David Oppenheim
@davidoppenheim.bsky.social
Creative Producer/Executive Producer of interactive experiences, films & labs | Oscar and Peabody nominee, multiple Webby award + CSA winner | formerly: Director, SIRT Centre at Sheridan College / Creative Producer, the NFB | https://davidoppenheim.online/
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Every year, we wonder what might be appropriate on this day, and we can never think of anything more appropriate than this piece, which John Hodgman originally delivered at a literary reading shortly after September 11, 2001.
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Welcoming Remarks Made at a Literary Reading, 9/25/01
Every year, we wonder what might be appropriate on this day, and we can never think of anything more appropriate than this piece, which John Hodgma...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Every year, we wonder what might be appropriate on this day, and we can never think of anything more appropriate than this piece, which John Hodgman originally delivered at a literary reading shortly after September 11, 2001.
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“There’s nobody home.”
August 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
“There’s nobody home.”
“It’s the neck-up version
that I can see A.I. being capable
of, at least right now. The body
and soul part will be harder.”
From: “A.I. Is Coming for Hank Azaria’s ‘Simpsons’ Voices” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
that I can see A.I. being capable
of, at least right now. The body
and soul part will be harder.”
From: “A.I. Is Coming for Hank Azaria’s ‘Simpsons’ Voices” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | A.I. Is Coming for Hank Azaria’s ‘Simpsons’ Voices
Soon enough, artificial intelligence may be able to recreate the sounds — but there will be something missing.
www.nytimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“It’s the neck-up version
that I can see A.I. being capable
of, at least right now. The body
and soul part will be harder.”
From: “A.I. Is Coming for Hank Azaria’s ‘Simpsons’ Voices” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
that I can see A.I. being capable
of, at least right now. The body
and soul part will be harder.”
From: “A.I. Is Coming for Hank Azaria’s ‘Simpsons’ Voices” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Any traders with inside information that Trump was going to walk back his tariffs — some of them, presumably, Trump family members and cronies — just made a fortune.
It all feels like chaos until you look more closely at who is winning.
It all feels like chaos until you look more closely at who is winning.
April 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Any traders with inside information that Trump was going to walk back his tariffs — some of them, presumably, Trump family members and cronies — just made a fortune.
It all feels like chaos until you look more closely at who is winning.
It all feels like chaos until you look more closely at who is winning.
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Even if the technocrats were right about AI replacing all jobs (they’re not), notice they never pitch any vision for what happens to humans. “No one has to work anymore” sounds great, but the only version of it where we’re not sleeping under bridges is one where these guys pay their fucking taxes
i think these people are in the grip of a genuine delusion www.nbcchicago.com/news/busines...
Bill Gates: Within 10 years, AI will replace many doctors and teachers—humans won't be needed ‘for most things'
Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed "for most things" in the world, says Bill Gates.
www.nbcchicago.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Even if the technocrats were right about AI replacing all jobs (they’re not), notice they never pitch any vision for what happens to humans. “No one has to work anymore” sounds great, but the only version of it where we’re not sleeping under bridges is one where these guys pay their fucking taxes
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We're pleased to announce the arrival of The 2025 Immersive Industry Report, which we are co-publishing with the renowned global design firm Gensler.
#experiential #experienceeconomy #industryreport #LBE #XR #themedentertainment #performingarts
www.gensler.com/gri/immersiv...
#experiential #experienceeconomy #industryreport #LBE #XR #themedentertainment #performingarts
www.gensler.com/gri/immersiv...
Evolving Immersive: The 2025 Immersive Industry Report
Explore the most comprehensive evaluation of the state of Immersive Experience available today, published in partnership by Gensler and the Immersive Experience Institute.
www.gensler.com
March 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We're pleased to announce the arrival of The 2025 Immersive Industry Report, which we are co-publishing with the renowned global design firm Gensler.
#experiential #experienceeconomy #industryreport #LBE #XR #themedentertainment #performingarts
www.gensler.com/gri/immersiv...
#experiential #experienceeconomy #industryreport #LBE #XR #themedentertainment #performingarts
www.gensler.com/gri/immersiv...
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NEW REPORT: Our first investigation into Israel-based spyware company Paragon Solutions reveals multiple threads linked to the proliferation of its mercenary #spyware operations across the globe.
Read it here: citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-fi...
Read it here: citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-fi...
Virtue or Vice? A First Look at Paragon’s Proliferating Spyware Operations - The Citizen Lab
In our first investigation into Israel-based spyware company, Paragon Solutions, we begin to untangle multiple threads connected to the proliferation of Paragon's mercenary spyware operations across t...
citizenlab.ca
March 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW REPORT: Our first investigation into Israel-based spyware company Paragon Solutions reveals multiple threads linked to the proliferation of its mercenary #spyware operations across the globe.
Read it here: citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-fi...
Read it here: citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-fi...
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the feminine urge to
Bluesky CEO: imagine a 'world without Caesars'
Jay Graber dunks on Mark Zuckerberg without mentioning his name.
mashable.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
the feminine urge to
“At a time when empires are making a comeback, Virgil's Aeneid is more relevant than ever” (from CBC Radio’s “Ideas”)
www.cbc.ca
March 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
“At a time when empires are making a comeback, Virgil's Aeneid is more relevant than ever” (from CBC Radio’s “Ideas”)
Fun, and good for you.
Getting myself to a gym isn't working, so I'm taking a new approach. Every day I'm not away, gonna jump into a VR game that's either fitness-themed or just a damn good workout, using this thread as encouragement to continue. Day one is my all-time fave, Pistol Whip
March 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Fun, and good for you.
Nice starter pack for cinephiles and more, from @thatshelf.com
New to BlueSky? Keep up with the #ThatShelf writers, and keep the conversation going around film, TV, streaming, music and more: go.bsky.app/CUFjThz
March 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Nice starter pack for cinephiles and more, from @thatshelf.com
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Lived experience + age = a formula for a better world.
February 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Lived experience + age = a formula for a better world.
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I am CRYING with laughter
This is not a good answer to this prompt but some chain of memories led me from it to one of the greatest videos on YouTube—Bowie and Jagger’s Dancin in the Streets is a C-tier 80s song and F-tier video, but this edit horseshoes it all the way around to sublime. youtu.be/BHkhIjG0DKc?...
Dancing in the Street // Silent Music Video
YouTube video by Strack Azar
youtu.be
February 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I am CRYING with laughter
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The community note 🤌😘
February 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The community note 🤌😘
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Help clean up the streets.
February 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Help clean up the streets.
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Dr. Strangelove tried to warn us about this sort of thing.
a group of men standing around a man in a wheelchair with the words " the room where it happened " above him
ALT: a group of men standing around a man in a wheelchair with the words " the room where it happened " above him
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Dr. Strangelove tried to warn us about this sort of thing.
Apply to work with my brother!
Please share to spread the word: There is an opportunity for a PhD studentship on the postquantum theory of gravity, or experimental tests of the quantum nature of spacetime. Deadline for UK students is Jan 31, while internationals should email today. Details at www.ucl.ac.uk/oppenheim/it... ⚛️ 🧪
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Apply to work with my brother!
Sadly true, I think.
2020: After the launch of Half-Life: Alyx, we can't wait to see the amazing #VirtualReality experiences people will play in the future!
2024:
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2024:
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January 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Sadly true, I think.
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My dudes, turn this shit off. On iOS it's under Settings > Apps > Photos > scroll all the way down.
Apple has opted iOS and MacOS users into an AI photo scanning feature which tries to extract landmarks from your photos called Enhanced Visual Search by default with little notice.
www.theregister.com/2025/01/03/a...
www.theregister.com/2025/01/03/a...
Apple opts everyone into having their Photos analyzed by AI
Homomorphic-based Enhanced Visual Search is so privacy-preserving, iPhone giant activated it without asking
www.theregister.com
January 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
My dudes, turn this shit off. On iOS it's under Settings > Apps > Photos > scroll all the way down.
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the best take in general
The true solution to the "yellow paint problem" is to embrace stylized games! We ended up with these jarring indicators for players because our worlds grew with realism and fidelity, making them noisy and excessive with eye-catching details. Realism is bland.
So devs, go make bold visual choices!
So devs, go make bold visual choices!
December 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM
the best take in general
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The Universe doesn't care.
December 23, 2024 at 4:33 PM
The Universe doesn't care.
Always a good collection to dive into.
2024 list of 50+ Immersive Things that mix storytelling, performance, play, design & code
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2024 list of 50+ Immersive Things that mix storytelling, performance, play, design & code
Welcome to the 7th edition of the annual “Immersive Things” list — a collection of innovative works from around the world that push the…
medium.com
December 21, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Always a good collection to dive into.