today from the responses about the recent grant turn down news we shared. All of your kind words of support & solidarity, as well as your donations & new memberships, mean the world to us. We're so grateful to be in community with each of you 💛🐍💙
I have no idea if #Crew96 are going to earn a result tonight, or advance against Cincinnati. After 37 minutes of the first game, though, I'm just enjoying the chance to watch them play again.
These games are fun, even if they're not always the best soccer.
These games are fun, even if they're not always the best soccer.
October 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I have no idea if #Crew96 are going to earn a result tonight, or advance against Cincinnati. After 37 minutes of the first game, though, I'm just enjoying the chance to watch them play again.
These games are fun, even if they're not always the best soccer.
These games are fun, even if they're not always the best soccer.
One of the coping strategies I try to follow for current events - particularly when starting from "WTF did he just say?" is to try and look for summaries about whatever complex system is being (probably poorly) summarized.
In that vein: the 2024 FAA NextGen report: www.faa.gov/nextgen/Next...
In that vein: the 2024 FAA NextGen report: www.faa.gov/nextgen/Next...
www.faa.gov
October 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
One of the coping strategies I try to follow for current events - particularly when starting from "WTF did he just say?" is to try and look for summaries about whatever complex system is being (probably poorly) summarized.
In that vein: the 2024 FAA NextGen report: www.faa.gov/nextgen/Next...
In that vein: the 2024 FAA NextGen report: www.faa.gov/nextgen/Next...
So many emotions from today. From the scenes of protest, the last game of the MLS season (and #Crew96 pulling themselves out of the play in game), and spending time with my family. Wow.
October 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
So many emotions from today. From the scenes of protest, the last game of the MLS season (and #Crew96 pulling themselves out of the play in game), and spending time with my family. Wow.