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Dustin A. Chacón @lingdustin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I've heard people make claims that AI would lead to a new Renaissance, but I didn't imagine it'd happen like this:

Screenshot of a Tweet from Pope Leo XIV. It reads:

"In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgen to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity."

Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As a Prince fan who re-watched Under the Cherry Moon (his self-directed, largely forgettable follow-up to Purple Rain) this weekend, here's another reminder of how wide a creative net he cast and what a talent we've lost.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This new uncanny tool has discovered that yes, I am a notorious egg thief.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Ōtepoti, here's one for you watchlist courtesy of DCC Libraries.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Just out of Coyote vs ACME. Phenomenal documentary, with a great soundtrack. (A Run the Jewels song? Yes. A Run the Jewels song.)

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The sunny side of Franz Kafka @amschelkavka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A strange time, isn’t it? Franz Kafka, 1902

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Wow

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D Jukic She/her @dejanajuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“VOTE FOR TE TIRITI” “Supporting New Zealanders of all backgrounds to use their vote to protect Te Tiriti, so that Te Tiriti can protect us all.” ENROL TO VOTE #nzpol www.votefortetiriti2026.com

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Home | Vote For Te Tiriti

Protecting Te Tiriti with our vote

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Will be interesting to see if DIA (responsible for NLNZ and ANZ) will also make cuts to gambling & lottery admin, racing admin, passports, money laundering regulations, boxing and wrestling regulations, time (yes, time) regulations. And ministerial services. Want to bet it's 'no' on that last one?

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Do you ever think about how, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, they never once thought about you? Ōtepoti, get yourself to @tuhura.bsky.social for their new dinosaur exhibition to have an existential crisis with pointy teeth.

Photograph of dinosaur bones, posed in a museum exhibition.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I've two words for the coalition on this, and they're not 'happy birthday'

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I mean, it's not like research and history are important, right? What's history ever done for us?

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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

in a world of JK Rowlings be a Dolly Parton

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Dr Sarah Hendrica Bickerton 🏳️‍🌈 @sarahhbickerton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Sir Sam Neill continuing to influence goodness even after passing.

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Queen Olivia III @queenoliviaiii.com · 21/08/2026

I made this for a friend but it’s worth sharing, printing or saving to your phone so you can get the QR code in front of someone

THEY
WILL
VOTE.
C O U N T 0 1 O N T H E M :
YOUR LANDLORD + YOUR BOSS
0 2 DESTINY CHURCH + MAGA KIWIS
0 3 ANTI-ABORTION LOBBYISTS
0 4 BITCOIN BROS WHO THINK WOMEN ARE PROPERTY
0 5 YOUR RACIST UNCLE
WILL YOU?
ENROL / CHECK / UPDATE
DEADLINE / MIDNIGHT
SUN 25 OCT
2026 SCAN TO ENROL
NOT ENROLLED BY THEN? NO VOTE.
VOTE.NZ/ENROL ELECTION DAY / SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2026
REMIND YOUR FRIENDS

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Rory Blank @roryblank.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

cost of living

A crude drawing of a man with a pompadour in a black jacket and wearing no shirt with a microphone pointed at him, a caption says "with costs of living reportedly skyrocketing, channel 7 asks residents if they're feeling the pinch"

The man says "the cost of living? Yes. To live is to pay a terrible price in grief, in suffering, in pain."

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Meow

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Nō, *you're* making palak paneer and singing the West Side Story soundtrack at top volume.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Now, I know I buried that treasure around here somewhere...

A large X-shaped hole dug into the street.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

You can consider it a good day when you discover that a local restaurant has started an 'all you can eat dumplings' deal.

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Jack Grimes @jackapedia.design · 16/07/2026

Furious that Chris Nolan would disregard historical accuracy in adapting The Odyssey by making a "movie" with "cameras" instead of memorizing the entire story and then going on a nationwide tour to sing it to us while tripping on ergotized barley

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Oh, that's certainly an option in an emergency. #eqnz

An RNZ headline reading Rely more on 'human danger sense' in quakes, less on technology - NEMA official

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I haven't felt one like that since living in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Can't say I missed it.

An earthquake map of Aotearoa New Zealand showing the reports of a 6.2 quake near Te Anau.

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CEO Johnny Cans @oldmatecans.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Live your life so that when you pass, the world reacts like they did for Sam Neill.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Ōtepoti Matariki mā Puaka celebration was wonderful. Tiki Taane once again showed why he's one of my favourite artists. #ōtepoti #dunedin #matariki

A photo from the crowd, watching Tiki Taane play his guitar and singing.

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Daniel Vernon @yeehawtheboys.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Matariki connects us all, no matter our background or origins.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

If you're interested, my latest project, sentimental alloys, is now available on most major streaming platforms. Except Sp*tify. It's also on @subvert.fm , @mirlo.space and @bandcamp.com , if you prefer owning music rather than renting it.

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sentimental alloys - Album by Mike Kay

Listen to sentimental alloys by Mike Kay on YouTube Music - a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more.

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Ben Gracewood @ben.gracewood.nz · 15/06/2026

A handy set of visualisations for anyone who cares.

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Russell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

"But I don't use public transport." "You also don't use that one road in the Waikato that's costing enough to fund fare caps for hundreds of thousands of people for 26 years." "Oh."

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I've just released a new work called sentimental alloys. You can find it on @subvert.fm. It will also appear on most of streaming services (aside from Spotify) towards the end of June. www.subvert.fm/mike-kay/sen...

subvert.fm

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I forgot to mention this earlier, but if you want discover new music on a new cooperative platform, @subvert.fm has now launched! You can find some of my music at www.subvert.fm/mike-kay, too.

An image of Mike Kay underwater, rising to the surface with a cloth over his head.

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AJ Fitzwater ⬛🟪⬜️🟨 @ajfitzwater.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I wish Auntie Georgina was still around to hit Winston with her purse.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

This Friday past, I had the pleasure of watching Eclectique!, part of the Dunedin Fringe. Such a wonderful group of talented humans! I also had the honour of conducting a little past life regression exercise which seemed to go well. Ōtepoti, there's still a week of Fringe left to see amazing shows!

Mike Kay stands at a microphone and speaks to the audience. He's making gestures with his hands, to emphasise a point.

Mike Kay speaks with four participants on stage. He's explaining to them what they're about to experience.

Mike Kay speaks with a participant on stage.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

As someone who rushed in on the last day open in 2019 to borrow several bags' worth of books, I am very excited for the people of Te Whanganui a Tara! I'm looking forward to a visit next month.

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Tonight's the night! I know you have your ticket, but what about your friends? You're not the type of friend who lets others miss out, are you? Of course not, you're one of the good ones! www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/eclec...

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Mike Kay (he/him/ia) @mike-kay.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Less than a week left until Eclectique! at the Dunedin Fringe. The lineup is excellent, full of talented people and me, too. I look forward to seeing you there: www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/eclec... #mikekayknows #mystery #psychicentertainment #esoterica #thoughtreading #ōtepoti #dunedinfringe

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Kim Tairi (ia/she/her) Nā te mea he Māori ahau ia rā ia rā @kimtairi.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Give me strength how could anyone possibly want more of this government? The things I value are not even on their radar! Environment Health Education Te Tiriti partnership Empathy Integrity Respect Equity #NZpol

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