iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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OutOfCharacters @outofcharacters.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I don't really say this lightly, but Sam has really made something special here. If art can be good, this is good art.

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You Call Yourself a Film Critic @filmcriticmaybe.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"Laughing pushes the absurdity from it usual horror into something that I can survive" I know I throw video essays out to rec all willy nilly but this one? This one's special Thank you for sharing this. I really wish you didn't have to

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Questing Refuge @questingrefuge.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm not sure I have the words to capture how beautiful this video is as a work of art. Just go watch it!

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Ian Danskin @innuendostudios.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

my voice is in this, reading a poem by Jamaal May it was a tough read, having had some violent shit happen to me, to my friends, and to my hometown thanks for letting me participate, Sam

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James Woodall @jameswoodall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I saw an early draft of this and it moved me to tears.

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josh (with parentheses) @joshwithparenthes.es · 25/09/2026

The best art I ever made started in a DM with Sam where I said "I have this weird idea and I think it's probably impossible." And she said "That sounds amazing, but yes probably impossible." This video started the same way, with the roles reversed. It's probably the best art she's ever made. Watch.

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Mar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

1000x this

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

LLMs are a legitimately interesting technology, and I wish I *could* be interested in them instead of what is societally required of me (unwavering condemnation) because no-fucking-body in the government, tech c-suite, or grifterverse can be trusted to oversee the development or use of this tech.

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Demonstrating getting out of the bed in the morning ✨ Please ignore the sweat stains 😂

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

AI suggestions want me to be a robot in a business suit. It might not be "professional" but... I want to talk like myself? I want to use my own jargon? I want to *be an individual?* Is that ok?? What if, instead of making tools to homogenize speech, we make room for many modes of expression?

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

It's a huge mistake to "adjust to" or "adapt" to generative AI. There's rarely been a more clearcut situation to reject vehemently for so many reasons. One reason beyond those that apply now is the future capacity for proactive manipulation and distortion. We need less outside interference not more.

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Desperately needed a Hopeful reading day 😅🌻🌱

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Introduce yourself with 10 bands/musicians you've seen live 1. Viagra boys 2-10. Some other ones

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Feelin pretty strongly about this one 😐 youtu.be/Gz2Y9xJ9IIE

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Tech Workers: This Is Our Fight

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Ok so. I do not understand why these people can't get over preferred pronouns. It's just not difficult? It's really not hard? It's wild to watch what is effectively a mass adult temper tantrum fuel a regressive political movement.

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a completely serious cup of chai @sillychai.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

from the creator of my favorite video of last year comes a sequel to my favorite video of last year, which is probably going to be my favorite video of this year. both of his videos on AI have so heavily influenced and put shape to my vague poorly defined ideas in ways I didn't know i needed tbh

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Bridge is the current passion project.

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Lil effects test for the next video. Pretty happy so far! Love getting to take tiny ideas and run with them ☺️

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Youtube friends! Need someone to edit your audio? If your VO sounds like you're recording from the bottom of a swimming pool or eating a handful of pop rocks, let's chat! Down to send before/after audio samples. Flexible rates :D

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Skyehoppers @skyehoppers.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

🌠 New Video! 🌠 Join me for a very close reading of Cowboy Bebop's strange and evocative 6th episode. I delve into what the story believes about death and purpose, and arrive at some reflection on how it is that art and artists can become immortal. 3, 2, 1... youtu.be/4XR2f3odioY

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josh (with parentheses) @joshwithparenthes.es · 10/05/2026

Out now: AI and the Murder of Truth. And Air Bud. On AI, education, fascism, paying the Dane-geld, and why there ain’t no rule says a dog can’t play basketball. The follow up to last year’s “You are a better writer than AI.” If you liked that video, this is worth your time. youtu.be/sETvPBVKBAY

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AI and the Murder of Truth. And Air Bud.

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

You MUST come join the premiere of Josh’s AI ramblings pt2. I’m stunned by how well he pulled this together. My preliminary watch had me thinking, “yes, this is what a skilled, passionate human writer is capable of. There is no substitute.” youtu.be/sETvPBVKBAY

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AI and the Murder of Truth. And Air Bud.

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Some dumb stories about how I find cool communists/socialists/anarcho-cuties to hang out with. youtu.be/P1YsdCK6mYE

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Finding a progressive organization you click with

YouTube video by Afterwords

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Oftentimes, "mutual aid" feels like a synonym for GoFundMe or Food Bank. Here's how to get creative around creating systems of community support & care. youtu.be/pngsxNze-5A

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Expanding our imagination around mutual aid

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Kai After Kai @kaiafterkai.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

NEW VIDEO After a year in the works, my thematic analysis of both the story and wider game design of Xenoblade Chronicles X is here. Hope you enjoy my tribute to a game that really deserves more flowers than it has. LINK: youtu.be/luQnYwy8bSQ

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Sometimes I don't want to resist, or fight, or dissent, or rebel. Sometimes I want to build, or grow, or support, or improve. youtu.be/MOdqjsyH36I

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Hey Lefties: Don't Just Resist. Build.

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Sometimes I don't want to resist, or fight, or dissent, or rebel. Sometimes I want to build, or grow, or support, or improve. youtu.be/MOdqjsyH36I

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Hey Lefties: Don't Just Resist. Build.

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We're bringing the second channel back. I cut this lil story from the previous video but it's on the same topic... how organizing efforts can explode if we're not being considerate of one another 😅 Come hang & lemme tell ya about one very frustrating meeting 🙃 youtu.be/grJPoZYpIik

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Storytime – The Worst Organizing Meeting I've Attended

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Wait am I not subscribed to myself lol

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Storytime – The Worst Organizing Meeting I've Attended

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

✨🎥 NEW – Change-Makers: "Everybody Wants A Village" (Nobody Wants To Be A Villager) A look at the main reason I see organizations fall apart: a lack of peer support. And how easy it is to give that support 😀 (Many examples from my life that felt good to get into 😅) www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxU1...

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Change-Makers: "Nobody Wants To Be A Villager"

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Ah I'm going to be watching this once a week, aren't I? Really, @innuendostudios.bsky.social , thank you for this one www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv1S...

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a guide to flaming out

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josh (with parentheses) @joshwithparenthes.es · 01/04/2026

Literally anyone who follows anyone who follows me needs to watch this video if only to see the payoff to this message Sam sent me a couple of weeks ago

A discord DM from Sam saying “I do not know what the f**k to do for visuals in this one.”

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Questing Refuge @questingrefuge.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Everyone should watch this because we need to be doing this but selfishly, I need y'all to see the birds with arms. I love them so much.

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Change-Makers: "Nobody Wants To Be A Villager"

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

2 months after femoral osteotomy. Still not allowed to use the leg but 🙃 (but this is the only activity that makes the screaming in my brain stop 🌻💖)

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Gonna be chilling and answering a few questions I've been getting, like "what are the logistics of living nomadically?" and "how do I start organizing when I've never tried it?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=HePJ...

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Q & A Stream

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Colin/CoMoo 🔜 Metatopia - Sociable Turtle Games @sociable-turtle.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Wonderful video by @afterthoughts.bsky.social about building up your own strength and experience in resistance action. The very end is a powerful call to action that is frank and emboldening. "Be the person in public that you are in your mind." youtu.be/zavx4Obq1OI?...

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Change-Makers: How To Become Fearless

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Kevin from Pixel Lit @kevin.pixellitpod.com · 11/02/2026

Sam's recent output is like a warm blanket and a call to action at the same time. Everything can be alright, if we make it alright.

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Questing Refuge @questingrefuge.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

If you are still figuring the WHAT you're going to do after deciding on your Rubicon, or HOW you're going to go about it - do I have the video for you. Just watch it! You should be thinking about this in your daily life.

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Dr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave @wolven.blacksky.app · 13/02/2026

Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Ok sorry but the phrase "read theory" is always deployed in the most aggravating interactions. In my experience there is a solid correlation between people who use that exact phrase, and people who actually give time to a real campaign. I might just be incensed over old organizing wounds lmao.

A youtube exchange in which a commenter talks down to people who "never had to consider reading theory."

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Sam (Afterthoughts) @afterthoughts.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

"One day, you will be called on to break a big law in the name of justice and rationality. How are you going to prepare for that day when it really matters? You have to stay ‘in shape’ so that when the big day comes, you'll be ready." – James C Scott youtu.be/zavx4Obq1OI

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Change-Makers: Anarchist (/Activist) Calisthenics

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Change-Makers: Anarchist (/Activist) Calisthenics

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GM Connie Chang 🌈🐸 @byconniechang.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Fellow writers: I am deeply saddened to share that if we want the rewards of having written, we must submit to the mortifying ordeal of writing

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