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You know, for kids. Lapsed philosopher. I do have a (creative nonfiction) newsletter thanks for asking: http://howtotalk.substack.com.

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · Oct 21

Your skeleton is just a gift that time slowly unwraps.

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 7h

Did a philosopher write this

theconversation.com/studying-phi...

Studying philosophy does make people better thinkers, according to new research on more than 600,000 college grads

Philosophers are fond of saying that their field boosts critical thinking. Two of them decided to put that claim to the test.

theconversation.com

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 11h

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 8h

I wouldn't trust a solipsism study that didn't rely upon self-reports.

Nick Byrd, Ph.D. @byrdnick.com · 9h

Is solipsism measurable?

Seven studies developed a self-report scale of how much one doubts that others exist (beyond one's own mind).

It correlated with loneliness, social disconnection, aggression, and problematic gaming.

doi.org/10.1016/j.pa...

#xPhi #psychometrics.#psych

Is there anyone else out there? A measure of psychological solipsism

For centuries philosophers have debated solipsism, the idea that people cannot prove that anything exists outside of their own minds. However, there h…

doi.org

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Lostcatdog @lostcatdog.bsky.social · 9h

It’s funny how the “tough shit, learn to code” advice only flows in one direction

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

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

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MoMA Paintings and Sculpture @moma.bsky.social · 23h

Edward Krasiński, Intervention with a Phone, 1972
https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1137644

Committee on Painting and Sculpture Funds

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 9h

Love to read a story in The New Republic

RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 9h

I see what you did there

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donni saphire @donni.bsky.social · 6d

Everyone’s mad at me for being cool and fun and using up the water supply

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kristin @klooky.bsky.social · 2d

incredible. if i stand up to look out the window i get to see something that isn't computer

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 20h

Excellent to hear. I recently rewatched Tron: Legacy and was surprised by how well it held up, both in effects and story. I'll have to see Ares now too.

RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 20h

They say that sitting all day is as bad as smoking cigarettes, but it's actually worse. If I wanted to smoke, I have to get up and go outside.

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chris. @azedand2knots.bsky.social · 2d

ALL GODS. ALL MONSTERS. BUY ONE GET ONE WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.

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Danny @mardigroan.bsky.social · 2d

October offers a reminder that Mondays are often a trick and Fridays are usually a treat.

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 20h

darth I absolutely freeze up and I always start by telling myself that I'm going to try a new exciting cheese but then I get overwhelmed and usually end up going with a nice gouda or brie.

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Michael Jay McClure @mjmimages.bsky.social · 23h

I want to release a rap single called, “(Errybody in the Club Say) Drat!”

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 23h

Note to all of you: Please do not rifle my treasures.

Moby Dick @mobydickatsea.bsky.social · 23h

the body showed symptoms of sinking with all its treasures unrifled

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 23h

I feel that things like these, regardless of what happens, will be collector’s items.

RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 1d

Describe your Bluesky account in a single image

Black and white photo of Godzilla crouched down relating to children who are visibly delighted.

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Wendigo Wires 👻 @joparkerbear.bsky.social · 1d

JESUS: “and do you see where there is just one set of footprints?”
ME: *nods*
JESUS: “It was then that I injured my back carrying you. So I called Attorney Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer, and he thinks I may be entitled to compensation”

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 1d

Yesssssss

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 2d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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LadyBusiness @ladybusiness.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen Miller looks like if a small skinny penis was also a vampire

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 1d

LMAO.

RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 1d

You are fortified; unassailable.

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RM @dorsalstream.bsky.social · 1d

This opinion, my friend, puts you in a clear minority.

Even if you think it is a good album — and, hey, like what you like — I still find all the purchasing options and teases a little questionable.

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