Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Thank you, Macklemore! This is the moment, the ceiling can't hold us!!! 010
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 11/09/2026So thinking about AI Superintelligence and trying to stop it after the fact made me think of the end of "Watchmen" by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. (Spoilers ahead in case you haven't read it yet) 100
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 28/08/2026High in the sky and the clouds cleared just in time to show the Blood Moon during the Partial Lunar Eclipse this evening. Captured at 11:19pm over Chicago. 251300251
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026An interesting read about AI and how we as a society need to prepare for it's effects: www.gatesnotes.com/a-turbulent-...gatesnotes.comThe choices we make about AI now are critical | Bill GatesAI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice. We need to start planning now so it makes the world a fairer place. 000
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Fiery Friday. This morning's start in Chicago. 419958
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I hate to go down a rabbit hole this August Saturday morning. Actually, I don’t. This morning in Chicago. 212020
Reposted by BlakeKelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 20/07/2026This stage of the AI push reminds me of peak cryptocurrency, which was supposed to change everything. I was never afraid of blockchain the technology, I was afraid of the people behind it, and their vision for the future. 40768133
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Friday at the Ferris Wheel. This morning's Chicago sunrise at Navy Pier. 141000135
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 03/07/2026The Fireworks Started Early. Last night the Hancock gets hit with lightning during a Chicago storm. 122443
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Saturday Sailing Sunrise. This morning on Lake Michigan in Chicago. 612332257
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Little Pink Sunrise for You and Me. This morning in Chicago at the Hancock Building. 15936127
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Sad to hear the Saxophone Colossus, Sonny Rollins, has left us at the age of 95. I really enjoyed his music. This one is a favorite for me. youtu.be/fdakJqKPRDE?...youtu.beSonny Rollins - St. Thomas (Official Audio) from Saxophone ColossusYouTube video by Sonny Rollins 010
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 29/05/2026I am not a BTS super fan, but I am very familiar with their hits. This is a great album. Easy to listen through all the way. youtube.com/playlist?lis...youtube.comARIRANG - YouTube 000
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 24/05/202660-Mile Sunset. Chicago from across Lake Michigan. 13644134
Reposted by BlakeKelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 19/05/2026This generation of AI isn't being built to save people. It's being built to make money. 417617
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Monday's Lightshow. 831pm this evening during a storm in downtown Chicago. 519441
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 18/04/2026959pm on Friday, Lightning scatters across the Gold Coast and taps the Hancock in Chicago. 022951
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 19/04/2026On this day in 2019, I witnessed one of the coolest things ever. A lenticular cloud lit-up by a setting sun over the Perito Morena Glacier in Argentina. 281112601452
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Fog-tastic! Thursday early evening in Chicago. 754464428
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Thunder Thursday. Lightning over the Chicago skyline at 903pm this evening. 12628119
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 29/03/2026I wonder if Oscar Cluff could and would come back? He fought hard tonight on the boards against Arizona. 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 29/03/2026It's disappointing to not make a final 4, but still a successful season for Purdue basketball. Thank you Braden, Fletch, and TKR. Loved watching those guys play these past 4 years. 010
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Koa Peat is very similar to Cam Boozer. Maybe shoots less threes, but pretty close. 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Koa Peat is just relentless. He misses or gets blocked and gets the easy put back. 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 28/03/2026If Michigan wins it all, they will have earned it. Most likely have to go through Arizona and Duke to get it. 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Looks like Michigan and Illinois are strolling into the Final Four. If Purdue loses, at least Arizona vs Michigan will be a fun matchup. 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Carson Cooper really developed into a nice player with Izzo's coaching. He was a force this year. 110
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Also what an effort by Michigan State basketball today. They were left for dead early by UCONN. Almost came back to win it 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Down goes #1 seed Florida! Iowa knocks them off with a late 3 to win by 1. 6 Big Ten teams to the Sweet 16! 020
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 22/03/2026This is the first time watching Vanderbilt basketball this year. Wow, is this team quick and athletic. Nebraska looks very bothered out there. 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Boiler Up! A Purdue win! Also congrats to Braden Smith for becoming the new all time NCAA assists leader! 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Shirt for today's NCAA game! Go Purdue! Also Go Braden Smith! Go get the all time NCAA assist record today! 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 16/03/2026I have to say, pleasantly surprised. Purdue is the 2026 Big Ten Tournament Champion with a big win over Michigan! 001
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Can't wait to listen through it! youtube.com/playlist?lis...youtube.comKiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. - YouTube 000
Reposted by BlakeBarry Butler Photography @barrybutler9.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Foggy First Friday. March morning today in Chicago at sunrise as the fog rolled across the skyline. 423358
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 05/03/2026If you are a music lover or a Van Halen fan, you should check this out. I love the discussion and musical references to earlier songs and artists. 041
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Something is majorly wrong with Purdue basketball. I know the roster is not ideal in terms of athleticism, length, etc. But they shouldn't be this bad on defense. I can't help but feel there are chemistry issues here. 110
Reposted by BlakeCoach Dan Casey @coachdancasey.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Rondale Moore had one of the greatest individual performances I've ever seen vs. #2 Ohio State in 2018. He was a True Freshman and completely tore apart a top-ranked defense. Truly a joy to watch him compete. Gone way too soon. Rest in Peace 🙏 858781
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 22/02/2026RIP Rondale Moore. A modern Purdue football legend. An outstanding person on and off the field. My thoughts go out to his family in this difficult time.media.tenor.coma football game between ohio st and purdue is being shown on abcALT: a football game between ohio st and purdue is being shown on abc 100
Reposted by BlakeKelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 19/02/2026I don't care about LLMs or AI. I care about people. AI is just a tool to me. Tools enable people to help or harm at a scale beyond their natural abilities. I care about how people treat each other using these tools. 222416
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Impressive win by Kansas over Arizona without Darryn Peterson. The teams were pretty evenly matched in the stats except AZ was called for more fouls which resulted in a KU FT advantage. That was the difference. 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 10/02/2026I hate to say this, but Purdue bball is mid in the Big Ten. Also Braden Smith is good but being outplayed this year by like 3-4 other Big Ten Point Guards right now. All is not lost yet, but some changes need to be made. 000
Blake @bastrouse.bsky.social · 05/02/2026I have been tracking University of Minnesota college basketball this year. They have hung tough with many superior teams this year. They finally broke through with a marquee win over Michigan State! Niko Medved is a great coach! 000
Reposted by BlakeKelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 26/01/2026Twitter died a long time ago and X isn't worth it. Before I made the jump, my ego was holding me back. I was too concerned with vanity metrics. I finally realized if you're posting stuff people want to follow, then they'll follow you, even when you leave. www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/k...siliconrepublic.comOpen-source champion Kelsey Hightower on the promise of BlueskyAnn O’Dea spoke to US software engineer and open-source champion Kelsey Hightower about the promise of the AT protocol. 191787238
Reposted by BlakeIbram X. Kendi @ibramxk.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Trust your eyes. Not the lies. 216630
