Bill Smart
Bill Smart
@justbill.bsky.social
Roboticist
Good: Scotland face Haiti in their World Cup opener in Foxboro, MA, and I might be in Boston that week.
Bad: Tickets on StubHub are *starting* at about $2,000 each.

Good seats for the Brazil game are about $25,000.

WTAF?
December 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Walked into the local credit union today, and Should I Stay or Should I Go was playing over the speakers. When did The Clash become customer service music? #old
October 18, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Reposted by Bill Smart
New from #SCIMaP - analysis of the White House’s Proposed FY 2026 National Science Foundation Budget.

Take-home: Slashing NSF by >50% will lead to ~$11 billion in economic loss and extensive job loss and reduced training opportunities in communities nationwide.

Report: osf.io/e8rnc

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September 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
My 15-year-old son had to pick a book, read it, and report on it for his high school lit class. No restrictions. His choice? The awesome Sandman Slim by the awesome @richardkadrey.bsky.social

My job here is done.
April 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM