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@douglas.generationmars.space
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Generation Mars is a series of children’s books that follows the first generation of space-faring kids. It's hard science fiction scaled for kids. generationmars.space www.amazon.com/dp/B08P5P3986

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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 15/10/2026
Please read this piece by Ian Bogost in The Atlantic. I agree, this paragraph is the crux. Everyone on bluesky seems to hate AI except the programmers. I am both, writer and programmer, and I am conflicted.
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Paul Byrne @theplanetaryguy.com · 14/10/2026
When you try to image Phobos in Mars orbit and Saturn photobombs your shot
Space Potato Phobos reporting for duty. Also, Saturn (lower right).
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 13/10/2026
Well, that plugs one bit of license I took in my latest book: the ability of AIs to replicate into other platforms. Cool. #AI #scifi #CreativeLicense #authorlife #WritingCommunity
anthropic.com
AI models may be capable of self-replicating without access to a datacenter
Small AI models may be only months away from being able to self-replicate across cheap IoT devices like Android TV boxes, with no datacenter needed.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 07/10/2026
Heard of the Hugging Face hack but aren't clear on the details? Heard that AI could take over the internet but don't know what that means? Kurzgesagt has a thorough synopsis for you. Fair warning: it's a little scary. youtu.be/ujkD4SxPKOI?... #AI
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AI Just Crossed the Terrifying Line - Now What?
YouTube video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 03/10/2026
“That horrifying feeling when I realized that when I play Nevermind for my kids now in 2024, I’m playing them 33-year-old music, but when my dad played the Let It Be album for me in 1984, it was only 14-year-old music.”
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 26/09/2026
I recently gave a talk. I do not do talks. I'm a recluse. I am, like, the Thomas Pynchon of children's books. But I'm trying new things. (1/2) #writingcommunity #booksky #writerslife #indieauthor
The author speaking in front of a slide that says "How not to write a children's book series"
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 18/09/2026
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Gary Oldman Eats with Chopsticks in Slow Horses
ALT: Gary Oldman Eats with Chopsticks in Slow Horses
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 09/09/2026
Hey, look at that! Food: Generation Mars, Book Four is shortlisted for the Cygnus Awards for Science Fiction. #Cygnus #CIBAs #scifi #yalit
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 08/09/2026
This is one of the more level-headed and constructive articles I've read regarding teaching and AI. "...this is the water in which the next generation will swim: we are letting them down if we prepare them for the world that we grew up in, not the one they will actually inhabit." #AI #education
theguardian.com
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI
A Dr Seuss-style story written in seconds alerted me to the power – and perils – of the technology. But how can children embrace it without forgetting core skills?
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 01/09/2026
“These systems seem to have some sort of autonomous interest in questions of their own subjectivity, consciousness and experience — or lack thereof.”
nytimes.com
Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. (Gift Article)
Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 01/09/2026
Do you speak Claudish? This is a fun article about how weird Claude Code is. The illustrative tweets are hilarious. I don't do X, and the bluesky vibe around AI is dour. It's refreshing to see humorous takes on what I experience every day. I feel seen. #programming #AI #softwaredev
usermag.co
Vibe Coders Now Have Their Own Language
The people building software with AI are starting to sound different from the rest of us.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 18/08/2026
Same
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 18/08/2026
Words to live by on any social platform
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Phil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Don't forget that the Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight! It's one of the best of the year, with maybe 50 per hour visible. I wrote all about how to watch it for the 2023 shower; the basics still all apply. www.scientificamerican.com/article/pers...
scientificamerican.com
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend in a Stargazing Must-See
All you need to see one of the year’s best meteor showers is a clear, dark sky—and patience
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 07/08/2026
Her first book was great, and this second promises to be even better. Congratulations, Katie Mack, and thanks for helping us all understand the universe!
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Phil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Quick quiz! When you fold a piece of paper in half it gets thicker, right? Well, how many times do you think you'd have to fold one in half until it could reach the moon? Guess! Got a number? Find out if you're right in this here article I wrote: www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-... 🧪🔭
scientificamerican.com
Can folding paper take you to the end of the universe?
Folding a piece of paper makes it thicker. How many folds would it take to reach the moon—and beyond?
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 05/08/2026
A forward-looking piece from the ACM on where software education is going. Love this idea: "None of us call ourselves compiler-assisted programmers today, and future software engineers will not refer to themselves as AI-assisted." #AI #teaching #softwaredev #programming #devcommunity
cacm.acm.org
Computing Education When Writing Code Is No Longer the Challenge – Communications of the ACM
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 03/08/2026
My latest book, Food: Generation Mars, Book Four, is long-listed for the Cygnus Awards for Science Fiction by the Chanticleer International Book Awards! #scifi #mglit #yalit #BookSky #writingcommunity
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 01/08/2026
Interesting piece on AI and teaching. "As finished work becomes easier to generate, assessment needs to focus more on process, explanation, revision, and mastery." The article describes some innovative approaches to this in the pedagogy of coding. #AI #coding #teaching
oreilly.com
Teaching Coding When AI Can Write the Code
Now that AI can write code, a student's submission no longer shows what they really understand. Here, I share three approaches we're testing at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 31/07/2026
Once in a while (ok, often in a while, tbh), Hank Green hits it out of the park. I've been in a bit of a slump regarding where to take my series. I'm not saying this broke me out of it, but it did get me cogitating more than I have in the past few months. Thanks, @hankgreen.bsky.social!
youtube.com
This Planet is...Up to Something
YouTube video by Hank Green
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 25/07/2026
Holy crap, Obsession might be the scariest movie I've ever seen. #horror #horrorsky #movies #moviesky #obsession
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obesssion
ALT: obesssion
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 22/07/2026
"We're here for a good time, not for a long time, but hopefully we don't get hurt"
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 21/07/2026
QTP with a character giving a thumbs up 👍
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Doctor Who's Thumbs Up
Alt: Doctor Who's Thumbs Up
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 11/07/2026
Wrapped in bacon, topped with pinto beans, diced tomatoes, chopped and grilled onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and green salsa, in a bolillo roll, with a roasted chile on the side.
Image shows a tray of Sonoran hotdogs.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 10/07/2026
Check out Gabino's latest #FridayReads thread. Great stuff here!
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 10/07/2026
"Douglas D. Meredith’s Food is a terrific fourth entry in the Generation Mars series, and Meredith does an excellent job of making every technical idea matter to the children’s survival." readersfavorite.com/book-review/... #scifi #mglit #yalit #kidlit #mg #ya #mgbooks #BookSky #writingcommunity
Image shows the front cover of the book Food: Generation Mars, Book Four, along with a Readers' Favorite Five Stars badge, both floating over a field of stars.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 09/07/2026
Guys! Look at this great five star review my latest book just received from Readers' Favorite! "Readers who enjoy science fiction with real heart will enjoy this. Very highly recommended." #scifi #mglit #yalit #kidlit #BookSky #writingcommunity
readersfavorite.com
Book review of Food
In Douglas D. Meredith’s Food, the fourth Generation Mars novel, an artificial general intelligence named Athenai stops a nuclear war by destroying Earth’s electronics and surrounding the planet with ...
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 03/07/2026
Another great #FridayReads bonanza! Check 'em all out! Here's mine: What happens when a bunch of kids are trapped without enough food on a spaceship controlled by a misaligned AI? a.co/d/07GkY5dl (Don't worry about it being Book Four. It reads great standalone.)
The front cover of the book Food: Generation Mars, Book Four, by Douglas Meredith.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 28/06/2026
In my latest book, my protagonist makes it a point to treat an AI as if it were human. A common question I get from readers is what was I thinking when I wrote this. Did she really think they were conscious? Do I? 🧵 a.co/d/0ePm2jsK #AI #scifi #mglit #writingcommunity
Elizabeth Strong, Sleeping child with dog, 1887
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 28/06/2026
In my latest book, my protagonist makes it a point to treat an AI as if it were human. A common question I get from readers is what was I thinking when I wrote this. Did she really think they were conscious? Do I? 🧵 a.co/d/0ePm2jsK #AI #scifi #mglit #writingcommunity
Elizabeth Strong, Sleeping child with dog, 1887
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 26/06/2026
Olympus Mons is the biggest volcano in the solar system. But that wouldn't be obvious if you were standing on it. This article explains why.
spacedaily.com
The tallest volcano in the solar system is so wide that from most places on its slopes, you would never see a dramatic summit rising ahead of you — Olympus Mons is broader than some countries, and its...
Olympus Mons stands about 22 km tall but spans some 600 km, with flanks of only a few degrees. Wider than the Martian horizon, its summit hides below the curve of the planet, so from its slopes it bar...
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 08/06/2026
Without downloading new pics what is it like to date (and/or be married to) you?
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 08/06/2026
I've been enjoying Alberta Devor's videos lately for her takes on tech without tech bro vibes. Her latest is worth a view if you're interested in how AI is currently used by software professionals and how this is changing rapidly.
youtube.com
Do Google engineers actually vibe code?
YouTube video by Alberta Tech
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 03/06/2026
I've been helping my oldest daughter find a roommate for college by perusing various incoming student meetup accounts on instagram for possible candidates. Now instagram is suggesting random college girls in my feed. I'm not creepy. Really.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 03/06/2026
Pretty happy with today's thrift store finds. Discogs says Sgt Pepper is first US press mono. Scratched and probably skips but still pretty cool. Freak Out is first west coast press and in pretty good shape. Now I just need a turntable. #thrifting #vinyl #beatles #zappa
The cover of the LP album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, by The BeatlesThe cover of the LP album Freak Out! By The Mothers of Invention
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 02/06/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book Endurance, by Alfred Lansing
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 02/06/2026
This is brilliant, and provides wonderful geek science detail to my thread from a while back on Phish jams in Food: Generation Mars, Book Four. a.co/d/06r6j48K
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Emily Lakdawalla 🏳️‍⚧️ Uranus Expert @elakdawalla.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Will you be in the Washington, D.C. area on Wednesday, June 3? Come see me and @weinersmith.bsky.social discuss "Our Future on Mars?" at The National Air and Space Museum! airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/eve...
airandspace.si.edu
Our Future on Mars?
Explore the challenges and potential scientific rewards of human exploration on the Red Planet.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 31/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, by Becky Chambers
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 30/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book The Lathe of Heaven, by Ursula K. Le Guin
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 29/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book Seveneves, by Neal Stephenson
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 29/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book Seveneves, by Neal Stephenson
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 28/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book Why Materialism is Baloney, by Bernardo Kastrup
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 27/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book Slaughterhouse Five, by Kurt Vonnegut.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 26/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book Leviathan Wakes, by James S. A. Corey
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 26/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book Leviathan Wakes, by James S. A. Corey
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 25/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 24/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the boxed set of Susan Cooper's Dark is Rising series.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 23/05/2026
📚 Book Challenge 📚 Choose 20 Epic Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #Books #BookChallenge #20DayBookChallenge
The cover of the book The Philosophy of Schopenhauer, by Bryan Magee.
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Generation Mars @douglas.generationmars.space · 23/05/2026
And Mars. Mars has a distinct and unpleasant musk now that I am working against. It's infuriating.
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