Andrew Evenson
@pressabtostart.bsky.social
I want people to see the value in understanding people who disagree with them. This requires that you talk, and even argue with them, but in a respectful manner. I will happily and respectfully argue with you, even if you are disrespectful.
I made my first video game! It was for a 2 week game jam. It’s not perfect, but keep in mind it was my first game and made it 14 days.
Special thanks to @northlandremi.bsky.social for making the music, and the pixel artist, theo_artin!
You can play in browser!
pressabtostart.itch.io/pie-or-die
Special thanks to @northlandremi.bsky.social for making the music, and the pixel artist, theo_artin!
You can play in browser!
pressabtostart.itch.io/pie-or-die
Pie or Die by Press AB To Start, theo_artin
You play as a sword, shield, and bow, defending a delicious, and conscious, pie from hungry goblins.
pressabtostart.itch.io
February 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I made my first video game! It was for a 2 week game jam. It’s not perfect, but keep in mind it was my first game and made it 14 days.
Special thanks to @northlandremi.bsky.social for making the music, and the pixel artist, theo_artin!
You can play in browser!
pressabtostart.itch.io/pie-or-die
Special thanks to @northlandremi.bsky.social for making the music, and the pixel artist, theo_artin!
You can play in browser!
pressabtostart.itch.io/pie-or-die
It will never cease to amaze me how people can get so stuck with their own biases, they can read the exact same thing as you and extrapolate a completely different meaning from it.
January 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It will never cease to amaze me how people can get so stuck with their own biases, they can read the exact same thing as you and extrapolate a completely different meaning from it.
One important thing to understand about research is that just because someone wrote a paper and made a conclusion, it doesn’t mean that their conclusion is true. The key to research is reproducibility, and unfortunately reproducing results is disincentive in the modern era of novelty.
January 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
One important thing to understand about research is that just because someone wrote a paper and made a conclusion, it doesn’t mean that their conclusion is true. The key to research is reproducibility, and unfortunately reproducing results is disincentive in the modern era of novelty.
Education isn’t knowledge isn’t intelligence isn’t critical thinking. All 4 of these things are distinctively different, and you can have any one of them while lacking the others. However, I find if you have one, people assume you have the others, which is dangerous.
January 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Education isn’t knowledge isn’t intelligence isn’t critical thinking. All 4 of these things are distinctively different, and you can have any one of them while lacking the others. However, I find if you have one, people assume you have the others, which is dangerous.
People can be genuinely good people, and also have very bad opinions. Judge people based on who they are, not what they think.
January 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
People can be genuinely good people, and also have very bad opinions. Judge people based on who they are, not what they think.
Extremely good explanation of why AI is the way it is. How it can be useful and why it isn’t.
AI Is Not Designed for You
YouTube video by No Boilerplate
youtu.be
January 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Extremely good explanation of why AI is the way it is. How it can be useful and why it isn’t.
Reposted by Andrew Evenson
“Love Again” is officially OUT NOW!! Stream it wherever and whenever you can!
Enjoy! :)
too.fm/gxw5b7b
Enjoy! :)
too.fm/gxw5b7b
Love Again
Listen to Love Again
too.fm
January 3, 2025 at 5:23 AM
“Love Again” is officially OUT NOW!! Stream it wherever and whenever you can!
Enjoy! :)
too.fm/gxw5b7b
Enjoy! :)
too.fm/gxw5b7b
Some people say installing solar on your house isn’t worth it, others say it is. Someone had a meeting with me recently to sell me solar panels, and I have the answer to all your questions after some research. The short answer though is if you don’t have to take out a loan, it’s likely worth it.
January 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Some people say installing solar on your house isn’t worth it, others say it is. Someone had a meeting with me recently to sell me solar panels, and I have the answer to all your questions after some research. The short answer though is if you don’t have to take out a loan, it’s likely worth it.
When I was a kid around 15-17 years ago, me and my cousin made our own board game, it was full of pop culture references. One of the references was “Tronald Dump” owner of Dump towers. Idk how we even knew who Trump was at the time? I never watched his apprentice show. Just saw commercials I guess?
January 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
When I was a kid around 15-17 years ago, me and my cousin made our own board game, it was full of pop culture references. One of the references was “Tronald Dump” owner of Dump towers. Idk how we even knew who Trump was at the time? I never watched his apprentice show. Just saw commercials I guess?
I have made significant progress on prototyping my first game in Godot! I used the time off from christmas and new years to really get some coding groundwork done. There is a long road ahead, but for the first time I feel like I’m actually on a road rather than stumbling aimlessly through the woods.
January 2, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I have made significant progress on prototyping my first game in Godot! I used the time off from christmas and new years to really get some coding groundwork done. There is a long road ahead, but for the first time I feel like I’m actually on a road rather than stumbling aimlessly through the woods.
Just watch this video on predictions about 2025 from 1925. The last one is very funny, as an author talks about how the kids of his generation were criticized by the older generations for being lazier and ignorant. Why is hating the younger generation seemingly an evolutionary inevitability?
Predictions For The Year 2025 (From People In 1925)
YouTube video by Dime Store Adventures
youtu.be
January 2, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Just watch this video on predictions about 2025 from 1925. The last one is very funny, as an author talks about how the kids of his generation were criticized by the older generations for being lazier and ignorant. Why is hating the younger generation seemingly an evolutionary inevitability?
Instead of saying “you are wrong” ask an earnest question to clarify what you think is wrong about what they say. You will get an explanation that clarifies, or they will realize they have no answer and maybe change their mind. Telling them they are wrong will certainly not change their mind.
December 31, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Instead of saying “you are wrong” ask an earnest question to clarify what you think is wrong about what they say. You will get an explanation that clarifies, or they will realize they have no answer and maybe change their mind. Telling them they are wrong will certainly not change their mind.
Reposted by Andrew Evenson
Reposted by Andrew Evenson
If you’re not even open to the idea of a discussion with another party without anger and animosity, you’re part of the problem. The irony here is that you’re wearing the intolerance shoe of the opposition that you claim is the bigot.
December 31, 2024 at 3:30 PM
If you’re not even open to the idea of a discussion with another party without anger and animosity, you’re part of the problem. The irony here is that you’re wearing the intolerance shoe of the opposition that you claim is the bigot.
New Year’s resolutions are a farce. If you needed New Year’s as an excuse to make a positive change, you probably aren’t motivated to make that change in the first place. Make the change when you realize you have a problem. There is a reason people joke about giving up on New Year’s resolutions.
December 31, 2024 at 4:09 PM
New Year’s resolutions are a farce. If you needed New Year’s as an excuse to make a positive change, you probably aren’t motivated to make that change in the first place. Make the change when you realize you have a problem. There is a reason people joke about giving up on New Year’s resolutions.
I have a potentially controversial opinion, but hear me out (and tell me if I’m wrong).
We should not care about the environmental impact of specific things we use electricity for. For example, data centers for LLMs, crypto, or whatever else have you. (1/5)
We should not care about the environmental impact of specific things we use electricity for. For example, data centers for LLMs, crypto, or whatever else have you. (1/5)
December 30, 2024 at 6:08 PM
I have a potentially controversial opinion, but hear me out (and tell me if I’m wrong).
We should not care about the environmental impact of specific things we use electricity for. For example, data centers for LLMs, crypto, or whatever else have you. (1/5)
We should not care about the environmental impact of specific things we use electricity for. For example, data centers for LLMs, crypto, or whatever else have you. (1/5)
Reposted by Andrew Evenson
What’s up everybodyyyy!
It’s finally that time again! I’m dropping a brand new song on January 3, 2025!
If you love sad cowboy music about love, then please pre-save my new song: “Love Again!”
too.fm/gxw5b7b
#musician #music #servingcountry #countrymusic #yeehaw #hawyee
It’s finally that time again! I’m dropping a brand new song on January 3, 2025!
If you love sad cowboy music about love, then please pre-save my new song: “Love Again!”
too.fm/gxw5b7b
#musician #music #servingcountry #countrymusic #yeehaw #hawyee
Love Again
Listen to Love Again
too.fm
December 21, 2024 at 5:45 PM
What’s up everybodyyyy!
It’s finally that time again! I’m dropping a brand new song on January 3, 2025!
If you love sad cowboy music about love, then please pre-save my new song: “Love Again!”
too.fm/gxw5b7b
#musician #music #servingcountry #countrymusic #yeehaw #hawyee
It’s finally that time again! I’m dropping a brand new song on January 3, 2025!
If you love sad cowboy music about love, then please pre-save my new song: “Love Again!”
too.fm/gxw5b7b
#musician #music #servingcountry #countrymusic #yeehaw #hawyee
So in school, you learn coordinates as ⬆️ being positive Y values, and ➡️ being positive X values. However, in 2D game engines, ⬇️ is positive Y values. This causes me to make a lot of basic math mistakes in my code. Turns out there is an interesting reason that 2D engines use a “Left-handed” system.
December 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM
So in school, you learn coordinates as ⬆️ being positive Y values, and ➡️ being positive X values. However, in 2D game engines, ⬇️ is positive Y values. This causes me to make a lot of basic math mistakes in my code. Turns out there is an interesting reason that 2D engines use a “Left-handed” system.
I have a bone to pick with the term “common sense.” Very rarely is it used for things that should be common sense. In objective situations, it’s usually just insulting someone who is ignorant about an issue, and in subjective situations, it’s insulting someone for disagreeing with you.
December 18, 2024 at 6:25 PM
I have a bone to pick with the term “common sense.” Very rarely is it used for things that should be common sense. In objective situations, it’s usually just insulting someone who is ignorant about an issue, and in subjective situations, it’s insulting someone for disagreeing with you.
“‽” is an undervalued punctuation, change my mind. How often do you wanna express an intense question? You can ask like “Why???” Or “Why?!?!” And it gets the point across, but “Why‽” is just so much cleaner!
I set up my phone to automatically replace “?!” with “‽” and I have no regrets.
I set up my phone to automatically replace “?!” with “‽” and I have no regrets.
December 17, 2024 at 8:26 PM
“‽” is an undervalued punctuation, change my mind. How often do you wanna express an intense question? You can ask like “Why???” Or “Why?!?!” And it gets the point across, but “Why‽” is just so much cleaner!
I set up my phone to automatically replace “?!” with “‽” and I have no regrets.
I set up my phone to automatically replace “?!” with “‽” and I have no regrets.
Remembering the times I saw coom car and cow car out in public. Same parking lot, months apart.
December 16, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Remembering the times I saw coom car and cow car out in public. Same parking lot, months apart.
Do you feel bad for
- playing video games all day
- taking a nap
- watching shows/youtube
- “doomscrolling” social media
- other “unproductive” activities
Before you feel bad take a step back. Was there something incredibly important that NEEDED to be done or was this just how you spent free time?
- playing video games all day
- taking a nap
- watching shows/youtube
- “doomscrolling” social media
- other “unproductive” activities
Before you feel bad take a step back. Was there something incredibly important that NEEDED to be done or was this just how you spent free time?
December 15, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Do you feel bad for
- playing video games all day
- taking a nap
- watching shows/youtube
- “doomscrolling” social media
- other “unproductive” activities
Before you feel bad take a step back. Was there something incredibly important that NEEDED to be done or was this just how you spent free time?
- playing video games all day
- taking a nap
- watching shows/youtube
- “doomscrolling” social media
- other “unproductive” activities
Before you feel bad take a step back. Was there something incredibly important that NEEDED to be done or was this just how you spent free time?
That didn't happen.
And if it did, it wasn't that bad.
And if it was, that's not a big deal.
And if it is, that's not my fault.
And if it was, I didn't mean it.
And if I did, you deserved it.
- Dayna Craig
narcissistprayer.com/narcissistsp...
And if it did, it wasn't that bad.
And if it was, that's not a big deal.
And if it is, that's not my fault.
And if it was, I didn't mean it.
And if I did, you deserved it.
- Dayna Craig
narcissistprayer.com/narcissistsp...
A Narcissist’s Prayer
That didn’t happen. And if it did, it wasn’t that bad. And if it was, that’s not a big deal. And if it is, that’s not my fault. And if it was, I didn’t mean it. And if I did You deserved it.
narcissistprayer.com
December 15, 2024 at 8:06 PM
That didn't happen.
And if it did, it wasn't that bad.
And if it was, that's not a big deal.
And if it is, that's not my fault.
And if it was, I didn't mean it.
And if I did, you deserved it.
- Dayna Craig
narcissistprayer.com/narcissistsp...
And if it did, it wasn't that bad.
And if it was, that's not a big deal.
And if it is, that's not my fault.
And if it was, I didn't mean it.
And if I did, you deserved it.
- Dayna Craig
narcissistprayer.com/narcissistsp...
Here is a study that is incredibly unintuitive that most people don’t know about, but is really important for managing your health. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Hunter-Gatherer Energetics and Human Obesity
Western lifestyles differ markedly from those of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, and these differences in diet and activity level are often implicated in the global obesity pandemic. However, few physi...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 15, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Here is a study that is incredibly unintuitive that most people don’t know about, but is really important for managing your health. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Pictures of when the local cat cafe just opened. All the cats were kittens for the opening, and they were all adopted immediately. Glad I got the pleasure to meet them all before they found their forever homes!
December 14, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Pictures of when the local cat cafe just opened. All the cats were kittens for the opening, and they were all adopted immediately. Glad I got the pleasure to meet them all before they found their forever homes!