Sign in

Laurențiu N.

@laurentiu.bsky.social
107 followers 194 following 341 posts

DevOps architect by day, avid reader by night. Listening to history, economics and D&D. CET Standard Tribe. M/he/him.

PostsRepliesMedia
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The story is as old as dirt. The lamp. The genie. The three wishes. The world of pain and misery resulting from the fulfilment of said wishes. The dire warning at the end. We all know a version of this that doesn't get the Disney makeover, right? The AI genie is here. Careful what you wish for.
000
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Your service becoming unavailable due to an expired SSL certificate is the IT equivalent of your car running out of fuel on the highway.
000
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
A few years back I've decided to stop reading articles with clickbaity titles. No regrets.
000
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
"Normalize not having an opinion on things you aren't properly informed about."
010
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
This could have been the West, but we were busy building up nuclear arsenals instead.
scmp.com
‘No quick wins’: China has the world’s first operational thorium nuclear reactor
Team working on project reportedly achieves milestone by completing fuel reloading while experimental molten salt reactor was running.
010
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
#SNL gonna #SNL... the nods to the show's S3 storyline were hilarious.
010
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Appropos of absolutely nothing happening at the US border at all, rules for travelling abroad with electronics: - pack freshly wiped phone and/or laptop - keep the rest of your data at home, accessible via a OpenVPN / Wireguard VPN - keep URL + password to said VPN in your head
100
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
THREAD: By now I am convinced that Trump's actual objective is nothing less than an Ukrainian capitulation to Russia. The actual deal - the one between Putin and Trump - was probably made long ago. We are now witnessing its aftermath. Ukraine has been sold out wholesale.
120
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Iain Thomson @iainthomson.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
The legendary James Harrison - the man with the golden arm - has passed, after saving around two million lives through blood donation. His blood contained high levels of anti-D antibodies that have saved the lives of many younglings and he donated every two weeks from 18 to 81. Huge respect.
en.wikipedia.org
James Harrison (blood donor) - Wikipedia
324564
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Something something suit wearing something respect Presidency something. Bloody hypocrites.
Elon Musk not wearing a suit next to Trump in the Oval Office.
000
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 18/02/2025
Honestly, “What Would Picard Do?” is usually the right answer. He was a truly good dude who also understood the hard realities of living in a political system. I also vote for Columbo.
3799084
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Implementing GDPR is a PITA, but it's infinitely better than the alternative.
010
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Interesting point: melon is probably relying on the same handful of young coders because they're not old enough to know better.
talkingpointsmemo.com
000
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
@juliusgoat.bsky.social
6755610014769
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Too good not to share.
loops.video
Watch @gimulnautti's loop on Loops.video
Too good not to shar... • 48 likes • 1 comments
000
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
SassyMetisChick @sassymetischick.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
9984052410401
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Every time I find myself *truly* despising a character on screen, I take a moment to appreciate the actors and their art, for having made such a compelling personage. Here’s to Alan Rickman, Imelda Staunton, Javier Bardem, Jeremy Sisto, to name just a few. Without you, there would be no heroes.
000
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
NateintheWild @nateinthewild.com · 05/02/2025
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done to get the shot?
916217
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Cooperstreaming ♿️ @cooperstreaming.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
15611130
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
"How convenient for you, to at last work with a species whose bodies are compatible with your bureaucracy." -- Becky Chambers, "the galaxy, and the ground within"
000
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The government should be smaller.
A 4 panel webcomic where the head of government declaims that" the government should be smaller, Smaller, SMALLER!" In each panel there are less ministers shown, until the final panel finds them on a throne with two armed bodyguards, happily declaring: "Perfect."
042
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Interesting read.
kyivinsider.com
Russian influence operations expand to BlueSky
With initial efforts aimed at swinging upcoming German elections and discrediting Ukraine, Russia's "Doppelganger" influence operations have expanded to the BlueSky social media platform.  It took the...
000
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Selzero @selzero.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
The Welsh told the Saxons this hill was called "pen" (meaning "hill"). The Saxons added their word for hill, "tor," and called it Torpen (hill hill). Later the Norse added their world for hill. So it became Torpen Haugr (Hill Hill Hill). Now the English call it Torpenhow Hill (Hill Hill Hill Hill)
12649531715
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
PSA.
12756154
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Yesterday, upon the stair, I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish, I wish he'd go away...
010
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Miguel de Icaza @migueldeicaza.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
The EU should demand that American Big Tech sell their assets to European companies. They can’t be trusted to not manipulate the data for propaganda reasons. Not doing so is a national security risk. Am I doing this right?
33589140
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Elyse Willems @elysewillems.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Resurfacing this old wisdom imparted by a sage internet denizen of yore, as we embark on this new Bluesky journey together:
"wow you blocked me just cuz I disagreed with you???"

yes. Yes, exactly. This is a social media site. I come here to look at pictures of birds and shit post with my friends. This is not a town hall merging; I am not your elected official. I do not owe you my energy, my space, or my time. You and I are strangers that use the same website. I can block you for literally any reasons and that's okay. Take a deep breath. Block me too. You'll feel better.
4163962531
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
What a lot of people don't realise is that leadership is never about just ONE guy. Not in the way you think. What a leader does is picking up their team, trusting them with a direction and a goal, and checking up regularly to see whether they're still aligned. 1/3
100
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Dive Into Discovery @diveintodiscovery.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
On January 15, 2001, Wikipedia launched, creating a free, collaborative online encyclopedia. Founded by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger, it revolutionized global access to information and remains one of the world’s most visited websites. #StayCurious #Skystorians #DiveIntoDiscovery
Jimmy Wales Portrait

A portrait of Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia, often referred to as the “benevolent dictator” of the platform, encapsulates the essence of his role as a visionary in the digital knowledge revolution. Wales played an instrumental role in conceptualizing the idea of an open, collaborative encyclopedia that would be accessible to anyone, anywhere. His vision was rooted in the belief that knowledge should not be a privilege reserved for a select few but a resource freely available to all. This photo captures Wales in a reflective moment, symbolizing his enduring dedication to Wikipedia’s mission of free knowledge dissemination.

Under his leadership, Wikipedia embraced the “Wiki” model, a groundbreaking approach that allowed for decentralized content creation and editing. This model empowered volunteers from across the globe to contribute to an ever-expanding repository of information, breaking down barriers of language, geography, and expertise. Wales’ work laid the foundation for a platform that has become a cornerstone of the internet, housing millions of articles across hundreds of languages. His commitment to openness and collaboration has radically transformed how humanity interacts with information, fostering an era where education and knowledge are no longer tethered to institutions but shared among the masses. The portrait, therefore, is more than a depiction of Wales—it is a reminder of the power of innovation and collective effort in shaping a more informed world.Larry Sanger Photograph

A photograph of Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia, captures a pivotal figure whose intellectual contributions were crucial to the platform’s early development. Sanger’s background in philosophy, particularly his expertise in epistemology, helped shape Wikipedia’s foundational principles of openness and community-driven collaboration. His academic training influenced the platform’s initial structure, ensuring that it could serve as a reliable, ever-growing repository of knowledge while emphasizing the importance of credible sources and verifiable information.

Sanger not only coined the platform’s name but also played a key role in implementing its operational framework during its formative years. Despite his eventual departure due to disputes over editorial processes, Sanger’s contributions remain integral to Wikipedia’s origins. His work highlighted the tension between openness and credibility—a challenge that continues to define Wikipedia’s evolution. This image of Sanger serves as a representation of the intellectual rigor that underpinned the platform’s early days, as well as the ongoing debates about balancing user contributions with accuracy and oversight. His legacy persists as Wikipedia continues to grapple with issues of trust and reliability while maintaining its commitment to democratizing knowledge on a global scale.Wikipedia Logo Timeline

A timeline showcasing the evolution of Wikipedia’s logo from 2001 to the present encapsulates the growth of the platform from a grassroots project to one of the most recognizable sources of free information worldwide. The progression of logos symbolizes not only aesthetic changes but also the platform’s technological and conceptual advancements over two decades. The earliest logo, a text-heavy design, reflects Wikipedia’s nascent stage when it focused on textual content as the cornerstone of its mission. As the platform grew, the iconic jigsaw globe was introduced, symbolizing interconnected knowledge and the collaborative effort of a global community.

Each iteration of the logo underscores a milestone in Wikipedia’s journey. The globe, composed of incomplete puzzle pieces, signifies the ever-evolving nature of human knowledge and the collaborative work of contributors worldwide to fill in the gaps. The multilingual inscriptions on the globe highlight the platform’s commitment to inclusivity and its aspiration to provide knowledge across cultural and linguistic boundaries. This timeline serves as a visual reminder of Wikipedia’s mission to bridge gaps in understanding, enabling access to reliable information for billions. It also reflects the challenges and achievements of a platform that relies on collective effort and trust to fulfill its vision of making knowledge freely accessible to all. As Wikipedia continues to grow, its logo remains a symbol of innovation, unity, and the transformative power of shared human effort.
04214
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
The vibe when you find out that one of your heroes was a monster all along...
Comic panel of wide awake man in the middle of the night, with a thought bubble stating "I did the math and everything is stupid..."
011
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Great letter in today's Guardian. What sort of free speech is prevented by factchecking, Zuck?
831284225939
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
If they ever shoot a remake of "Das Boot", they should call it "Das ReBoot".
020
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who is coming to save you?
media.tenor.com
a close up of a woman 's face with the year 2021 on the bottom left
Alt: Gif of Frances McDormand in Fargo, saying: "I just don't understand it."
020
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
rahaeli @rahaeli.bsky.social · 23/12/2023
It's December, so here are a collection of end of year digital housekeeping tasks you can do while chilling out for the holidays in order to improve your privacy and security for entering 2024 on a good footing. You don't have to do all of them, but they're stuff to consider!
1981235550
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Happy <[celebration|observation|month|day]>! May <[deity|prohpet|religious_figure|sun_god|philosopher|"the universe"]> bring <outcome> in your life! I sincerely hope your <plans> will succeed beyond your wildest dreams! Onwards to a <adjective_primary> and <adjective_secondary> New Year!
000
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Seriously good technical analysis of the BlueSky platform and it's underlying AtProtocol; conclusions below.
dustycloud.org
How decentralized is Bluesky really? -- Dustycloud Brainstorms
100
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
David Hughes @filmcritic.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
After the Three Wise Men left, the Three Wiser Women arrived.
16656139
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Being a non-native English speaker means you can start your mails with "y'all" and end them with "cheers"and nobody would mind.
000
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Throwback Tuesday, because, man, I love this song. "But your new shoes are worn at the heels And your suntan does rapidly peel And your wise men don't know how it feels To be thick as a brick"
010
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
"Liberals and the left do not need the right to be online in the way that the right needs liberals and the left. The nature of reactionary politics demands constant confrontations—literal reactions—to the left."
theatlantic.com
The Right Has a Bluesky Problem
The X exodus is weakening a way for conservatives to speak to the masses.
110
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Philosopher: "An infinite number of monkeys banging away at keyboards would eventually produce the complete works of Shakespeare." Engineer: "We already did."
000
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I mean, you're already here and all, but it might still be worth a read. Especially (6). Fingers crossed for (6), y'all.
zdnet.com
7 things to know about Bluesky before you join - and why you should
It's not a direct replacement for Twitter (X), but Bluesky has a lot to offer those who want a fresh start in a decentralized, privacy-minded network.
000
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
The energy I’m bringing to 2025.
Sleeping cat meme, text reads:
"Wake me up when it's over."
010
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
dbsmasher.com @dbsmasher.com · 15/11/2024
Reminder that 'company values' are a recruiting tool. That is all
2142
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Pasta Putanesca, where have you _been_ all my life? Can't wait to make this one again when tomatoes are in season. With buratta on top, pretty please.
000
Reposted by Laurențiu N.
John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 15/11/2024
"Don't Engage, Just Block" absolutely IS the Bluesky motto. The notion of a "Bluesky Elder" is vaguely ridiculous but the ONE THING that we oldheads are good for is telling the new folks that blocking without engagement is praxis, and encouraging them to do it early and often.
9847461028
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
@rawkode.dev , I'm going to take that second paragraph and hang it above our coffee machine in the office. Found my BSky gold nugget for the day.
010
Laurențiu N. @laurentiu.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Silly me, it was the cable cutters all along.
000