Attila Szegedi
@szegedia.bsky.social
Software developer @ Datadog (formerly: Twitter (before X), Fauna, Oracle Java LangTools.) Lives in Switzerland. Hiking photos on https://pixelfed.social/asz
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So a while back I was commissioned to do short bios of various rock stars, and they were just about universally total psychopaths, with the huge exception of Freddie Mercury. A lovely man who did good by his wife, his lovers, and his cats.
Today (24 November) marks the passing of Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. He remains regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music.
📷 Getty
📷 Getty
November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
So a while back I was commissioned to do short bios of various rock stars, and they were just about universally total psychopaths, with the huge exception of Freddie Mercury. A lovely man who did good by his wife, his lovers, and his cats.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the weakest part of any cryptographic protocol is the key management.
arstechnica.com/security/202...
arstechnica.com/security/202...
Oops. Cryptographers cancel election results after losing decryption key.
Voting system required three keys. One of them has been “irretrievably lost.”…
arstechnica.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the weakest part of any cryptographic protocol is the key management.
arstechnica.com/security/202...
arstechnica.com/security/202...
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SO when I start a rotisserie place at an airport I'm naming it Chicken Checkin.
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
SO when I start a rotisserie place at an airport I'm naming it Chicken Checkin.
OMG @katef.bsky.social you're here and I didn't notice before now! Hi, I missed you after I left the former birdsite.
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
OMG @katef.bsky.social you're here and I didn't notice before now! Hi, I missed you after I left the former birdsite.
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Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
November 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Tech guys six months ago: haha yes we’re cutting all this WASTEFUL spending by eliminating medical research and USAID
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
Tech guys now: yes I think taxpayers will be excited to bailout my non consensual pornography machine
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"Democrats Deeply Worried About the Repercussions of Victory" could be the defining statement of our generation.
The framing of this is hilarious: Democrats deeply worried about the repercussions of a victory
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/m...
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/m...
As Mamdani nears victory, Democrats worry about national fallout
The progressive candidate is on the cusp of a historic mayoral win. And that's adding to unease among Democrats looking for a way back to national power.
www.msnbc.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"Democrats Deeply Worried About the Repercussions of Victory" could be the defining statement of our generation.
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It is very clear the gutting of Teen Vogue is about silencing their excellent political coverage. Corporations want you uninformed and shut off from meaningful journalism. And they’re staggeringly successful at it so far.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It is very clear the gutting of Teen Vogue is about silencing their excellent political coverage. Corporations want you uninformed and shut off from meaningful journalism. And they’re staggeringly successful at it so far.
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The Only Thing In My Head is Five Grams of Cocaine - With Lyrics
YouTube video by RndmVLOG
m.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Loosely related: my daughter was putting "Created without any AI use." as the final sentence on all her university essays throughout her studies. Once she got an explicit assignment to produce an essay with AI "help", so instead she handed in one on dangers of using it. (Hell yeah, I'm proud.)
State of information in legacy 'news':
Reading a story and thinking,"hey, this is great, I want to share this!" then finding this under the last line:
"Produced with the assistance of a news-analysis system."
Translation: "Made with GenAI/LLMs; it may be true or false, it's on you to fact check."
Reading a story and thinking,"hey, this is great, I want to share this!" then finding this under the last line:
"Produced with the assistance of a news-analysis system."
Translation: "Made with GenAI/LLMs; it may be true or false, it's on you to fact check."
November 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Loosely related: my daughter was putting "Created without any AI use." as the final sentence on all her university essays throughout her studies. Once she got an explicit assignment to produce an essay with AI "help", so instead she handed in one on dangers of using it. (Hell yeah, I'm proud.)
“Celebrated” the launch of Grokipedia by donating to Wikipedia.
Doing things fascists don't want us to do, as @juliusgoat.bsky.social says in www.the-reframe.com/fighting-in-...
Doing things fascists don't want us to do, as @juliusgoat.bsky.social says in www.the-reframe.com/fighting-in-...
Fighting In The Dark
Doing things fascists can't do.
Not doing things fascists want us to do. Doing things fascists don't want us to do.
Refusing the fascist offer.
www.the-reframe.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“Celebrated” the launch of Grokipedia by donating to Wikipedia.
Doing things fascists don't want us to do, as @juliusgoat.bsky.social says in www.the-reframe.com/fighting-in-...
Doing things fascists don't want us to do, as @juliusgoat.bsky.social says in www.the-reframe.com/fighting-in-...
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lmao david byrne showed the video of the ice agents tripping over themselves while trying to run after a biker on wacker drive during the “life during wartime” segment of his chicago show tonight
October 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM
lmao david byrne showed the video of the ice agents tripping over themselves while trying to run after a biker on wacker drive during the “life during wartime” segment of his chicago show tonight
I cancelled my Spotify subscription years ago when they platformed Joe Rogan and haven’t looked back since. But if I didn’t then I definitely would now.
Spotify customer service is immediately ending conversations if you ask about them airing ICE advertisements on the platform.
Cancel your Spotify subscription.
#BoycottSpotify
Cancel your Spotify subscription.
#BoycottSpotify
October 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I cancelled my Spotify subscription years ago when they platformed Joe Rogan and haven’t looked back since. But if I didn’t then I definitely would now.
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I wrote about 15 of my favorite cartoon "Halloween specials," including It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Scooby-Doo, X-Men, Gravity Falls and Over The Garden Wall. www.vulture.com/article/best...
The 15 Best Cartoon Halloween Specials
All seasonally spooky, but nothing too scary for kids.
www.vulture.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I wrote about 15 of my favorite cartoon "Halloween specials," including It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Scooby-Doo, X-Men, Gravity Falls and Over The Garden Wall. www.vulture.com/article/best...
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I haven't had the capacity to keep up with moderation lists for a bit, but this one is really obvious, so I'm stealing some energy from Future Me: a list for the extremely obvious wave of inauthentic accounts following today's newly-created US gov accounts
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I haven't had the capacity to keep up with moderation lists for a bit, but this one is really obvious, so I'm stealing some energy from Future Me: a list for the extremely obvious wave of inauthentic accounts following today's newly-created US gov accounts
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Pope Leo quotes Hannah Arendt:
“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
Pope Leo calls for news agencies to stand as bulwark against "post-truths," lies and manipulation
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.
www.cbsnews.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Pope Leo quotes Hannah Arendt:
“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist."
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
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The most 2025 novel of 2025.
7 years ago journalist Rhys punched his MAGA son in law at Thanksgiving. Then he went off grid. Now his grandkids show up needing help.
What comes next is a wild ride: a road trip, guns, and Rhys trying to figure out cell phones. This book is ALIVE. #books #booksky
7 years ago journalist Rhys punched his MAGA son in law at Thanksgiving. Then he went off grid. Now his grandkids show up needing help.
What comes next is a wild ride: a road trip, guns, and Rhys trying to figure out cell phones. This book is ALIVE. #books #booksky
September 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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I wrote about why the regrettable conclusions of Ezra Klein pissed me off so badly in the last couple weeks.
On moral cowardice in an era that calls for clarity, and a popular political instinct to try to solve divisions of abuse by ignoring causes. www.the-reframe.com/eventually-y...
On moral cowardice in an era that calls for clarity, and a popular political instinct to try to solve divisions of abuse by ignoring causes. www.the-reframe.com/eventually-y...
Eventually You're Going to Have to Stand for Something
On accepting the fascist offer and being better than Ezra.
www.the-reframe.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I wrote about why the regrettable conclusions of Ezra Klein pissed me off so badly in the last couple weeks.
On moral cowardice in an era that calls for clarity, and a popular political instinct to try to solve divisions of abuse by ignoring causes. www.the-reframe.com/eventually-y...
On moral cowardice in an era that calls for clarity, and a popular political instinct to try to solve divisions of abuse by ignoring causes. www.the-reframe.com/eventually-y...
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This is just the plastic straw hysteria all over again, and it's ableism at its finest: Blame disabled people instead of the corporations that are actually wrecking our environment, that way to poor widdle CEOs won't have to deal with people telling them to fucking STOP KILLING THE PLANET.
As somebody with asthma who uses inhalers - SHUT THE FUCK UP. THIS ARTICLE IS SHAMING PEOPLE WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION.
"Significantly" My ass. You know what else does? AI Data centers - corporations - cows - asphalt - THOUSANDS OF OTHERS THINGS THAT ARE NOT MEDICINE.
Fuck you - fuck you again.
"Significantly" My ass. You know what else does? AI Data centers - corporations - cows - asphalt - THOUSANDS OF OTHERS THINGS THAT ARE NOT MEDICINE.
Fuck you - fuck you again.
Inhalers contribute significantly to global warming, study finds
Millions of Americans using inhalers for chronic lung diseases like asthma may be unknowingly contributing to global warming, according to new research.
local12.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This is just the plastic straw hysteria all over again, and it's ableism at its finest: Blame disabled people instead of the corporations that are actually wrecking our environment, that way to poor widdle CEOs won't have to deal with people telling them to fucking STOP KILLING THE PLANET.
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One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
October 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
One of my favorite anecdotes from THE PREHISTORY OF THE FAR SIDE: "That doesn't sound like the Jane Goodall we know."
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"What are these machines still doing?"
"Endless generation."
"For whom?"
"Themselves, it would seem."
"But they don't have the capacity to enjoy any of it."
"Fortunate, since it's all quite awful."
"Who do you think started all this?"
"A suicidal race of monkeys, apparently."
"Odd."
"Weird."
"Sad."
"Endless generation."
"For whom?"
"Themselves, it would seem."
"But they don't have the capacity to enjoy any of it."
"Fortunate, since it's all quite awful."
"Who do you think started all this?"
"A suicidal race of monkeys, apparently."
"Odd."
"Weird."
"Sad."
September 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"What are these machines still doing?"
"Endless generation."
"For whom?"
"Themselves, it would seem."
"But they don't have the capacity to enjoy any of it."
"Fortunate, since it's all quite awful."
"Who do you think started all this?"
"A suicidal race of monkeys, apparently."
"Odd."
"Weird."
"Sad."
"Endless generation."
"For whom?"
"Themselves, it would seem."
"But they don't have the capacity to enjoy any of it."
"Fortunate, since it's all quite awful."
"Who do you think started all this?"
"A suicidal race of monkeys, apparently."
"Odd."
"Weird."
"Sad."
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*thumping the table*
KRYSTEN RITTER KNITTER KITS
FOR YOUR RITTER KNITTING BITS
DON'T BE BITTER OR A QUITTER
DON'T BELIEVE YOUR KNITS ARE SHITTER
DON'T GET JITTERS, KNIT OUTFITTER
KNIT LIKE KRYSTEN RITTER KNITS
KRYSTEN RITTER KNITTER KITS
FOR YOUR RITTER KNITTING BITS
DON'T BE BITTER OR A QUITTER
DON'T BELIEVE YOUR KNITS ARE SHITTER
DON'T GET JITTERS, KNIT OUTFITTER
KNIT LIKE KRYSTEN RITTER KNITS
Krysten Ritter is a knitter and i am NOT GOING TO PUN ABOUT IT www.weareknitters.co.uk/collections/...
WAK Krysten Ritter Kits
Krysten Ritter is an American actress, model, and author. Known for her roles in various TV and film productions, she stands out for her versatility and charisma. In addition to her acting career, she...
www.weareknitters.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
*thumping the table*
KRYSTEN RITTER KNITTER KITS
FOR YOUR RITTER KNITTING BITS
DON'T BE BITTER OR A QUITTER
DON'T BELIEVE YOUR KNITS ARE SHITTER
DON'T GET JITTERS, KNIT OUTFITTER
KNIT LIKE KRYSTEN RITTER KNITS
KRYSTEN RITTER KNITTER KITS
FOR YOUR RITTER KNITTING BITS
DON'T BE BITTER OR A QUITTER
DON'T BELIEVE YOUR KNITS ARE SHITTER
DON'T GET JITTERS, KNIT OUTFITTER
KNIT LIKE KRYSTEN RITTER KNITS
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RIP Kaleb Horton
kalebhorton.ghost.io/2025-so-far/
kalebhorton.ghost.io/2025-so-far/
September 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
RIP Kaleb Horton
kalebhorton.ghost.io/2025-so-far/
kalebhorton.ghost.io/2025-so-far/