Alex Wykoff
@distributed.camp
I do decentralized & distributed things, mostly product.
Working on a p2p stack for funsies.
Austin, TX
Working on a p2p stack for funsies.
Austin, TX
Largest font possible co-signed - a person who is educated in tech and interaction design.
We should never conflate excellence in one arena (intellect, beauty, athleticism, etc) with general excellence.
Recognize the halo effect for what it is, break the genjutsu, then defer to the real experts.
We should never conflate excellence in one arena (intellect, beauty, athleticism, etc) with general excellence.
Recognize the halo effect for what it is, break the genjutsu, then defer to the real experts.
the amount of people who will say something like "they went to tech so you know they're smart"
YALL
math science engineering is a certain kind of skill that some ppl study but lolll plz do not defer to stem folks on all the things, just on stem things
YALL
math science engineering is a certain kind of skill that some ppl study but lolll plz do not defer to stem folks on all the things, just on stem things
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Largest font possible co-signed - a person who is educated in tech and interaction design.
We should never conflate excellence in one arena (intellect, beauty, athleticism, etc) with general excellence.
Recognize the halo effect for what it is, break the genjutsu, then defer to the real experts.
We should never conflate excellence in one arena (intellect, beauty, athleticism, etc) with general excellence.
Recognize the halo effect for what it is, break the genjutsu, then defer to the real experts.
Here's an ordered list of data for you to be better informed about something that is somewhat obfuscated.
Please quote tweet this like you’re super mad about it
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Here's an ordered list of data for you to be better informed about something that is somewhat obfuscated.
Probably a good time to bump this
Since this lovely Chuck Schumer animation was made largely with AI & free credits, I am licensing it as CC0, do what though wilt (but attribution would be a kind gesture 🙏)
Amazing what free credits, imovie, and ffmpeg can get you...
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Probably a good time to bump this
Here's a handy list for those of you who want to learn more about your Senators:
leaflet.pub/93a22230-28a...
leaflet.pub/93a22230-28a...
A sorted list of Senators
leaflet.pub
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Here's a handy list for those of you who want to learn more about your Senators:
leaflet.pub/93a22230-28a...
leaflet.pub/93a22230-28a...
The Maxx is 🛋️/acc. Are you?
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The Maxx is 🛋️/acc. Are you?
Clever / pop culture people will reference Baudrillard, but the real weirdos out there will reference Korzybski.
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Clever / pop culture people will reference Baudrillard, but the real weirdos out there will reference Korzybski.
Reposted by Alex Wykoff
Dr. Who spittin straight fire with this one www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1vu...
Invasion of the Dinosaurs | FULL EPISODES | Season 11 | Doctor Who
YouTube video by Doctor Who
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Dr. Who spittin straight fire with this one www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1vu...
I’m glad I’m not the only one in the comments thinking this is for VFR due to a lack of coordinated personnel.
November 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I’m glad I’m not the only one in the comments thinking this is for VFR due to a lack of coordinated personnel.
FTA- “The $300 the average homeowner will save annually comes with a cost—just not one that shows up on the tax bill.”
When your house burns or the ambulance arrives too late, remember that you saved a whole $300 by lazily staying at home instead of voting.
JFC #Austin, how disappointing. #atx
When your house burns or the ambulance arrives too late, remember that you saved a whole $300 by lazily staying at home instead of voting.
JFC #Austin, how disappointing. #atx
SPECIAL EDITION
Sunday, November 9, 2025
- Austin City Council revises budget
- Defeat of Proposition Q forces cuts
- What was cut?
- What was saved?
- Response from AFA975
- City Council to meet Thursday
#Austin #ATX #Texas
jouster.blog/2025/11/09/s...
Sunday, November 9, 2025
- Austin City Council revises budget
- Defeat of Proposition Q forces cuts
- What was cut?
- What was saved?
- Response from AFA975
- City Council to meet Thursday
#Austin #ATX #Texas
jouster.blog/2025/11/09/s...
Sunday, November 9, 2025 – Austin City Budget: The Sequel – SPECIAL EDITION
Austin Budget Redux: Breaking Down the $109.5 Million in Cuts How Austin’s FY 2025-2026 Budget Changed After Voters Rejected the Property Tax Increase On November 4, Austin voters delivered a…
jouster.blog
November 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I need to create an anti-mutual feed so I can more easily tidy up my follows.
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I need to create an anti-mutual feed so I can more easily tidy up my follows.
November 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Not that anyone asked, but if you want to have a ponder about US infrastructure for the chronically online types, you might want to check these out:
conferences.sigcomm.org/sigcomm/2015...
chinog.org/wp-content/u...
and this gem from H2K2 iv.hope.net/media/shape....
conferences.sigcomm.org/sigcomm/2015...
chinog.org/wp-content/u...
and this gem from H2K2 iv.hope.net/media/shape....
chinog.org
November 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Not that anyone asked, but if you want to have a ponder about US infrastructure for the chronically online types, you might want to check these out:
conferences.sigcomm.org/sigcomm/2015...
chinog.org/wp-content/u...
and this gem from H2K2 iv.hope.net/media/shape....
conferences.sigcomm.org/sigcomm/2015...
chinog.org/wp-content/u...
and this gem from H2K2 iv.hope.net/media/shape....
Ogronios, Cutios, Giamonios, Simivisonnios, Equos, Elembivios, Edrinos, Cantlos, Quimonios, Samonios, Dumannios, Rivos, Anagantios, but on the IFC schedule en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
November 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Ogronios, Cutios, Giamonios, Simivisonnios, Equos, Elembivios, Edrinos, Cantlos, Quimonios, Samonios, Dumannios, Rivos, Anagantios, but on the IFC schedule en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
The simplest thing they could do is crib the Rogue Squadron books (Wraith Squadron in particular) and ship it.
hoping this upcoming star wars: starfighter movie is just top gun but star wars
ironically what makes star wars stuff best is when it is 'something else, but also star wars'
e.g. Andor, a British political thriller but also Star Wars
the Mandalorian, an episode-of-the-week Western but also Star Wars (when it was good)
e.g. Andor, a British political thriller but also Star Wars
the Mandalorian, an episode-of-the-week Western but also Star Wars (when it was good)
November 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The simplest thing they could do is crib the Rogue Squadron books (Wraith Squadron in particular) and ship it.
Now would be a great month to general strike until the government reopens.
Ground all the planes imo.
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Now would be a great month to general strike until the government reopens.
Reposted by Alex Wykoff
Today, I got to introduce #atproto at the #FOSSforAll2025 conference in Korea - probably one of the first times it's been presented here!
The open source devs there were amazing. So talented and passionate people around #FOSS
Hope we have more events like this in future!
The open source devs there were amazing. So talented and passionate people around #FOSS
Hope we have more events like this in future!
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today, I got to introduce #atproto at the #FOSSforAll2025 conference in Korea - probably one of the first times it's been presented here!
The open source devs there were amazing. So talented and passionate people around #FOSS
Hope we have more events like this in future!
The open source devs there were amazing. So talented and passionate people around #FOSS
Hope we have more events like this in future!
Once migrations are easy enough that my parents can do it, the Nakamoto coefficient of ATProto is going to explode
November 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Once migrations are easy enough that my parents can do it, the Nakamoto coefficient of ATProto is going to explode
Now that it’s getting properly chilly outside, are we ready to bring back hot apple cider and gnomecore?
November 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Now that it’s getting properly chilly outside, are we ready to bring back hot apple cider and gnomecore?
Pixel says it’s time to ease into the weekend.
November 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Pixel says it’s time to ease into the weekend.
Reposted by Alex Wykoff
nerd... feelings... intensifying...
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
nerd... feelings... intensifying...
NAYA - Modular Keyboard
The most revolutionary modular keyboard for digital creators.
naya.tech
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Dang I missed Tuesday again! I need to set a calendar reminder...
some vibes for you this week
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehRS...
some vibes for you this week
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehRS...
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Dang I missed Tuesday again! I need to set a calendar reminder...
some vibes for you this week
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehRS...
some vibes for you this week
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehRS...
Reposted by Alex Wykoff
For #ATmosphereConf in Vancouver in March 2026, we're looking for feedback on what you want to see.
Please fill out the call for interest form, including suggesting topics and features.
Please fill out the call for interest form, including suggesting topics and features.
Call for Interest: What would you like to see, do, & learn in Vancouver
ATProto global community conference, March 26th - 29th, 2026, Vancouver, Canada
news.atmosphereconf.org
November 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
For #ATmosphereConf in Vancouver in March 2026, we're looking for feedback on what you want to see.
Please fill out the call for interest form, including suggesting topics and features.
Please fill out the call for interest form, including suggesting topics and features.