Josh Palange, MLIS
@profpalagoon.bsky.social
Neurodivergent author & librarian, though sometimes I do other things.🎙️🎮📖🎸🥘 - https://profpalagoon.substack.com/, https://linktr.ee/jdpalange
Isn't it par the course that you'll dream up, and even plot out a really cool idea, but then you look at a blank word document and can't type a single damn word. UGH. #writersky
February 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Isn't it par the course that you'll dream up, and even plot out a really cool idea, but then you look at a blank word document and can't type a single damn word. UGH. #writersky
Aging is weird. #writersky
On death,
and aging, I suppose.
substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Aging is weird. #writersky
So I do other things sometimes too, check out our "first official podcast". It's alot like the last ones...but different. #thatsjustnotright www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLOh...
The State of the Industry | TJNR Podcast ep.1
YouTube video by Geek Republic Media
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
So I do other things sometimes too, check out our "first official podcast". It's alot like the last ones...but different. #thatsjustnotright www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLOh...
Neolibs are and will continue to be the death of us. It creates environments for corpo fascism and in turn reason for nationalist fascism to grow. Our representatives listened to us instead of advisors and investors. Polling needs to sway them more than the money they get to their campaigns.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro wants more data centers, as long as the process is ‘selective’
Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.
whyy.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Neolibs are and will continue to be the death of us. It creates environments for corpo fascism and in turn reason for nationalist fascism to grow. Our representatives listened to us instead of advisors and investors. Polling needs to sway them more than the money they get to their campaigns.
Spoiler: I cheated.
De-influenced January.
Spoiler: I cheated.
open.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Spoiler: I cheated.
Man, what a shit show of a January to try to de-influence and “go off grid” and be more present in my media consumption. It’s like every other day I’m tempted to redownload apps to my phone just so I can stay updated because the mire seems never-ending.
January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Man, what a shit show of a January to try to de-influence and “go off grid” and be more present in my media consumption. It’s like every other day I’m tempted to redownload apps to my phone just so I can stay updated because the mire seems never-ending.
So it’s been, 9 days since I’ve started my anti-brain rot challenge. I’ve been reading daily, only checking socials when I get on desktop, minus a few times I’ve checked Reddit etc to follow the news. It feels good. It feels like the 2000s before smart phones. Without doomscrolling, time slows down.
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
So it’s been, 9 days since I’ve started my anti-brain rot challenge. I’ve been reading daily, only checking socials when I get on desktop, minus a few times I’ve checked Reddit etc to follow the news. It feels good. It feels like the 2000s before smart phones. Without doomscrolling, time slows down.
So like, I yap on SubStack too. This one goes out to all the millennials that hate AI.
(Keep in mind, most of my writing is stream of consciousness and commentary. That doesn't mean I CAN'T do more research, I'm a librarian ffs.) I just didn't deep dive here. I very well might in the future.)
(Keep in mind, most of my writing is stream of consciousness and commentary. That doesn't mean I CAN'T do more research, I'm a librarian ffs.) I just didn't deep dive here. I very well might in the future.)
The "Dead Internet(s)"
Are we moving past Internet 4.0?
open.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
So like, I yap on SubStack too. This one goes out to all the millennials that hate AI.
(Keep in mind, most of my writing is stream of consciousness and commentary. That doesn't mean I CAN'T do more research, I'm a librarian ffs.) I just didn't deep dive here. I very well might in the future.)
(Keep in mind, most of my writing is stream of consciousness and commentary. That doesn't mean I CAN'T do more research, I'm a librarian ffs.) I just didn't deep dive here. I very well might in the future.)
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Libraries are community centers that make resources accessible for our neighbors. Be good neighbors.
July 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Libraries are community centers that make resources accessible for our neighbors. Be good neighbors.
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All scabs will catch these hands.
You put this in my library I'm gonna beat this robot scab to death
July 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
All scabs will catch these hands.
Been in the swamp for like 9 months. A Swamp Baby.
July 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Been in the swamp for like 9 months. A Swamp Baby.
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the swamp of despair (from 2018)
March 11, 2025 at 5:38 AM
the swamp of despair (from 2018)
THIS IS A BAN. Teachers don't use literature as a simple one day assignment, it's scaffolded into lessons throughout a term. School districts will end up "opting-out" of creating units specifically to avoid this literature all together to not deal with the hassle of students that "opt-out".
SCOTUS: Parents can opt kids out of classes with LGBTQ book characters
At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.
www.npr.org
June 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
THIS IS A BAN. Teachers don't use literature as a simple one day assignment, it's scaffolded into lessons throughout a term. School districts will end up "opting-out" of creating units specifically to avoid this literature all together to not deal with the hassle of students that "opt-out".
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BREAKING: International coalition of over two dozen worker unions declares emergency over AI use in animation
International Coalition Of Worker Unions Declares Emergency Over AI Use In Animation
Over two dozen entertainment unions in Europe and North America are calling for action to prevent artificial intelligence from taking over the animation industry.
www.cartoonbrew.com
June 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
BREAKING: International coalition of over two dozen worker unions declares emergency over AI use in animation
Trump has the chance to do something absolutely amazing. Kill Citizen’s United and corporate campaign funding. Come on dude, it’ll make you look really cool to screw with Musk like that. *wink wink, nudge nudge*
BREAKING: Trump says Elon Musk will face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates
Trump says Elon Musk will face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates
In an interview with NBC News, the president also said he assumes his relationship with the tech billionaire is over following their recent falling out.
www.nbcnews.com
June 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Trump has the chance to do something absolutely amazing. Kill Citizen’s United and corporate campaign funding. Come on dude, it’ll make you look really cool to screw with Musk like that. *wink wink, nudge nudge*
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Here's the clip for those who are curious: bsky.app/profile/katm...
I can't believe any Democrat would THINK of allying with Elon Musk.
I won't take money from the guy who does a Hitler salute. It's really that simple.
I won't take money from the guy who does a Hitler salute. It's really that simple.
June 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Here's the clip for those who are curious: bsky.app/profile/katm...
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed fellow Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as her first choice for New York City mayor.
AOC backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
The progressive standard-bearer endorsed the DSA upstart as he closes the gap with front-runner Andrew Cuomo.
www.politico.com
June 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed fellow Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as her first choice for New York City mayor.
The gig band I played in back in college basically did this same combo set. The tracks fit perfectly.
#ginblossoms #bluestraveler #kimmel
#ginblossoms #bluestraveler #kimmel
Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms – Run Around/Hey Jealousy (Medley)
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
youtu.be
May 31, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The gig band I played in back in college basically did this same combo set. The tracks fit perfectly.
#ginblossoms #bluestraveler #kimmel
#ginblossoms #bluestraveler #kimmel
Now the little green owl is definitely in the grave.
May 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Now the little green owl is definitely in the grave.
So they are finally admitting that entire AI industry isn’t really generative and it’s simply a combing program?
What’s wild too, is that these corpo heads are the first to scream infringement and will the sue the bricks off of someone for even getting close to stealing something.
What’s wild too, is that these corpo heads are the first to scream infringement and will the sue the bricks off of someone for even getting close to stealing something.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
So they are finally admitting that entire AI industry isn’t really generative and it’s simply a combing program?
What’s wild too, is that these corpo heads are the first to scream infringement and will the sue the bricks off of someone for even getting close to stealing something.
What’s wild too, is that these corpo heads are the first to scream infringement and will the sue the bricks off of someone for even getting close to stealing something.
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Libraries nationwide are facing incredibly difficult decisions as federal funding cuts impact programs & services: apnews.com/article/inst...
We need to act NOW. Call Congress and tell them to #FundLibraries, while there's still time: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries
We need to act NOW. Call Congress and tell them to #FundLibraries, while there's still time: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries
Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency
Libraries across the United States have cut back on some digital services weeks after the Trump administration's move to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
apnews.com
May 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Libraries nationwide are facing incredibly difficult decisions as federal funding cuts impact programs & services: apnews.com/article/inst...
We need to act NOW. Call Congress and tell them to #FundLibraries, while there's still time: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries
We need to act NOW. Call Congress and tell them to #FundLibraries, while there's still time: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries #ForOurLibraries
Libraries are punk as fuck.
May 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Libraries are punk as fuck.