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Bill Farley

@archaeologytube.bsky.social

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Archaeologist, educator, science communication. Also talk a lot about games and media, art, politics, and labor issues

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Nov 11

Getting a whole lot of new followers the last couple days. If you're following me you may be here for #Archaeology, or my thoughts on #ArchaeoGaming, or perhaps for some amateur art. Whatever reason it is, you might be interested in my main platform:
www.youtube.com/@ArchaeologyTube
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Archaeology Tube

Join Dr. Bill Farley for an exploration of archaeology, ancient history, and media criticism.

www.youtube.com

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · 8d

Goldfinch, pencil and watercolor on cold-press paper. I'm very happy with this one.

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · 23d

I get it. You can pretend like you don't. But I do.

Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · 23d

Universities have spent decades framing education as having no purpose other than providing a credential for employment. You're not here to do something wasteful like learn, you're here to increase your earning potential.

Why not use the magical cheating machine?

Aparna Nair @disabilitystor1.bsky.social · 23d

This technology is so clearly designed to profit off cheating and struggling students--its insidious. And yet universities keep announcing how they're allowing this company into its midst, to exploit and incapacitate our students even more

A photo from Jamie Keller Davis for the NYT: a color photo of a Chicago skyline showing three buildings photographed from street level. The one in the center has brown brick-like walls, and a very large poster advertising ChatGPT. The poster shows a conversation between a hypothetical student and ChatGPT: "Can you quiz me on the muscles of the leg?" "Can you build me a first time marathon training plan?" The text at the bottom of the poster reads: "ChatGPT Plus is free during finals.

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · 26d

That's probably been the reason. Work has been really really intense for several months. That hasn't really changed, but I am trying to give myself a little space for creative outlets.

Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · 26d

I haven't felt that urge to put a paintbrush in my hand in a couple of months. Happy to report that changed recently.

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Sep 7

It’s my favorite!

Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Sep 5

Apparently I do still exist

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Sep 2

I think so!

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Aug 29

rent free

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Aug 23

Really pushing that Sapir Whorf hypothesis to the breaking point but that’s great sci fi. Also just Villeneuve doing his thing, and doing it excellently.

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Aug 23

Love this movie

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Aug 23

Dust off your linguistic skills and join us as we discuss the science fiction drama, Arrival. With the help of our special guest Dr. Deb Trusty, we discuss the similarities and differences between the film and Ted Chiang's original short story. Listen now at movieswedig.com or wherever you listen!

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thanks so much!

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Henricus Peters @learnfromnature.bsky.social · Aug 9

Wow I until now did not realise the relevance of #video games re #archaeology & architecture - 👍 @archaeologytube.bsky.social

cozybearhugs.bsky.social @cozybearhugs.bsky.social · Jul 16

@archaeologytube.bsky.social
I became interested in Bill Farley's work when I came across their video on the archaeology in Zelda Breath of the Wild (as well as other games):
youtu.be/M5GX1h_NxPg?...

Searching for History in Zelda: Breath of the Wild #archaeology #zelda #heritage

YouTube video by Archaeology Tube

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Abby @arobertswrites.com · Aug 2

The cure to male loneliness is making up characters and telling stories about them.

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 29

Correct me if I’m off base here but I think every single word of this, starting with “most experts” might be wrong?

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Flint Dibble @flintdibble.bsky.social · Jul 25

Don't miss OLDE NEWS with Flint Dibble Episode #2

We'll look at archaeology on a comet, the first dogs in South America, Roman fossils, the Drunk Hypothesis and more!

Sundays at 7pm UK/2pm EDT. Click below 👇 for the trailer!

youtube.com/live/gcq4pbu...

COSMIC Archaeology, The FIRST DOGS in South America, ALCOHOL & Complex Societies – OLDE NEWS #2

YouTube video by Archaeology with Flint Dibble

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 21

There was a sense for a long time among centrist Dems that the very wealthy could be an important ally because their financial incentives could be leveraged for good. You could pressure them to do the right thing to protect their assets. Makes some sense.

Lmao they clearly do not give a shit.

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 21

Where is the outrage from industry about stuff like this?
The last year has convinced me completely that the wealthy in this country actually do not care at all about the businesses and industries they purportedly run. They understand that their wealth is secured. They have become truly pointless.

Bob Patalano @robertpatalano.bsky.social · Jul 21

Destroying the travel industry along with everything else

Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' — what to know

Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new "visa integrity fee" to visit, but questions remain as to how and when it will be implemented. Here's what we know so far.

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 19

I thought the whole point was that AI was “democratizing” art and coding and all those pesky creative fields that used to take education and practice?

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · Jul 18

PhD in Prompt Engineering

First Squawk: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently told CNBC that if he were a student today, the top skill he'd develop is Al literacy-specifically, mastering how to ask the right questions and craft effective prompts to get the most out of generative tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Grok
6:27 PM • 7/17/25 • 1.1K Views

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 18

Stuff like this makes you worry about the kleptocracy

Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 18

Every once in a while this post gets a completely random like and it makes me smile

Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Nov 21

For every 10 new followers I get, I will make Graham Hancock's head slightly larger.

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 18

Oh my god that ratio I don’t know how many wedgies you got in high school but it probably wasn’t enough

Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 16

Pretty much I always agree there’s an overeagerness to make it about Biden somehow, but I think the point being made here is that trump is already polling as low as Biden at his absolute lowest point when he should be much much higher (according to historic trends)

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Bill Farley @archaeologytube.bsky.social · Jul 16

That’s really really kind of you!