Neglectful Muse
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Your Outie Is Whatever You Need It To Be: Severance and the Entrepreneurial Self
When Severance first premiered on Apple TV in February 2022 it scratched an itch that hadn’t received much attention in the proceeding years. After Lost...
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My latest newsletter, about Severance and neoliberalism, specifically the concept of the Entrepreneurial Self
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This gif may be the best encapsulation of the AI industry
a cartoon character is pointing at a chart that says disco record sales
Alt: Gif of Disco Stu from The Simpson’s pointing at a graph of Disco Record Sales from 1973 to 1976, showing line going up. He says “If these trends continue… ayyyyyy” and does a little shimmy
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
This gif may be the best encapsulation of the AI industry
Have the ideas for the next handful of newsletters planned out, some requiring more research and work than others.
But due to both life shit and the weight of persisting in this timeline I’m taking the next week to work on other creative endeavors. Then it’ll be peddle to the metal time
But due to both life shit and the weight of persisting in this timeline I’m taking the next week to work on other creative endeavors. Then it’ll be peddle to the metal time
February 12, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Have the ideas for the next handful of newsletters planned out, some requiring more research and work than others.
But due to both life shit and the weight of persisting in this timeline I’m taking the next week to work on other creative endeavors. Then it’ll be peddle to the metal time
But due to both life shit and the weight of persisting in this timeline I’m taking the next week to work on other creative endeavors. Then it’ll be peddle to the metal time
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No, AI written romance novels are not inevitable: aftermath.site/ai-romance-nov...
February 10, 2026 at 8:37 PM
No, AI written romance novels are not inevitable: aftermath.site/ai-romance-nov...
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Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
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Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
February 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Every photo from Minneapolis looks like this. Cops decked out with guns and full tac gear facing off against people in bathrobes, parkas, and sweatpants armed only with whistles and cell phones.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
Yet every verified MAGA chode on X dutifully calls it a riot or violent insurrection.
This gif may be the best encapsulation of the AI industry
a cartoon character is pointing at a chart that says disco record sales
Alt: Gif of Disco Stu from The Simpson’s pointing at a graph of Disco Record Sales from 1973 to 1976, showing line going up. He says “If these trends continue… ayyyyyy” and does a little shimmy
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
This gif may be the best encapsulation of the AI industry
You do not in fact need to use genAI/LLMs for anything
Feels like a good day to remind everyone that there's tons of human-made public domain art available for free. Perfect for TTRPGs and board games!
Where can you find it?
Right here!
Part 1: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom...
Part 2: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/more-publi...
#ttrpg
Where can you find it?
Right here!
Part 1: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom...
Part 2: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/more-publi...
#ttrpg
Public domain art resources
Using public domain art in tabletop game design
www.skeletoncodemachine.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
You do not in fact need to use genAI/LLMs for anything
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Feels like a good day to remind everyone that there's tons of human-made public domain art available for free. Perfect for TTRPGs and board games!
Where can you find it?
Right here!
Part 1: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom...
Part 2: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/more-publi...
#ttrpg
Where can you find it?
Right here!
Part 1: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom...
Part 2: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/more-publi...
#ttrpg
Public domain art resources
Using public domain art in tabletop game design
www.skeletoncodemachine.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Feels like a good day to remind everyone that there's tons of human-made public domain art available for free. Perfect for TTRPGs and board games!
Where can you find it?
Right here!
Part 1: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom...
Part 2: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/more-publi...
#ttrpg
Where can you find it?
Right here!
Part 1: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/public-dom...
Part 2: www.skeletoncodemachine.com/p/more-publi...
#ttrpg
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Reminder that we can submit support tickets. support.discord.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Reminder that we can submit support tickets. support.discord.com
Ya’ll, grab this if you haven’t played it already.
Far and away the greatest, most memorable experience I’ve had playing a game was with Returnal. Please do not sleep on it. I need more people to gush about it with and get excited about Saros with
Far and away the greatest, most memorable experience I’ve had playing a game was with Returnal. Please do not sleep on it. I need more people to gush about it with and get excited about Saros with
Returnal (Steam) is $21.59 on Fanatical buff.ly/cU1kFa8 #ad
$29.39 US PSN buff.ly/KaS6SBc
also on PS+ Extra
$29.39 US PSN buff.ly/KaS6SBc
also on PS+ Extra
February 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Ya’ll, grab this if you haven’t played it already.
Far and away the greatest, most memorable experience I’ve had playing a game was with Returnal. Please do not sleep on it. I need more people to gush about it with and get excited about Saros with
Far and away the greatest, most memorable experience I’ve had playing a game was with Returnal. Please do not sleep on it. I need more people to gush about it with and get excited about Saros with
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Playing a two pair in Balatro is humiliating
February 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Playing a two pair in Balatro is humiliating
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My favorite artifact in the "you don't need AI to do art" discourse is, of course, screenwriter Dan O'Bannon's sketch of the facehugger to explain it to Giger.
February 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
My favorite artifact in the "you don't need AI to do art" discourse is, of course, screenwriter Dan O'Bannon's sketch of the facehugger to explain it to Giger.
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Breaking: Tragedy at the Winter Olympics
February 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Breaking: Tragedy at the Winter Olympics
Mariana’s whole series on LotR is great, and this newest video is particularly necessary and relevant
My video about Gollum is finally done. LotR gets more important by the day, esp as the right continues to try and co-opt it. Stories matter and no joke I think it’s really important to understand this specific story properly, I hope my series helps with that
youtu.be/YC4bo3SOU3U?...
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Gollum, (Dis)grace, and (Un)heroism | Monsters of LOTR
YouTube video by The Morbid Zoo
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February 7, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Mariana’s whole series on LotR is great, and this newest video is particularly necessary and relevant
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February 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
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"But what can Democrats do, they're out of power?"
I get that question a lot.
So I made this guide.
Because members of Congress have a lot of power, even in the minority - especially in the Senate.
AlexRikleen.us/minoritypowers
I get that question a lot.
So I made this guide.
Because members of Congress have a lot of power, even in the minority - especially in the Senate.
AlexRikleen.us/minoritypowers
Powers of the Minority — Alex Rikleen | Democrat for Senate
AlexRikleen.us
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM
"But what can Democrats do, they're out of power?"
I get that question a lot.
So I made this guide.
Because members of Congress have a lot of power, even in the minority - especially in the Senate.
AlexRikleen.us/minoritypowers
I get that question a lot.
So I made this guide.
Because members of Congress have a lot of power, even in the minority - especially in the Senate.
AlexRikleen.us/minoritypowers
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The Entrepreneurial Self is a fragmenting of the self. It rejects the idea of a set personality so that you have the flexibility to take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way. It is something Severance made literal within its world
Your Outie Is Whatever You Need It To Be: Severance and the Entrepreneurial Self
When Severance first premiered on Apple TV in February 2022 it scratched an itch that hadn’t received much attention in the proceeding years. After Lost...
buttondown.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The Entrepreneurial Self is a fragmenting of the self. It rejects the idea of a set personality so that you have the flexibility to take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way. It is something Severance made literal within its world
Truly incredible headline
The Steam Machine has been delayed because stupid little babies can't stop using AI to write their emails:
aftermath.site/steam-machine-...
aftermath.site/steam-machine-...
February 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Truly incredible headline
As part of my getting hyped for Saros, I jumped back into Returnal last night for the first time in several months.
I ate complete shit, so very rusty. But even getting my ass kicked a bit this game is so good and I wish more people loved it the way I do
I ate complete shit, so very rusty. But even getting my ass kicked a bit this game is so good and I wish more people loved it the way I do
February 4, 2026 at 1:31 AM
As part of my getting hyped for Saros, I jumped back into Returnal last night for the first time in several months.
I ate complete shit, so very rusty. But even getting my ass kicked a bit this game is so good and I wish more people loved it the way I do
I ate complete shit, so very rusty. But even getting my ass kicked a bit this game is so good and I wish more people loved it the way I do
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The Pitt got greenlit for a season 3, out next February, and the announcement has very funny comment from HBO chairman Casey Bloys that’s like “yeah, turns out if you just make a TV show like how we used to make TV shows you can have a 15+ episode season every year 🤷♂️”
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The Pitt got greenlit for a season 3, out next February, and the announcement has very funny comment from HBO chairman Casey Bloys that’s like “yeah, turns out if you just make a TV show like how we used to make TV shows you can have a 15+ episode season every year 🤷♂️”
The Entrepreneurial Self is a fragmenting of the self. It rejects the idea of a set personality so that you have the flexibility to take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way. It is something Severance made literal within its world
Your Outie Is Whatever You Need It To Be: Severance and the Entrepreneurial Self
When Severance first premiered on Apple TV in February 2022 it scratched an itch that hadn’t received much attention in the proceeding years. After Lost...
buttondown.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The Entrepreneurial Self is a fragmenting of the self. It rejects the idea of a set personality so that you have the flexibility to take advantage of any opportunity that comes your way. It is something Severance made literal within its world
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“About 500 seniors live at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, including many Holocaust survivors. Recently, some of them asked if they could hide the building’s Haitian staff in their apartments.” www.jta.org/2026/01/30/u...
'Reminds me of Anne Frank': Jewish seniors are offering to hide their Haitian caregivers as Trump's TPS end looms - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The end of Temporary Protected Status has Holocaust survivors offering to hide Haitian staffers, according to the CEO of a senior-living center in Florida.
www.jta.org
February 1, 2026 at 11:04 PM
“About 500 seniors live at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, including many Holocaust survivors. Recently, some of them asked if they could hide the building’s Haitian staff in their apartments.” www.jta.org/2026/01/30/u...
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Why should I watch something that a director didn't even bother to make?
January 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Why should I watch something that a director didn't even bother to make?
The “has SAG voice actors” is killing me.
“We only respect *some* artists”
Anyway, what absolute trash
“We only respect *some* artists”
Anyway, what absolute trash
First trailer for Darren Aranofsky's new AI animated series 'On This Day... 1776'
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
• Tells short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War
• Uses Gen AI tools, including tech made by Google DeepMind
• Has SAG voice actors
January 29, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The “has SAG voice actors” is killing me.
“We only respect *some* artists”
Anyway, what absolute trash
“We only respect *some* artists”
Anyway, what absolute trash